Remodel success : home remodeling done right, on time, and on budget

Summary: "Most homeowners are uninformed and ill-prepared for big-ticket remodels. The knowledge they do have often comes from reality-TV home makeover shows that gloss over the ingredients essential to success. This book by a construction management pro gives homeowners increased confidence in making remodeling decisions, and peace of mind. Learn the six biggest mistakes people make when building a remodeling dream team, painless ways to shave the budget, what to do when your contractor isn't listening, and where to find financing. In the coming years, home remodeling activity is projected to accelerate, maintaining a growth rate above its long-term trend, according to Harvard University's Joint Center for Housing Studies. Use the guide's exercises and checklists to help you develop and articulate your remodeling goals, make decisions that align with your vision, and manage details, relationships, and budget."--

Record details

ISBN: 0764354051
ISBN: 9780764354052
Physical Description: print
128 pages : 23 cm
Publisher: Atglen, PA : Schiffer Publishing Ltd, [2017]
Copyright: ©2017

Content descriptions

Formatted Contents Note:

Introduction: Your home, your way -- Part 1: Groundwork. 1. Get crystal clear on what you want ; 2. Inspect your home ; 3. Understand the limitations ; 4. Organize your human capital ; 5. Work with a design pro ; 6. Budget realistically ; 7. Find the money tree ; 8. Create a visual road map -- Part 2: Build. 9. Choose a contractor ; 10. Conduct a pre-bid meeting ; 11. Review the bids ; 12. Get the money ; 13. Review the contract ; 14. Reduce risk ; 15. Pay smart ; 16. Stay updated ; 17. Manage change orders ; 18. Resolve disputes -- Part 3: Wrap-up. 19. Close it out ; 20. Celebrate your success.