{"product_id":"the-diy-homeowners-guide-to-jason-hammond-9798248354139","title":"The DIY Homeowner's Guide to Kitchen Remodeling: Save $27,000-$37,000 With Your Own Two Hands: Complete Step-by-Step Plan With Electrical, Plumbing, T","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe average kitchen remodel costs $45,000 to $65,000 when you hire a general contractor. This book shows you exactly how to do it yourself for $18,000 to $28,000, saving you up to $37,000 in labor costs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo vague advice. No \"consult a professional\" cop-outs on every page. This is the real playbook: a complete, numbered 79-step project plan that walks you through every phase of a kitchen remodel from demolition to final inspection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWHAT'S INSIDE: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA detailed 17-phase project plan with 79 numbered steps covering every task in order: demo, permits, rough-in, drywall, flooring, cabinets, countertops, plumbing finish, electrical finish, backsplash tile, appliances, trim, and inspections.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eElectrical rough-in guide covering dedicated 20-amp circuits for every kitchen appliance per 2020 NEC code, GFCI requirements, and how to reduce your electrician's bill by assisting with wire pulls.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlumbing rough-in covering supply lines, drain venting, dishwasher high-loop connections, and ice maker line installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMicrowave exhaust fan installation including dedicated circuit, duct routing for both rigid and recirculating setups, mounting bracket setup, and exterior wall cap termination.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBacksplash tile installation with a 7-step process from thinset application to grout sealing, with layout tips and material costs for subway tile, peel-and-stick, and glass mosaic options.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCabinet installation using the upper-first method with stud-finding, shimming, face-frame joining, and leveling, plus cost comparisons for IKEA, Home Depot, and semi-custom options.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReal before-and-after photos from a completed kitchen remodel with an item-by-item breakdown of every change made and what it cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eComplete cost comparison worksheets showing exactly where contractor markups happen and where your DIY labor saves you the most money.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA weekend-by-weekend project timeline showing how to complete the entire remodel over 13 to 14 weekends while still working your day job.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eClear guidance on when to DIY versus when to hire a licensed professional, with every phase marked as do-it-yourself or hire-a-licensed-trade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is not a coffee table book with pretty pictures and generic tips. It is the step-by-step manual that a $295 renovation consultant would hand you, the same guide used by Hammond Re-Engineered LLC clients who save tens of thousands on their kitchen projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a first-time homeowner or an experienced DIYer, this book gives you the confidence to pick up the tools and keep the money in your own pocket. Your kitchen. Your equity. Your savings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jason Hammond,Jason Stewart Hammond\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798248354139\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/14\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 88\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.28lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.18d","brand":"Jason Hammond","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49001123086591,"sku":"9798248354139","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-diy-homeowners-guide-to-jason-hammond-9798248354139","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}