Owner-Builder Organizer

by Ostrow, Judy

• ISBN13: 9781592577774
• ISBN10: 1592577776
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2009-02-11
• Publisher: DK Publishing, Inc.

Summary

Be your own general contractor. A solid foundation for organization.Owner-Builder Organizeris designed to help those acting as their own general contractor with the many steps and details involved with the planning and construction of a new home, including: *Developing a budget *Choosing/creating, customizing, and reading Plans *Identifying, evaluating, and working with suppliers *Finding, evaluating, hiring, and managing subcontractors *Creating a construction schedule *Understanding pre-building requirements *Organizing paperwork related to financing, plans, materials, subs/suppliers, schedules, and legal documents The organizer also includes many checklists, schedules, and contact sheets to help owner-builders enter important information and stay on track. And with a fully concealed Wiro binding, a wipe-clean paper-over-board cover, and pocket folders on the inside front and back covers, Owner-Builder Organizeris as handy as it is durable, allowing readers to carry it with them wherever they go and make use of it once they're there.

Author Biography

Judy Ostrow has more than 20 years-' experience writing and collaborating on articles and books about home, architecture, renovation, design and decorating. She is the author or co-author of five books, including The House That Jill Built: A Woman-'s Guide to Home Building, Painting Your House Inside and Out: Tips and Techniques for Flawless Interiors and Exteriors, and The Complete Idiot-'s Guide-« to Simple Home Repair.