The Homeowner's Guide to Managing a Renovation

The Homeowner's Guide to Managing a Renovation
Author: Susan Solakian
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company
Total Pages: 292
Release: 2008
Genre: Contractors
ISBN: 1402727542

Major home remodeling isn’t for the faint of heart; there is huge potential for design problems, cost overruns, or just unsatisfactory workmanship. Here, a professional construction manager who masterminded the redesign at New York’s famed Avery Fisher Hall as well as a massive institute-wide renovation of St. Luke’s Hospital, offers an indispensable guide for homeowners who need to manage a large-scale renovation. There’s advice on how to articulate your thoughts clearly to designers, architects, and contractors; tips on negotiating contracts; suggestions for protecting yourself from legal and financial threats; and help understanding warranty claims. Each step--from initial planning through the completed project--is covered in layman’s terms, and sample contracts, floor plans, cost estimating worksheets and other forms are provided.

The Home Remodeling Management Book

The Home Remodeling Management Book
Author: Kathryn Schmidt
Publisher: Perigee Trade
Total Pages: 212
Release: 1991
Genre: House & Home
ISBN:

The first detailed no-nonsense handbook to planning, designing, and managing any home remodeling project. In 1989, homeowners spent over $100 billion on home remodeling alone. Yet overseeing these projects is complicated and time-consuming. This workbook allows readers to take charge of any remodeling project: it explains how to develop a budget, keep track of expenses, check community building regulations, and much more.

The Complete Guide to Renovating Older Homes

The Complete Guide to Renovating Older Homes
Author: Jeanne Lawson
Publisher: Atlantic Publishing Company
Total Pages: 290
Release: 2010
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 1601382421

Old homes come with a character unmatched by recently built houses on the market The craftsmanship is often more distinct, the architectural elements more refined, the wood floors and trims more detailed, and the structure more solid and settled. A certain amount of renovation must be done to the older homes, and remodelling your home can make it come alive, fix its flaws, enhance its interior, and even make it more eco-friendly. However, renovating can be time consuming, expensive, and nerve-racking, leaving the homeowner in a dust whirl-wind with everything that needs to be done. This guide helps you to overcome these challenges bringing you home-owner bliss. To begin, you will learn how to estimate and stick to your renovation budget, as well as some key cost-cutting techniques to help you come in under budget. You will learn what building codes to follow before your begin your project, as well as the projects you can do on your own and what you might need professional assistance on. This book takes you through the complete remodelling process from the bottom up, beginning with the foundation. The book also presents ideas for renovating your family room, bedrooms, attic, basement, kitchen, and bathroom, as well as a variety of floor plans to follow if you need some help getting started. You will learn how to select and install cabinets and counter tops, as well as how to fully update sinks, taps, appliances, baths, showers and toilets. You will also learn how to overcome the challenges associated with water, electricity, asbestos, tanks and wells, and cesspools. There are step-by-step instructions for some of the most common projects, including installing drywall, upgrading windows and doors, and installing flooring. There is a section on exterior renovations, which contains information on skylights, garage doors, sunrooms, decks, and pools. Whether you are attempting your first project or are a seasoned professional, this is an indispensable companion for any homeowner with a project or two in mind.

Ultimate Guide to Home Repair and Improvement, 3rd Updated Edition

Ultimate Guide to Home Repair and Improvement, 3rd Updated Edition
Author: Editors of Creative Homeowner
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
Total Pages: 2412
Release: 2021-10-19
Genre: House & Home
ISBN: 1637410549

· Ultimate DIY resource shows readers everything they need to know about plumbing and electrical repairs, heating and cooling, roofing and siding, remodeling, and so much more · Offers plenty of direct DIY wisdom on how to make the most of a home · Includes more than 2,300 how-to photos and 800 drawings · New edition of this best-selling home improvement manual includes recent code updates and changes, plus information on USB outlets, AFCI/GFCI breakers, and tankless water heaters

Home Interior Design & Renovation: A Step by Step Practical Guide from Design to Execution of 'diy' Projects!

Home Interior Design & Renovation: A Step by Step Practical Guide from Design to Execution of 'diy' Projects!
Author: Amit Murao
Publisher: Independently Published
Total Pages: 104
Release: 2019-03-31
Genre:
ISBN: 9781092258210

This book on 'Home Interior Design & Renovation', is an attempt to guide the homeowners about the entire process of renovation (or makeover) - from Design to Execution! The book has been written while focusing on homeowners who have no (or very little) prior experience of Home Renovation, therefore touches on some very fundamental points. Any Interior (or Architectural) project requires a very intricate planning and execution process. Many of the free ebooks and blogs found online on Home Interior Design simply offer a collection of attractive images! However, if you are planning to take up the project of your own Home Interior Design without any prior experience or formal knowledge, then you have to look above and beyond these pretty pictures! Being a professional designer, I have always tried to develop a structured planning & execution process that is required for Interior Projects. And over the past 10 years of my professional experience, I had to unlearn and relearn a lot of concepts that we were taught in the design school.This book will break down in entire process of Design & Project Execution into small sections, which will give a complete walk-through of the complete process of Interior renovation. Apart from sharing Interior Design Concepts via reference images, this book also contains numerous Technical Working Drawings for reader's reference. The book has been divided into following sections:1. Conceptual Planning Phase- Site Analysis- Identifying spaces with good design potential- Know your Style- Seeking Design Inspiration- Creating mood board/color palette- Consolidation of design ideas2. Designing Phase- Sketching out a Bubble diagram/Zoning Plan- Refinement of zoning plan to a detailed plan - Sketching or CAD Drafting- Preparing Construction Drawings - Civil Layout Plan, Services Drawings (Plumbing Layout, Electrical Layout - Lighting design, AC Layout, Home Automation, Security System), Interior Drawings (Furniture Layout Plan, False Ceiling Plan, Flooring Plan, Wall Elevations, Wall treatment/finishing layout, Toilet & Kitchen Drawings, Carpentry Drawings, Material Specifications Sheet), Layout for Bought-Out Items- 3D Visualisation - to bring everything together3. Pre-Construction & Documentation Phase- Taking necessary approvals from the authorities- Preparing your Budgetary Estimate- Identifying number of agencies to be involved in the project- Project Scheduling - Gantt Chart- Preparing contracts (& BOQs) for various agencies- Appointment of Contractors/Agencies - Procurement Planning4. Execution Phase- Following your Gantt Chart- Mobilisation of Contractors on site- Coordination amongst contractors- Checkpoints before covering up concealed works- Quality Checks- Bottleneck Analysis- Scheduling Site Review Meetings & preparing MOM- Checking (Running) Bills of contractors5. Project Closure Phase- Final Site Inspection for pending works/quality issues- Settlement of Contractors bills- Record Keeping - Drawings & Photographs, Contracts with various Contractors/Agencies, Certificates for quality assurance/guarantee issued by Contractors, Final BillsI strongly recommend the readers to follow all the steps mentioned in the book to get complete control over their project and turn their house into their 'Dream-Home'!

The Construction Project Management Success Guide

The Construction Project Management Success Guide
Author: Andreas P
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 55
Release: 2015-04-07
Genre: House & Home
ISBN: 1329043332

THE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGEMENT SUCCESS GUIDE 2ND EDITION: Everything You Need To Know About Construction Contracts, Estimating, Planning And Scheduling, Skills To Manage Trades And Home Renovations You're about to discover how to the re-emergence of the real estate market sparked renewed optimism in construction. Across different states in the country, residential construction jobs are being undertaken in order to satisfy the demands in housing. Since residential construction projects are still a business (except when you want to build your own home), the idea is to build enough living spaces and to offer them to prospective clients or leasers at an affordable price. Of course the success of such a goal still lies on income and the general economic outlook, but one thing is for certain: now that the housing crisis is over, more people will look forward getting a place to call their home.

Interior Home Improvement Costs

Interior Home Improvement Costs
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 260
Release: 1996
Genre: House & Home
ISBN: 9780876294208

Updated estimates for popular projects. With new sections on home offices, in-law apartments and remodeling for disabled residents. Includes: -- Attic & Basement Conversions -- Kitchen and Bath Remodeling -- Fireplaces -- Storage -- Stairs, New Floors -- Walls & Ceilings

What Your Contractor Can't Tell You

What Your Contractor Can't Tell You
Author: Amy Johnston
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2008
Genre: House & Home
ISBN: 9780979983801

A comprehensive guide to building or renovating a home provides everything homeowners need to know to get the best results, covering such topics as selecting and supervising an architect and contractor, cost estimates, budget, plan specifications, dealing with permits, and more and examining a wide range of common pitfalls and how to avoid them.

Young House Love

Young House Love
Author: Sherry Petersik
Publisher: Artisan
Total Pages: 337
Release: 2015-07-14
Genre: House & Home
ISBN: 1579656765

This New York Times bestselling book is filled with hundreds of fun, deceptively simple, budget-friendly ideas for sprucing up your home. With two home renovations under their (tool) belts and millions of hits per month on their blog YoungHouseLove.com, Sherry and John Petersik are home-improvement enthusiasts primed to pass on a slew of projects, tricks, and techniques to do-it-yourselfers of all levels. Packed with 243 tips and ideas—both classic and unexpected—and more than 400 photographs and illustrations, this is a book that readers will return to again and again for the creative projects and easy-to-follow instructions in the relatable voice the Petersiks are known for. Learn to trick out a thrift-store mirror, spice up plain old roller shades, "hack" your Ikea table to create three distinct looks, and so much more.

Make It Right

Make It Right
Author: Mike Holmes
Publisher: HarperCollins Canada
Total Pages: 466
Release: 2013-08-27
Genre: House & Home
ISBN: 144340599X

More than 1 million viewers in Canada watch Mike Holmes’ television show, Holmes on Homes, every week. Thousands more see him at his personal appearances and visit his website, looking for advice on renos-gone-wrong. Mike Holmes is Canada’s most trusted contractor, a crusader with a mission to expose botched renovations--and now the author of a bestselling book that has shipped over 60,000 copies in its hardcover edition. Mike has taken his professional expertise and tell-it-like-it-is style and turned it into the guide no homeowner should be without. Make It Right walks readers through a renovation from start to finish, from the process of finding a reliable contractor to understanding the legalities of renovation. Mike explains the inner workings of a house, covers the most popular reno projects and describes the most common pitfalls. Packed with informative sidebars, checklists, diagrams and photographs, all showing what to expect from contractors and tradespeople, and how to keep every reno running on time and on budget, Make It Right is the book you need to read before you plan a renovation. Be smart. Take charge. Get it right the first time.