{"product_id":"the-frugal-homeowners-guide-to-norm-bennett-9798258235909","title":"The Frugal Homeowner's Guide to Remodeling: Even Without a General Contractor","description":"\u003cp\u003eNobody 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!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThere's another way to DIY - without lifting a finger!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThat's what this book is about and here's what you'll learn from the pages that follow;\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstand the difference between all the various types of contractors; design-build, large remodeling firms, general contractors, sole proprietors, and all the various remodeling subcontractors. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare contractor bids the right way (and avoid costly mistakes)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpot sales tactics and pricing games before they cost you thousands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate a clear scope of work that protects your budget\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHire the right subcontractors-or work with a contractor on your terms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecide if acting as your own general contractor is the right move for you\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut your remodeling costs dramatically-without cutting corners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eThe 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.\u003cp\u003eWhether 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!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Norm Bennett\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798258235909\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/21\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 132\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.41lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.28d","brand":"Norm Bennett","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48874646339839,"sku":"9798258235909","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-frugal-homeowners-guide-to-norm-bennett-9798258235909","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}