Displaying 1 of 1 2008 Format: Book Author: Davis, Tanya R., 1962- Title: How to be your own contractor and save thousands on your new house or renovation while keeping your day job : with companion CD-ROM / by Tanya R. Davis. Publisher, Date: Ocala, Fla. : Atlantic Pub. Group, ©2008. Description: 288 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.) text file Summary: A detailed guide to the planning and execution of home building or renovation, with tips on design, pouring foundations, installing floors, walls, and roofing, hiring subcontractors; and includes checklists on an accompanying CD-ROM. Subjects: House construction -- Amateurs' manuals. Contractors -- Selection and appointment. Other Title: Your own contractor Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 261-264) and index. Contents: Are you ready to tackle the custom home process? -- Plans -- Pre-construction activities -- Financing -- Financing for remodeling -- Insurance -- Find & negotiate with subcontractors -- Renovating a home -- Comply with building code, inspection, & permit requirements -- Building materials & foundations -- First stages of construction -- Kitchens -- Bathrooms -- Putting on the finishing touches -- Potential dangers & how to prevent them -- Potential problems & common mistakes -- A final word on saving money. Web Site: Table of contents Table of contents only LCCN: 2008012672 ISBN: 9781601380043 1601380046 Other Number: 213495438 System Availability: 1 Current Holds: 0 # Local items: 1 Control Number: 269489 # Local items in: 1 # System items in: 1 Call Number: 690.837 Davis Place Hold Add to My List Expand All | Collapse All Availability Map It Suggestions and more Displaying 1 of 1