After working for a major corporation all of her adult life, author Ruth Bouldes retired early and oversaw the design and creation of her home. During the construction process, she realized she was gaining a wealth of knowledge that she needed to share, particularly with other single women. While Bouldes' experience stemmed from having a custom home built, the reality is that anyone who is contemplating building or renovating a home can benefit from her experience. In What Every Woman Should Know about Building a Home . and Men Too if They Would Listen , Bouldes shares the lessons she learned and discusses everything from contracts to cabinets. Each chapter is devoted to a different aspect of the building process, including: Finding a building site Designing your home Choosing a lender and a builder Acting as your own general contractor If you're considering having a home built, What Every Woman Should Know about Building a Home . and Men Too if They Would Listen is an invaluable resource. Let Bouldes' real-life experience help you avoid some of the common pitfalls associated with the construction process.