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DESIGN a HOUSE THAT WORKS for You
A Practical Guide to Designing a Home Around the Way You Actually Live

No part of this book may be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, stored, or republished in any form or by any means without prior written permission from the copyright holder, except for brief quotations used in reviews, commentary, education, or other uses permitted by law.

This book is intended for general informational and educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional architectural, engineering, construction, legal, insurance, financial, zoning, code-compliance, or other specialized advice.

Building requirements vary significantly by location. Before making construction decisions, consult appropriately licensed professionals and verify all applicable building codes, zoning regulations, setbacks, flood requirements, structural requirements, permitting rules, HOA restrictions, utility requirements, and other local conditions.

The author makes no warranty regarding the completeness, accuracy, suitability, or applicability of any design concept, construction method, cost estimate, recommendation, or example contained in this book. Every property, structure, climate, budget, and homeowner is different.

The purpose of this book is not to tell you exactly how to build your house.

It is to help you ask better questions before you build it.

First Edition — 2026

Published by YNOT

Author: Tony Lester