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 featured in the book, including standard shapes and sizes, as well as special "architectural" windows and odd shapes. Fabric types and recommendations, as well as trimmings, are thoroughly addressed. In addition, the book provides important information regarding hardware (including many examples of the latest decorative rods, finials, sconces, and hold backs) and installation. More topics include: measuring, maintenance and care, and solutions for problem windows.
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
Can't Fail Color Schemes by Amy Wax Want to give your home a brand new look, but are unsure of how to coordinate the right colors to make it work? Well now there is a fresh new way of seeing color in this hard-hitting color design book. Can’t Fail Color Schemes features over 300 color photographs and more than 200 pages of working color schemes. Highlighted are important factors such as coordinating paint colors, textures, lighting effects and the psychology behind color. Can’t Fail Color Schemes comes as a small spiral-bound book that is convenient to carry around and can be used as a color reference to be taken along when shopping for paint or furnishings. Swatches on the sides of the pages make it easy for color comparisons and compatibility. This workbook comes complete with concise text, a glossary, an index for quick reference, along with a comprehensive color guide containing a full spectrum of color for both interior and exterior designs. This impressive
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 Home Repair & Improvement by Editors of Creative Homeowner 608 pages packed with over 2,500 photos, 800 illustrations, and practical text that covers the entire home.
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.
