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…)

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…)

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…)

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…)

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…)

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…)

The Carbon-Free Home: 36 Remodeling Projects to Help Kick the Fossil-Fuel Habit (Paperback)

ReviewPublishers Weekly – With an endearing mix of down-to-earth practical solutions and funky DIY projects, this book provides readers with much-needed information on how to renovate habits and home to move closer to a zero-carbon existence. The Hrens, respectively a carpenter and a photovoltaic installer living in Durham, N.C., give specific and technical advice, based on their own experience, on how to lower energy use within and outside the house, with 36 projects ranging from sim (more…)

Bungalows: Design Ideas for Renovating, Remodeling, and Building New (Updating Classic America) (Paperback)

From Publishers Weekly
With this first in the series Updating Classic America, Taunton focuses on bungalow houses, which were built throughout Canada and the U.S. between 1900 and 1930. Authors Connolly and Wasserman (both architects and bungalow owners) offer suggestions on how to modify the cozy bungalow. With more than 200 photos, the authors illustrate how to add onto the house, open it up, raise the roof, and do more inside and out while keeping the integrity of the original de (more…)

Repair & Remodeling Cost Data 2009 (Means Repair and Remodeling Cost Data) (Paperback)

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Bathroom Remodeling (Paperback)

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The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Green Building and Remodeling (Paperback)

It’s easy building green! This guide helps environmentally conscious people make real-world decisions about building or remodeling a home. Readers will find information on how to save money by going green when building or remodeling, how to find the right green integrated system design, how to choose heating and cooling equipment, and how to save money on water. ·Focuses on the design integration of green materials ·Residential and commercial green building will grow from 2% (more…)

2009 National Repair & Remodeling Estimator (National Repair and Remodeling Estimator) (Paperback)

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Ranches: Design Ideas for Renovating, Remodeling, and Building New (Updating Classic America) (Paperback)

Ranches is a unique combination of outstanding designs and proven ideas for renovating, remodeling, and building a ranch-style home. Featuring over 20 examples of updated homes and new ranches, the book is illustrated with inspiring original color photography and before and after floor plans.

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Means Residential Repair & Remodeling Costs 2009: Contractor’s Pricing Guide (Paperback)

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