{"product_id":"the-frugal-homeowners-guide-to-remodeling-even-without-a-general-contractor-9798258235909","title":"The Frugal Homeowner's Guide to Remodeling: Even Without a General Contractor","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Norm Bennett\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Do-It-Yourself - General\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNobody could have predicted a bathroom remodel costing $100,000 or higher.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you have received an exorbitant estimate for your remodeling project - you're not alone.\u003c\/p\u003eWhere do we go from here Homeowners all over the country - who are in need of modifying their space - are in the same situation;\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThey may not be able to buy a new home, because home prices have skyrocketed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThey may not be able to get a loan, because interest rates are too high.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThey may not be able to remodel, because based on the estimates they received from contractors, they would be spending more on their home than their home was worth. Essentially destroying their ROI, (return on investment).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat do we have control over? We have control over our checkbook. We can look carefully at that $100k bathroom and through diligence, knowledge of the products, the contractors we hire and the design we choose, we can very possibly cut that $100k in half! Maybe we can't lower certain product costs - but we can understand products better and make better choices. Maybe we can't lower the labor we have to pay - but we can hire very carefully and learn how to talk to contractors in order to save money. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThat's what this book is about and that's what you'll learn from the pages that follow.The Frugal Homeowner's Guide to Remodeling (Even Without a General Contractor)\u003cp\u003eWritten by a remodeling professional with over 30 years of experience, this book pulls back the curtain on how the industry really works-and how you can take control of your project without overpaying.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're planning a kitchen, bathroom, basement, or full-home remodel, you'll learn how to: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstand why remodeling costs have skyrocketed-and what you can actually control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare contractor bids the right way (and avoid costly mistakes)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpot sales tactics and pricing games before they cost you thousands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate a clear scope of work that protects your budget\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHire the right subcontractors-or work with a contractor on your terms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecide if acting as your own general contractor is the right move for you\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut your remodeling costs dramatically-without cutting corners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Independently Published","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47883548426391,"sku":"9798258235909","price":1335.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9798258235909.webp?v=1781102497","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/the-frugal-homeowners-guide-to-remodeling-even-without-a-general-contractor-9798258235909","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}