Remodel This!: A Woman's Guide to Planning and Surviving the Madness of a Home Renovation
From hiring the right people for the job to keeping relationships intact... Packed with checklists, indexes, and technical information, this book guides women through the challenging renovation experience. Whether the house, co-op, or condo needs a simple nip/tuck or an extreme makeover, real estate experts Laura Meyer and Robyn Roth provide female readers with the fundamentals of planning, supervising, and living through a home renovation. Women will find essential advice on: - How to set and manage a renovation budget - Negotiating the often male-dominated world of contracting and construction - Mastering the ins and outs of a contract before signing - Planning for the most common home renovations - Working effectively with designers and architects - Getting the most out of "Three Trimesters" of construction - Surviving the too-involved or uninvolved partner...or doing it solo
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:039953315X
ISBN13:9780399533150
Release Date:March 2007
Publisher:Perigee Books
Length:236 Pages
Weight:0.70 lbs.
Dimensions:0.7" x 6.1" x 9.3"
Age Range:18 years and up
Grade Range:Grade 12 and higher
Customer Reviews
5 ratings
A must-have for anyone entering the torrential waters of remodeling
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
Anyone who has remodeled knows how it turns your life upside-down, and this book is the knight in shining armor that will save your life. This book had everything I needed in a totally readable - and totally hilarious - format. I'm buying copies for all my friends. Don't risk a remodeling project without it!
Informative enough for a man, but written for a woman
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
As an entertainment industry business manager who oversees many remodelling projects every year, I appreciated the way this book conveyed so much incredibly useful information in such an easily understood, humorous way. I am planning to make this book required reading for my entire staff and for every client, female or male, who is planning to remodel their home. Harley J. Neuman, CPA
A must read before getting involved in a remodel project
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
As a contractor with 23 years of experience, I think this guide hits the proverbial nail on the head. I am always interested in understanding what my clients are most concerned about so I can address their needs. It is also helpful to have a client with reasonable expectations. This book provides a fair and unbiased assessment of many common misconceptions and provides guidelines for a good relationship between client and contractor. This is an essential first step for anyone contemplating even a small remodeling project.
The home remodeler's Bible
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
What a surprise this woman's guide turns out to be! It is not only entertaining, but is also chock full of hard-core legal, financial, relationship and practical advice and gets down to the nitty-gritty for anyone contemplating a remodeling of a house or apartment. There are neat reminders-and tips-for just about everything, from how to size up a contractor, to keeping your 'cool', as well as a helpful glossary and compilation of sources.This woman's guide is not only a solid reference book, but at the same time a humorous read by two thorough, common-sense women.
Chill The Chablis & Run The Bath, This Is A Hoot!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
Kick the husband and kids out of the house, grab your finest crystal goblet and heat the bubbles...these gals are a riot!!! Finally, something that will stop the insanity that you may feel you are going through and keep you laughing. But don't get too much of a buzz on, this book is chock full of not only useful -- but necessary -- information that you will need to help you navigate the WONDERFUL WORLD OF REMODELING. If only I had this book the first time 'round. Oh well, just like the authors teach us, no use looking at the past, like crying over an old boyfriend...move ahead, forge on, delve in and Remodel This!!!
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