Decks continue to be one of the most popular additions to homes as more and more homeowners seek to enjoy outdoor living and expand living space. Decks: Plan, Design, Build leads the homeowner through the process of designing and building a deck whether as a do-it-yourself project or working with a contractor. Hundreds of step-by-step color photographs highlight the clear, concise, and friendly text. The author provides helpful advice on generating ideas, selecting materials, and using tools as he leads the reader through the complete process. Three different deck projects, complete with plans and materials lists, are also included so even a novice can create a finished deck with this complete guide.
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Ultimate Guide to Kitchens: Plan, Remodel, Build by The Editors of Homeowner Planning a new kitchen is a challenging and exhausting task. But it’s well worth the effort. Not only does one gain a new kitchen that is more efficient and attractive than the old one, but a new kitchen is also a strong selling point when a house is put on the market. Ultimate Guide to Kitchens guides the reader through the process of designing and doing the work involved with remodeling a kitchen or building a new one from scratch. It offers 60 of the most popular remodeling projects. Homeowners will find inspirational information on layout and design, but most of the book covers step-by-step instruction in installing sinks, faucets, countertops, appliances, and floor and wall finishes. General construction projects, such as building walls, adding windows, and completing electrical and plumbing work are also covered. The “Money Matters” section works as a useful guide to achieving the desired kitchen while cutting costs, choosing the right pr
1001 Ideas for Color & Paint by Emma Callery, Various A design resource to help select the best color schemes and paint techniques for every room in the home. Over 1,000 color palettes, photos, and illustrations.
Design Ideas for Kitchens by Ms. Susan Boyle Hillstrom, Mark Samu Provides design inspiration for creating an attractive, up-to-date kitchen. 499 color photographs.
1001 Ideas for Trimwork by Wayne Kalyn A design resource to help select the best style of trimwork and molding for every room in the home. Over 1080 color photographs and illustrations.
Ultimate Guide to Wiring: Complete Projects for the Home by Editors of Creative Homeowner Ultimate Guide to Wiring: Complete Projects for the Home, 6th Edition provides homeowners with all the information they need to understand the workings of their home’s electrical system. With over 85 projects and information to serve the novice, the savvy do-it-yourselfer, or the homeowner planning to work with a professional electrician, this is the complete home reference for wiring and electricity. Electricity is often the least understood home system, but Ultimate Guide to Wiring is able to convey a wide range of concepts and details with easy-to-understand text and step-by-step instructions. Hundreds of color photographs of close-up views serve as a guide from start to finish. The new layout makes it easy for the reader to navigate and find information. It comes complete with informative art, along with charts and tables, and Smart-Tips for professional results. Projects cover a realm of subjects and are rated for difficulty. From st