How to Be Your Own Contractor: and Save Thousands on Your New House or Renovation While Keeping Your Day Job—with Companion Cd-rom

by Davis, Tanya R.

• ISBN13: 9781601380043
• ISBN10: 1601380046
• Edition: CD
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-06-30
• Publisher: Atlantic Pub Co

Summary

If you¿re thinking about building or remodeling your house, you should consider hiring yourself as the contractor. You can save 10% to 35% of the project¿s cost and you¿ll be able to make sure the result meets your needs. The best part is you can do this part time without picking up a hammer. This groundbreaking and exhaustively researched new book will provide everything you need to know to get your house or renovation completed the way you want it while saving thousands

Table of Contents

Dedication	p. 3
Introduction	p. 7
Are You Ready to Tackle the Custom Home Process?	p. 13
Plans	p. 37
Pre-Construction Activities	p. 57
Financing	p. 63
Financing for Remodeling	p. 83
Insurance	p. 89
Find & Negotiate with Subcontractors	p. 99
Renovating a Home	p. 115
Comply with Building Code, Inspection, & Permit Requirements	p. 127
Building Materials & Foundations	p. 133
First Stages of Construction	p. 159
Kitchens	p. 207
Bathrooms	p. 217
Putting on the Finishing Touches	p. 229
Potential Dangers & How to Prevent Them	p. 239
Potential Problems & Common Mistakes	p. 245
Conclusion: A Final Word on Saving Money	p. 257
Resources	p. 261
Author Acknowledgements & Biography	p. 265
House Building Glossary Terms	p. 267
Index	p. 287
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