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Anyone who has planned a renovation project knows that there are many, often difficult, decisions to make along the way. As Canada's most trusted contractor, Mike has seen the good, the bad and the ugly. He provides expert advice in all aspects of planning and completing the most common renovation projects so homeowners will
* know what's possible: design and planning considerations, including advice on building green * learn the basics: structural considerations, permits and potential challenges * hire right: finding the right people for the job * choose the right materials: comprehensive guide to flooring, cabinets, etc., to help you make the best choices (which aren't necessarily the most expensive ones) * understand cost and timelines: getting and understanding estimates and how long it's going to take * oversee the job properly: how to ensure the renovation is done right, including step-by-step photographs of correct installation
Packed with colour photographs, illustrations and sidebars, these two new Make It Right books will help ensure homeowners avoid costly mistakes and get their renovation right the first time.
About the Author
MIKE HOLMES has over 20 years of experience in all aspects of construction and home renovation. He has worked on hundreds of building and renovation projects, earning a reputation for outstanding craftsmanship and a willingness to stand behind his work. Mike is the author of the #1 national bestseller Make It Right and The Holmes Inspection and the star of the television show Holmes on Homes.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars
somewhat disappointed,
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This review is from: Make It Right Kitchens And Bathrooms (Paperback)
I was hoping for more information. Basically this book can be summed up by "hire a contractor". What technical information there is, is good information.
0 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
great work,
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This review is from: Make It Right Kitchens And Bathrooms (Paperback)
Anything that Mike Holmes is associated with is great even if he is in Canada. i agree with him we need to have more centralized rules for the contractor this will help both countries
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4.4 out of 5 stars (9 customer reviews) 20 of 23 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars
What to look for, not what to do.,
By CelticBrewer - Published on Amazon.com
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Before anyone gets defensive, I think Mike Holmes is one of the greatest living humans on Earth. I love his shows and magazine. I thought I'd love this book- but I was very disappointed.I guess I expected more. If you are a hands-off homeowner (or future homeowner) who is buying a house or considering hiring a contrator to do a job on your house, this book is for you! This book will help you identify potential problems with your structure or with the people you intend to hire. Mike recommends certain materials and lets you know what to look out for. Though, that's it. If you watch the show, you already know most of this. But I'm not the kind of guy who farms this stuff out. I do it myself- framing, plumbing, electrical, drywall, whatever. I'm certainly not a professional and I'm sure I'm not "doing it (completely) right." I was hoping that this book would show me how to make it right. For example, I'm re-doing my bathroom. There's little to nothing about venting the drain pipes. Yeah, it says that if you have xyz problem, there's an issue with venting. But it doesn't tell you the proper way to vent anything- just to call a pro. Sorry, Mike. Teach me how to do it, not how to pay someone to do it! 4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
good overview of how to design and contractor selection - not DIY,
By wilson - Published on Amazon.com
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I like Holmes TV shows, so i got this book. this is well written overview of the things to look for in contracting the remodel - i was more interested in the DIY details, but it's not Holmes fault that he wrote the book that he wanted to write rather than the one i wanted to read. Even though it's short on DIY details, it's still an interesting read.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great book of ideas,
By Ed - Published on Amazon.com
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This book is a nice way to see some of Mike's work. Not a "how to" book, but good for getting ideas.
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