New House - More House : Solving the Residential Construction Project Puzzle by Preves, Aia, Richard - 2001

Libertyville, IL: Portico Publishing. New. 2001. Softcover. Whether you're thinking of building a new house, an addition, or remodeling your existing home, you will want a practical and informative guide to help ensure your project's success. This is a comprehensive resource for the homeowner who wants to understand the home-building process. For both the novice and those who have been through past projects, this book will smooth out the bumps. Not intended for do-it-yourself, unless you're very talented in this area. You'll discover six steps for project success, 47 charts, drawings and forms, tips for avoiding the common pitfalls of most construction projects, how to find the right professionals and assure quality work, how those professionals set fees, how to determine if you can afford your project before paying a professional, and much more. Includes index. ; 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall .