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Product Identifiers

PublisherHarperCollins

ISBN-100060826134

ISBN-139780060826130

eBay Product ID (ePID)45589149

Product Key Features

Book TitleKit Homes Modern

Number of Pages160 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2006

TopicDesign & Construction, Buildings / Residential, General

IllustratorYes

GenreHouse & Home, Architecture

AuthorIma Ebong

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height0.6 in

Item Weight40.2 Oz

Item Length11.2 in

Item Width10.2 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

Dewey Edition22

Dewey Decimal728.37

SynopsisKit homes have been around for nearly a century, but they've gained popularity in recent years thanks to fresh new designs and consumers looking for more affordable housing options in an expensive real estate market. A kit home -- even more do-it-yourself friendly than the average prefab home -- arrives mostly preassembled and requires less time and labor to put into place. Kit Homes Modern explains everything homeowners need to know about this low cost/high design alternative, offering a comprehensive look at the full range of modern kit homes currently on the market. A brief, entertaining history on the origin and evolution of kit homes, including how they differ from mobile homes, is followed by a visual, behind-the-scenes tour of the creation of a kit home -- from the architect's drawing board to the factory floor to its final destination. Kit Homes Modern will raise the potential homeowner's comfort level and provide a vivid and precise understanding of the structural and interior features of the kit home and the many options available. Tips and hints on buying and installing a kit home tell homeowners exactly what to expect and show them how to avoid costly pitfalls and mistakes. And an exhaustive resource section provides up-to-date references on manufacturers, architects, consumer websites, consultants, and contractors who specialize in kit homes.

LC Classification NumberTH4819.P7