Residential Repair & Remodeling Costs 2008: Contractor’s Pricing Guide (Means Residential Repair & Remodeling Costs) (Paperback)

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Baths: Your Guide to Planning and Remodeling (Remodeling Series No 9) (Paperback)

From Publishers Weekly
Moving from the exterior to the intimate, Baths: Your Guide to Planning and Remodelling, from Better Homes and Gardens Books, renders plausible and undaunting the prospect of updating a bathroom. Directed toward the homeowner who is going to hire a contractor rather than do it him- or herself, this effectively illustrated guide offers suggested design plans, advice on materials, fixtures and budgeting and on how to deal with those hired to do the work.Copyrigh (more…)

The Complete Guide to Bathrooms: Ideas & Projects for Building & Remodeling (Black & Decker) [ILLUSTRATED] (Paperback)

Bathrooms are one of the most popular-and expensive- home remodeling projects. Because of the expense, do-it-yourselfers can enjoy enormous savings over the cost of having the work done by contractors. In addition to the quality-of-life benefits offered by a new or remodeled bathroom, a new bath can add substantial equity to the value of a home-in some instances, the entire expense is offset by increased home value. A bathroom is one of the few remodeling projects for which this is tr (more…)

Capes: Design Ideas for Renovating, Remodeling, and Building New (Updating Classic America) [BARGAIN PRICE] (Hardcover)

From Publishers Weekly
Within the architectural syntax of the American homestead, the Cape Cod house stands as one of our most durable and prolific symbols, writes Gitlin, an architect and a Cape-owner herself. With its “simple one-and-a-half story form” and its steeply pitched roof, often capped with a few dormers, the Cape has long been accepted as a fundamental unit of middle-class comfort and modesty, especially since its proliferation in the decades following World War II. This (more…)

Bathroom Makeovers (Do It Yourself) (Paperback)

The easy-to-complete projects in Bathroom Makeovers show how to transform any bathroom into a personal retreat without spending thousands of dollars. Projects include storage improvements, lighting upgrades, new faucets, a vanity makeover, and new tile flooring. The design options that accompany every project offer imaginative ways to personalize this sometimes-difficult space by selecting different finishes, fixtures, and other elements.

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Green Living by Design: The Practical Guide for Eco-Friendly Remodeling and Decorating (Paperback)

What if someone told you that you could make your home look gorgeous, be energy- and cost efficient and be kind to the environment at the same time? With the help of the experts at PointClickHome.com now anyone can remodel, renovate, or decorate their homeóall without hurting the planet. Filled with easy, insider tips on everything from insulation, carpentry, lighting, and complete renovations to simple projects like redecorating, Green Living by Design is the source for anyone w (more…)

Tips & Traps for Remodeling Your Kitchen (Paperback)

This book is a homeowner’s ideal companion for any kitchen remodeling project. It’s a complete overview that covers planning, estimating costs, choosing materials, hiring contractors and subcontractors, code considerations, HVAC issues, cabinets and counters, and the final punch-list phase, and homeowners get the benefit of the author’s 30 years of experience as a construction and remodeling professional. Filled with tips and traps, illustrations, checklists, sample forms and (more…)

1001 Ideas for Bathrooms: The Ultimate Sourcebook: Fixtures, Accessories and Decorative Schemes (Paperback)

Dream up your dream bath   From the overall design to picking the right baths, showers, toilet, cabinets, tiles, faucets and floor…this is a comprehensive compendium providing the very latest information on all bathroom styles, materials and accessories. Readers will find inspiration from hundreds of photos that show how to transform an ordinary bathroom into the perfect bathroom. With expert advise on design, budgets, materials and installation, 1,001 Ideas for Bathrooms will help (more…)

Porches & Sunrooms: Your Guide to Planning and Remodeling (Better Homes and Gardens(R)) (Paperback)

For people who want to bring the outdoors in.Information on the best way to improve or add a sunroom or porch.Dozens of inspirational photos show a broad range of options.Construction basics including how to choose and work with professionals.

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Kitchen Remodeling for Dummies (Paperback)

Real estate, building, and remodeling surveys reveal that the one project likely to give you a 100 percent return on the dollars invested is a kitchen remodel. And whether the project is as involved as gutting the room back to the wall studs or as simple as applying a fresh coat of paint, each project is an investment in your home’s value and, ultimately, in your enjoyment of using the space. Remodeling a kitchen is a big job, but it’s not so big that anyone – with t (more…)

Black & Decker Complete Guide to A Green Home: The Good Citizen’s Guide to Earth-friendly Remodeling & Home Maintenance (Paperback)

Go Green & Gain Peace of MindWith this book, readers can sleep well knowing their remodeling and repair practices are protecting the environment and keeping their families healthy. This beautiful step-by-step guide features a host of practical projects and practices for green-thinking homeowners with a hands-on attitude. Offering a boost for the spirit, a refresher for the body and a balm for the planet, it is a comprehensive primer for eco-friendly home stewardship.Black & Decker The (more…)