Interior Home Improvement Costs

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

"Find out what your remodeling project will cost - up-front. Know how much you can expect to spend if you hire a contractor-and what you can save if you do part or all of the work yourself"--Back cover.

For contractors and do-it-yourselfers alike, this book features professional estimates for popular exterior remodeling and repair projects. RSMeans Exterior Home Improvement Costs includes more than 65 projects with complete, customizable cost breakdowns for doing the work – with or without a contractor. You'll have access to current costs for your location on the most popular remodeling projects, including: Room additions, garages and sunrooms Decks, patios, porches and pergolas Landscaping, sprinkler systems and outdoor lighting Fences, walls, driveways and walkways New windows and doors Roofing, siding and painting Exterior Home Improvement Costs includes a description of what materials are needed, how much they will cost, and how long the work will take. You'll know what skills are required to do it yourself, and how much a contractor is likely to charge if you decide to use a professional. Find out which improvements have the best payback when it comes time to sell your house, and get expert tips on working with contractors and architects. Included with the book is a handy checklist to use when selecting your materials and comparing prices.

This handy and practical planner makes it easy to organize and track your project plans, to do lists, room measurements and layouts, room by room. Your home is one of the biggest projects you will have. It's both the family nest and your go-to relaxation place, and you want to make it the best it can be. Home renovation projects are a lot of work, with lots of little details to track. Basically, you're a project manager for your own home remodeling. Fortunately, this planner makes it super simple to organize everything, with: Notepads for Design Ideas and Sketchpads for the layout Progress Tracker Checklists for Goals, Questions, To Dos, and Materials Shopping List Master Checklists to organize and check off project permits, required supplies, contractor activities, etc Quick Tips and Advice for Home Improvement Projects The compact 6x9 in. size makes this organizer easy to take with you. Get started on managing your home renovation projects today!

Turn weekend home-improvement projects into big money! Did you know you and your spouse can sell your home every two years and pay no taxes on profits up to $500,000? It's true! In fact, you should think of your home as an investment as much as a place to live. Simple renovations can dramatically increase the value of your home, and you can undertake most of them on your own and in your spare time. Renovate to Riches shows you how to turn your sweat into equity and your home into a moneymaker. Millions of people across America are making their do-it-yourself weekend projects pay off-and you can too. This straightforward guide will show you how to secure financing for your home, accomplish the renovations that add the most value, and get the highest price when you sell. It shows you how to design your own custom plan for creating wealth over five, ten, or even twenty years, and includes detailed case studies that help you avoid common mistakes. Renovate to Riches also includes: * An explanation of complicated federal tax codes * Tips on finding great homes at bargain prices * Advice on financing options * Which renovations add the most value * Professional guidance on interior design, landscaping, and other home improvement projects * Which projects you should be able to handle yourself and which will require a professional contractor * How to work with contractors and keep it cheap * Practical advice from the experts-real estate agents, brokers and bankers, tax advisors, contractors and carpenters, landscapers, interior and lighting designers, home inspectors, and appraisers Renovate to Riches is not a get-rich-quick scheme. It's a practical, step-by-step guide to building long-term wealth. You don't need the skills of a contractor or the experience of a real estate agent; all you need is a little extra time, a little extra money-and this unbeatable guide.

Thinking about improving the inside of your home but not sure how much your project will cost? This guide will show you what it will take, including material costs, labor hours, total project costs, and professional tips. Includes 61 projects ranging from kitchens, baths, basement conversions and storage solutions to painting, flooring, electrical, and more. Includes information on how to choose and work with a contractor.

Whether you are a first time buyer or an expert at moving home you will want to record all details of your house, Stay organised and keep everything in one place. This handy helper includes; Home details Record the Purchase date, house price, address, mortgage provider, other important details. Household Bills Record which bill, the provider, the monthly cost, space to change the cost each year. Interior Design Make note of the room dimesions, how many doors, windows. Input ideas you have on color, style for walls, ceiling, floors, trim, doors. Layout / Floor Plan Dotted grid page, so you can sketch out how you would like the room to be laid out. Task To Do List Checklist for you to record tasks/jobs for that room, eg; Call plumber to install kitchen tap. Quotes Page Record your quotes for that room, which company, Job/task description, cost, and your thoughts on them, eg; too expensive Purchased Items Control your budget, track your purchases for each room, add them up to give you a total cost. Major Appliances Record important details, eg; Dishwasher - Brand, supplied by, cost, serial/model no, warranty details