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.

Hazard Communication Made Easy

Hazard Communication Made Easy
Author: Sean M. Nelson
Publisher: Government Institutes
Total Pages: 334
Release: 2000-07-01
Genre: Law
ISBN: 146162469X

Using the simple and effective checklist method, this book offers a convenient and efficient way to comply with complicated federal regulations and to help your employees understand the dangers of the hazardous materials in your workplace. Written by the authors of Safety Made Easy, Hazard Communication Made Easy provides you with a practical guide to creating and implementing a complete Hazard Communication Program. You'll find sample forms and documents, a "ready to use" HazCom Program and Training Module, and specific requirements for the most common chemical and physical hazards so you will have all the information you need to customize your individual HazCom programs.

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.

Owner Building in South Africa

Owner Building in South Africa
Author: Janek Szymanowski
Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa
Total Pages: 211
Release: 2012-06-15
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1432301330

This practical handbook is an indispensible guide for all owner builders. A consistent seller for nearly two decades, this edition has been completely revised and updated to take account of changes in building legislation, new building techniques, and contemporary architectural, design and decor trends. A practical, easy-to-read reference book that will enable the owner builder or home renovator to tackle a project in a logical manner and with confidence. Sound advice is given on making an offer to purchase land, how to calculate costs and raise finances, preparation and submission of building plans, and how to quantify the cost of building. Topics include building methods and materials, the construction schedule, tools and plant hire, siteworks and excavations, foundations, damp-proofing, wall structures, roofing, flooring, ceilings, plumbing, drainage and sanitation, electrics, plastering and screeding, decorative finishes, fixtures and fittings, verandahs, porches, patios and paving, landscaping, and home security.

Chicken Raising Made Easy

Chicken Raising Made Easy
Author: Paul W. Chapman
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
Total Pages: 174
Release: 2011-11-09
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1447493257

“Raising Chickens Made Easy” is a classic guide to poultry farming aimed at part-time food producers with gardens or small plots of land. This accessible and beginner-friendly guide will of considerable utility to modern readers with an interest in keeping chickens for pleasure of profit. Contents include: “Chapter I - Home-Flock Possibilities”, “Chapter II - Producing Broilers And Fryers”, “Chapter III - Efficient Egg Production”, “Chapter IV - Houses For Small Flocks”, “Chapter V - Controlling Parasites And Diseases”, “Chapter VI - Incubation And Breeding”, etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on poultry farming.

Property Management Made Easy

Property Management Made Easy
Author: Melissa DeLong
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 48
Release: 2014-12-22
Genre: Landlord and tenant
ISBN: 9781482705881

If you are a first time property manager this book is for you. It contains a ton of practical and easy to follow advice on everything from figuring out how much rent to charge to maximize your profits to how to advertise inexpensively and effectively. From how to set up your company and your website to how to run credit checks and evaluate ability to pay. This book will help you to get up and running fast while avoiding the costly mistakes. It's the "what we wish someone had told us" book.

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.

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.

Mortgages Made Easy

Mortgages Made Easy
Author: Douglas Gray
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 253
Release: 2010-03-19
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0470739460

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.