About This Book:
From small Do-It-Yourself projects to major renovations, get professional estimates for the most popular remodeling and repair projects. Interior Home Improvement Costs from RSMeans includes more than 65 projects with complete, customizable cost breakdowns for doing the work — with or without a contractor.

You'll have access to current costs for your location on the most popular remodeling projects, including:

• Renovating a kitchen or bathroom
• Creating a professional home office or home theatre
• Turning an attic, basement or garage into new living space
• Installing a new fireplace
• Building or removing walls and closets
• Installing new flooring or ceilings
• Refurbishing or building new stairs
• Making a home wheelchair-accessible

Interior Home Improvement Costs includes a description of what materials are needed, how much they will cost, and how long the work will take. You'll know what skills are required to do it yourself, and how much a contractor is likely to charge if you decide to use a professional. Find out which improvements have the best payback when it comes time to sell your house, and get expert tips on working with contractors, architects, and interior designers. Interior Home Improvement Costs also features a handy checklist for selecting materials and comparing prices.