Product Description

From small do-it-yourself projects to major renovations, get professional estimates for the most popular remodeling and repair projects. Interior Home Improvement Costs includes more than 65 projects with complete, customizable cost breakdowns for doing the work — with or without a contractor.

You'll have access to current costs for your location on the most popular remodeling projects, including:

• Renovating a kitchen or bathroom
• Creating a professional home office or home theatre
• Turning an attic, basement or garage into new living space
• Installing a new fireplace
• Building or removing walls and closets
• Installing new flooring or ceilings
• Refurbishing or building new stairs
• Making a home wheelchair-accessible

FEATURES:

Interior Home Improvement Costs includes a description of what materials are needed, how much they will cost, and how long the work will take. You'll know what skills are required to do it yourself, and how much a contractor is likely to charge if you decide to use a professional. Find out which improvements have the best payback when it comes time to sell your house, and get expert tips on working with contractors, architects, and interior designers. Interior Home Improvement Costs also features a handy checklist for selecting materials and comparing prices.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #472543 in Books
• Published on: 2004-09-01
• Original language: English
• Dimensions: .2 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 243 pages

From Library Journal
This guide gives the estimated costs of numerous common home repair projects, breaking them down item-by-item including labor costs. This helps avoid "sticker shock" when pricing home improvements and reveals areas where costs can be scaled back.
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Ingram
Thinking about improving the inside of your home but not sure how much your project will cost? This guide will show you what it will take, including material costs, labor hours, total project costs, and professional tips. Includes 61 projects ranging from kitchens, baths, basement conversions and storage solutions to painting, flooring, electrical, and more. Includes information on how to choose and work with a contractor.

From the Publisher
Also look for Exterior Home Improvement Costs, which includes room additions, garages, decks, greenhouses, landscaping, and more, also published by R.S. Means Company, Inc.