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Total Pages : 1 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (793 download)
Download or read book 5 Tips to Know about Home Improvement written by and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 1 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Home Improvement Guide to Hiring a Contractor written by and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 1 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Greg Vanden Berge
Publisher : Greg Vanden Berge
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 72 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)
Download or read book Simplified Guide For Hiring Contractors written by Greg Vanden Berge and published by Greg Vanden Berge. This book was released on 2011-04-28 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Contractor Secrets Finally Revealed To The Public" For years I've been threatening contractors to write a book like this and I finally did. Some of the contractors I've worked with in the past, don't want the information in this book to ever be revealed. Contractor secrets like these are usually taken to the grave and wouldn't ever be revealed. These secrets can provide property owners with valuable negotiating tools that contractor's desperately don't want you to have. You can't negotiate effectively, if you don't understand your opponent. In this book you'll learn how to negotiate effectively with contractors, compare estimates and find contractors. This book provides you with plenty of tips on how to sort through the professionals to find the real winners. Contractor's Personalities In recent years, human behavior and psychology have played an important role in construction job sales. Contractors like myself are starting to study and learn more about different personalities. Some of this information is priceless and if you're looking for a good contractor, you need to understand how to communicate and interact with them effectively. Hiring the wrong contractor isn't just going to cost you a lot of money or waste your time, it's going to create other problems that you might not be aware of. There's a section in this book that talks about conflicting personalities and how you can avoid dealing with them. If you're an arrogant person, there's a good chance that you're not going to get along with another arrogant person. If you're someone who can't make decisions and you're not interested in someone forcing you to make them, you'll need to avoid hiring an aggressive contractor. Aggressive contractors can force their clients into accepting unnecessary change orders and creating a hostile working environment. In the book you'll find personalities that don't work well with other personalities and this by itself, could be worth 10 times the actual amount you're actually paying for this book.
Author : Duncan C. Stephens
Publisher : Wiley
ISBN 13 : 9780028624600
Total Pages : 500 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (246 download)
Download or read book The Unofficial Guide to Hiring Contractors written by Duncan C. Stephens and published by Wiley. This book was released on 1998-12-01 with total page 500 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The inside scoop…for when you want more than the official line! No matter what changes and improvements you're planning for your home, from remodeling a kitchen to building a deck, hiring contractors can be a scary experience. From the moment you start looking for a contractor until the day you sit back and enjoy the finished results, how do you stay on top of the process and feel that you are in control? You want to avoid the sensation that people working in your home just might be taking advantage of you. You want the inside scoop. The Unofficial Guide™ to Hiring Contractors gives savvy consumers like you a foolproof appraisal of what works and what doesn't—the good deals and the bad ones—with unbiased recommendations that are not influenced by any company, product, or organization. This book, like every Unofficial Guide,™ is intensively inspected by the Unofficial Panel of Experts, a team of highly respected contractors and inspectors. They ensure that you are armed with the most up-to-date insider information on how to hire contractors and are told exactly what the Official establishment doesn't want you to know. Vital Information that other sources can't or won't reveal—from avoiding home security rip-offs to finding high-quality materials without paying high prices. Insider Secrets from contractors, supply vendors, and homeowners who've been through it all. Money-Saving Techniques that show you how to create your dream home without breaking your budget. Time-Saving Tips to help you and your contractor get the job done without delays. The Latest Trends in home design, room styles, and outdoor maintenance. Handy Checklists and Charts that help you coordinate your home improvement schedule.
Author : John Girschick
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ISBN 13 : 9781434335418
Total Pages : 92 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (354 download)
Download or read book My Home Renovation written by John Girschick and published by . This book was released on 2007-10 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The whole idea for this book was born out of frustration from my own horror stories with contractors, as well as everybody else's that I have learned about. Plenty of people have told me about a bad incident they have experienced with a contractor, which could have been avoided if the customer had been more informed. Trashing home improvement contractors is not the intention of this book. In the construction business, you have some good contractors as well as bad. The main goal of this book is to educate homeowners on some of the finer points of hiring a home improvement contractor. Ask the average homeowner what he or she knows about blueprints, building codes, or home improvement contracts, and I am sure you will not get a lot of answers. This would be similar to someone asking me-an electrician-about investment banking or bond trading. If you're not in the business, then how would you know? Whether I am buying a car or planning to travel, I always do my research prior to making a decision. There is no such thing as getting too much information. Home renovation guides are very popular and ubiquitous. What distinguishes my book from all the others is the amount of detailed information I provide on the do's and don't's as well as the strategies to use and the pitfalls to avoid when hiring a home improvement contractor. The readers of my book will become educated about the tools needed to successfully hire a contractor, while attempting to minimize the aggravation and disappointment that frequently accompanies a great number of home renovations. When a homeowner decides to renovate his or her home, he or she can always find plenty of books on home renovations. Most of these books detaila lot of information on the ideas and designs, with very few details on hiring and working with a contractor. Another popular source for hiring a contractor is through recommendations. Once again, you hire the contractor, and it is up to you to make sure that the contractor is doing everything that they are supposed to do. Working in the construction business as an electrician in New York for more than two decades, I have been involved in many facets of the business of industrial, commercial, and residential construction and renovation, ranging from private homes to office buildings, airports, hotels, and hospitals. My vast knowledge and experience in the construction industry and as a homeowner gives me this enormous opportunity to exhibit the tools necessary for homeowners to successfully hire a general contractor to renovate their home.
Author : Tom Reber
Publisher : Contractor Fight
ISBN 13 : 9781737919100
Total Pages : 152 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (191 download)
Download or read book Winning the Contractor Fight written by Tom Reber and published by Contractor Fight. This book was released on 2021-09-14 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Contractor Fight" is what HGTV host and best-selling author Tom Reber calls the battle between your ears. We all have stories and experiences that have formed us into who we are. We are what we think, and the battleground is our mind. The Fight is not with the people you think are "cheap customers." It's not with the unlicensed competitors or the "illegals," as many contractors think. The Fight is with yourself. Sadly, most of the struggles contractors have are self-imposed. It's friendly fire. The negative ways we think about ourselves and our worth... friendly fire. The growing debt, working too much, small bank account... friendly fire. Winning the Fight is a choice. You're noble and full of integrity. You bend over backward to serve your family and clients. You have taken it on the chin more times than you can count. Now, it's time to get yours. Earn what you're worth. Create a business that serves you and energizes you, instead of one that beats you down. Choose to own your crap and get better today.
Author : John Azar
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780971374409
Total Pages : 145 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (744 download)
Download or read book The Remodeling Handbook written by John Azar and published by . This book was released on 2000-08-01 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Susan Solakian
Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 1402727542
Total Pages : 292 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (27 download)
Download or read book The Homeowner's Guide to Managing a Renovation written by Susan Solakian and published by Sterling Publishing Company. This book was released on 2008 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Major home remodeling isn’t for the faint of heart; there is huge potential for design problems, cost overruns, or just unsatisfactory workmanship. Here, a professional construction manager who masterminded the redesign at New York’s famed Avery Fisher Hall as well as a massive institute-wide renovation of St. Luke’s Hospital, offers an indispensable guide for homeowners who need to manage a large-scale renovation. There’s advice on how to articulate your thoughts clearly to designers, architects, and contractors; tips on negotiating contracts; suggestions for protecting yourself from legal and financial threats; and help understanding warranty claims. Each step--from initial planning through the completed project--is covered in layman’s terms, and sample contracts, floor plans, cost estimating worksheets and other forms are provided.
Author : Mac McGovern
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781718683433
Total Pages : 58 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (834 download)
Download or read book The Consumer Guide to Home Improvement Contracting written by Mac McGovern and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-05-02 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Home Improvement Contracting, in the mind of most consumers, is a necessary evil if they want to make improvements to their home or property. The processes that are normally completed in hiring a contractor are: The Estimate The Contract The Financing The Permit (if required) The Work Final Inspection Final Payment Of course, there are steps involved in each of these processes. I wrote this guide to assist in making you an "informed consumer." It gives you the power to hire a contractor who best meets your needs and one who is qualified to do the work you hire them to perform. This guide is a requirement for any homeowner contemplating a home improvement project. It is written in a format that covers, in detail, the contracting process. I hope you find this guide a great aid in helping make the contracting process smoother, more enjoyable, and the final product one in which you can be proud.
Author : Steve Gonzalez
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780962833663
Total Pages : 188 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (336 download)
Download or read book Before You Hire a Contractor written by Steve Gonzalez and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide tells the consumer how to : select a contractor or builder, plan a project, understand lien laws, get the most out of warranties, and how to avoid scams and problems.
Author : R. Dodge Woodson
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN 13 : 9780071445849
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (458 download)
Download or read book Tips & Traps for Hiring a Contractor written by R. Dodge Woodson and published by McGraw-Hill Education. This book was released on 2005-04-27 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Information for selecting, choosing, andworking with a contractor.
Author : Allegra Bennett
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ISBN 13 : 9780965617314
Total Pages : 76 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (173 download)
Download or read book How to Hire a Contractor written by Allegra Bennett and published by . This book was released on 2000-10 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Brett P. Kennelly
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ISBN 13 : 9780965197984
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (979 download)
Download or read book The Homeowners' Guide to Hiring Contractors written by Brett P. Kennelly and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Gene Hamilton
Publisher : Wiley
ISBN 13 : 9780020332107
Total Pages : 180 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (321 download)
Download or read book How to be Your Own Contractor written by Gene Hamilton and published by Wiley. This book was released on 1991-06-15 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you're planning any kind of home improvement, from having a room painted to adding a three-room wing to your house, you need How to Be Your Own Contractor, the complete guide to hiring and overseeing the work of more than fifty different contracting specialists. It covers: finding the right contractor for the job comparing estimates negotiating a contract checking a contractor's licenses and insurance obtaining building permits working on-site with the contractors The Hamiltons discuss: design professionals mechanical systems contractors, like plumbers and electricians interior specialist contractors, such as carpenters, paperhangers, and tile layers exterior specialists, such as roofers, deck builders, and excavators yard contractors, like swimming pool builders maintenance contractors, such as exterminators
Author : John Rusk
Publisher : Main Street Books
ISBN 13 : 9780385475112
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (751 download)
Download or read book On Time and On Budget written by John Rusk and published by Main Street Books. This book was released on 1997-05-19 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In On Time and on Budget, New York City contractor John Rusk combines his extensive knowledge of the how architects and contractors work with revolutionary win/win negotiation principles to produce a readable, entertaining and totally useful guide that no homeowner should be without. He shows readers how to: Find the right architect, and make sure that he or she draws plans that give you a realistic view of the finished product. Negotiate with contractors and set up a fair payment schedule that will keep them working until the project is finished. Create an effective "punchlist" so you get what you paid for. Avoid paying for costly change orders and still make sure you get a beautiful renovation, on time and on budget.
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Total Pages : 36 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (121 download)
Download or read book What You Should Know Before You Hire a Contractor written by and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Amy Johnston
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ISBN 13 : 9780979983801
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (838 download)
Download or read book What Your Contractor Can't Tell You written by Amy Johnston and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive guide to building or renovating a home provides everything homeowners need to know to get the best results, covering such topics as selecting and supervising an architect and contractor, cost estimates, budget, plan specifications, dealing with permits, and more and examining a wide range of common pitfalls and how to avoid them.
