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.
The Smart Approach toŽ Home Renovation by Ms. Susan Boyle Hillstrom Thinking about remodeling but perhaps a little unsure of what to expect? The Smart Approach to® Home Renovation is the latest title in the best-selling series of Smart Approach books. The Smart Approach to® Home Renovation counsels would-be remodelers about the process, from planning and budgeting through completion. Included are the stories of real-life homeowners and their makeovers that include kitchens, baths, additions, exterior updates, and outdoor living spaces. These “Case Studies” are followed by picture-driven Design Workbooks that illustrate important design features within the projects. In all, the book contains hundreds of photographs that include both before and after shots of remodelings, plus plenty of inspirational photos. Like all of the books in this popular series, The Smart Approach to® Home Renovation contains Smart Steps in each chapter that take the homeowner through the process of pl
Design Ideas for Windows by Dorinda Beaumont One of the easiest ways to change the look of a room is with new window treatments. But which style or color will flatter your windows? Design Ideas for Windows presents hundreds of ideas that explain how to choose the right treatment for your needs. There is lots of helpful advice about the care and maintenance of various materials, installation tips, and easy solutions for difficult-to-dress windows. The latest title in the popular "Design Ideas" series, the book features hundreds of color photographs and special advice for choosing, installing, and caring for window treatments. Included are suggestions for pairing various types of treatments and materials with particular situations and needs, as well as coordinating with a room's overall style. Design Ideas for Windows offers hundreds of ways for dressing a window with hard (blinds and shutters) and soft (curtains, draperies, valances, and fabric shades) treatments. All types of windows are feat
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 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
Design Ideas for Bathrooms by Ms. Susan Boyle Hillstrom, Mark Samu Design Ideas for Bathrooms presents the latest ideas for building or remodeling a bathroom. It contains almost 500 color photographs that show homeowners the latest styles of tubs and showers, sink, faucets, vanities, tile, stone, glass, and more.
