The Australian Renovator's Manual

The Australian Renovator's Manual
Author: Allan Staines
Publisher:
Total Pages: 110
Release: 1993
Genre: Dwellings
ISBN: 9781875217083

This updated edition covers most of the popular renovations and alterations around the home with trade methods and hints described. The all Australian practical guide for renovations and alterations in line with the Building Code of Australia.

The Roof Building Manual

The Roof Building Manual
Author: Lloyd Hiddle
Publisher:
Total Pages: 120
Release: 2007
Genre: Roofs
ISBN: 9781875217328

"This step-by-step guide is full of easy to follow instructions. An indispensible aid for teaching apprentices, plus quick and easy to use tables and bevels for all roof pitches from 5 degrees to 75 degrees. Bevels are drawn on the page ready to transfer directly to the bevel tool." - inside back page.

Building Your Own Home For Dummies

Building Your Own Home For Dummies
Author: Kevin Daum
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 386
Release: 2011-03-04
Genre: House & Home
ISBN: 1118054067

Keep construction on track with helpful checklists Turn your dream of a custom home into reality! Thinking about building your own home? This easy-to-follow guide shows you how to plan and build a beautiful home on any budget. From acquiring land to finding the best architect to overseeing the construction, you get lots of savvy tips on managing your new investment wisely -- and staying sane during the process! Discover how to: * Find the best homesite * Navigate the plan approval process * Obtain financing * Hire the right contractor * Cut design and construction costs * Avoid common mistakes

Building Your Own Home

Building Your Own Home
Author: George Wilkie
Publisher:
Total Pages: 264
Release: 2011
Genre: House construction
ISBN: 9781742572161

This complete guide to building your own home covers every step of the process. It includes advice on: how to select land ; design guidelines; the roles of professional consultants ; how to deal with the workings of control authorities ; preparing working drawings ;who's who of subcontracting and supply industries. Includes in detail the practical steps that owner-builders need to take to ensure their building meets the aims of local regulations in environmental efficiency. Also included are detailed drawings showing how all the components are assembled to achieve the home of your dreams.

Renovating For Profit

Renovating For Profit
Author: Cherie Barber
Publisher: Hardie Grant Publishing
Total Pages: 441
Release: 2017-10-19
Genre: House & Home
ISBN: 1743585195

At last a highly illustrated, practical book that renovators will love. Cherie Barber is Australia's leading renovation expert with over 21 years of profitable renovations under her belt. Renovating For Profit reveals Cherie’s secrets to success and equips you with all the tips and knowledge you need to renovate and make a profit. Including information on budgeting, time saving ideas, organisation and how to successfully use colour and space, Cherie shows you how to avoid common mistakes and make the most out of every renovation project. Cherie’s method is a proven, step-by-step approach, personally developed on over 90 renovation projects. With real-life examples and before-and-after pictures, Renovating For Profit will equip you with all the knowledge you need for renovating success!

The New Design Rules

The New Design Rules
Author: Emily Henderson
Publisher: Clarkson Potter
Total Pages: 337
Release: 2022-05-10
Genre: House & Home
ISBN: 1984826492

From the author of the New York Times bestseller Styled, here is Emily Henderson's masterclass on interior design. “An approachable guide for anyone who is looking for tools and resources to create a home that speaks to who they are and what they love.”—Joanna Gaines Whether you’re embarking on a weekend refresh or complete renovation, interior designer Emily Henderson wants you to take risks with your home design without experiencing regret. In this visually driven decorating bible punctuated with photographs from real homes and colorful illustrations, she takes you through her entire process, including every single decision she makes when it comes to picking paint, arranging furniture, hanging window treatments, and deciding on lighting fixtures. You'll also learn when to hire a contractor versus an architect versus a handyperson, all the materials to consider (and why you might want to skip those marble countertops), proper measurements of the elements in each room, and so much more. By the end of the book, you'll feel more confident when it comes to visualizing the home of your dreams, and you'll finally know how to make it happen.

Build Your Profits

Build Your Profits
Author: Donna Stone
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 108
Release: 2017-04-25
Genre: Building trades
ISBN: 9781533454980

This book comes as a guide to tradies who are either starting or who have been in the industry many years. Whether you work alone or with a team, you'll find these practical, relevant and concise tips will generate more profit and keep your business both enjoyable and enduring. Legal risks and issues are discussed throughout the book by experienced Construction Lawyer, Fionna Reid, who shares great ways to protect and keep safe both you and your business. A practical business book which has it all, including: Finances and cashflow Variations, contracts and invoice tips Sales, marketing and growth strategies Technology, customer service and much more.