A new home is one of the biggest investments a person can make. With so much at stake, you, as a consumer, owe it to yourself to plan carefully.

So before plunging into a new home project or constructing a new home, the smart consumer should become familiar with steps to be taken. Whether it's dealing with a builder or remodeler, selecting a location or learning how to finance the endeavor, publications for Home Builder Press can give specifics about all aspects of building and remodeling.

Home Builder Press, the publishing arm of the National Association of Home Builders, provides practical publications that make home building and remodeling easier for new home buyers.

With books written by experienced building industry professionals, you can learn what it takes to the home you want and assist you with big housing decisions. These helpful publications serve not only as step-by-step manuals, but also as informative resources that will help the average consumer understand construction and remodeling processes.

Housing industry veterans Carol Smith and Carol Davitt each have written helpful books in their area of expertise. Smith's "Building Your Home: An insider's Guide" and Davitt's "Remodeling Your Home: An Insider's Guide" provide valuable hints and easy- to- follow steps on how to make your home building or home remodeling a success.

Smith's guide explains in detail what all buyers should now about the home building process.

"Building Your Home: An Insider's Guide" provides tips on choosing a builder, selecting locations, participating in design, and much more. Smith's book is an extensive guide filled with definitions and explanations that will ease the anxiety of the new home buyer.

Davitt's "Remodeling Your Home: An Insider's Guide" covers topics such as how to find a trustworthy remodeler, how to minimize the disruption of a remodeling job and how to get the best warranty.

This remodeling guide is one the most thorough books on the market because it includes cost charts, project checklists and sample warranties.

Other publication include "Dreams to Beams: A Guide to Building the Home You've Always Wanted" and "Understanding House Construction".

Providing consumers with comprehensive definitions of building terms and insights into the building industry, these useful titles are aimed at helping typical consumers understand the many decisions they must make when building a custom home.

These and many other titles can be ordered directly from Home Builder Bookstore. To place an order or receive a catalogue call (800) 223-2665 or FAX at (202) 822-0512.