On Time and On Budget A Home Renovation Survival Guide

by RUSK, JOHN

• ISBN13: 9780385475112
• ISBN10: 038547511X
• Edition: Reprint
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1997-05-19
• Publisher: Main Street Books

Summary

InOn Time and on Budget, New York City contractor John Rusk combines his extensive knowledge of the how architects and contractors work with revolutionary win/win negotiation principles to produce a readable, entertaining and totally useful guide that no homeowner should be without. He shows readers how to: Find the right architect, and make sure that he or she draws plans that give you a realistic view of the finished product. Negotiate with contractors and set up a fair payment schedule that will keep them working until the project is finished. Create an effective "punchlist" so you get what you paid for. Avoid paying for costly change orders and still make sure you get a beautiful renovation, on time and on budget. From the Trade Paperback edition.

Author Biography

John Rusk is the owner of Rusk Renovation, a high-end renovation company in New York City, and Lost Art Molding, a company specializing in the art of plaster molding.

Table of Contents

Introduction: The Basics	p. 1
Design
The Hamptons--Laying the Groundwork for a Nightmare Kitchen	p. 11
Money Problems	p. 22
Solutions to Money Problems	p. 30
Time Problems	p. 38
Solutions to Time Problems	p. 43
Power Problems	p. 48
Solutions to Power Problems	p. 50
Management Problems	p. 54
Solutions to Management Problems	p. 58
Quality Problems	p. 63
Solutions to Quality Problems	p. 69
The Finleys--Planning for a Dream Kitchen	p. 76
Design Checklist	p. 91
Contracting
The Hamptons--Making a Contract with the Devil	p. 95
Money Problems	p. 102
Solutions to Money Problems	p. 107
Time Problems	p. 113
Solutions to Time Problems	p. 115
Power Problems	p. 119
Solutions to Power Problems	p. 122
Management Problems	p. 124
Solutions to Management Problems	p. 126
Quality Problems	p. 129
Solutions to Quality Problems	p. 132
The Finleys--Contracting in Everyone's Best Interest	p. 139
Contracting Checklist	p. 148
Beginning Construction
The Hamptons--Deep Sleep in the Nightmare Kitchen	p. 153
Money Problems	p. 166
Solutions to Money Problems	p. 172
Time Problems	p. 175
Solutions to Time Problems	p. 178
Power Problems	p. 181
Solutions to Power Problems	p. 183
Management Problems	p. 185
Solutions to Management Problems	p. 188
Quality Problems	p. 190
Solutions to Quality Problems	p. 192
The Finleys--Setting the Machine in Motion	p. 198
Beginning Construction Checklist	p. 206
Ending Construction
The Hamptons--the Completion of a Nightmare Kitchen	p. 211
Money Problems	p. 218
Solutions to Money Problems	p. 222
Time Problems	p. 224
Solutions to Time Problems	p. 228
Power Problems	p. 231
Solutions to Power Problems	p. 234
Management Problems	p. 237
Solutions to Management Problems	p. 239
Quality Problems	p. 241
Solutions to Quality Problems	p. 243
The Finleys--the Completion of a Dream Kitchen	p. 245
Ending Construction Checklist	p. 257
Conclusion	p. 259
Appendices	p. 261
Materials
Foundation
Walls
Flooring
Windows
Cabinets
Countertops
Lighting Fixtures
Plumbing Fixtures
Negotiation
Contracts
Communication
Dispute Resolution
Lawsuits
Binding Arbitration
Mediation
Acknowledgments	p. 297
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