About this product: The first comprehensive guide of its kind, Building an Affordable House is for homeowners and building contractors who want to incorporate proven cost-saving techniques into their projects. Written by a contractor who has been nationally recognized for his innovative approach to cost control, this book shows readers how to generate significant savings on major projects such as building a new home or adding on to an existing one.
The first section provides an economical approach to planning projects, while the second reveals the quality-conscious, cost-cutting strategies the author has uncovered through direct construction experience and extensive consultation with industry experts. The third section covers finish details from drywall to flooring, with emphasis on saving money without compromising quality or distinctive results. Handy features include floor plans, resource listings, and project management tools.
About this product: The Third Edition! Updated,and expanded with lots of new info and 2005 Real Estate pricing. You will learn how to find bargain homes, how to save money in your everyday life in Hawaii, where the income opportunities are, what to expect in the schools, and maybe the most impoartant part of all, you'll discover what it means to live aloha!
There's also a whole chapter on just reasons why you might NOT want to move to Hawaii. Just a few of them:
The effects of leaving behind family and friends. What happens when one partner feels the essence of Hawai’i and to the other, Hawai’i is just another place. Some people’s kids simply do not want to be here. What if your kids can’t handle the peer-testing they’ll be subjected to at school. It’s different in this multi-cultural climate. What about "That local attitude." Dogs, dogs, everywhere, and nothing can be done about the constant barking. "Things just don’t happen here like they did at home." Working with Government in building or business issues. The so-called lack of available jobs. Rural Hawai’i’s "different" driving habits. Having to wait for what you want or need right now.
About this product: Call him cheap, but Fernando Pagés Ruiz enjoys luxury remodeling that doesn't pull at the purse strings. Now he shares his hard-won secrets, revealing the full range of money-saving options available to homeowners today. Many of these techniques and materials the author developed remodeling his own properties over the past 30 years. Others he got by interviewing top remodeling contractors around the country. With the power of insider knowledge, readers too can achieve the home of their dreams without busting their budget. Ruiz simplifies the frustrating complexities of remodeling and points out the sometimes obvious, often hidden, but always effective ways to cut costs.
About this product: n Twenty Affordable Sailboats to Take You Anywhere you will find in-depth reviews of twenty affordable,comfortable, and seaworthy sailboats.These boats range in size from 30-38 feet,an ideal size for the cruising couple,yet big enough to accommodate an occasional cruising hitchhiker or two. All of these boats were once prominent offerings, designed by some of the world s leading naval architects and produced by reputable manufacturers. These boats are still readily available in the used boat market.
About this product: You probably won't make your own lampshades, but Diana Phipps can show you how. She knows how to do everything - or at least, some version of it. She's modest about her considerable accomplishments, and her good humor makes this book enjoyable as well as useful. When last heard from (in Architectural Digest) she was back in the Czech Republic, refurbishing the family castle. But if Random House wanted to make a buck or two, they could reprint this book: it's timeless. If you like the look she gets (and I do, I passionately do) you couldn't ask for a more encouraging guide.
This book profiles the business practices of 10 affordable housing developers, both for profit and non-profit, and includes insights from the company's leader on the current and future state of affordable housing development in the United States.
Find up-to-the-minute information on housing costs, recreation, climate, health care, and safety for more than 150 affordable, comfortable and stimulating retirement locations from the Pacific Northwest to Florida.
About this product: Do you need health insurance but aren’t sure how to research or even find medical coverage? Affordable Health Insurance in America provides the resources you need to thoroughly examine and understand comprehensive, yet affordable, health plans.
Over forty million Americans live without health insurance; and approximately twenty-five percent of personal bankruptcy filings each year are the result of individuals being unable to pay their medical bills. Attorney and author Edwin Havens teaches you what questions to ask when searching for the right plan for you and your family. Havens also educates you on what aspects of coverage are most important to your personal circumstances. He offers secrets and tips on topics such as the following:
Hidden sources that offer affordable health insurance coverage
Researching state and federal programs
All the factors to consider when purchasing a health insurance plan
The United States government may never offer a nationwide health care program, but having adequate health insurance is a necessity of modern life. Affordable Health Insurance in America will provide you the information, resources, and perspectives you need to make an educated and informed decision about medical coverage.
About this product: Now you can make the case for affordable housing and demonstrate that low-cost housing need not be of low quality. This lavishly illustrated book showcases 15 projects, designed by some of the nation’s most gifted architects, that prove that affordable housing can be durable, environmentally sensitive, comfortable, attractive, and economical to maintain.
About this product: Praise for Developing Affordable Housing A Practical Guide for Nonprofit Organizations Third Edition
"Ben Hecht's book explains in clear language everything needed to successfully engage in nonprofit housing development. He tells how to find the money, how to generate good design and quality construction, and how to improve management--a complete, well-researched, and well-presented 'A to Z' approach." --Henry G. Cisneros, former secretary U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
"Ben Hecht's book makes the affordable housing development process accessible for communities and practitioners everywhere. Developing Affordable Housing should be on the bookshelf of every organization that cares about people and wants to make affordable housing possible." --Rey Ramsey, former chairman, Habitat for Humanity CEO, One Economy Corporation
"The development of affordable housing is as much a journey as a destination. Ben Hecht's book provides maps and bridges while not losing sight of the challenging but elusive goal of providing decent, safe, and affordable housing." --Nicolas P. Retsinas, Director, Joint Center for Housing Studies Harvard University
"In our work to increase the supply of safe, decent homes for those who need homes the most, we appreciate the power of partnerships and the value of information. So does Ben Hecht. Developing Affordable Housing is more than a practical guide for nonprofits--it's a library, a trusted advisor, and a road map. Read this book and benefit from its wisdom." --Stacey D. Stewart, President and CEO, Fannie Mae Foundation
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