Habitat for Humanity How to Build a House

Presented in a documentary style, each process is illustrated with full-color photos shot exclusively for this book and accompanied by clear, authoritative and friendly text. Whether you are a beginner or more experienced builder, this book covers everything you need to know about building efficient, affordable, quality homes.

Chapters include information on building codes, building inspections, energy efficiency, professional building techniques, and tools and materials.

The Taunton Press sponsored the building of the house featured in this book, and 15% of the net sales of this book will be donated to Habitat for Humanity.

"Written by master builder Larry Haun, this essential instruction manual is destined to be as enduring as the Habitat For Humanity mission: building decent, affordable homes."

-- Tedd Benson, author of Timberframe and The Timber-Frame Home

"Covers all the basics of how to build a solid home, quickly and confidently. This book provides a wealth of information for anyone involved in building a house -– from those actually wielding the hammers to the sidewalk supervisors."

- Dean Johnson, “Hometime”

About the author
Larry Haun worked as a carpenter in southern California for four decades, teaching apprentice carpenters at night school in a community college for more than 20 years. He has lived in coastal Oregon since 1996 where he continues to write and build houses for Habitat for Humanity. Larry is the author of The Very Efficient Carpenter (book and video tapes) and Homebuilding Basics: Carpentry, both published by The Taunton Press.

Softcover, 9 x 10-7/8 in., 208 pages, with color photos and drawings
Published 2002, ISBN 1-56158-532-7, # 070612