Building Your Own Home

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Building Your Own Home by Stuart Arden and George Wilkie is the 2001 illustrated paperback that walks young adults and first-time builders through every stage of creating a house in Australia. Clear diagrams and plain English make engineering, budgeting and lifestyle decisions feel manageable rather than overwhelming.

The guide stays practical, covering site selection, materials, trades and legal steps without drowning you in jargon. Whether you’re after a weekend project or a complete owner-built residence, the authors’ combined industry experience keeps the advice grounded and current for contemporary construction methods.

This very good condition copy comes from a smoke-free home and sits flat for easy reference on site or in the office. No writing, tears or odours—just a crisp handbook ready for quick thumb-throughs during planning sessions.

Add this trusted New Holland reference to your DIY shelf and turn sketches into a solid, liveable home.