Creative Homeowner's Ultimate Guide to Home Repair & Improvement is the largest, most comprehensive home-improvement book on the market-608 pages packed with over 3,300 photos and illustrations. This clearly written, sensible how-to book covers the home top to bottom, inside and out. The reader will find out about common repairs step-by-step, including wiring and electricity, plumbing, floors and stairs, walls and ceilings, basements and attics, improvements top to bottom, yards and gardens, decks and porches, exterior structures, masonry, framing and carpentry, roofing and siding, and much more. There is information about tools, materials, and basic skills, and over 300 step-by-step projects with full-color how-to photo sequences. The book also includes full-color illustrations that peel away the mysteries of remodeling and repair work, as well as informative charts and maps. In addition, there is a comprehensive index, a glossary of terms, and a 12-page, chapter-by-chapter resource guide, offering consumer information on products and services shown in the books.
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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.
Design Ideas for Home Decorating by Heidi King A general decorating book that presents design solutions for every room in the house, and for every budget.
1001 Ideas for Decks by Joseph Provey, Mr. As with all of the books in the “1001 Ideas” series, 1001 Ideas for Decks is packed with design solutions, building techniques, and the latest information on deck materials; including cutting-edge recycled and composite materials. 1001 Ideas for Decks leads the reader through the design process, material selection, safety concerns, and basic building techniques with a lively, easy-to-follow format. Matching the deck to the house, lighting, multilevel decks, and deck built-ins are all covered. 1001 Ideas for Decks offers over 500 photos and illustrations that showcase the latest in deck design trends, all while helping homeowners to plan and envision their new deck. Author Joe Provey, the former chief editor of Family Handyman, Mechanix Illustrated/Home Mechanix, and Practical Homeowner magazines, and a former carpenter, brings you the must-have book for everything there is to know about building decks
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.
The Smart Approach toŽ Kitchen Design, Third Edition by Susan Maney Lovett, Ms. The Smart Approach to Kitchen Design showcases the latest trends and technology and explains how to design a kitchen like a professional.
