Tips & Traps For Remodeling Your Kitchen

FOLLOW THESE INSIDER TIPS -- AND GET THE KITCHEN OF YOUR DREAMS! If you're about to hire a contractor or want to tackle the job yourself, you'll learn everything you need to know about kitchen remodeling with this homeowner-empowering guide from one of the most respected figures in home construction. R. Dodge Woodson, a 30-year contracting veteran and the author of many books in the field, arms you with insider information and techniques to help you avoid construction rip-offs. . . get the best price on materials . . . understand the implications of design and planning decisions. . . and virtually eliminate hassles in kitchen remodeling. Packed with features designed to make it easy for homeowners to use, Tips & Traps for Remodeling Your Kitchen offers a complete roadmap through the remodeling process. It helps you: bull; bull;Screen and hire honest, skilled kitchen remodeling professionals, and negotiate effectively bull;Decide what to do -- and what not to do -- yourself bull;Estimate costs, with easy-to-use charts on labor and materials bull;Understand the trade-offs in design, planning, and materials options bull;Keep contractor and subcontractors on the straight and narrow -- on time and on budget bull;Move smoothly through every phase, from planning to code issues to completion Sample checklists, forms, illustrations, and contracts make it easier to handle every aspect of your kitchen remodeling project. Highlighted tips and traps help you avoid money pits. Even if you have no prior experience with remodeling or construction, this book can help you make sure the job gets done right -- at the right cost!Woodson, R. Dodge is the author of 'Tips & Traps For Remodeling Your Kitchen ', published 2005 under ISBN 9780071445863 and ISBN 0071445862.