101 cost-effective ways to increase the value of your home
Book - 2004
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- Published
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Chicago :
Dearborn Trade Pub
c2004.
- Language
- English
- Main Author
- Item Description
- "Featuring projects that will add $1,000 to $100,000 to the value of your property"--Cover.
- Physical Description
- viii, 291 p. : ill. ; 23 cm
- Bibliography
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- ISBN
- 9780793185757
- Part 1. Getting Started
- 1.. Your Home is Your Greatest Asset
- Introduction
- Background and Personal Experience
- Visibility Adds Value
- Value Is Relative
- Impact Value Rating System
- Consumer Preferences
- 2.. Required Approvals
- 1. Meeting with the Local Building Inspector
- 2. Required Permits and Related Fees
- 3. Required Inspections
- 4. Applying for a Building Permit
- 5. Revisions and Approvals
- 6. Deed Restrictions and Homeowner Associations
- 3.. Everything You Need to Know about Subcontractors
- 7. Do the Work Yourself or Hire a Subcontractor?
- 8. Pros and Cons of Using Subcontractors
- 9. How to Find Qualified Subcontractors
- 10. Licensing, Insurance, and Bonding Requirements
- 11. Protect Yourself Using the Right Contractor Agreements
- 12. Warranties
- 13. Comparing and Accepting Proposals
- 14. Payments to Subcontractors
- 15. Mechanics' Liens and How They Can Affect You
- Part 2. Exterior Improvements
- 4.. General Property and Grounds
- 16. General Cleanup
- 17. Lawns
- 18. Landscaping
- 19. Irrigation Systems
- 20. Outdoor Lighting
- 21. Pets
- 22. Combining Grounds Improvements
- 5.. Exterior Structures
- 23. Decks
- 24. Patios
- 25. Gazebos
- 26. Pools
- 27. Hot Tubs and Spas
- 28. Storage Sheds
- 29. Garages
- 30. Playground Equipment
- 6.. General Exterior
- 31. Painting
- 32. Siding
- 33. Roofing Replacement
- 34. Roof Cleaning
- 35. Rain Gutters
- 36. Brick and Masonry
- 37. Exterior Doors
- 38. Windows
- 39. Fences
- 40. Improve an Existing Porch
- 41. Adding a Porch to Your Home
- 42. Sidewalk and Driveway Improvements
- 43. Sidewalk and Driveway Repairs
- 44. Junky Cars, Boats, and RVs
- 45. Combining Exterior Improvements
- Part 3. Interior Improvements
- 7.. General Interior
- 46. Overall Cleanliness
- 47. Flooring
- 48. Drywall Repairs
- 49. Painting
- 50. Wallpaper
- 51. Cabinets
- 52. Countertops
- 53. Trim and Molding
- 54. Doors and Hardware
- 55. Furnishings and Decor
- 56. Ceilings
- 57. Mirrors
- 58. Fireplaces
- 59. Window Coverings
- 60. Odors
- 61. Attic and Wall Insulation
- 8.. Interior Rooms and Components
- 62. Foyer and Entryway
- 63. Stairway
- 64. Living Room
- 65. Dining Room
- 66. Kitchen
- 67. Appliances
- 68. Pantry
- 69. Family Room
- 70. Study or Home Office
- 71. Powder Room
- 72. Utility Room
- 73. Bedrooms
- 74. Bathrooms
- 75. Closets
- 76. Basement
- 77. Room Additions
- Part 4. Structural and Mechanical Improvements
- 9.. Structural
- 78. Slab Foundations
- 79. Basement Foundations
- 10.. Heating and Plumbing
- 80. Furnaces
- 81. Air-Conditioning Systems
- 82. Thermostats
- 83. Hot Water Heaters
- 84. Water and Sewer Lines
- 85. Kitchen and Bathroom Faucets
- 86. Whirlpool Tubs
- 87. Sinks
- 11.. Electrical
- 88. Lighting
- 89. Wiring and Breakers
- 90. Switches and Outlets
- Part 5. Putting It All Together
- 12.. Case Study Analysis
- 91. Primary Principles of Valuation
- 92. Secondary Principles of Valuation
- 93. Appraisal Methods
- 94. Appraisal Method #1
- 95. Appraisal Method #2
- 96. Appraisal Method #3
- 97. Case Study Analysis--Assumptions
- 98. Case Study Analysis--Estimates
- 99. Case Study Analysis--Comparable Sales
- 100. Case Study Analysis--Output Analysis
- 101. Summary and Conclusion
- Appendix. Sample Subcontractor Agreement
- Glossary
- Resources
- Index