Extending and Improving Your Home
Extending and Improving Your Home

Author: M. J. Billington

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2012-06-04

Total Pages: 270

ISBN-13: 1118423399

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Written for small builders and tradesmen such as bricklayers and carpenters, as well as householders wanting to provide more space and enhanced living conditions without the substantial cost of moving house. While there are many books that deal with the construction aspects of extending a house, there are few sources that combine the planning, construction and regulatory aspects into one easily accessible source. Extending and Improving a Home meets that need. By focussing on specific building elements – foundations, walls, roofs, services, finishes etc – the book neatly provides a comprehensive, accessible guide to the areas of home improvement that cause most concern for householders and small builders. Extending and Improving a Home will: Guide you through the maze of legislation that affects most building alterations and extensions; show how to go about getting a project realised in terms of design, choice of contractor and construction, successfully and to budget, and give sound technical solutions for all the elements of a project that also comply with Building Regulations.

Upgrade
Upgrade

Author: Robert Klanten

Publisher: Die Gestalten Verlag-DGV

Published: 2017

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9783899556995

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'Upgrade' breathes new life into forgotten architecture. Past structures are consciously preserved and revamped, expanded and altered, to create something exciting and enticing. 'Upgrade' explores architectural and design concepts that seek to enhance and repurpose our surroundings, from slight changes to complete renovations. Extensions upon a rooftop. Factories turned into relaxing retreats. Wood additions contrasting with antique brick exteriors. Through engaging anecdotes and inspiriting images, 'Upgrade' provides vibrant exemplars and enthusiasm for revamping existing spaces. Repurposing the unused: be it an empty chapel that becomes an inviting writer's nook or a rotten barn converted into a cozy living space for a small family. The projects illustrate the possibility of adding a touch of the new to the old: farmhouses adorned with modern glass additions or churches whose traditional lines now frame an office. What are ruins to some become another's architectural playground.

The Good Retirement Guide 2021
The Good Retirement Guide 2021

Author: Jonquil Lowe

Publisher: Kogan Page Publishers

Published: 2021-01-03

Total Pages: 329

ISBN-13: 1789667607

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Not sure what retirement actually includes or how to prepare for it? Whether it is a relaxing, action-packed or financially rewarding retirement you want, this is the book for you. In retirement, personal ambitions can be realized and new experiences enjoyed, yet with so much to consider, people are often unsure how best to plan for their future. The Good Retirement Guide 2021 is an indispensable book that you will refer to again and again, offering clear and concise suggestions on a broad range of subjects for pre-retirement planning in the UK. Updated for the new financial year, The Good Retirement Guide 2021 is packed with hundreds of useful hints, tips and insights into your retirement preparation. Including information on: finance (investments, pensions, annuities and drawdown, benefits and tax), housing, health, holidays, starting a business and looking after elderly parents, this book will help you to save more, live better and be happier.

20 Ways to Add Space and Value to Your Homes
20 Ways to Add Space and Value to Your Homes

Author: Centaur Media

Publisher: Centaur Media

Published: 2014-07-08

Total Pages: 35

ISBN-13:

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In 20 Ways to Add Space and Value to Your Home, you will find suggestions for projects that will satisfy your need for a bigger, lighter and better home. This helpful guide will explain the pros and cons of each project, how to approach them, how much they are likely to cost, and their potential impact on the value of your property.

Home Extension Design
Home Extension Design

Author: Julian Owen

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2019-10-22

Total Pages: 477

ISBN-13: 1000705307

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If you are thinking of improving your home but want the real story of how to be successful, this richly illustrated and completely up-to-date book is for you. It distils various practical information needed to run a project from dream to reality, highlighting the pitfalls along the way and suggesting ways to avoid them. Peppered with inspirational case studies and giving indications of costs and timescales, Home Extension Design demystifies both the building process and all the surrounding issues to do with design, sustainability, budgeting, planning, regulations and the use of building contracts.The comprehensive guidance includes chapters on making the best of what you've got, designing the changes to your home, types of house alteration projects (including extensions, loft conversions and basements), submitting applications to the local authority, and getting the building work done.

Guide to Home Improvement Costs
Guide to Home Improvement Costs

Author: Bryan Spain

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2007-06-01

Total Pages: 154

ISBN-13: 1136400311

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Extending your home? New kitchen or bathroom? Planning to decorate? If you're taking on a job like this you need to know three things - can you do it on your own; how long is going to take; and most important of all, how much is it going to cost. This book tells you the answers. With simple-to-follow guidance on all your home improvement projects it tells you: · the time the job will take · the costs of the materials · how difficult it's going to be · and what a professional is going to charge to do it for you

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.

The Complete Guide to Renovating and Improving Your Property
The Complete Guide to Renovating and Improving Your Property

Author: Liz Hodgkinson

Publisher: Kogan Page Publishers

Published: 2006-12-28

Total Pages: 240

ISBN-13: 0749451246

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The Complete Guide to Renovating and Improving Your Property helps readers make the right decision about every aspect of property improvement - what is worth the effort and what will be a good investment. Informative and enjoyable, it provides expert advice on a wealth of topics, including arranging the finances, finding a good builder, project management and planning regulations. Whether you are planning to undertake major renovation work, home improvements, conversions, or even build a house yourself, this practical book is essential reading. Full of eye-opening real-life stories and a resource section filled with useful addresses and websites, anyone facing the minefield of home improvement will find this book indispensable.