Owner Building Made Easy

Owner Building Made Easy
Author: Tamara Aspeling
Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa
Total Pages: 277
Release: 2012-08-14
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1432301349

Tamara Aspeling takes you, the would-be owner-builder, through all the steps involved in the process in a way that’s logical, accessible and chronological. The book covers the preparation of plans, obtaining local authority approval, costing and estimating, putting the project out to tender, selecting a contractor and negotiating a building contract that’s fair to both owner and contractor. Packed with practical, money-saving tips, and filling a much needed gap in the South African market, Owner-building Made? Easy shows you how to anticipate and thus avoid unexpected pitfalls, and follows the house-building or renovation process sequentially from design to completion.

Log Homes Made Easy

Log Homes Made Easy
Author: Jim Cooper
Publisher: Stackpole Books
Total Pages: 253
Release: 2008-03-20
Genre: House & Home
ISBN: 0811745201

Third edition of the best-selling guide to building log homes. Explores the myths and realities of log home construction, with tips on choosing an architect, planning the site, controlling costs, and more. Includes detailed diagrams and additional resources for getting started.

American Owner Builder

American Owner Builder
Author: Leeza Sipek
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 212
Release: 2015-12-15
Genre:
ISBN: 9781522739098

American Owner-Builder is an easy to follow publication written for anyone wishing to owner build it is an easy to understand step by step guide that details the entire process of building your dream home in a financially responsible manner. American Owner-Builder provides a wealth of information to give you every chance of succeeding in your development saving yourself many thousands of dollars in the process. Even if you are hiring a builder, this book can help you understand what is involved in building a home and what to expect at each stage of the project.

Fly Rod Building Made Easy: A Complete Step-by-Step Guide to Making a High-Quality Fly Rod on a Budget

Fly Rod Building Made Easy: A Complete Step-by-Step Guide to Making a High-Quality Fly Rod on a Budget
Author: Art Scheck
Publisher: The Countryman Press
Total Pages: 211
Release: 2002-04-02
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1581578644

In clear steps illustrated with hundreds of photographs, Art Scheck takes the beginning rod maker through the steps to creating a handmade fly rod that will fish with the best of them but won't break the bank. Art Scheck revolutionizes the exclusive world of fly rod building by teaching the beginning rodmaker how to build a rod that will catch fish. It doesn't have to be expensive. It doesn't have to be difficult. With a few hours of work, this entertaining book and its 225 step-by-step photos will walk you through all you need to know and do—from buying the parts you'll assemble to putting that last coat of finish on your gleaming new rod. Art Scheck makes this arcane art accessible, enjoyable, and affordable.

Business Made Simple

Business Made Simple
Author: Donald Miller
Publisher: HarperCollins Leadership
Total Pages: 240
Release: 2021-01-19
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1400203821

Is this blue book more valuable than a business degree? Most people enter their professional careers not understanding how to grow a business. At times, this makes them feel lost, or worse, like a fraud pretending to know what they’re doing. It’s hard to be successful without a clear understanding of how business works. These 60 daily readings are crucial for any professional or business owner who wants to take their career to the next level. New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author, Donald Miller knows that business is more than just a good idea made profitable – it’s a system of unspoken rules, rarely taught by MBA schools. If you are attempting to profitably grow your business or career, you need elite business knowledge—knowledge that creates tangible value. Even if you had the time, access, or money to attend a Top 20 business school, you would still be missing the practical knowledge that propels the best and brightest forward. However, there is another way to achieve this insider skill development, which can both drastically improve your career earnings and the satisfaction of achieving your goals. Donald Miller learned how to rise to the top using the principles he shares in this book. He wrote Business Made Simple to teach others what it takes to grow your career and create a company that is healthy and profitable. These short, daily entries and accompanying videos will add enormous value to your business and the organization you work for. In this sixty-day guide, readers will be introduced to the nine areas where truly successful leaders and their businesses excel: Character: What kind of person succeeds in business? Leadership: How do you unite a team around a mission? Personal Productivity: How can you get more done in less time? Messaging: Why aren’t customers paying more attention? Marketing: How do I build a sales funnel? Business Strategy: How does a business really work? Execution: How can we get things done? Sales: How do I close more sales? Management: What does a good manager do? Business Made Simple is the must-have guide for anyone who feels lost or overwhelmed by the modern business climate, even if they attended business school. Learn what the most successful business leaders have known for years through the simple but effective secrets shared in these pages. Take things further: If you want to be worth more as a business professional, read each daily entry and follow along with the free videos that will be sent to you after you buy the book.

Building Your Own Street Rod Made Easy

Building Your Own Street Rod Made Easy
Author: Dave Harvey
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 82
Release: 2007-01-06
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 1430319046

COLOR VERSION, Large Print. This book is a guide for building a street rod. It includes planning, ordering parts, title & registration, building instructions & procedures, and all aspects of the project from start to finish. Includes all the resources and their contact information. This book as the title says, "Made Easy," is simple, easy to understand and gives the builder credit for knowing the basic tools, how to use measuring devices, shop safety, etc. Other "how to build" books are long, too complicated, wordy, give more information than needed and don't list all the resources for the build. It's written in large easy to read print. The author has been building street rods and hot rods for 23 years. Also, he is an FAA licensed aircraft mechanic, commercial pilot, and has degree's in Aeronautical Technology, Human Resource Management and Social Psychology.

Small Home Building Made Easy

Small Home Building Made Easy
Author: James A. Marple
Publisher: CreateSpace
Total Pages: 134
Release: 2010-03-23
Genre: House & Home
ISBN: 9781450532549

This book is intended to mentor newcomers to simplify the complex strategy of debt-free homeownership. This book offers land owners simplified guidance to building your own home without contractors or bank financing and is the result of the author's lifetime of personal buying, selling, remodeling and building experience. In this book you will learn how to buy land with 100% owner financing, select a building site and what to look out for, plan construction in easily managable stages to fit any income, pay cash as you go and enjoy a debt free life. I've done it more than once and I'm still building with cash. When I complete a house I get it rented and move forward to the next house building project. And so what if it takes me four years to see a small house to completion. At the end of that short four years I own it and the rent money is like a raise in pay that lasts the rest of my life.This book tells the reader the full story and methods of how I build house after house and never borrow a dime.

Mortgages Made Easy

Mortgages Made Easy
Author: Douglas Gray
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 265
Release: 2008-01-22
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0470156643

Make this book your first stop when shopping for a mortgage! Whether you are considering making your first home purchase or are about to refinance a mortgage, there is lots of good news. Mortgage interest rates are stable and the competition among lenders is fierce. They want your business. So, how do you determine the best deal for your own individual circumstances? How do you make sense of the fine print that comes with different mortgage products? Mortgages Made Easy is a step-by-step guide to help you better understand the current real estate market, financing options, how to qualify for a mortgage, and the legal aspects of purchasing a home and having a mortgage. Among the key topics discussed are: Types and sources of mortgages Mortgages and your RRSP How to renew, refinance, or prepay a mortgage How to invest in mortgages Creative financing techniques Government assistance Special options for seniors Pitfalls to avoid And much, much more, including a glossary, checklists, forms, and helpful websites. Written by one of Canada's most respected real estate experts, let Mortgages Made Easy help you obtain the financing that's right for your home or investment property.