The Frugal Homeowner's Guide to Remodeling: Even Without a General Contractor (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798258235909)

Nobody could have predicted a bathroom remodel costing $100,000(+) or a kitchen costing $200,000(+). This book gives real alternatives for cutting those estimates in half - without putting on a tool belt!

There's another way to DIY - without lifting a finger!

That's what this book is about and here's what you'll learn from the pages that follow;

• Understand the difference between all the various types of contractors; design-build, large remodeling firms, general contractors, sole proprietors, and all the various remodeling subcontractors.
• Compare contractor bids the right way (and avoid costly mistakes)
• Spot sales tactics and pricing games before they cost you thousands
• Create a clear scope of work that protects your budget
• Hire the right subcontractors-or work with a contractor on your terms
• Decide if acting as your own general contractor is the right move for you
• Cut your remodeling costs dramatically-without cutting corners

The Frugal Homeowner's Guide to Remodeling (Even Without a General Contractor), is written by a remodeling professional with over 30 years of experience as a general contractor, business owner, and consultant. This book pulls back the curtain on how the industry really works-and how you can take control of your project without overpaying.

Whether you're planning a kitchen, bathroom, basement, or full-home remodel, you will financially benefit from the very real and practical information in this book - and - you will feel confident and in control of the entire remodeling process!

Author: Norm Bennett
ISBN-13: 9798258235909
Publisher: Independently Published
Language: English
Published: 04/21/2026
Pages: 132
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.41lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.28d