Sarah Beeny's Green Price the Job

Inhalt "Sarah Beeny's Green Price the Job":

Property developer, building expert and television presenter Sarah Beeny offers the latest addition to her hugely successful "Price the Job" series with this topical and invaluable guide to eco-friendly renovation and repairs. Focuses her attention on explaining the basics of powering the home and sustainable energy; home improvements both indoors and out; fixtures, fittings and appliances, to place you in an informed position to weigh-up the costs and impact on the environment from the choices you make.In the Green Home Improvements section, explore the benefits of eco-friendly building materials, common concerns, quality of materials, cost implications, health and environmental improvements and what's actually wrong with standard materials. Once you've made these choices, learn about fixtures and fittings and understand how to make the most of your current appliances, or how to add a green touch to your suit your wallet.Each chapter is handily summarised with an Eco Lowdown field, clearly pinpointing the key facts: how much time the project will take; how it is beneficial to the environment; how much it costs and if it is worth the investment; if this will add value to your property. Packed with practical and up-to-date ideas and advice, "Green Price the Job" is an indispensable guide for all green-fingered homeowners and potential developers.This is the latest addition to the hugely successful "Price the Job" series. It offers expert down-to-earth advice from the star of Channel Four's Property Ladder. It looks at renovation with an environmental conscience. Sarah's last best-selling title, "Price the Job", has sold over 40,000 copies