Be Your Own House Contractor (Paperback)

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“If you are bound and determined to plunge ahead…pick up a copy of this little book before you start.”—Gordy Holt, Seattle Post-Intelligencer (Gordy Holt Seattle Post-Intelligencer )“If you are thinking about building a new house, or renovating your current home, first read [this book].”—Robert Bruss, San Diego Union-Tribune (Robert Bruss San Diego Union-Tribune )“If you’re intrigued by the idea of being your own contractor for your dream house, here’s whe (more…)

How Your House Works: A Visual Guide to Understanding & Maintaining Your Home (Paperback)

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“Crystal-clear illustrations and explanations… It will quickly become the operator’s manual for your house.” — SmartHomeowner magazine, 2007 “From toilet tanks to table lamps, this text tells you how it all works.” — This Old House magazine, December 2007, “Gifts for the New Homeowner”"Crystal-clear illustrations and explanations… It will quickly become the operator’s manual for your house.” — SmartHomeowner magazine, 2007″From toilet tanks to table lamps, this te (more…)

Green Remodeling: Your Start toward an Eco-Friendly Home (The Green House) (Paperback)

Ultimate Guide to Green Remodeling shows homeowners how they can take part in the “green” revolution through remodeling. Some of the topics covered include reducing home energy use, selecting nontoxic products, saving water, and supporting the environment through the use of products that support responsible manufacturing and the sustainable harvesting of natural resources.

Book DescriptionUltimate Guide to Green Remodeling goes beyond other home improvement books in that it shows (more…)

Natural Remodeling for the Not-So-Green House: Bringing Your Home into Harmony with Nature (Natural Home & Garden) (Paperback)

This absolutely indispensable and lavishly photographed guide will become a cornerstone work for years to come. It redefines the best way to “go green” and addresses a timely topic in a way designed to appeal to a growing and eager audience. Completely user-friendly and filled with motivational case studies and informative graphics. Every page leads would-be remodellers through the process of understanding their home and surroundings so they’ll arrive at the perfect design solution (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…)