Why pay a general contractor when you can manage your remodeling project yourself, and save thousands? This is an all-inclusive guide on how to remodel your home acting as a general contractor. It explains, step-by-step, how to hire and manage sub-contractors, budgets and timelines. Just follow the steps and you'll be saving up to 50% on general contractor's fees! Ronald H. Sievers at The Sievers Group has developed this step-by-step guide book to walk you through the process of managing your own remodeling project so that you can save thousands. On average, a general contractor will charge you between 30%-50% of the project total as their profit just for overseeing a few easy steps. This book allows you to pocket that money and have the satisfaction that you took an active roll in your home improvement project. The book will assist you in scheduling, contractor selection, permits, time lines, labor and material budgets and common project pitfalls, ensuring that your job gets done on time and under budget. The aim is to put the control of your project into your hands so that you can save on project management fees! This book includes chapters on three common projects; kitchens, bathrooms and entire home renovations. This book also has a glossary and other useful information. Follow these steps and your project should fall into place. Disclaimer: Note that this is a guide only and you will need to consult or check any OSHA (www.osha.gov) regulations and city codes that may or may not pertain to your project. Please consult an attorney pertaining to any legal issues. As this is a guide, we suggest that you do as much research as possible before your project begins.