Additions: Your Guide to Planning and Remodeling (Better Homes and Gardens) (Paperback)

From Library Journal
More homeowners than ever before are choosing to expand or remodel their dwellings in lieu of moving to another residence. This book will be helpful to those who are considering upgrading their homes. It doesn’t actually show readers how to do the work themselves, but it illustrates the possibilities. A variety of types of additions are covered (dormers, entire rooms, second stories, wings, etc.). Other sections cover house inspection, dealing with architects/ d (more…)

Architectural Plans for Adding on or Remodeling (Paperback)

A consumer-friendly guide to do-it-yourself add-ons and other home improvement jobs, complete with architect-created plans.
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About the Author
Alan Axelrod has a Ph.D. in English and is the author of numerous books including The Penguin Dictionary of American Folklore, The Macmillan Dictionary of Military Biography, Encyclopedia of the American West, and What Every American Should Know About American History. Previously, he serve (more…)

Knack Green Decorating & Remodeling: Design Ideas and Sources for a Beautiful Eco-Friendly Home (Knack: Make It easy) (Paperback)

From do-it-now ideas to renovating whole rooms, the most beautiful green things for your home

From the Back CoverIt’s beautiful going green. The home furnishings industry is undergoing a renaissance of amazing new products that are less toxic for people, are made with renewable resources, and avoid processes that can harm the environment. The surprise is how sumptuous these new green choices are. With over 400 full-color photos, Knack Green Decorating & Remodeling showcases al (more…)

Bathroom Remodeling (Black and Decker Home Improvement Library Series) (Paperback)

Whether you want to refresh an old bathroom by installing new faucets and ceramic tile or create an elegant new luxury bath with a whirlpool tub and designer cabinets, Bathroom Remodeling shows you how with clear, concise photographs.

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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…)

2010 National Repair & Remodeling Estimator (National Repair and Remodeling Estimator) (Paperback)

The complete pricing guide for dwelling reconstruction costs. Reliable, specific data you can apply on every repair and remodeling job. Up-to-date material costs and labor figures based on thousands of jobs across the country.Provides recommended crew sizes; average production rates; exact material, equipment, and labor costs; a total unit cost and a total price including overhead and profit. Separate listings for high- and low-volume builders, so prices shown are specific for any (more…)

Idea Wise: Bathrooms (Paperback)

Today’s bathroom is more than a functional, utilitarian space-it is also a sanctuary and private retreat. The bathroom receives more remodeling dollars than any other room in the house (except the kitchen). Today’s bathroom is a center for both physical and mental relaxation, and IdeaWise: Bathrooms will show you how to get the most personal satisfaction from this all-important room. There are also good economic reasons for remodeling or adding a bathroom-a major bathroom project r (more…)

Black & Decker Complete Photo Guide to Home Repair: with 350 Projects and 2000 Photos (Hardcover)

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Got a problem with grout? Open The Complete Photo Guide to Home Repair (to page 98) and watch your tiling worries dissolve before the simple beauty of photography. Black & Decker has anticipated your every question and problem with interior, exterior, and home systems repairs, and detailed the solutions in just over 500 pages. In no other human endeavor is a visual guide so important as home repair (well, maybe brain surgery), so this is a crucial aid to the handyperso (more…)

Bathroom Remodeling Workbook: A Complete Guide to Help Make Your Remodel a Success (Paperback)

Remodeling a bathroom is one of the most popular remodeling projects, but the process of getting started can be overwhelming. A new bathroom will improve your home and your quality of life — but bathrooms are complicated and remodeling takes careful planning to ensure you get the bathroom you want and need. Do you know the best way to find a contractor, design your new bathroom and decide on the features you need and the ones you can do without? This comprehensive new workbook p (more…)

No-Regrets Remodeling: Creating a Comfortable, Healthy Home That Saves Energy (Paperback)

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

After kitchen renovations, bathroom makeovers rank second in popularity. This book tells readers everything they need to know to remodel a home bathroom, from planning the renovation and choosing materials and fixtures to putting in the finishing touches. Step-by-step photo essays, pro-level advice, and insider’s tips cover every step in the process. The reader is guided through designing a floor plan; framing walls; roughing in the plumbing and electric supply; installing drywall, (more…)

Black & Decker Complete Guide to Dream Bathrooms: Design Yourself & Save – Features New Products & Materials – Step-by-Step Instructions (Paperback)

Inspiration and information to build the bathroom of your dreamsThis is the first bathroom remodeling book to fully address every phase of the process, including inspiration, design and execution. Black & Decker The Complete Guide to Dream Bathrooms features luscious photos of on-trend baths containing the fixtures, colors and special touches that are in demand right now. But unlike most inspirational books, it doesn’t stop there. This book ventures a step further to show readers prec (more…)

Attic Remodeling Workbook (Paperback)

Don t even think of remodeling your attic without this handy and helpful workbook. The complete overview of attic remodeling helps you understand how and why remodeling an attic is different from similar work in other parts of your home. Whether you plan to do it yourself or hire a general contractor, the tips and forms in this workbook will help you get the job done right. Worksheets include: Contractor Interview Questionnaire Request for Quote Form Contractor Reference (more…)

Ultimate Guide to Bathrooms: Plan, Remodel, Build (Paperback)

Ultimate Guide to Bathrooms guides the reader through the process of designing and doing the work involved with remodeling an existing bathroom or adding a new one. Homeowners will find inspirational information on layout and design, but most of the book covers the hand-on parts of the projects, including adding new tubs and showers, vanities and sinks, and installing flooring and other finishes. Over 60 easy-to-follow photo sequences demonstrate the most popular projects, including t (more…)

The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Finishing Your Basement Illustrated (Paperback)

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On my scale of 1 to 10, this well-organized and detailed book rates a solid 10. — Chicago Tribune, August 1, 2003

This step-by-step, fully illustrated guide takes do-it-yourselfers through the process of designing, planning, and executing the finishing or remodeling of a basement-one of the most rewarding and popular home improvement projects for today’s budget-conscious homeowners.

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