This is My House: Wisdom, motivation and inspiration for the home owner planning a renovation [Paperback]

Eric Cowley (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 19, 2005

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.

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Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Eric W. Cowley is a licensed Professional Engineer in NY, NJ, CT and Fl. He has over twenty years of experience performing Structural and Forensic engineering services for residential and commercial clients.

He continues to practice engineering and lives in Bedford, NY.

Product Details

• Paperback: 114 pages
• Publisher: iUniverse, Inc. (April 19, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0595351247
• ISBN-13: 978-0595351244
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,667,524 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Be your own contracor, November 6, 2005

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Alan Phillips (North Castle Ny USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: This is My House: Wisdom, motivation and inspiration for the home owner planning a renovation (Paperback)

A straight forward guide to remodeling your home.

This book offers step by step sensible advice that is an invaluable resource whether you are considering building or remodeling your home. Starting from the ground up,the author explains and demystifies the entire process. After reading the book, my wife and I, for the first time, felt in control of our project. The advice given has already saved us thousands of dollars and helped us avoid potential costly mistakes. We now understand how contractors and subcontractors think and work and, as a result, are able to make them feel at ease and keep them productive which has translated directly to our saving money. This book is a must read, EVEN if you hire a G.C.

5.0 out of 5 stars Homeowner empowerment during a renovation.. what a concept!, June 19, 2005

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A. Reader - See all my reviews

This review is from: This is My House: Wisdom, motivation and inspiration for the home owner planning a renovation (Paperback)

Really enjoyed it and learned alot. Concepts are broken down with the major points summarized. Its a quick read with lots of good examples. Well worth the $.

5.0 out of 5 stars Job Well Done, June 9, 2005

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Joseph McCallion - See all my reviews
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This review is from: This is My House: Wisdom, motivation and inspiration for the home owner planning a renovation (Paperback)

I found the book to be an easy, enjoyable read with subtle hints of humor that can help ease anxiety while performing any kind of home renovation. The summary at the end of each chapter called "points to nail down", are like Cliff Notes for every job. Being a contractor myself, I wish all of my clients would read this book before starting a project.