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By Eric Cowley P.E.
Using laymen's terms, and with sketches and diagrams only in the appendix, this informative primer gets to the nitty gritty and explains why some buildings have more exterior challenges than others, what can be done about them, and why it should matter to you. Now I Understand will serve to educate you about the exterior maintenance challenges and responsibilities that you have as a property owner in the metropolitan area. Mr. Cowley draws upon his extensive professional experience investigating, diagnosing, and repairing buildings and parking structures. He provides savvy advice that makes the process easier and more understandable for all those involved in the planning, improvement, repair and maintenance of buildings. After reading this book, you will better understand: why façades, parapets and roofs ALL leak. what it takes to fix your façade, parapets and roof. how YOU can have a big impact on your project's success. This one-of-a-kind resource will provide the answers to the questions you've been asking. Special Offer: Purchasers of this book get free access to The Construction Forum at: www.CowleyEngineering.com Registered owners get feedback and advice concerning all types of construction issues.
FORMAT: Softcover
By Eric Cowley P.E.
Using laymen's terms, and with sketches and diagrams only in the appendix, this informative primer gets to the nitty gritty and explains why some buildings have more exterior challenges than others, what can be done about them, and why it should matter to you. Now I Understand will serve to educate you about the exterior maintenance challenges and responsibilities that you have as a property owner in the metropolitan area. Mr. Cowley draws upon his extensive professional experience investigating, diagnosing, and repairing buildings and parking structures. He provides savvy advice that makes the process easier and more understandable for all those involved in the planning, improvement, repair and maintenance of buildings. After reading this book, you will better understand: why façades, parapets and roofs ALL leak. what it takes to fix your façade, parapets and roof. how YOU can have a big impact on your project's success. This one-of-a-kind resource will provide the answers to the questions you've been asking. Special Offer: Purchasers of this book get free access to The Construction Forum at: www.CowleyEngineering.com Registered owners get feedback and advice concerning all types of construction issues.
FORMAT: E-Book
By Richard Warren
When it comes to renovating real estate for profit, A Rehabber's Tale separates the fantasy from the reality. Flip and Grow Rich television programs have grown in popularity, but how much of what they show is real? Can the average investor really generate substantial wealth through real estate rehabs? A Rehabber's Tale shows that the answer is YES! A Rehabber's Tale will arm you with the information you need to succeed! Written with both the amateur investor and the seasoned professional in mind, A Rehabber's Tale covers every aspect of the business from property acquisition, through repairs, resale, or rent. You will learn how to determine if a particular property is a good investment, which type of business structure might work best for you, and the tax ramifications of investing in real estate. Richard Warren draws from his own extensive experience in the business and adds stories and insights from other rehabbers to present a complete picture of what rehabbing for profit is really like. Whether you are just beginning in real estate investment or have already completed several projects of your own, A Rehabber's Tale is a must read for everyone looking to build wealth through renovating real estate.
FORMAT: Softcover
By Melissa Carrigee
If you're a woman facing the prospect of building a home, you're probably dealing with lots of questions and choices. It's easy to be overwhelmed, but not necessary! Drawing on her experiences in home construction, author Melissa Carrigee helps you easily navigate through the process with Adventures in Home Building: Written From a Woman's Point of View. Written in clear, easy-to-understand terms, Carrigee shares her thoughts on general contractors, dealing with sub-contractors, and building her own home with her husband. She also offers a construction timeline, shows you what to expect during the different building stages, and covers key areas of construction, including: - Plots and plans
- Foundation work
- Framing, insulation, and drywall
- Cabinets and countertops
- Painting and millwork
- And much more!
Building a house can be one of the most rewarding-yet frustrating-experiences of your life. Don't let unnecessary mistakes spoil the enjoyment of your future home. With Adventures in Home Building, you'll be prepared to handle any decision or crisis that comes your way!
FORMAT: Softcover
By Eric Cowley
This is My House is the inspirational street guide for anyone preparing for a home renovation, written by a Professional Engineer who has lived it. With over twenty years of Structural & Forensic Engineering experience, Eric W. Cowley has guided home owners through the choppy waters of construction projects. In This is My House, he shares his collection of professional and personal insights, which will equip you, inspire you and keep you motivated during a very trying time. You will learn: - How to stay in control of your project.
- How to maximize situations for your benefit.
- What to spend money on and what to avoid.
Whether you are planning to manage the project yourself or have decided that you will hire a General Contractor to do it all for you, you will benefit from the wisdom in this book. For anyone about to start down the slippery slope of a home renovation or construction of a new house, This is My House is an essential tool to maintain steady footing. Special Offer: Purchasers of this book get access to The Construction Forum at: www.CowleyEngineering.com Registered owners get free feedback and advice Concerning all types of construction issues.
FORMAT: E-Book
By Eric Cowley
This is My House is the inspirational street guide for anyone preparing for a home renovation, written by a Professional Engineer who has lived it. With over twenty years of Structural & Forensic Engineering experience, Eric W. Cowley has guided home owners through the choppy waters of construction projects. In This is My House, he shares his collection of professional and personal insights, which will equip you, inspire you and keep you motivated during a very trying time. You will learn: - How to stay in control of your project.
- How to maximize situations for your benefit.
- What to spend money on and what to avoid.
Whether you are planning to manage the project yourself or have decided that you will hire a General Contractor to do it all for you, you will benefit from the wisdom in this book. For anyone about to start down the slippery slope of a home renovation or construction of a new house, This is My House is an essential tool to maintain steady footing. Special Offer: Purchasers of this book get access to The Construction Forum at: www.CowleyEngineering.com Registered owners get free feedback and advice Concerning all types of construction issues.
FORMAT: Softcover
By George Michael Rentz
In How to Build a House, author and professional engineer George Michael Rentz, PE is informative and entertaining while taking the mystery out of residential construction. With more than thirty-five years in the construction industry, Rentz provides an overview of the information necessary when you are considering buying or building a new home. From the basics of site selection and design to cost estimates and construction, How to Build a House describes all of the steps integral to residential construction from the ground up. Through personal anecdotes, Rentz shows how developing good plans and selecting the right contractor are key to enjoying the process of watching your new home being constructed. How to Build a House provides insight into the construction process in order to avoid the struggles and hassles often associated with home building.
FORMAT: Softcover
By George Michael Rentz
In How to Build a House, author and professional engineer George Michael Rentz, PE is informative and entertaining while taking the mystery out of residential construction. With more than thirty-five years in the construction industry, Rentz provides an overview of the information necessary when you are considering buying or building a new home. From the basics of site selection and design to cost estimates and construction, How to Build a House describes all of the steps integral to residential construction from the ground up. Through personal anecdotes, Rentz shows how developing good plans and selecting the right contractor are key to enjoying the process of watching your new home being constructed. How to Build a House provides insight into the construction process in order to avoid the struggles and hassles often associated with home building.
FORMAT: Hardcover
By Matthew Strebe
INSTEON: Smarthomes for Everyone is the first book to cover the amazing new INSTEON home automation and control system. INSTEON works over your existing powerlines to reliably control lighting and appliances from any switch in your house. Setup path lighting, scene lighting, security and environment control with the touch of a button. Best of all, no computer expertise or electrical skills beyond basic Do-It-Yourself handyman skills are required! If you can replace an electrical switch, you can install an entire INSTEON home automation system yourself. INSTEON: Smarthomes for Everyone brings together everything the Do-It-Yourself homeowner needs to know about INSTEON in order to design and install a complete and reliable smarthome system. Smarthome technology is the wave of the future, and INSTEON is the low-cost, high-reliability leader in the field, with more installed systems than any other modern smarthome technology--even those costing many times more. For less than $1 per square foot, you can control all the lighting in your home as well as your audio/visual system, security system, sprinkers and irrigation. Turn off lights over the Internet! Close your garage door from Work! Shut off every light in your home from your nightstand--and lock all the doors! From beginner to expert, this book will guide you through the process with step-by-step instructions and leave you with a complete understanding of your system. Get more out of your home with INSTEON Smarthome technology.
FORMAT: Softcover
By Sal Vannutini
Fixer Upper Fortunes is a sure-fire guide to success in real estate. It provides the reader with a step-by-step process that, if properly applied, will insure their acquisition of the financial wherewithal required for a desirable quality of life. It is written in a straightforward language that will help the reader easily grasp all the key concepts necessary to the achieving prosperity for the rest of their lives. Expert real estate investor Sal Vannutini reveals his 7 Golden Rules that have made him a fortune from fixer-uppers. You will learn: - The 8 biggest mistakes made by rehabbers and how to avoid them.
- How to carry out quick and inexpensive rehabs that will ad at least 20% instant value to your property.
- How to develop a successful business plan.
- How to build a team of experts that will fast track your success.
- How to select the correct home in the correct neighborhood.
- How to sell or rent your fixer-upper for maximum profit.
- The importance of extensive research.
Sal Vannutini invite you to join him in the profitable world of real estate and lock in your own financial success.
FORMAT: Softcover
By Sal Vannutini
Fixer Upper Fortunes is a sure-fire guide to success in real estate. It provides the reader with a step-by-step process that, if properly applied, will insure their acquisition of the financial wherewithal required for a desirable quality of life. It is written in a straightforward language that will help the reader easily grasp all the key concepts necessary to the achieving prosperity for the rest of their lives. Expert real estate investor Sal Vannutini reveals his 7 Golden Rules that have made him a fortune from fixer-uppers. You will learn: - The 8 biggest mistakes made by rehabbers and how to avoid them.
- How to carry out quick and inexpensive rehabs that will ad at least 20% instant value to your property.
- How to develop a successful business plan.
- How to build a team of experts that will fast track your success.
- How to select the correct home in the correct neighborhood.
- How to sell or rent your fixer-upper for maximum profit.
- The importance of extensive research.
Sal Vannutini invite you to join him in the profitable world of real estate and lock in your own financial success.
FORMAT: E-Book
By Jack P. Jones
Make the most of limited space in your home for office or income rentals. If you have room to spare in your home and need space for an office or rental apartment, this book is perfect for you. This well-illustrated guide shows you how to convert unused rooms, attics, and basement space into money-making apartments, studios, or home-based offices.
FORMAT: Softcover
By George Michael Rentz
In How to Build a House, author and professional engineer George Michael Rentz, PE is informative and entertaining while taking the mystery out of residential construction. With more than thirty-five years in the construction industry, Rentz provides an overview of the information necessary when you are considering buying or building a new home. From the basics of site selection and design to cost estimates and construction, How to Build a House describes all of the steps integral to residential construction from the ground up. Through personal anecdotes, Rentz shows how developing good plans and selecting the right contractor are key to enjoying the process of watching your new home being constructed. How to Build a House provides insight into the construction process in order to avoid the struggles and hassles often associated with home building.
FORMAT: E-Book
By Matthew Strebe
INSTEON: Smarthomes for Everyone is the first book to cover the amazing new INSTEON home automation and control system. INSTEON works over your existing powerlines to reliably control lighting and appliances from any switch in your house. Setup path lighting, scene lighting, security and environment control with the touch of a button. Best of all, no computer expertise or electrical skills beyond basic Do-It-Yourself handyman skills are required! If you can replace an electrical switch, you can install an entire INSTEON home automation system yourself. INSTEON: Smarthomes for Everyone brings together everything the Do-It-Yourself homeowner needs to know about INSTEON in order to design and install a complete and reliable smarthome system. Smarthome technology is the wave of the future, and INSTEON is the low-cost, high-reliability leader in the field, with more installed systems than any other modern smarthome technology--even those costing many times more. For less than $1 per square foot, you can control all the lighting in your home as well as your audio/visual system, security system, sprinkers and irrigation. Turn off lights over the Internet! Close your garage door from Work! Shut off every light in your home from your nightstand--and lock all the doors! From beginner to expert, this book will guide you through the process with step-by-step instructions and leave you with a complete understanding of your system. Get more out of your home with INSTEON Smarthome technology.
FORMAT: E-Book
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