Home Renovation Process?

Question

My husband & I just bought a home from 1898. We are going to renovate the property. (We're keeping the fine details that make this a wonderful period home. Restoration/renovation.) Does anyone know of a book that tells you the process of working with a contractor? We are hiring a project manager for this monumental project, but we wanted to have some idea of the process. Does anyone know of any books on remodeling/restoration? Not a do-it-yourself b/c we won't be doing the work ourselves. I've checked on several book sites & it offers me do-it-yourself books. Thanks in advance for your help.

Answer 1

Sounds like the project is a big one so you'll need to know how to hire contractors, handle the finances, and keep yourself sane as everything comes together. You may not need a whole book--how about a couple of articles from This Old House magazine?  

How to Hire a Contractor

hhttp://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/article/...

Avoiding Homeowner Meltdown

http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/article/...

Sensible Payment Plans

http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/article/...

Answer 2

hey well if i were you i would check the local book stores and maby even look up sum contracters in the fone book and c wat they say... wel i hope ur home goes well!! goodluck