Screw It! I'll Be My Own Contractor

William A. Trimble

ISBN 10: 0980168708 / ISBN 13: 9780980168709

Published by Maricopa Publishing, 2008

May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0980168708I4N00

Synopsis:

An award winning book, Screw It! I ll Be My OWN Contractor is a complete guide to managing your project like a pro, whether it s a remodel or a new home. Not only will you save a chunk of money, but you will be able to control the budget, schedule and manage the subcontractors while taking the project to a successful conclusion. You will see how to hire an architect, build a budget, make a shedule, manage subcontractors, get a permit, deal with inspectors and much more. Whether you are doing your own project or hiring a general contractor, you need to have this book for reference.

About the Author: Ask Bill Trimble what question has never been answered for him and he ll probably say he can t conceive of the concept of never-ending space. That s not surprising for someone who has had almost thirty years of experience in custom home construction, and deals with finite space on a daily basis. Among other things, Bill has worked as a hands-on builder, a superintendent, a project manager and a general contractor. He likes to be known as the answer man in his field. And he likes educating people who have a yen to build their own dream home, whether it s a vacation cabin or a permanent residence. In fact, while teaching classes for owner/builders, he got more students coming to him than he ever dreamed he would. His classes filled up with waiting lists. Many of his students urged him to write a book...and so he did. Bill s best advice to aspiring owner-builders is to learn how to manage what they are undertaking (it s not enough to know how to perform trade tasks), keep up communications with the subcontractors and pay careful attention to the schedule. And don t forget to have fun with their dream project!

Bibliographic Details

Title: Screw It! I'll Be My Own Contractor
Publisher: Maricopa Publishing
Publication Date: 2008
Binding: Paperback
Illustrator: Robert Aulicino
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket