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…)

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…)

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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Planning Your Addition (Paperback)

Review
“It is a book to use in planning ahead for your addition…The book has more than 180 color illustrations. Detailed architectural plans show how a house is assembled and what is involved in adding on. More than 100 photos explore design ideas that you can use as a starting point in planning an addition with an architect or builder.”Source: Sara Pitzer, Salisbury PostAugust 2, 1998 — Review

Review”It is a book to use in planning ahead for your addition…The book has mor (more…)