This publication, published by SamEnrico, covers How to Start a Marble Quarrying (rough Trimming and Sawing) Business (Beginners Guide)

How much does it really cost to flip a house? In this new second edition, get all the updated costs, upgrade details, and associated values when it comes to estimating your next renovation!Determine how to accurately estimate all the costs you are likely to face during renovation—and get all of your rehab questions answered in a single place! In The Book on Estimating Rehab Costs, expert real estate investor and fix-and-flipper J Scott reveals th...

Save 30% on home construction!Whether you want to take on all the responsibility of contracting your home or simply want to intelligently communicate with your homebuilder, The Complete Guide to Contracting Your Home can help you save 30% or more on the cost of home construction by teaching you the ins and outs of managing your construction project.Learn how to get your project off to a solid start. Get financial and legal details in language you c...

Anyone who has planned a renovation project knows that there are many, often difficult, decisions to make along the way. As Canada’s most trusted contractor, Mike has seen the good, the bad and the ugly. He provides expert advice in all aspects of planning and completing the most common renovation projects so homeowners willknow what’s possible: design and planning considerations, including advice on building greenlearn the basics: structural considerations, permits...

Anyone who has planned a renovation project knows that there are many, often difficult, decisions to make along the way. As Canada’s most trusted contractor, Mike has seen the good, the bad and the ugly. He provides expert advice in all aspects of planning and completing the most common renovation projects so homeowners willknow what’s possible: design and planning considerations, including advice on building greenlearn the basics: structural considerations, permits...

Buying a new home can be an expensive endeavor. Many people dream of building their own home but mistakenly believe that doing so is not cost effective. However, you can save 20 to 40 percent or more by building your own home. In The Complete Guide to Building Your Own Home and Saving Thousands on Your New House you will discover that your dream can become reality.From basic planning to construction methods, this new book will take you through all the steps of building your own hom...

Earth-sheltered building has existed since the heyday of Skara Brae in Scotland 5,000 years ago, and is used today by people around the world. If you have ever looked at your power bill in stunned disbelief, if you are interested in green building techniques, or if you want your home to stand out (or hide out), then this book is for you. With The Complete Guide to Building Affordable Earth-Sheltered Homes, you will learn about the many different types of earth-sheltered homes and their var...

Reduce your utility bill and your carbon footprint This hands-on guide shows you how to access your home's energy efficiency, and offers 140 energy- and money-saving solutions you can use right away. Inside, you'll find simple, no- and low-cost measures to identify problems and increase your home's livability and efficiency--as well as your expendable income--each and every year. Whether you're moving into a brand new home, buying an existing property, or improving your current reside...

This publication, published by SamEnrico, covers How to Start a Paving Slabs Made of Concrete Business (Beginners Guide)

Many homeowners express a preference for older homes rather than new ones because of the quality of craftsmanship, the architectural elements, the character of the home, and the solidness of the structure. Houses can be changed and can be made bigger so you can keep your older home as your family grows. The Complete Guide to Renovating Older Homes will help you overcome these challenges. In this new book, you will learn how to estimate costs and how to create a budget. You will learn how to s...

Fifteen highlights covered with this book to maintain and repair your home: (1) what to do before buying a home; (2) how can you yourself inspect the prospective residence–both new and previously owned; (3) troubleshooting the electrical; (4) liability, i.e., construction defects; (5) handling disputes with the builder; (6) top litigated construction defects; (7) industry standards; (8) mold; (9) radon gas; (10) emergency procedures; (11) termites and pests; (12) home safety and environmen...

John Ambrose, Jr. says You are...Never Alone Building Your HomeAs a building, Civil engineer and Construction Manager, John Ambrose, Jr. walks you through the process, step by step and give you a check list by chapter including a glossary of names starting with the site work, architectural, mechanical/electrical and finances.Potential homeowners, residential builders, realtors are continually confronted with question, problems and issues that perplex them o...