How to Be Your Own Contractor and Save Thousands on Your New House or Renovation - While Keeping Your Day Job by Tanya Davis in DJV, MOBI
9781601389428 English 1601389426 Book & CD-ROM. In this completely updated and totally revised second edition, you will learn how to choose a site, draw up construction time line and flow charges, apply for construction loans, obtain essential insurance information, buy plans, find and negotiate with subcontractors, and comply with building code, inspection, and permit requirements. The ins and outs of self-contracting are explained, combined with the experiences of others, and with dozens of forms and checklists at hand, you will learn all about: building materials and foundations, windows, decks, roofing, plumbing, heating, wiring, air-conditioning, and much more. There are hundreds of tools, contracts, and checklists to help you get your project organized and save you thousands!, In this completely updated and totally revised second edition, you will learn how to choose a site, draw up construction time line and flow charts, apply for consturction loans, obtain essential insurance information, buy plans, find and negotiate with subcontractors, and comply with building code, inspection, and permit requirements. The ins and outs of self contracting are explained, combined with the experiences of others, and with dozens of forms and checklists at hand, you will learn all about: building materials and foundations, windows, decks, roofing, plumbing, heating, wiring, air-conditioning, and much more. There are hundreds of tools, contracts, and checklists to help you get your project organized and save you thousands The companion CD-ROM is included with the print version of this book; however is not available for download with the electronic version. It may be obtained separately by contacting Atlantic Publishing Group at sales@atlantic-pub.com Atlantic Publishing is a small, independent publishing company based in Ocala, Florida. Founded over twenty years ago in the company president s garage, Atlantic Publishing has grown to become a renowned resource for non-fiction books. Today, over 450 titles are in print covering subjects such as small business, healthy living, management, finance, careers, and real estate. Atlantic Publishing prides itself on producing award winning, high-quality manuals that give readers up-to-date, pertinent information, real-world examples, and case studies with expert advice. Every book has resources, contact information, and web sites of the products or companies discussed., Thinking about building or remodeling your house? Are you looking for ways to cut costs and save money in this endeavor? Have you considered hiring yourself as the general contractor? You can save 10% to 35% of the project's cost, and, perhaps more important, you'll be able to monitor the quality of materials and workmanship, fine-tune the design, and make sure the result meets your needs. According to a recent article by a well-known home renovation expert, the best argument for being your own contractor is the payoff; you don't have to pay anyone. It is a lot of work, but it is all about preparation and knowing what you are doing. The revised 2nd Edition of How to Be Your Own Contractor and Save Thousands on Your New House or Renovation While Keeping Your Day Job is updated, comprehensive and detailed. It will provide everything you need to know to get your house or renovation completed the way you want it while saving thousands. Your success depends on thorough preparation as well as the ability to hire and schedule subcontractors, control costs, keep work moving, and stay calm. You will also find information on potential problems and common mistakes. Included are hundreds of easy-to-implement tools, contracts, forms, and checklists to help you get your project organized and easier to manage. Learn step-by-step procedures for subcontracting and building your home or renovating while still working full time. You will learn how to choose a site, draw up a construction time line and flow charts, apply for construction loans and financing, obtain essential insurance information, buy inexpensive plans, find and negotiate with subcontractors, schedule proper safety testing, and comply with building code, inspection, and permit requirements. The ins and outs of self-contracting are explained. You will have access to valuable information about all aspects of home construction. Learn about plumbing systems, heating and air conditioning systems, fuel storage systems, septic systems, and wiring. You will learn about building materials, foundations to attics, components of the house construction from floors to ceilings, decks to railings, doors and windows, garage doors and roofing. You will learn the main concepts of the trade so you can ask intelligent questions on your way to saving money and juggling your role as a general contractor with your full time job and family. You can be armed with the right information save money and time.
9781601389428 English 1601389426 Book & CD-ROM. In this completely updated and totally revised second edition, you will learn how to choose a site, draw up construction time line and flow charges, apply for construction loans, obtain essential insurance information, buy plans, find and negotiate with subcontractors, and comply with building code, inspection, and permit requirements. The ins and outs of self-contracting are explained, combined with the experiences of others, and with dozens of forms and checklists at hand, you will learn all about: building materials and foundations, windows, decks, roofing, plumbing, heating, wiring, air-conditioning, and much more. There are hundreds of tools, contracts, and checklists to help you get your project organized and save you thousands!, In this completely updated and totally revised second edition, you will learn how to choose a site, draw up construction time line and flow charts, apply for consturction loans, obtain essential insurance information, buy plans, find and negotiate with subcontractors, and comply with building code, inspection, and permit requirements. The ins and outs of self contracting are explained, combined with the experiences of others, and with dozens of forms and checklists at hand, you will learn all about: building materials and foundations, windows, decks, roofing, plumbing, heating, wiring, air-conditioning, and much more. There are hundreds of tools, contracts, and checklists to help you get your project organized and save you thousands The companion CD-ROM is included with the print version of this book; however is not available for download with the electronic version. It may be obtained separately by contacting Atlantic Publishing Group at sales@atlantic-pub.com Atlantic Publishing is a small, independent publishing company based in Ocala, Florida. Founded over twenty years ago in the company president s garage, Atlantic Publishing has grown to become a renowned resource for non-fiction books. Today, over 450 titles are in print covering subjects such as small business, healthy living, management, finance, careers, and real estate. Atlantic Publishing prides itself on producing award winning, high-quality manuals that give readers up-to-date, pertinent information, real-world examples, and case studies with expert advice. Every book has resources, contact information, and web sites of the products or companies discussed., Thinking about building or remodeling your house? Are you looking for ways to cut costs and save money in this endeavor? Have you considered hiring yourself as the general contractor? You can save 10% to 35% of the project's cost, and, perhaps more important, you'll be able to monitor the quality of materials and workmanship, fine-tune the design, and make sure the result meets your needs. According to a recent article by a well-known home renovation expert, the best argument for being your own contractor is the payoff; you don't have to pay anyone. It is a lot of work, but it is all about preparation and knowing what you are doing. The revised 2nd Edition of How to Be Your Own Contractor and Save Thousands on Your New House or Renovation While Keeping Your Day Job is updated, comprehensive and detailed. It will provide everything you need to know to get your house or renovation completed the way you want it while saving thousands. Your success depends on thorough preparation as well as the ability to hire and schedule subcontractors, control costs, keep work moving, and stay calm. You will also find information on potential problems and common mistakes. Included are hundreds of easy-to-implement tools, contracts, forms, and checklists to help you get your project organized and easier to manage. Learn step-by-step procedures for subcontracting and building your home or renovating while still working full time. You will learn how to choose a site, draw up a construction time line and flow charts, apply for construction loans and financing, obtain essential insurance information, buy inexpensive plans, find and negotiate with subcontractors, schedule proper safety testing, and comply with building code, inspection, and permit requirements. The ins and outs of self-contracting are explained. You will have access to valuable information about all aspects of home construction. Learn about plumbing systems, heating and air conditioning systems, fuel storage systems, septic systems, and wiring. You will learn about building materials, foundations to attics, components of the house construction from floors to ceilings, decks to railings, doors and windows, garage doors and roofing. You will learn the main concepts of the trade so you can ask intelligent questions on your way to saving money and juggling your role as a general contractor with your full time job and family. You can be armed with the right information save money and time.