Summary:

Do you dream of the perfect home, one that showcases your personal
flair? Because your dream home is so much a part of who you are, you
want to begin from the ground up. Or, you may want to alter an
existing home to reflect your expectations. But how do you deal with
the high cost of building or renovating? You can save thousands of
dollars simply by contracting the building or renovating of your home
yourself. After all, the general contractors is ultimately
responsible for the project. Here's how to do it! In Be Your Own
Contractor and Save Thousands, building expert Jim Shepherd guides
you step-to-step, showing you the professional ins and outs of being
your own general contractor. Packed with hands-on strategies used by
the experts, Be Your Own Contractor and Save Thousands shows how you,
too, can serve as general contractor and save a bundle. You'll find
insider tips on how to secure complete plans and specifications;
solicit competitive bids for labor and materials; create a timely
construction schedule; benefit from newer steel framing; select
cost-effective windows and doors; and profit from making the
renovations that add the most value.

Notes:

Rev. ed. of: Be your own contractor! Chicago: Dearborn Financial,
1993.

Includes index.

Classification:

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Dewey Class: 690.837 -- Buildings
LCC Number: TH4811

Book Details:

Language: eng
Physical Description: vi, 278 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Edition Info: (paper)

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