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Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. RENOVATING A BATHROOM? KNOW WHAT TO DO BEFORE YOU START.Bathroom renovations can look straightforward.Remove the old fixtures. Pick some tile. Install a new vanity. Put everything back together.Then the wall opens.The plumbing isn't where you expected it. The floor isn't level. The fixture you bought doesn't fit the existing rough-in. Waterproofing becomes more complicated than anticipated.A renovation that looked simple can suddenly become expensive.Renovating a Bathroom: What to Do First helps you understand the project before those decisions start costing you money.Peter Last draws on more than four decades of hands-on experience across renovations, hardware retail, plumbing supply, home systems, property maintenance, and the skilled trades. His background includes seven years helping homeowners at Home Hardware plan bathroom renovations, navigate repairs, and select suitable products, along with 10 years providing ongoing property-maintenance services for Community Living Sarnia-Lambton.These lessons come from seeing what happens when planning gets skipped, products get purchased too early, and important conditions remain hidden until the work begins.INSIDE, YOU'LL LEARN HOW TO: Plan the renovation before demolition beginsEstablish a realistic budget and project sequenceThink through the bathroom layout and available spaceUnderstand important plumbing and rough-in considerationsMake informed decisions about tubs, showers, toilets, vanities, and fixturesUnderstand the basics of drainage, waterproofing, tile preparation, and ventilationRecognize conditions that could become expensive problemsDecide which work may be appropriate for DIYRecognize when qualified professional help should be consideredAsk better questions when working with contractors and tradesAvoid purchasing products before confirming they will work in your spaceWhat to Know Before Work BeginsThis isn't a technical manual designed to turn you into a plumber, electrician, carpenter, or tile setter.It's practical homeowner education.The goal is to help you understand what you're getting into, identify important decisions earlier, and avoid preventable mistakes before they become expensive ones.Whether you're renovating the entire bathroom, replacing a few fixtures, planning your first DIY project, or hiring professionals to complete the work, understanding the project puts you in a better position to make informed decisions.PART OF THE COMMON SENSE FACTOR(R) GUIDE FAMILYThe Common Sense Factor(R) Guide family is built around one simple idea: Practical knowledge before expensive decisions.Knowing how to swing a hammer is useful.Knowing where, when, and whether you should swing it can save you considerably more.Start smart. Start with common sense.PETER LASTTradesman, Author, and Creator of Common Sense Factor(R) This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. Thinking about becoming a handyman, but don't know where to start? You probably don't need another career that requires years of schooling, a massive investment, or permission from someone else to begin. You need practical skills. A clear starting point. And a business people actually need. Common Sense Factor(R) Becoming a Handyman: What to Do First is a practical guide to starting a handyman business, setting fair prices, building reliable systems, and developing the kind of reputation that keeps customers calling you back. Drawing on more than four decades of hands-on experience in skilled trades, hardware retail, home inspection, and property maintenance, Peter Last shares lessons learned from job sites, service calls, and years of being trusted to care for other people's homes. His experience includes seven years with Home Hardware and 10 years providing ongoing property-maintenance services for Community Living Sarnia-Lambton.This is not a get-rich-quick book. It is not a promise that you can buy a toolbox today and build a six-figure business tomorrow. It is about something far more valuable: Becoming someone people trust with their homes. Homeowners have an endless list of things that need attention.A loose door.A dripping faucet.Damaged trim.A clogged gutter.A repair that is too small for a large contractor, but too important to ignore.That gap creates opportunity.You do not need to know everything before you begin. You need to understand what you can do safely and competently, what belongs with a licensed professional, how to price your work properly, and how to create a customer experience people remember.Inside, you'll learn how to: Decide which services you should offerStart without buying every tool imaginableSet prices that respect your time and your customerBuild simple systems for estimates, scheduling, jobs, and follow-upAvoid common mistakes that cost new operators moneyKnow when a job is outside your scopeBuild trust through communication and reliabilityTurn satisfied customers into repeat business and referralsGrow when demand justifies it, without creating unnecessary overheadThe Business Is Bigger Than the RepairCustomers remember whether you showed up.They remember whether you communicated.They remember whether you respected their property.They definitely remember whether you solved the problem without creating another one.Technical ability matters. Reliability turns that ability into a business.You don't need a truck overflowing with tools. You don't need a complicated business model. And you don't need to pretend you know everything.You need practical knowledge, good judgment, reliable systems, and the discipline to do what you said you would do.Who This Book Is ForThis book is for people considering a practical second career, experienced tradespeople looking for greater independence, retirees who want productive income, and anyone interested in building a small service business around skills people genuinely need.It is not for shortcut chasers, corner-cutters, or anyone looking for easy money without responsibility.A handyman business is built one job, one customer, and one reputation at a time.Do that well, and those small jobs can become something much bigger: More independence.More control over your schedule.A stronger reputation.A business built around useful work.You don't need to have everything figured out.You need to know what to do first. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…