In this new, expanded edition of Jay Silber's ground-breaking first book, The New Decorating with Architectural Trimwork focuses on the aesthetic uses of architectural trimwork. There are plenty of books that tell the reader how to install trim around windows and doors, but few that also explain how architectural trim can enhance a room's aesthetic appeal. Silber shows readers even more ideas on how to choose and use a wide variety of moldings, trim, and design concepts to transform the all-too-common sterile, open floor plan into a warm, inviting, richly textured home. This new edition of Trimwork provides ideas for how to decorate homes with trim and wall panels so that walls, passageways, and stairways can radiate the warmth, character, and beauty of the well-trimmed homes of eras gone by.
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No-Fear Home Improvement: 100 Projects Anyone Can Do by Editors of Creative Homeowner Ever wonder how easy it is to fix common household problems by yourself? Well here is the perfect solution to fixing basic household loose ends, regardless of experience. No-Fear Home Improvement: 100 Projects Anyone Can Do is designed to provide instruction and give confidence to the first-time homebuyer and novice do-it-yourselfer. Readers will learn projects that cover simple repairs, such as squeaky doors all the way to electrical problems without having to spend a fortune on labor costs. Each chapter contains a guide to selecting the right tools and materials for the job, problem solving Smart Tips¨, information packed sidebars, and step-by-step photo sequences to thoroughly make it clear how to remedy each problem. Empowerment is the theme of this book, and No Fear Home Improvements: 100 Projects Anyone Can Do seeks to provide homeowners with just that. .
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
Decks: Plan, Design, Build by Steve Cory, Various, Various How to add the perfect deck whether doing it yourself or working with a contractor. 605 color photos and illustrations.
Ultimate Guide to Ceramic & Stone Tile: Select, Install, Maintain by Editors of Creative Homeowner, Various Tiling floors, walls, counters, patios, and more. Includes exterior applications, plus repairs and maintenance. Over 630 color photos and illustrations.