The Homeowners' Guide to Hiring Contractors (Paperback)

~ (Author) "When you ask people about their experiences with building contractors, you're far more likely to hear horror stories than rave reviews..." (more)
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Review

"A new book - The Homeowners' Guide to Hiring Contractors - is hitting the shelves at the right time..." -- Nick Harder, The Orange Count Register 9/98

"Get a copy of The Homeowners' Guide to Hiring Contractors. Written by Brett Kennelly... this book can help you become more informed and save you time, trouble, and probably money." -- Al and Kelly Carrell, King Features Syndicate The Arizona Republic 11/98

"Kennelly's book offers a detailed seven-step plan that includes prescreening, interviewing, getting estimates and making intelligent choices. The book is full of practical advice, work sheet forms and common sense." -- Mike Leidemann, Honolulu Advertiser 10/98

"Your book was one of the best I've read so far. It's direct, to the point. Very solid, sound advice." -- N.W. Pittsburgh, PA 1/99

From the Author

Dear Reader, Almost everyone who has ever completed a construction or remodeling project could tell how he or she would do things differently given the chance. So often people say, "If only I had known before I started what I know now..." Your level of education, contacts, money, or even negotiating ability has surprisingly little to do with whether your project will be successful. What separates those owners whose construction projects are completed on time and in budget from those who experience nothing short of a nightmare is the specialized knowledge they have before starting their projects. You can choose to take your chances and go it alone and likely accumulate some stories of frustration and financial loss of your own, or you can invest a few hours and gain the specialized knowledge and tools you need to make your next construction or remodeling project all that you hope for. In the following pages you will receive in a step-by-step format the information you need to make wise choices about one of the most important factors in the success of your construction project. I hope you will make good use of it.

Best wishes for your construction project,

Brett Kennelly

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Product Details

• Paperback: 156 pages
• Publisher: Information Services Group; 1 edition (April 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0965197980
• ISBN-13: 978-0965197984
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,294,833 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Author clearly well informed, June 16, 1998

By A Customer

Vary helpful and well written, no doubt. Mr. Kennelly is clearly well informed about the subject of his new book, The Homeowners' Guide to Hiring Contractors. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

Trace Boyd San Jose, CA