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Author : Sean King
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781517607463
Total Pages : 88 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (74 download)
Download or read book The Ultimate Guide to Hiring the Right Contractor written by Sean King and published by . This book was released on 2015-11-09 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Ultimate Guide To Hiring The Right Contractor
Author : Kent Lester
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1440346011
Total Pages : 369 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (43 download)
Download or read book The Complete Guide to Contracting Your Home written by Kent Lester and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2017-01-12 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Save 30% on home construction! Whether you want to take on all the responsibility of contracting your home or simply want to intelligently communicate with your homebuilder, The Complete Guide to Contracting Your Home can help you save 30% or more on the cost of home construction by teaching you the ins and outs of managing your construction project. Learn how to get your project off to a solid start. Get financial and legal details in language you can understand. Learn what to consider when selecting a lot and how to deal with suppliers, labor and subcontractors. Gain understanding of building codes and inspections so you can manage with authority, confidence, and efficiency. This extensive guide walks you through each phase of construction including preconstruction, foundations, framing, roofing, plumbing, electrical, masonry, siding, insulation, drywall, trim, painting, cabinetry, countertops, flooring, tile and landscaping. Completely revised and updated, this edition includes a new section on sustainable building as well as the most comprehensive building resources section ever compiled. You'll find schedules, order forms, control logs, contracts and checklists to help keep your project on track.
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 : 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 : Alex A. Lluch
Publisher : WS Publishing Group
ISBN 13 : 1887169784
Total Pages : 103 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (871 download)
Download or read book The Very Best Home Improvement Guide and Document Organizer written by Alex A. Lluch and published by WS Publishing Group. This book was released on 2007 with total page 103 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Very Best Home Improvement Guide & Document Organizer is two great products in one. First, this guide includes more than 100 pages of home improvement information and tips to get started, plus more than 100 easy-to-use worksheets to help the homeowner document the home improvement project, such as contact information for everybody involved, sources and brands of all materials purchased, warranties, and much more. The second unique feature is that this product contains a very useful accordion file to organize and store brochures, quotes, estimates, samples and other paper work involved with any home improvement project. It is an invaluable tool that will undoubtedly save the homeowner time, money and stress.
Author : Robert E. Emmick
Publisher : Tate Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1616630329
Total Pages : 116 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (166 download)
Download or read book How to Be Your Own General Contractor written by Robert E. Emmick and published by Tate Publishing. This book was released on 2010-08-24 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Want to save money on your building or remodeling project? How to be Your Own General Contractor will help homeowners save potentially thousands of dollars! This easy-to-follow guide provides the knowledge and ability you must have to become your own general contractor and complete any type of project with confidence. Inside, homeowners will find: bull; Tricks of the trade learned over the years by professional Bob Emmick that will help to avoid costly mistakes and time. bull; A guide through every aspect of your project. bull; Assistance in hiring and dealing with subcontractors, as well as guidance for those who would rather hire a general contractor. Emmick skillfully guides readers through an entire house project, helping the average homeowner to manage his or her own project no matter the size. Homeowners with little or no experience will walk away from How to be Your Own General Contractor with valuable knowledge that will help them now as well as in the future.
Author : Michael Stone
Publisher : Craftsman Book Co
ISBN 13 : 9781572180710
Total Pages : 316 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (87 download)
Download or read book Markup & Profit written by Michael Stone and published by Craftsman Book Co. This book was released on 1999-01-01 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In order to succeed in a construction business you have to be able to mark up the price of your jobs to cover overhead expenses and make a decent profit. The problem is how much to mark it up. You don't want to lose jobs because you charge too much, and you don't want to work for free because you've charged too little. If you know how much to mark up you can apply it to your job costs and arrive at the right sales price for your work. This book gives you the background and the calculations necessary to easily figure the markup that is right for your business. Includes a CD-ROM with forms and checklists for your use.
Author : Mike Holmes
Publisher : HarperCollins Canada
ISBN 13 : 144340599X
Total Pages : 466 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (434 download)
Download or read book Make It Right written by Mike Holmes and published by HarperCollins Canada. This book was released on 2013-08-27 with total page 466 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More than 1 million viewers in Canada watch Mike Holmes’ television show, Holmes on Homes, every week. Thousands more see him at his personal appearances and visit his website, looking for advice on renos-gone-wrong. Mike Holmes is Canada’s most trusted contractor, a crusader with a mission to expose botched renovations--and now the author of a bestselling book that has shipped over 60,000 copies in its hardcover edition. Mike has taken his professional expertise and tell-it-like-it-is style and turned it into the guide no homeowner should be without. Make It Right walks readers through a renovation from start to finish, from the process of finding a reliable contractor to understanding the legalities of renovation. Mike explains the inner workings of a house, covers the most popular reno projects and describes the most common pitfalls. Packed with informative sidebars, checklists, diagrams and photographs, all showing what to expect from contractors and tradespeople, and how to keep every reno running on time and on budget, Make It Right is the book you need to read before you plan a renovation. Be smart. Take charge. Get it right the first time.
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 : Amy Johnston
Publisher :
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.
Author : California. Contractors' State License Board
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781522191759
Total Pages : 1241 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (917 download)
Download or read book California Contractors License Law & Reference Book written by California. Contractors' State License Board and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 1241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Handy Man
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 1435740114
Total Pages : 34 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (357 download)
Download or read book The Do-It-Yourselfer's Ultimate Guide to Home Improvement written by Handy Man and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2008-07-08 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you always wanted to tackle home improvement projects on your own but you weren't sure where to start? The Do-It-Yourselfer's Ultimate Guide to Home Improvement has all the answers you need!From learning how to start your own projects to tips on how to increase the value of your home, it's all right here.After reading this book you'll be able to:--Tackle any project in your home with confidence --Save money by utilizing special energy saving tips --Protect your family and your home from natural disasters --Fix up that old kitchen --And many other projects!
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 : Michael C. Stone
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780979508301
Total Pages : 319 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (83 download)
Download or read book Profitable Sales written by Michael C. Stone and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 319 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Peter Glaw
Publisher : Premier Press
ISBN 13 : 9781777341107
Total Pages : 142 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (411 download)
Download or read book How to Be Your Own General Contractor: Everything You Need to Know to Take Control and Save Thousands on Your Renovation Or New Construction written by Peter Glaw and published by Premier Press. This book was released on 2021-02-22 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Having been in the industry for over 41 years and worked on hundreds of projects ranging from small jobs to building new homes, I've seen my share of the good, the bad, and the ugly. My industry has more than its fair share of horror stories, and I recently read that we're considered just a step up from used car salespeople. Even though the vast majority of general contractors are competent and hardworking people, I've seen too many rip-offs, too much bad workmanship, and too many disappointed homeowners. A lot of them have asked for my advice on how to get the job done, and in addition to being a builder, I consult with people all over the continent (and increasingly from other parts of the world) who want to manage their own projects. Being a general contractor isn't rocket science, but no one has explained the job the way I see it and also provided on-demand consulting services to anyone in the world who wants help. That's why I wrote this book. It will give you all the basics you need to take control of your own project and see it to a successful completion. After reading my book, you may decide that you'd be better off hiring someone, and that's okay. At least you'll be much more knowledgeable than the typical homeowner. I've seen far too many people overpay for their jobs and get less quality than they should.
Author : Scott Monday
Publisher : Kitchen & Bath Crate
ISBN 13 : 9781737292302
Total Pages : 110 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (923 download)
Download or read book The CRATE Way written by Scott Monday and published by Kitchen & Bath Crate. This book was released on 2021-06 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How can a homeowner avoid the pain and disruption of a typical home renovation? Contractor, entrepreneur, and author Scott Monday answers this question in The CRATE Way, a thorough, concise, and even humorous dissection of the home renovation process. In The CRATE Way, the author walks homeowners through the entire remodel process, from inspiration through project completion. In this book, homeowners learn how to: Convert their project from idea to action; Decide if and when to conduct their renovation; Navigate the world of building permits and inspections; Expertly design and specify their project; Choose a quality contractor that they'll love before, during, and even after construction; Thrive in the midst of a home under construction; Generate legal documents that will both protect them and ensure remarkable results; and much more! Once homeowners implement these simple, real-world principles, they'll be on their way to the remodel they deserve: a beautiful, functional new space for them and their family to enjoy for decades to come!
Author : Kathryn Schmidt
Publisher : Perigee Trade
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 212 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 ( download)
Download or read book The Home Remodeling Management Book written by Kathryn Schmidt and published by Perigee Trade. This book was released on 1991 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
