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.
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.
Download or read book Interior Home Improvement Costs written by and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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
Download or read book Ultimate Guide to Home Repair and Improvement 3rd Updated Edition written by Editors of Creative Homeowner and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2021-10-19 with total page 2412 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book A Homeowner s Guide to Renovations and Maintenance written by Victoria Wilson and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2020-08-12 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Home Interior Design Renovation A Step by Step Practical Guide from Design to Execution of diy Projects written by Amit Murao and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-03-31 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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'!
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.
Download or read book Self Build and Renovation For Dummies written by Nicholas Walliman and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-02-14 with total page 407 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Creating your dream home is an exciting idea, but it's also a major project and one where you need to be an expert on everything from planning laws to landscape design, and all that's in between. Self Build and Renovation For Dummies takes you through every step of the process, from choosing and buying a plot of land, through to the building's design and on to the actual build – plus all the financial and legal stuff – using plain English in an easy-to-understand format. Here is everything you need to know to create your perfect home.
Download or read book The Construction Project Management Success Guide written by Andreas P and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2015-04-18 with total page 55 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGEMENT SUCCESS GUIDE 2ND EDITION: Everything You Need To Know About Construction Contracts, Estimating, Planning And Scheduling, Skills To Manage Trades And Home Renovations You're about to discover how to the re-emergence of the real estate market sparked renewed optimism in construction. Across different states in the country, residential construction jobs are being undertaken in order to satisfy the demands in housing. Since residential construction projects are still a business (except when you want to build your own home), the idea is to build enough living spaces and to offer them to prospective clients or leasers at an affordable price. Of course the success of such a goal still lies on income and the general economic outlook, but one thing is for certain: now that the housing crisis is over, more people will look forward getting a place to call their home.
Download or read book The Wise Renovator written by Susan Easson and published by Mississauga, Ont. : CreativeWorks Pub.. This book was released on 2005 with total page 171 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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.
Download or read book The Homeowners Guide written by G Dell and published by . This book was released on 2021-01-16 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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?
Download or read book My Home My Money Pit written by Tom Kraeutler and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2008-07-22 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE MONEY PIT®, hosted by Tom Kraeutler and Leslie Segrete, is a syndicated home improvement call-in radio program that airs every weekend all over North America on more than 200 stations, as well as on XM Satellite Radio. Tom and Leslie give homeowners like you real information on how to get things done the right way by alerting you to what you need to know before you start a project. Room by room, Tom and Leslie share their extensive experience in home improvement, decorating, and remodeling in kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms, family spaces, basements, and laundry rooms. They tell you secrets about lowering your energy bills. They've got great ideas about curb appeal and making exterior maintenance easier. And they give the best counsel anywhere on home safety and security, insurance, and preparing your home for sale. Before you start your next project, get advice from Tom and Leslie.
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.
Download or read book Making Better Buildings written by Chris Magwood and published by New Society Publishers. This book was released on 2014-03-25 with total page 467 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sustainable building from the ground up - the pros and cons of the latest green and natural materials and technologies
Download or read book Restoring Your Historic House written by Scott T Hanson and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2023-06-01 with total page 721 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although there are other books about renovating old houses, this is the first that prioritizes the identification and preservation of the historic, character-defining features of a house as a starting point in the process. That is the purpose of this book: to describe and illustrate a best-practices approach for updating historic homes for modern life in ways that do not attempt to turn an old house into a new one. The book also suggests many ways to save money in the process, without settling for cheap or inappropriate solutions. Scott Hanson is a historic-building preservation professional and has 40 years' experience rehabilitating historic houses. He has illustrated this authoritative book with hundreds of step-by-step photos, illustrations, charts, and decision-making guides. Interspersed throughout are photo essays of 13 restored historic houses representing a range of periods and architectural styles: Italianate, Victorian, Queen Anne, Federal, Colonial, Colonial Revival, Greek Revival, Ranch, Adobe, Craftsman, Shingle, and Rustic. With interior and exterior photography by David Clough, these multi-page features show what can be achieved when a historic home is renovated with a desire to preserve or restore as much historic character as possible.
Download or read book Complete Guide to Remodeling Your Home written by Kent Lester and published by Betterway Books. This book was released on 1987 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In addition to providing step-by-step procedures for most types of remodeling work, this guide explains how to evaluate the remodeling potential of property, use sweat equity as a down payment, and build profits in remodeled rental property
