Renovating Your Home
Author : Carolyn Jackson
Publisher : Pascal Press
Page : 70 pages
File Size : 30,29 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781741251388
The Home Renovation Workbook
Author : Jain Lemos
Publisher : Chronicle Books
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 14,84 MB
Release : 2001-02
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 9780811827683
Book Description
Before the appliances are bought or the wallpaper is stripped, do-it-yourselfers need to sit down and think through any plans to improve their living space. The Home Renovation Workbook is the surest way for homeowners to make changes they'll be happy to live with for a long time.This thorough hands-on guide leads the homeowner from budgeting and scheduling through to creating a floor plan and hiring help. It tackles the big-picture issues in home renovation with solid advice for untangling potential budget and schedule snarl-ups and helping renovators select workable, imaginative design plans.The three-ring binder contains checklists, worksheets, sample documents, planning questionnaires, a resource guide, glossary and 10 design boards, arming the reader with the resources and, more important, the confidence to undertake any home renovation project. The Home Renovation Workbook may just be the most cost-effective item and best-spent money of the entire renovation project.
Take Charge of Your Home Renovation
Author : Susan B. Hillstrom
Publisher : Hearst Books
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 49,30 MB
Release : 2005
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 9781588164346
Book Description
House Beautiful has given its classic home renovation guide a makeover so that home renovators can get the freshest and best ideas on how to manage any home improvement project -- no matter how large. "Explains how to survive working with remodeling pros in nine easy steps."--Bridal Guide Magazine. House Beautiful's unsurpassed guide to home renovation has now received its own freshening up, with a new design and cover, as well as an extensive, updated resource and reference section. With it on hand, homeowners can avoid the many potential pitfalls and unnecessary costs of remodeling. Here is crucial advice on how to interview and hire contractors, designers, and architects; set a budget and negotiate to get the best deal; avoid unscrupulous or sloppy contractors and con artists; troubleshoot and manage the project once construction has started; and get the job done on schedule. Following House Beautiful's smart and sensible guidelines, anyone can think like a contractor and understand how their own behavior can increase the chances of a renovation's success.
Renovating Your Home for Maximum Profit
Author : Dan Lieberman
Publisher : Prima Lifestyles
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 19,63 MB
Release : 1994
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781559585057
Book Description
How to increase the value of your home and to rehabilitate investment property property for quick profit.
The Complete Guide to Renovating and Improving Your Property
Author : Liz Hodgkinson
Publisher : Kogan Page Publishers
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 16,24 MB
Release : 2006-12-28
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0749451246
Book Description
The Complete Guide to Renovating and Improving Your Property helps readers make the right decision about every aspect of property improvement - what is worth the effort and what will be a good investment. Informative and enjoyable, it provides expert advice on a wealth of topics, including arranging the finances, finding a good builder, project management and planning regulations. Whether you are planning to undertake major renovation work, home improvements, conversions, or even build a house yourself, this practical book is essential reading. Full of eye-opening real-life stories and a resource section filled with useful addresses and websites, anyone facing the minefield of home improvement will find this book indispensable.
Buying a Home: The Missing Manual
Author : Nancy Conner
Publisher : O'Reilly Media
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 10,38 MB
Release : 2010-04-13
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1449391370
Book Description
Home ownership is a cornerstone of the American dream, but it's a complex process that, without the right guidance, can seem like a nightmare. This Missing Manual takes you through the process of buying a home, from start to finish. Along the way, you'll use the book's expert advice and fill-in forms to identify the house you want, figure out what kind of neighborhood you want to live in, determine what a target home is really worth, make an offer, and close the deal. Throughout the process, this book helps you: Realistically determine how much house you can afford Assemble a real estate team that's looking after your interests and not the seller's Understand the different ways to finance your house, and which is best for you Create an attractive offer with the best chance of acceptance Learn what lenders look for so you can get your mortgage approved Inspect your new home to uncover potential problems Prepare all the right paperwork for a smooth closing
Tips When Remodeling Your Home
Author : William Resch
Publisher : Encouragement Press, LLC
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 21,1 MB
Release : 2006-08
Category : Contractors
ISBN : 193376600X
Book Description
Covers the various myths and realities of building and remodelling. This book shows how to budget and plan your remodelling project and how to stick to it. It helps you with things such as choosing a contractor, dealing with problems and managing fraud, licenses, lawyers, bonding, budgeting, buying and event the kids and the pets in the mess.
Nail Your Renovation Without Getting Screwed
Author : Steve Burke
Publisher : Woodslane Press
Page : 265 pages
File Size : 19,96 MB
Release : 2019-07-01
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 1925868230
Book Description
Nail Your Renovation Without Getting Screwed has everything you need to think about before you get started on your home renovation and then while it’s progressing. Learn from a professional builder and award-winning renovation specialist – Steve Burke – as he shares the tricks and traps to watch out for. The book includes invaluable advice on such topics as: how to make sure every step in your renovation is done in the right order; options for an environmentally sensitive renovation; checklists for kitchens, bathrooms and home extension projects; and how to avoid becoming a building horror story! With more than 20 years specialising in renovations, the authors have amassed a catalogue of stories and lessons learnt, met all sorts of interesting characters, and have discovered the many do’s and don’ts of renovating homes. The book is also full of inspirational before and after photographs.
What No One Ever Tells You about Renovating Your Home
Author : Alan J. Heavens
Publisher : Kaplan Publishing
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 42,78 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781419501579
Book Description
What No One Ever Tells You About Home Renovation tackles what homeowners need to know before they sketch out an idea for a remodeling project or start calling contractors. Readers get the straight scoop on planning for a renovation, finding the right contractor, and staying in control throughout the home renovation process, from ......
Renovate & Redecorate Without Breaking A Nail
Author : Orna O'Reilly
Publisher : LULU
Page : 123 pages
File Size : 48,59 MB
Release : 2014-03
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 1483408892
Book Description
The thought of beginning a home renovation project can be daunting. In her insider's guide, experienced interior designer Orna O'Reilly shares a step-by-step process that allows anyone to con'dently manage an entire home renovation from start to ?nish, with or without assistance from an interior designer or architect. Orna, who has more than twenty years of experience in interior design and home renovation, explores the most challenging aspects of such project management. These include hiring a builder, managing subcontractors, and knowing when and how to involve an architect or interior designer. By providing a detailed step-by-step process with vital information-gathering questions, Orna teaches you how to: - understand basic building terminology - create a workable design - set a realistic budget and schedule - choose the perfect ?nishes for your home - coordinate a show-stopping colour scheme - incorporate important elements of kitchen and bathroom design
