Demystifying the Building Process

We are building a site dedicated to helping owner builders contract their own projects. Building homes isn't rocket science, it's about managing people,and a process. As you review owner builder online you will find that the primary job of a building contractor is dealing with people. You don't have to swing a hammer to build your own home.

Aug 2, 2008, Owner Builder: Rough Subcontractors

There are many subcontractors the owner builder needs or may use during construction.

Jul 24, 2008, Owner Builder: The Lumber Package

Lumber is the primary construction material used in homebuilding.

Jul 24, 2008, Do It Yourself Tasks for the owner builder project

Owner builders often wish to include do it yourself work in the construction project. We cover a few tasks that should not interfere with your management duties.

Jul 23, 2008, Low Voltage Wiring in Residential Construction

Low Voltage is an important portion of the construction process. It deals with the placement of custom electrical such as cable, phone and surround sound.

Jul 23, 2008, Owner Builder: Underslab Plumbing

Underslab plumbing is a vital component to a successful owner builder project.

Jul 22, 2008, Owner Builder Videos

Welcome to our owner builder videos page. We will be adding videos periodically. Visit often.

Jul 20, 2008, Building Process Video 10: Interior Forms

Here is our 10th Video in our ongoing Building Process Video Series. This video focuses on the placement of interior forms prior to reinforcement.

Jul 20, 2008, Building Process Video Series

Learn the building process at www.ownerbuilderonline.com, then find contractors on our directory to bid your project.

Jul 20, 2008, Building Process Video 11: Underslab Electrical and Sweeps

Here is the 11th Video in our ongoing Building Process Video Series. This video focuses on the placement of infloor plugs, electrical conduit and plumbing sweeps prior to reinforcement.

Jul 14, 2008, Building Process Videos 9: Vapor Barrier and Sand

Here is our 9th Video in our ongoing Building Process Video Series. This video focuses on Preslab preparations following backfill of trenches and compaction of Type II fill.

Jul 14, 2008, Building Process Series Part 8: Backfill & Compaction

Here is our 8th Video in our ongoing Building Process Video Series. This video focuses on Preslab preparations following the underslab plumbing inspection.

Jul 14, 2008, Part 7 in our Building Process Video Series: Underslab Plumbing 2

Owner Builder Online covers Underslab Plumbing again in this video. We walk the job while waste lines are placed, shaded and prepped for inspection.

Jul 14, 2008, Part 6 in our Building Process Video Series: Underslab Plumbing 1

Owner Builder Online covers Underslab Plumbing trenching in this video. We walk the jobsite during trenching and discuss the process.

Jul 14, 2008, Building Process Video Series Part 5: Setting Forms

We briefly cover the 5th step in the building process, setting forms, as part of our ongoing building process video series.

Jul 14, 2008, Building Process Video Series Part 4: Footing Excavation

We briefly cover the 4th step in the building process, footing excavation, as part of our ongoing video series.

Jul 14, 2008, Building Process Video 3: Cornerstaking and Layout

We continue on with the third video in our Building Process Video Series: Cornerstaking and Layout.

Jul 14, 2008, Building Process 2: Grading

We continue our Building Process Video series with Grading.

Jul 14, 2008, Building Process Step One: Lot Preparation

We Start our Building Process Video Series with our first video; Lot Preparation 1.

Jul 13, 2008, Tile Images

These are images of tile projects by The Tile Guys of San Diego,Ca

Jul 4, 2008, Owner Builder: Building Process

owner builder outline of home construction and building process