How to Survive a Remodel

DON'T EVEN THINK ABOUT REMODELING YOUR HOME WITHOUT READING THIS BOOK !!!!Remodeling a house involves much more than choosing the right paint color and countertops. Not only do you have to decide what you want to do, you have to figure out how to pay for it, who is going to build it, what the city will allow you to do and where to put your family during the process. It is a stressful experience, with potential pitfalls deeper than the holes you are planning to gouge in your walls.How to Survive a Remodel combines a step-by-step guide to remodeling with a unique legal perspective, helping you to navigate the jungle of contracts, contractors, and construction hazards. Interspersed with humorous and sometimes scary stories, Chillag takes you through the decision-making process, provides helpful hints to get the most for your money and explains your legal rights to ensure that you get what you ask for, at the price you expect. This easy-to-read book takes the mystery and fear out of remodeling."An indispensable educational tool for homeowners considering a remodel!" - Pat O'Toole, Editor, Qualified Remodeler Magazine