How to Design, Build, Remodel & Maintain Your Home

How to Design, Build, Remodel & Maintain Your Home

Author: Joseph D. Falcone

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 1995-08

Total Pages: 612

ISBN-13: 0684813777

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All the fundamentals of designing, constructing and keeping a home in top-notch condition are contained in this fully illustrated, clearly written manual that can save consumers up to 70% on the cost of their homes. 1,000 illustrations and photos.


Young House Love

Young House Love

Author: Sherry Petersik

Publisher: Artisan

Published: 2015-07-14

Total Pages: 337

ISBN-13: 1579656765

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This New York Times bestselling book is filled with hundreds of fun, deceptively simple, budget-friendly ideas for sprucing up your home. With two home renovations under their (tool) belts and millions of hits per month on their blog YoungHouseLove.com, Sherry and John Petersik are home-improvement enthusiasts primed to pass on a slew of projects, tricks, and techniques to do-it-yourselfers of all levels. Packed with 243 tips and ideas—both classic and unexpected—and more than 400 photographs and illustrations, this is a book that readers will return to again and again for the creative projects and easy-to-follow instructions in the relatable voice the Petersiks are known for. Learn to trick out a thrift-store mirror, spice up plain old roller shades, "hack" your Ikea table to create three distinct looks, and so much more.


Designs for Remodeling Your Home

Designs for Remodeling Your Home

Author: Jerold Axelrod

Publisher: Xlibris Corporation

Published: 2009-11-05

Total Pages: 423

ISBN-13: 1462822924

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Thinking About Remodeling? Whether its big or small, a room addition, a new kitchen, an in-law suite, a new facade, a porch, whole house makeover - or whatever - this unique book will help you arrive at the correct design solution for your specifi c home. Written and illustrated by a licensed architect, nationally recognized for his expertise in the fi eld, this book is specifi cally written to help steer you clear of the many pitfalls encountered in remodeling. Whether youre a do-it-yourselfer, or you intend to engage professional contractors, this is a step by step guide organized to help you make the correct design choices for your home. With over 1000 illustrations and 300 different plans there is likely a plan, or many different plans, that should satisfy your budget as well as your needs.


The Home Design Handbook

The Home Design Handbook

Author: June Cotner Myrvang

Publisher: Macmillan

Published: 1992-04-15

Total Pages: 258

ISBN-13: 9780805018332

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This uniquely practical guide will help guarantee that the home you build, buy, or renovate will perfectly suit your needs, desires, and lifestyle.


Take Charge of Your Home Renovation

Take Charge of Your Home Renovation

Author: Susan B. Hillstrom

Publisher: Hearst Books

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 252

ISBN-13: 9781588164346

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House Beautiful has given its classic home renovation guide a makeover so that home renovators can get the freshest and best ideas on how to manage any home improvement project -- no matter how large. "Explains how to survive working with remodeling pros in nine easy steps."--Bridal Guide Magazine. House Beautiful's unsurpassed guide to home renovation has now received its own freshening up, with a new design and cover, as well as an extensive, updated resource and reference section. With it on hand, homeowners can avoid the many potential pitfalls and unnecessary costs of remodeling. Here is crucial advice on how to interview and hire contractors, designers, and architects; set a budget and negotiate to get the best deal; avoid unscrupulous or sloppy contractors and con artists; troubleshoot and manage the project once construction has started; and get the job done on schedule. Following House Beautiful's smart and sensible guidelines, anyone can think like a contractor and understand how their own behavior can increase the chances of a renovation's success.


Salvage Secrets Design & Decor: Transform Your Home with Reclaimed Materials

Salvage Secrets Design & Decor: Transform Your Home with Reclaimed Materials

Author: Joanne Palmisano

Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company

Published: 2014-05-20

Total Pages: 304

ISBN-13: 0393733882

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A visually sumptuous idea book, showcasing an eclectic array of interior design possibilities using salvaged goods. Following up on her celebrated first Salvage Secrets book, which Fine Homebuilding called “An invaluable first step in the salvage-for-design journey,” here salvage design guru Joanne Palmisano takes readers further, exploring a wealth of smaller-scale interior design and decor concepts. Bottle caps turned into a kitchen backsplash, old bed springs reinvented as candle holders, and a recycled shipping container-turned-guesthouse are just a few examples of the innovative repurposing of second-hand items that readers will discover. From retro and modern to classic, “cottage,” and urban chic, Palmisano takes readers on a sumptuous visual journey featuring unique salvage ideas in an eclectic array of styles, for every room in the house—kitchens and dining rooms, bedrooms and bathrooms, living rooms and dens, and entryways and outdoor areas. The journey continues with a sampling of cutting-edge retail spaces, hotels, cafes, and boutiques across the country that incorporate salvage into their designs, such as Industrie Denim in San Francisco, Stowe Mountain Lodge in Stowe, Vermont, and Rejuvenation in Portland. Profiles of thirteen “salvage success stories” are also included, showcasing the imaginative designs of creative homeowners. And lastly, fourteen easy, do-it-yourself projects are included at the back of the book (with step-by-step instructions), not to mention a comprehensive “Where to Find Salvage” resource section. Packed with over 350 color photos, Salvage Secrets Design & Decor offers a trove of salvage ideas to inspire, proving that you need look no further than your local rebuild center, architectural salvage shop, or flea market to transform your living space.


The Complete Guide to Green Building & Remodeling Your Home

The Complete Guide to Green Building & Remodeling Your Home

Author: Martha Maeda

Publisher: Atlantic Publishing Company

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 338

ISBN-13: 1601383649

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In today's economy and socially conscious environment regarding the environment, many people cannot afford not to start considering ways they can build or remodel their home to ensure it is green. With scientific sources such as the UN council on global warming making statements about the degradation of ice flow and environmental conditions by 2050 and the likelihood that crude oil sources will be used up within the next fifty years, it is especially necessary for young families to consider the implications of re-examining their homes and living situations to be more green. This book will guide you and your family through the process of learning more about and implementing the necessary changes and perspectives needed to change your home or build a new home that is environmentally conscious and prepared for the changing economic and environmental climate in the coming decades. You will learn why people have started to build green and how it can be done in today s regulatory and cost conditions quickly and inexpensively. You will learn how to remodel with green in mind and how to start working with building professionals that can provide the necessary materials, plans, and paperwork you need to proceed. You will learn which materials are best for green building by lifespan and how to choose between various green materials. You will learn how to not only use green materials but to make sure the construction process is green as well. You will learn the basics of framing your building, natural building methods, the energy systems you might use, and the heating cooling options at your disposal. Construction and environmental experts have been interviewed and their expertise is included in this book to help you learn everything you need to accomplish the above as well as to know what kinds of water and waste systems are best, how to site plan and landscape your home, and what the most common myths about green building are. You will learn ten things you can do on any building project to keep it green and any materials you should always have on hand for anything you do around the house. Regardless of whether you are just looking to remodel to make your house greener or are building a new home, this book will give you everything you need to stay green and respect the environment with your home.


Create your Home Interior Design Styles Like a Pro

Create your Home Interior Design Styles Like a Pro

Author: G Skills

Publisher: G Skills

Published: 2019-08-23

Total Pages: 311

ISBN-13: 1688182055

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In this Book you will discover Top New interior design styles that will help you creating your own style and decorate your home with the best way and how to create a home that reflects your own personality. Using examples and illustrations, this comprehensive guide will help you assess your priorities and instincts, as well as your likes and dislikes, with practical steps for navigating and embracing your authentic design style. Room by room, this book gives you an in-depth look at how these styles are implemented as well as how to blend the looks you're drawn to in order to create spaces that feel distinctly yours.This Book is divided into 2 Big Topics:1) It contains 23+ interior design styles:•European interior design styles: Scandinavian, French modern style, French country style, English country style, Tuscan style, Victorian style, minimalist style•Marine Styles: Nautical style, Mediterranean design style and coastal chic interior design style•Oldies Interior design styles: Transitional style and mid-century interior design style•Traditional interior design styles: Traditional style, Art Deco style and 7 tips for amazing style decorating•Asian interior design styles: Arabian style, Indian ethnic interior design and Zen style•Contemporary interior design styles: urban style, industrial style and 20+ contemporary living room styles •Special interior design styles: Bohemian style, farmhouse style and western2) Mixing Styles Ideas:•How to mix Modern with Rustic Styles together•How to mix Traditional and Modern Styles together•4 Practical Tips that will have you Mixing StylesAt the end of this Book you will be able to:1) Identify and learn more than 23 interior design styles2) How to make your home more Eco-friendly3) Discover recycled furniture and materials4) How to ameliorate your home air-qualityAnd many more precious things that will help you a lot in your home design