by Patricia L. Garcia
A book and online community help women in their home construction endeavors
Rehabbing an old home versus building a new one. They seem like two entirely different processes, but there are many similarities involved: finding the right contractor or builder who can help you realize your ideas, stresses that you never expected and the importance of staying on budget.
When you decide to take on a project like t his, you’ll likely get lots of advice from many folks, but save yourself the trouble and get BuildHer: Empowering Women to Build & Renovate Their Dream Home by Rebeka Morgan and Kribashini Hannon. This book helps women take on construction projects of their own—big and small—with confidence.
“And so BuildHer Collective was born: an online global community of kick-ass women who can share the highs and the lows, raise each other up and learn from us and each other, and make friendships with like-minded women who are creating spaces that fill them with joy.”
Through their experiences in the building, renovation and project management industries, the authors provide a framework to help women make informed decisions about their own projects. There’s a roadmap of the five processes most important to a project, from the planning and design steps to the final—and most fun—step: construction!
Each step breaks down the process, including understanding permitting and preparing the site, should that be necessary. The book truly takes the guesswork out of renovation and construction projects so readers can be fully prepared for what is likely one of the largest investments of her life.
The authors feature several of their own projects to help readers envision the importance of each step. Each project includes a short description, as well as challenges faced, how they overcame those challenges and tips for accomplishing the same in one’s own project.
While design and style are important aspects of the building process, the authors emphasize finding true functionality so your dream home will be gorgeous and useful for your lifestyle for years to come.
