Alan Fields

This is the book you need if you're contemplating building a house, which is a daunting process, having experienced it myself. It contains vital information on how to choose a builder and pitfalls to look out for. The authors state early on that you shouldn't build a house unless you're prepared to lose one of three things: your bankbook, your marriage, or your sanity. Having lost all three, I can attest to the book's accuracy.