Book Review: The Homeowner's Guide to Managing a Renovation

The Homeowner's Guide to Managing a Renovation is written by Susan Solakian, an experienced construction project manager who definitely revels in the details.

The book is a how-to guide about getting the most our of your renovation while minimizing surprises and extra expenses. The author takes you through every step of the process, from planning to bidding to construction. I found it to be a useful guide, though many homeowners may feel overwhelmed by the amount of information and advice contained within. Unless you are planning a large-scale renovation, much of the contents may be overkill, though of course it does not hurt to learn up on these things for a future project.

The book is well-written and designed. I do wish the documents referenced or contained within were available online for reader use as samples.