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Awards

2010 Independent Publisher's "Living Well" Award, 2nd place/Home and Garden category  

2010 National Indie Excellence Awards, Home & Garden, Finalist

 

Reviews

Coming in June: Library Journal Book Review

Lee Walender in About.com/Home Renovations

Hiring a contractor? Get educated

“Doctors, lawyers, and auto mechanics: the deck is stacked against you, Poor Consumer. Add to that list― the contractor.

Licensed Florida contractor Kia Ricchi, in her book Avoiding the Con in Construction, spends quality time exposing some of the fraudulent techniques of unsavory building and remodeling contractors.

Yet her book is far more than an indictment of these CONtractors (as she calls them). It's a blitzkrieg education in how to work with contractors, with an emphasis on what many homeowners may consider the "boring" side of the process: contracts, insurance, permits, process, and so on.

Boring? Not in Ricchi's hands. If you intend to hire a contractor for a major project, ask yourself this: Why would you not spend the nominal amount to buy this book and potentially save yourself thousands of dollars and heartbreak?”

Read the entire review at About.com

Don Vandervort in HomeTips.com

In her book Avoiding the Con in Construction, Kia Ricchi offers a wealth of experience that is sure to minimize the pitfalls of working with contractors and other construction professionals. In friendly, easy-to-read language, Ricchi organizes and explains every facet of the construction process, from planning to completion. If you intend to remodel or build, this book is a must-read!

Salvador A. Jurado Jr., Esq.

I just finished reading "Avoiding the CON in Construction". It was great! This book is very easy to read, extremely informative and very practical. I highly encourage any homeowner that is thinking of taking on a construction project to read it. It will definitely help keep the homeowner out of trouble.

 

Endorsements

“In construction, tools are essential. This book is a beneficial tool for both the homeowner and contractor.  It is a good guide to help you have a successful home building, renovation and repair experience.”
Greg Crow, former president and present chair of National Association of State Contractor Licensing (NASCLA) Publications

"An informative and important book that every property owner should read before taking on a construction project.” 
Douglas Harvey, executive director of Building Officials Association of Florida (BOAF)

“It's an informative read for anyone planning to hire a contractor or anyone new to the industry."
Marlys Davis, owner of Palm Construction School

“A well-written, easy to understand book that every home owner should read BEFORE construction starts!"
Rick Watson, Treasurer of Building A Safer Florida, Inc. (BASF)

“Recommended and verified by Rip-off Report as an excellent guide to NOT getting ripped off!”
Ed Magedson, founder of Rip-off Report

“WOW! Avoiding the Con in Construction is like momentarily stepping into the skin of the contractor who will be building your addition, remodeling your kitchen, or any other project you have in mind. This book dispels the mysteries and defuses the inevitable surprises that WILL come your way when dealing with contractors.” 
Lee Wallender, About.com/Home Renovations