Unhinged

"Surprises" are the enemy of any building or remodeling project. After thirty-five years in the homebuilding and remodeling business Bob Hoebeke illuminates, and brings transparency to the building process in his book "UnHINGED - A Homebuilder's Secrets for Saving Time & Money." Hoebeke leads homeowners through the maze of choices they'll need to make when they build a home. From choosing the best building team, to exposing little-known expense accelerators, UnHinged helps homeowners in making the right decisions, on time and on budget. In this book, you'll learn: How to avoid the "builder's beauty contest" while staying off the fast track Detailed advice on how to assemble the best team for the job: architects, builders, interior designers, and landscape architects How to manage your building team once you've assembled them Using value engineering vs. cost-cutting for creative problem-solving The basics on realistically balancing budget and design The more information you have about the building process, the more likely you will be to communicate effectively with your project team. Increased knowledge of the mechanics of the building business will help you know when your building team is recommending the best possible methods for reducing time and money. From foundations to framing; systems (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) to sheetrock; and fine carpentry to fabulous finishes Bob shares the tricks of the trade necessary to avoid the costly overruns which often plague building projects. Entertaining, real-life cautionary tales (which are often laugh-out-loud funny) illustrate Hoebeke's principles for building success. Building or remodeling a home is one of the largest expenditures most families ever make. This book will help you get the greatest possible result on your project, while saving you time and money in the process