The Visual Handbook of Building and Remodeling (Paperback)

This enlarged, updated, and expanded third edition of the classic reference on home systems and materials includes the latest code information, new full-color drawings, and a completely new section on making your home green. The Visual Handbook of Building and Remodeling is an established standard reference for DIY homeowners, as well as builders, contractors, and architects. The 1,600 full-color drawings provide a clear look at every aspect of home construction and systems, enabling (more…)

Black & Decker Complete Home Improvement: with 300 Projects and 2,000 Photos (Black & Decker Complete Photo Guide) [DELUXE EDITION] (Paperback)

This new deluxe edition of the classic Black & Decker« Complete Photo Guide to Home Improvement now includes a durable washable flex cover that makes the book ideal for use on the homeowners work site.With nearly 300 projects, this book is indispensable for DIYers who have moved beyond basic home repair and are ready to tackle projects that make a big difference in quality of life — and in their savings accounts. DIYers who tackle their own major remodeling projects achieve exactly (more…)

Remodeling a Basement (Build Like A Pro) (Paperback)

Finishing a basement is one of the fastest and most cost-effective ways to increase living space in a home. This book helps readers visualize the vast possibilities that exist for this challenging space, and go about the remodeling process in an organized and efficient way. Roger German, a basement remodeling pro, covers every step, from the physically demanding “dirty work” to the rewarding finishing touches. He shows how to deal with a basement’s special challenges, such as moist (more…)

Green Remodeling : Changing the World One Room at a Time (Paperback)

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“…a must-have book for anyone about to build a new home or remodel.” – Vancouver Sun, Saturday December 4th, 2004. –Vancouver Sun, Saturday December 4th, 2004

Whether because of changing lifestyles or simply because houses are becoming outdated, millions of North Americans are renovating their homes every year, spending more money annually on renovation than on new-home construction. But renovations can be fraught with unintended consequences like indoor air pollution. (more…)

Home Renovation Checklist: Everything You Need to Know to Save Money, Time, and Your Sanity (Paperback)

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unusual book…contains sage advice from a real estate writer who has remodeled many houses, excellent job…outstanding…rates a solid 10. — Inman News Features, July 22, 2003

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From review by Robert Irwin If you are even remotely thinking about renovating your house or condo, first come to your senses and read “Home Renovation Checklist” by Robert Irwin. The result will be you will either plunge enthusiastically ahead, or you will realize how much work is invo (more…)

Not So Big Remodeling: Tailoring Your Home for the Way You Really Live (Hardcover)

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About 10 years ago, architect Sarah Susanka released a book that became a marker for the housing industry’s turn toward “building better, not bigger.” Her new book, out this month, has the potential to do the same for the remodeling world. In “Not So Big Remodeling” ($32, Taunton Press, Susanka and Marc Vassallo apply the same concepts to existing homes, and offer room-by-room considerations to help homeowners determine what they really need, and how to more efficiently use t (more…)

Affordable Remodel: How to Get Custom Results on Any Budget (Paperback)

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This very practical book by Fernando Pages Ruiz shows all kinds of upgrades, from using a little paint to brighten an entrance way to converting a two-car garage into living space. There are lessons in everything: different kinds of stucco, ways to build a skylight, insulation, cabinet overhauls, crown molding and much more. –Newsday (New York)Fernando Pages Ruiz believes high style shouldn’t be limited to those with high incomes. His book Affordable Remodel helps homeowner (more…)

House Transformed: Getting the Home You Want with the House You Have (Hardcover)

Though seemingly stout and permanent, houses are malleable, able to flex, stretch, shift, and even shrink. Remodeling can enliven all the spaces in a home, solving flaws, enhancing interior livability, increasing curb appeal, and making best use of the site. In some cases, an addition is needed, while in others merely changing the floor plan permits a rediscovery of space. In House Transformed, architect Matt Schoenherr shares insight gained through an architectural practice specia (more…)

Complete Remodeling (This Old House) (Paperback)

This Old House Complete Remodeling takes you step-by-step through the home remodeling process, from developing a plan, to managing the process, to choosing the right materials that fit your needs and budget. You’ll get real-word advice from the experts at This Old House about simple home updates, reconfiguring existing space, adding on, and adding up. The home’s structures and systems are also explained to give homeowners a basic understanding of what their contractor is proposi (more…)

Renovation: Completely Revised and Updated (Hardcover)

From Library Journal
These are hefty works from two veteran home remodeling/renovation writers. Renovation: A Complete Guide was first published in 1982 ( LJ 10/15/82), about the same time Litchfield started Fine Homebuilding magazine. The first edition was comprehensive, clearly written, and soon became a standard. The differences in this volume are matters of refinement rather than large-scale revamping. Some topics (roofing, the case histories, ceramic tiling, and security) have (more…)