Interior Home Improvement Costs


Book Description

Updated estimates for popular projects. With new sections on home offices, in-law apartments and remodeling for disabled residents. Includes: -- Attic & Basement Conversions -- Kitchen and Bath Remodeling -- Fireplaces -- Storage -- Stairs, New Floors -- Walls & Ceilings




Interior Home Improvement Costs


Book Description

"Find out what your remodeling project will cost - up-front. Know how much you can expect to spend if you hire a contractor-and what you can save if you do part or all of the work yourself"--Back cover.




Interior Home Improvement Costs


Book Description

64 updated estimates for popular projects. With home offices, in-law apartments and remodeling for disabled residents. Includes new guidance for remodeling older homes. -- Attic & Basement Conversions -- Kitchen and Bath Remodeling -- Fireplaces -- Storage -- Stairs, New Floors -- Walls & Ceilings







Exterior Home Improvement Costs


Book Description

For contractors and do-it-yourselfers alike, this book features professional estimates for popular exterior remodeling and repair projects. RSMeans Exterior Home Improvement Costs includes more than 65 projects with complete, customizable cost breakdowns for doing the work – with or without a contractor. You'll have access to current costs for your location on the most popular remodeling projects, including: Room additions, garages and sunrooms Decks, patios, porches and pergolas Landscaping, sprinkler systems and outdoor lighting Fences, walls, driveways and walkways New windows and doors Roofing, siding and painting Exterior Home Improvement Costs includes a description of what materials are needed, how much they will cost, and how long the work will take. You'll know what skills are required to do it yourself, and how much a contractor is likely to charge if you decide to use a professional. Find out which improvements have the best payback when it comes time to sell your house, and get expert tips on working with contractors and architects. Included with the book is a handy checklist to use when selecting your materials and comparing prices.




Interior Home Improvement Costs


Book Description

Thinking about improving the inside of your home but not sure how much your project will cost? This guide will show you what it will take, including material costs, labor hours, total project costs, and professional tips. Includes 61 projects ranging from kitchens, baths, basement conversions and storage solutions to painting, flooring, electrical, and more. Includes information on how to choose and work with a contractor.







Ultimate Guide to Home Repair and Improvement, 3rd Updated Edition


Book Description

The most complete home improvement manual on the market, this newly updated edition of Ultimate Guide to Home Repair and Improvement offers thousands of how-to photos, 800 drawings, and understandable text on plumbing and electrical repairs, heating and cooling, remodeling, and more. With 325 step-by-step DIY projects, build basic skills and learn to complete home projects and repairs yourself! New edition includes current code updates and changes, as well as information on USB outlets, AFCI/GFCI breakers, and tankless water heaters.




The Home Remodeling Management Book


Book Description

The first detailed no-nonsense handbook to planning, designing, and managing any home remodeling project. In 1989, homeowners spent over $100 billion on home remodeling alone. Yet overseeing these projects is complicated and time-consuming. This workbook allows readers to take charge of any remodeling project: it explains how to develop a budget, keep track of expenses, check community building regulations, and much more.




Exterior Home Improvement Costs


Book Description

Find out what your home improvement projects are likely to cost - up-front. Know how much you can expect to spend if you hire a contractor, and how much you can save if you do part or all of the work yourself. Book jacket.