Author: Publisher:
ISBN: 9789997476425
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Home Remodeling a how to Money Saving Handbook
Author: Home Remodeling--a How-to, Money-saving Handbook
Author: Bette Galman WahlfeldtPublisher: TAB/Electronics
ISBN: 9780830615155
Category : Dwellings
Languages : en
Pages : 388
Book Description
Ultimate Guide to Home Repair and Improvement, 3rd Updated Edition
Author: Editors of Creative HomeownerPublisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN: 1637410549
Category : House & Home
Languages : en
Pages : 2412
Book Description
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.
The Homeowner's Guide to Managing a Renovation
Author: Susan SolakianPublisher: Sterling Publishing Company
ISBN: 1402727542
Category : Contractors
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
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.
My Home, My Money Pit
Author: Tom KraeutlerPublisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1599217414
Category : House & Home
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
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.
Black & Decker The Book of Home Improvement
Author: Editors of Cool Springs PressPublisher:
ISBN: 0760353565
Category : House & Home
Languages : en
Pages : 563
Book Description
This comprehensive, 560-page book includes the top 100 home improvement projects in full step-by-step instruction from the trusted experts at BLACK+DECKER.
Home Renovation Checklist
Author: Robert IrwinPublisher: McGraw-Hill Companies
ISBN: 9780071415033
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
A step-by-step book presents checklists of everything one should ask oneself, a contractor, an architect, and a lawyer before and during a home renovation project, including checking for lead, asbestos, and black mold; checking the contractor's identification; getting building permits; and the best methods for financing.
Home Improvement All-in-One For Dummies
Author: Roy BarnhartPublisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1118069862
Category : House & Home
Languages : en
Pages : 724
Book Description
Put on your grubbies, get out your tools, and get ready to tackle home repairs and improvements with the goof-proof instructions in this guide that combines the best of nine For Dummies home improvement books in one comprehensive volume. Whether you’re an accomplished do-it-yourselfer or a novice, the easy-to-follow instructions, complete with photos and illustrations, will guide you through: Basic home maintenance and improvement projects from the foundation to the roof, including windows, doors, and electrical repairs and replacements Painting and wallpapering Bathroom and kitchen remodeling, including installing cabinets, countertops, fixtures, and appliances Carpentry, woodworking and flooring Plumbing, including unclogging fixtures and fixing leaky faucets Want to spruce up bedroom? Spiff up the kitchen? Shore up the porch? Build stairs? Replace creaky doors and drafty windows? Make the most of your space? Inside or out, major renovation or minor repair, the how-to is all right here. Think about it—if you do just one project yourself instead of calling a plumber, electrician, painter, handyman, or other service person, you’ve saved far more than the cost of this book! And you’ll have it on hand to guide you through the next project!
Money-Saving Guide to Managing Your Home Remodeling
Author: Coleman VolgenauPublisher: Wiley
ISBN: 9780471574972
Category : House & Home
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Remodel your home and save money, time, and aggravation. With today’s flat real estate market, more and more Americans are looking for ways to improve their current homes. Whether it’s fixing up that old bathroom or kitchen, or adding a whole new wing, remodeling expert Coleman Volgenau, Jr. can help you to do it for less. He tells you how to cut down expenses by managing the job yourself—even if you have no experience and can’t hammer a nail in straight. This practical guide leads you step by step through the entire remodeling process, telling you: What to know before you start—developing a "Family Plan," securing permits, and observing the 7 rules of successful remodeling How to estimate costs and stick to your budget—with complete guidelines and work sheets on figuring expenses for painting, decorating, and furnishing, along with tips on how to avoid budget killers Detailed information on getting the money you need to remodel—including mortgage refinancing, second mortgages, home equity lines of credit, home improvement loans, Title 1 FHA loans, and much more How to hire the best workers—obtaining bids, checking references, negotiating costs, and watching out for extras Plus — what to do if you’re not satisfied with the work, and complete sections on how to evaluate the effect of improvements on your home’s market value and on your taxes Americans spend over $100 billion annually on remodeling to improve property value and enhance life-style. Now the Money-Saving Guide to Managing Your Home Remodeling can show you how to add to your home’s value—for less.
The Visual Handbook of Building and Remodeling
Author: Charles WingPublisher:
ISBN: 9781600852466
Category : Building materials -
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A visual guide to building materials and specifications, covering masonry, wood, framing, roofing, wiring, heating, lighting, and other topics.
