Homeowners can save 20 to 30 percent of the cost of a major remodeling project by taking control of their project and acting as the general contractor. That means reducing the overall cost of a project or using the money to upgrade materials. Manage Your Remodel and Save provides homeowners with first-hand information on how to be the general contractor on a large-scale remodeling project. Written by a homeowner who took the lead position of her whole-house renovation, the book details the numerous tasks and rewards of cutting out the middleman and acting as the project manager. The book covers working with architects, getting the best prices on materials, and hiring and supervising subcontractors. Manage Your Remodel and Save empowers homeowners to be the boss and get pro results and maximum savings.
Introduction
Chapter 1: What Are You Getting Into?
Chapter 2: Defining Your Dream
Chapter 3: Construction Drawings
Chapter 4: Assembling Your Team
Chapter 5: Preparing for Construction
Chapter 6: A Building Overview
Chapter 7: Managing General Construction
Chapter 8: Managing Finish Work
Appendix: Sample Contract
Resource Guide
Glossary
Index
Anonymous
Posted February 20, 2013
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Great book for anyone who is managing large repair or remodel projects!
I never realized how easy it is to manage large-scale projects until I read this book. I followed Victoria's instructions on how to find and manage a team of home building and repair professionals and finished my own project without any difficulties. And it came in on budget too. I could have never done this work without the insights of this really smart, practical advice. Highly recommend!!
RubyRC
Posted October 24, 2009
I was impressed with Victoria's book. There is so much detail in every chapter. The pictures were beautiful and I liked the way she put her house together from the bottom up. Pictures from both before and after showed me what a really big job it was. I can't believe she took such a small house on small lot, tastefully doubled it's size, and made such a warm and comfortable home with great atmosphere. For those who are considering a remodel this would be a great book.
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Posted September 26, 2009
Just purchased this book and have already read the entire book. Loved the before and after pictures and all the illustrations. Great job. Very informative and comprehesive book. I love the authors way of writing and how she lets us in on a little of her personal life, along with some of the mishaps she ran into - yet overcame. Love that she spends her time on solutions. Appreciated that she provided a contract - that was really helpful for me. She gave me confidence that I could do a remodel. Her checklists, the organizer for the blueprints contract, etc. that she always had in her car was a great piece of advice. This book will stay in my permanent library. Loved that a woman did such a fantastic undertaking and than wrote a book. Her remodel was beautiful. Her home made me want to sit and have a cup of coffee with her.
Thanks for the inspiration and confidence Victoria.
Overview
Homeowners can save 20 to 30 percent of the cost of a major remodeling project by taking control of their project and acting as the general contractor. That means reducing the overall cost of a project or using the money to upgrade materials. Manage Your Remodel and Save provides homeowners with first-hand information on how to be the general contractor on a large-scale remodeling project. Written by a homeowner who took the lead position of her whole-house renovation, the ...