What No One Ever Tells You About Renovating Your Home: Real-Life Advice for Hassle-Free, Cost-Effective Remodeling

by Alan J. Heavens

Read This Book Before You Remodel! It’s no surprise that home remodeling remains hot. Home improvement centers are often packed with do-it-yourselfers and contractors preparing to do everything from modernizing an outdated kitchen or fixing up and "flipping" a property for a profit. Unfortunately, many homeowners find out that once they begin a remodeling project, they need aspirin to deal with all the headaches and hassles that can occur. In What No One Ever Tells You about Renovating Your Home , real estate columnist Alan J. Heavens brings 15 years worth of letters, e-mails, and phone calls from homeowners just like you to help you learn from the remodeling mistakes of others. Whether you’re a homeowner, real estate investor, or home improvement enthusiast, Heavens’ practical advice will teach • Sure-fire ways to find the best contractor • Tips to control your remodeling budget and schedule from start to finish • Making the most of your existing space • Projects that pay

Genres: Nonfiction

240 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 2005