The Homeowner S Guide To Managing A Renovation

Author : Susan Solakian
Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Contractors
ISBN : 9781402727542

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The Homeowner's Guide to Managing a Renovation by Susan Solakian Pdf

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 : Susan Easson
Publisher : Mississauga, Ont. : CreativeWorks Pub.
Page : 171 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Consumer education
ISBN : 0973734302

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The Wise Renovator by Susan Easson Pdf

Author : Victoria Wilson,Felicia Middleton
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 76 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2020-08-12
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798674765684

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A Homeowner's Guide to Renovations and Maintenance by Victoria Wilson,Felicia Middleton Pdf

This book will help educate homeowners while dispelling many myths, including few a big ones such as: "I own my home and I can do whatever I want with it.""Greening my home is expensive.""I want my home to look like the house I saw on HGTV."The tips, checklists, and information provided throughout this book will be helpful as you plan your renovation or as you green and maintain your home. In addition, this book will help you develop ideas; save money, time, and headaches; and add value to your most important investment. Your home.

Author : Kathryn Schmidt
Publisher : Perigee Trade
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : House & Home
ISBN : IND:30000029993114

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The Home Remodeling Management Book by Kathryn Schmidt Pdf

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.

Author : Amrahs Hseham
Publisher : Mahesh Dutt Sharma
Page : 565 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2024-01-28
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Your Comprehensive Guide to Making Money Online by Amrahs Hseham Pdf

The book recognizes the importance of adaptability in the rapidly changing digital world. It covers traditional methods like freelance writing, graphic design, and virtual assistance, but also explores emerging trends such as influencer marketing, podcasting, and dropshipping. By encompassing a wide range of possibilities, readers are encouraged to identify the approaches that resonate with their skills, passions, and goals. Emphasizing the significance of building a personal brand, the guide delves into the nuances of establishing a strong online presence. From creating a compelling website and leveraging social media to optimizing content for search engines, readers are guided on how to amplify their visibility and credibility in the digital space. The guide also addresses the crucial aspect of financial management, shedding light on topics such as budgeting, taxation, and diversification of income streams. Readers are encouraged to adopt a strategic and sustainable approach, ensuring long-term success and resilience in the dynamic online marketplace.

Author : Amy Johnston
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 0979983800

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What Your Contractor Can't Tell You by Amy Johnston Pdf

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 : Simon Dauphinee
Publisher : Simon Dauphinee
Page : 70 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2024-06-17
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Home In Good Hands: A Homeowner's Guide to Construction and Renovation by Simon Dauphinee Pdf

"Home In Good Hands" is informative, succinct, and the go-to guide for any homeowner planning to renovate or build a home. The pages are packed with valuable information, pro tips, and handy guides, expertly explained to keep the reader organized and on track.

Author : Jeanne Lawson
Publisher : Atlantic Publishing Company
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9781601382429

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The Complete Guide to Renovating Older Homes by Jeanne Lawson Pdf

Old homes come with a character unmatched by recently built houses on the market The craftsmanship is often more distinct, the architectural elements more refined, the wood floors and trims more detailed, and the structure more solid and settled. A certain amount of renovation must be done to the older homes, and remodelling your home can make it come alive, fix its flaws, enhance its interior, and even make it more eco-friendly. However, renovating can be time consuming, expensive, and nerve-racking, leaving the homeowner in a dust whirl-wind with everything that needs to be done. This guide helps you to overcome these challenges bringing you home-owner bliss. To begin, you will learn how to estimate and stick to your renovation budget, as well as some key cost-cutting techniques to help you come in under budget. You will learn what building codes to follow before your begin your project, as well as the projects you can do on your own and what you might need professional assistance on. This book takes you through the complete remodelling process from the bottom up, beginning with the foundation. The book also presents ideas for renovating your family room, bedrooms, attic, basement, kitchen, and bathroom, as well as a variety of floor plans to follow if you need some help getting started. You will learn how to select and install cabinets and counter tops, as well as how to fully update sinks, taps, appliances, baths, showers and toilets. You will also learn how to overcome the challenges associated with water, electricity, asbestos, tanks and wells, and cesspools. There are step-by-step instructions for some of the most common projects, including installing drywall, upgrading windows and doors, and installing flooring. There is a section on exterior renovations, which contains information on skylights, garage doors, sunrooms, decks, and pools. Whether you are attempting your first project or are a seasoned professional, this is an indispensable companion for any homeowner with a project or two in mind.

Author : Joe Oswald
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2021-04-05
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0970973446

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The Homeowner's Guide to Contracting, Building, and Remodeling by Joe Oswald Pdf

Building or remodeling a home can be an extremely rewarding experience, but it can also be a stressful and daunting challenge. Organized to cover all the major phases of construction and renovation, this book is complete with over one hundred actual construction and renovation photographs, checklists, financing options, builder insights, industry secrets, design ideas, and other valuable information to help homeowners save a fortune while completing their project on time, within budget, and with less stress. Whether building a new home or renovating an old home, with this book you will learn: how to avoid builder markups; how to control costs and avoid costly setbacks; how to finance your project; how to find and hire contractors; how to obtain estimates for materials and labor; how to work with an architect; how to apply for permits and work with inspectors; learn the practical uses and installation methods of many home improvement products; and most importantly, you will learn how to save money without sacrificing quality. Read what the experts have said: "A valuable guide to contracting, building, and renovating, homeowners will surely benefit from Joe Oswald's knowledge and experience." Joe Carroll, Architect. "Written from the perspective of a homeowner, Joe Oswald shares his knowledge and attention to detail in a straightforward and user-friendly style." Alan Boerner, Electrical Contractor. About the author: Joe Oswald was a licensed real estate agent for over twenty years, worked as a new home consultant for a residential builder, and completed a general contracting class before tackling his own project of restoring and building a three-level addition onto his 1929 Spanish Revival home in Chicago. This book details his experience and knowledge and explains how he saved tens of thousands of dollars off the estimates he received from general contractors. Joe also has master's degrees in history and educational administration. His other books include a history of Chicago's Beverly/Morgan Park neighborhood, published by Arcadia Publishing as part of their Images of America series, and a vocabulary improvement book. Please Note: The Kindle version of this book contains full color images of all the photographs in this book as well as active hyperlinks to videos and articles for further reading from the bibliography.

Author : G Dell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2021-01-16
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798595872966

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The Homeowners Guide by G Dell Pdf

Stop being gouged and be your own general contractor while working a full time job! This guide provides the homeowner step-by-step instruction for successfully managing the build of your own addition or remodel. Save 20-40% while producing quality outcomes. This guide is equally useful for those that are interested in flipping homes.Contains a variety of information such as: -Trade specific terminology;-Questions to ask of the various trades;-Building knowledge;-Evaluating contractors;-Negotiation best practices;-Project management;-Internet resources to utilize;-Tools;-Templates and more.General contractors attempt to use fear and mysticism in the building process and charge extreme prices for these services. But since it is never broken down into its component parts, you never know the full price. Would you purchase a new car with all the options without knowing how much each option cost? Never!This guide is to provide homeowners and "flippers" a system for working full time while being the general contractor managing your own home addition or remodel by paying the subcontractors to do the work just like a general contractor.Why do this?1.It's not rocket science. People have been building their own homes for thousands of years. The tradesmen are very experienced. There are methods for finding the right ones.2.Saving 20-40% on an addition or remodel that can cost hundreds of thousands of dollars can put tens of thousands dollars in your pocket.3.Reliable, proven, and trustworthy information is available on the internet and can put you in contact with quality trade contractors to do the work.4.Better materials and outcomes for a lower cost. No contractor grade anything. Choose everything that you want and purchase your own materials with no markup.5.You get EXACTLY what you want as you are in control of the details.6.You have advantages that general contractors do not have. Time. They don't get paid until the entire job is completed.This step-by-step guide provides you the sequencing you'll need to successfully coordinate the correct contractors at the right time for building your home addition. It is a comprehensive guide focusing on equal parts building trade information, evaluating and selecting the contractors to use, project management, business acumen (negotiating and contracts), internet services and available sites/tools to manage the build and get to the right resources for providing a quality end product for you and your family.The guide illustrates building principles, questions to ask each respective trade, how to evaluate the trades, how to live in the home while the work is being completed and most importantly how not to interfere with your day job so you can continue to provide for your family.So let's recap. Better quality materials with a better end product for less money! What are you waiting for?

Author : Editors of Creative Homeowner
Publisher : Fox Chapel Publishing
Page : 2412 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2021-10-19
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 9781637410547

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Ultimate Guide to Home Repair and Improvement, 3rd Updated Edition by Editors of Creative Homeowner Pdf

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.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 0876294204

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Interior Home Improvement Costs by Anonim Pdf

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

Author : Amit Murao
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 104 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2019-03-31
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1092258213

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Home Interior Design & Renovation: A Step by Step Practical Guide from Design to Execution of 'diy' Projects! by Amit Murao Pdf

This book on 'Home Interior Design & Renovation', is an attempt to guide the homeowners about the entire process of renovation (or makeover) - from Design to Execution! The book has been written while focusing on homeowners who have no (or very little) prior experience of Home Renovation, therefore touches on some very fundamental points. Any Interior (or Architectural) project requires a very intricate planning and execution process. Many of the free ebooks and blogs found online on Home Interior Design simply offer a collection of attractive images! However, if you are planning to take up the project of your own Home Interior Design without any prior experience or formal knowledge, then you have to look above and beyond these pretty pictures! Being a professional designer, I have always tried to develop a structured planning & execution process that is required for Interior Projects. And over the past 10 years of my professional experience, I had to unlearn and relearn a lot of concepts that we were taught in the design school.This book will break down in entire process of Design & Project Execution into small sections, which will give a complete walk-through of the complete process of Interior renovation. Apart from sharing Interior Design Concepts via reference images, this book also contains numerous Technical Working Drawings for reader's reference. The book has been divided into following sections:1. Conceptual Planning Phase- Site Analysis- Identifying spaces with good design potential- Know your Style- Seeking Design Inspiration- Creating mood board/color palette- Consolidation of design ideas2. Designing Phase- Sketching out a Bubble diagram/Zoning Plan- Refinement of zoning plan to a detailed plan - Sketching or CAD Drafting- Preparing Construction Drawings - Civil Layout Plan, Services Drawings (Plumbing Layout, Electrical Layout - Lighting design, AC Layout, Home Automation, Security System), Interior Drawings (Furniture Layout Plan, False Ceiling Plan, Flooring Plan, Wall Elevations, Wall treatment/finishing layout, Toilet & Kitchen Drawings, Carpentry Drawings, Material Specifications Sheet), Layout for Bought-Out Items- 3D Visualisation - to bring everything together3. Pre-Construction & Documentation Phase- Taking necessary approvals from the authorities- Preparing your Budgetary Estimate- Identifying number of agencies to be involved in the project- Project Scheduling - Gantt Chart- Preparing contracts (& BOQs) for various agencies- Appointment of Contractors/Agencies - Procurement Planning4. Execution Phase- Following your Gantt Chart- Mobilisation of Contractors on site- Coordination amongst contractors- Checkpoints before covering up concealed works- Quality Checks- Bottleneck Analysis- Scheduling Site Review Meetings & preparing MOM- Checking (Running) Bills of contractors5. Project Closure Phase- Final Site Inspection for pending works/quality issues- Settlement of Contractors bills- Record Keeping - Drawings & Photographs, Contracts with various Contractors/Agencies, Certificates for quality assurance/guarantee issued by Contractors, Final BillsI strongly recommend the readers to follow all the steps mentioned in the book to get complete control over their project and turn their house into their 'Dream-Home'!

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Government Printing Office
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2024-06-17
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0160864658

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Small Entity Compliance Guide to Renovate Right EPA's Lead-Based Paint Renovation, Repair, and Painting Program by Anonim Pdf

Author : Greg Gibson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 1996-04-20
Category : Architecture
ISBN : UVA:X004048089

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Remodel! An Architect's Advice on Home Renovation by Greg Gibson Pdf

By the year 2000, an estimated $180 billion will be spent annually on residential renovations. Here, architect Greg Gibson guides homeowners through the renovation process, showing them how they can manage the process as informed participants. For everything from a small add-on to a complete home renovation, this is the homeowner's guide to staying in control of the project from beginning to end. Photos.