Home Improvement - Contracting Book Review:
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Be Your Own House Contractor: Save 25% without Lifting a Hammer
by Carl Heldmann
Paperback: 140 pages ; Dimensions (in inches): 0.44 x 9.01 x 6.02
Publisher: Storey Books; 4th edition (June 1, 2001)
ISBN: 1580173748
While building a home is not a simple task, expert Carl Heldmann shows that it is not as complicated as one might believe. With his sound advice, readers can act as their own house contractor and save a quarter - or more - of the cost of building a home. And without picking up a hammer!
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Builder's Guide To Floors
by Peter Fleming (Preface)
Paperback: 304 pages ; Dimensions (in inches): 0.94 x 9.04 x 6.05
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional; (September 1, 1997)
ISBN: 0070218986
The most comprehensive professional guide to floors and floor coverings on the market today With the help of this easy-to-use guide, you can dramatically improve your flloring installation skills, expand your business potential, and generate higher profits than you ever thought possible! Filled with instructive case studies, Builder's Guide to Fllors takes your step by step through all aspects of flooring and its role in homebuilding projects by providing information on hardwood, tile, carpet, and other types of floors.
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Builder's Guide to New Materials and Techniques
by Paul Bianchina (Preface)
Paperback: 337 pages ; Dimensions (in inches): 1.01 x 8.99 x 6.04
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional; (February 1, 1997)
ISBN: 0070060525
This professional's guide focuses on innovative building materials, describing the best ways for contractors and subs to put these products to use to outperform competitors. From environmentally friendly engineered lumber to energy saving concrete/masonry homebuilding systems, this unique book addresses the latest technologies and provides field-tested advice on tools and techniques. A volume in the Builder's Guide Series.
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Central Ohio Home Book, First Edition
by Ashley Group (Editor), Ashley Group
Hardcover: 700 pages ; Dimensions (in inches): 1.83 x 10.22 x 5.59
Publisher: Ashley Group; 1 edition (October 2002)
ISBN: 158862093X
The Central Ohio Home Book is the source for those looking to design, build, remodel, landscape, decorate or furnish a luxury home in the Greater Columbus area. Whether living outside of 270 in New Albany or Powell or in the traditional Bexley or Upper Arlington areas, this lush 700-page resource guide makes it easy for the affluent consumer to plan every facet of their dream home. Taste and elegance is alive and well in Central Ohio.
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How to Afford Your Own Log Home, 5th: Save 25 Percent without Lifting a Log
by Carl Heldmann
Paperback: 128 pages ; Dimensions (in inches): 0.31 x 10.90 x 8.52
Publisher: Globe Pequot Pr; 5th edition (June 2002)
ISBN: 0762722495
This completely updated fifth edition tells you everything you need to know to get the log home of your dreams at an affordable price. Learn how to avoid a down payment, lower the amount of your mortgage, or get a larger home for what you budgeted, and save 25 percent off your construction and site-preparation costs. Sixteen pages of full-color photos give you a sampling of today's log home styles and sizes. Use this guide to: select the ideal log home kit for your space and design requirements; buy land at the best price and with the fewest restrictions; learn about general contracting and management skills you already possess; obtain a...
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How to Hire a Home Improvement Contractor Without Getting Chiseled
by Tom Philbin, Thomas Philbin
Paperback: 384 pages ; Dimensions (in inches): 1.02 x 8.22 x 5.47
Publisher: St. Martin's Press; Revised edition (February 1997)
ISBN: 0312146205
An experienced home contractor offers reliable advice to readers on how to avoid the scams and get the most for their money--now updated to reflect the latest prices, materials, and consumer-protection information. 90 photos. 86 diagrams &charts.
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How to Plan, Subcontract and Build Your Dream House
by Warren V. Jaeger
Paperback: 279 pages ; Dimensions (in inches): 0.75 x 11.00 x 8.50
Publisher: Trojan Homes Pub Co; 2nd edition (January 1, 1998)
ISBN: 0964782405
If You're Thinking About Building A Home, whether you want to be your own General Contractor, and SAVE up to 50,000 Dollars or more, or you want to hire a builder, there are many things that you absolutely must know to avoid costly errors and mistakes. "HOW TO PLAN, SUBCONTRACT AND BUILD YOUR DREAM HOUSE" has been written by Warren V. Jaeger, a Master Designer-Builder, with more than 45 years experience. Thirty four chapters, more than 130,000 words, and dozens of diagrams take you step by step through the entire building process with practical advice and real life examples. Learn what needs to be done, when it needs to be done, and how to get it done!
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Metropolitan Detroit Home Book, Second Edition
by Ashley Group (Editor), Ashley Group
Hardcover: 700 pages ; Dimensions (in inches): 1.75 x 10.38 x 5.02
Publisher: Ashley Group; 2nd edition (November 29, 2002)
ISBN: 1588620573
The Metropolitan Detroit Home Book is a comprehensive hands-on design resource to building, remodeling, decorating, furnishing and landscaping a luxury home in Metropolitan Detroit.
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New York Home Book, Second Edition
by Ashley Group (Editor), Ashley Group
Hardcover: 700 pages ; Dimensions (in inches): 1.50 x 10.02 x 5.96
Publisher: Ashley Group; 2nd edition (January 1, 2003)
ISBN: 1588620646
The New York Home Book is a comprehensive hands-on design resource to building, remodeling, decorating, furnishing and landscaping a luxury home in New York City.
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Philadelphia Home Book, Second Edition
by Ashley Group (Editor), Ashley Group
Hardcover: 700 pages ; Dimensions (in inches): 1.39 x 10.34 x 5.56
Publisher: Ashley Group; 2nd edition (March 2003)
ISBN: 1588620778
The Philadelphia Home Book is a comprehensive hands-on design resource to building, remodeling, decorating, furnishing and landscaping a luxury home in New Jersey, Delaware, Philadelphia and its surrounding suburbs.
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San Francisco Bay Area Home Book, First Edition
by Ashley Group (Editor), Ashley Group
Hardcover: 700 pages ; Dimensions (in inches): 1.38 x 10.18 x 5.60
Publisher: Ashley Group; 1 edition (November 2002)
ISBN: 1588620336
The San Francisco Home Book is the most complete, hands-on sourcebook to building, remodeling, decorating, furnishing and landscaping a luxury home in the San Francisco Bay and Silicon Valley area.
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Sunset Reinvent Your Kids' Rooms
by Christine E. Barnes (Editor), Sunset Books (Editor)
Paperback: 144 pages ; Dimensions (in inches): 0.51 x 11.00 x 7.94
Publisher: Sunset Pub Co; (April 2002)
ISBN: 0376017937
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Sunset Reinvent Your Kitchen
by Christine E. Barnes
Paperback: 144 pages ; Dimensions (in inches): 0.47 x 10.78 x 8.20
Publisher: Sunset Pub Co; (April 2002)
ISBN: 0376017929
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The Home Building Process: Everything You Need to Know to Work With Contractors and Subcontractors
by Rich Binsacca, Richard Binsacca
Paperback: 212 pages ; Dimensions (in inches): 0.76 x 9.01 x 7.02
Publisher: Home Planners, LLC; (October 1, 1999)
ISBN: 188195563X
Building a house is like assembling a vast puzzle in which everything must be completed in a specific order and meet specific standards. Binsacca, a former editor of Builder and The Practical Homeowner, explains the often-confusing construction process so that even those who are "un-handy" will understand how builders work and be able to make informed decisions when building their homes. He does an excellent job of describing how a house is built, from initial site preparation to final inspection. He surveys the different materials and techniques and carefully explains which features can be changed by builders and which must be completed a particular way. Photos and drawings explain specifics, and highlighted boxes define terms and give tips throughout. Helpful for anyone who is building a house, this book is recommended for public libraries.
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The Homeowners' Guide to Hiring Contractors
by Bertt P. Kennelly, Brett P. Kennelly, Eddy Hall (Contributor)
Paperback: 156 pages ; Dimensions (in inches): 0.46 x 8.98 x 6.04
Publisher: Information Services Group; 1 edition (April 1, 1998)
ISBN: 0965197980
Whether you're planning a simple remodel or a complete custom home, The Homeowners' Guide to Hiring Contractors gives you the essential information you need before beginning your construction project. This comprehensive insider's guide contains valuable tips designed to save you thousands of dollars and hours of your time-all cross-referenced in an easy-to-use, step-by-step format that will quickly become the most indispensable tool when planning your construction project. Learn what the pros already know, including: Learn the single, easiest way to save thousands of dollars on your next construction project.
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The Owner-Builder Book: How You Can Save More than $100,000 in the Construction of Your Custom Home
by Mark A. Smith, Elaine M. Smith (Contributor), Elaine M. Smith
Paperback: 288 pages ; Dimensions (in inches): 0.65 x 10.92 x 8.34
Publisher: Consensus Group Inc; 3rd edition (September 24, 2002)
ISBN: 0966142888
This book will help you through a challenging task, that of acting as contractor on a new home, house addition or remodel. There is a tremendous amount of money to waste when you build, and The Owner-Builder Book will help you to save a substantial amount while building a better house. We have provided many other resources to help you build at OwnerBuilderBook.com, including a free Owner-Builder Resource CD-ROM with software for construction budgeting and scheduling.
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