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| Products in Design Ideas and Home Repair | | |  | 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.
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|  | 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
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|  | 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.
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|  | 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
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|  | 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.
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|  | 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.
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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.
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|  | 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
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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.
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|  | The Smart Approach toŽ Home Decorating, 3rd Edition
by Editors of Creative Homeowner
An all-new, enlarged edition of a perennial favorite, The Smart Approach to Home Decorating, 3rd Edition introduces readers to the classic theories and themes of timeless design while it showcases today's best interior design trends. Learn how to make the most out of any space, large or small; shop wisely for furniture; dress up a room with paint or wallpaper; choose a perfect window treatment; or accessorize to add character. You'll also learn the importance of good lighting and how to add personal touches to your design. More than 450 color photographs accompany the series of easy Smart Steps and Smart Tips¨ that demonstrate how anyone can make a home comfortable, cozy, and chic on any budget. Topics covered in the book include explanations and examples of the basic principles of design, space planning, layout, and arrangement; furniture; color, pattern, fabric, window treatments, accessories, and decorating room by room. Decorate every room in your home
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|  | 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
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| | |  | Ultimate Guide to Bathrooms: Plan, Remodel, Build
by The Editors of Homeowner
Ultimate Guide to Bathrooms guides the reader through the process of designing and doing the work involved with remodeling an existing bathroom or adding a new one. It provides the latest information on today’s popular bath trends, including help in designing bathrooms of all sizes and uses, plus picking the right fixtures and finishes. Homeowners will find inspirational information on layout and design, but most of the book covers the hands-on parts of the projects, including adding new tubs and showers, vanities and sinks, and installing flooring and other finishes. Over 60 easy-to-follow photo sequences demonstrate the most popular projects, including the basics of plumbing and electrical work. Homeowners can use the book to do the entire project or pick the parts that interest them. Remodelers want to make their homes a reflection of their personal taste. The Ultimate Guide to Bathrooms serves as a guide to help them achieve the desired r
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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
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