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Book Review of House Beautiful Take Charge of Your Home Renovation: Everything You Need to Know for a Successful Home Renovation or Remodeling (House Beautiful)

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Follow the solid remodeling advice carefully explained here and you'll have control over the entire process.

Whether you're about to take on a major home renovation or a small remodeling project, you'll probably need professionals in order to get the job done right. From finding the best contract to completing the finishing touches, the editors of House Beautiful show you how to make any job smoother. In this accessible guide you'll learn how to:

Make the decision to remodel
Interview contractors, designers, architects, and other professionals
Estimate costs
Negotiate an ironclad contract
Troubleshoot and manage the project once construction has started
Avoid cost overruns
Get the job done on schedule