Shows homeowners how to work with architects and contractors to create a successful home renovation project, explaining how to take an active role in the project and stressing five key areas--money, time, power, management, and quality
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John Rusk is the owner of Rusk Renovation, a high-end renovation company in New York City, and Lost Art Molding, a company specializing in the art of plaster molding.
Time and on Budget</i>, New York City contractor John Rusk combines his extensive knowledge of the how architects and contractors work with revolutionary win/win negotiation principles to produce a readable, entertaining and totally useful guide that no homeowner should be without. <br><br><br><br>He shows readers how to: <br><br>Find the right architect, and make sure that he or she draws plans that give you a realistic view of the finished product. <br>Negotiate with contractors and set up a fair payment schedule that will keep them working until the project is finished.<br>Create an effective "punchlist" so you get what you paid for.<br>Avoid paying for costly change orders and still make sure you get a beautiful renovation, on time and on budget.<br><br><br><i>From the Trade Paperback edition.</i>
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