Home Renovation and Remodeling Ideas


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Home Renovation Ideas to Improve the Value of Your Home Your house is perhaps one of the most important assets that you own. It is therefore important that you always make sure that you take care of the market value of your home by making sure that it is provides comfort and is beautiful at all times. Having said this, the most effective way to make your house look always welcoming is to undertake home renovation. While home renovation is a great way to make your home more comfortable, functional and beautiful, not everyone knows where to begin. If you are planning to renovate your house, then this book is for you. With this book, you will be able to learn the following: Chapter 1 discusses about the things that you need to do before home renovation. The thing is that you just don't jump to home renovation without careful planning. This chapter will also give you tips on how you can plan your home renovation projects by making a check list. On the other hand, chapter 2 discusses about the things that you need to do during home renovation. We will give you tips on how you can survive a home renovation project from start to finish. We will also share the different home renovation mistakes that people commit that prevent them from enjoying their home renovation project. Lastly, chapter 3 will give you the great renovation ideas that you can do in your house. The chapter is divided into different sections. This chapter will give renovation ideas for major rooms in your house. A discussion about low budget home renovation ideas will also be discussed in this chapter. Home renovation is a great project that you can undertake for your house. Let this book serve as your guide so that you can carry out your home renovation projects successfully.




Young House Love


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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.




Home Renovation


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Home Renovation Frank Ching & Dale E. Miller How to transform your home into a more functional, comfortable, and pleasing environment is fully explained here and illustrated by Frank Ching's delightful graphics. Far more than a "project" book, this guide melds useful construction information with important planning and design ideas that should precede any decision to renovate or remodel your home. Practical steps are given for: * documenting one's present home and evaluating current and future needs. * improving existing space through use of light, color, window and door modifications, wall rearrangement, and furnishings * converting attics, basements, garages and porches into livable rooms * adding space to various rooms by altering foundations, floors, walls and roof * remodeling or adding kitchens and bathrooms Home Renovation is unique in its coverage of both the planning and construction of any home alteration. It is hand lettered throughout in Frank Ching's inimitable style.




Kitchen & Bath Renovation Guide


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Presents detailed information on every step of kitchen and bath renovations, including floor plan ideas, storage strategies, decorating styles, product advice, and buying tips.




Porches and Sunrooms


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Perfect reference tool for anyone considering adding or remodeling a porch, sunroom, or conservatory. More than 290 color photos and 60 color illustrations.




Make It Right


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More than 1 million viewers in Canada watch Mike Holmes’ television show, Holmes on Homes, every week. Thousands more see him at his personal appearances and visit his website, looking for advice on renos-gone-wrong. Mike Holmes is Canada’s most trusted contractor, a crusader with a mission to expose botched renovations--and now the author of a bestselling book that has shipped over 60,000 copies in its hardcover edition. Mike has taken his professional expertise and tell-it-like-it-is style and turned it into the guide no homeowner should be without. Make It Right walks readers through a renovation from start to finish, from the process of finding a reliable contractor to understanding the legalities of renovation. Mike explains the inner workings of a house, covers the most popular reno projects and describes the most common pitfalls. Packed with informative sidebars, checklists, diagrams and photographs, all showing what to expect from contractors and tradespeople, and how to keep every reno running on time and on budget, Make It Right is the book you need to read before you plan a renovation. Be smart. Take charge. Get it right the first time.







BATHROOM Remodeling with an Architect


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+50 Best Bathroom Remodel Design Ideas & Photos(R) BATHROOM RENOVATION IDEAS WITH AN ARCHITECT! LOOKING FOR BATHROOM DESIGN IDEAS? Of course you are, that's why you're here! Whether you're making small upgrades, going for a full overhaul, or just daydreaming from your desk, a bathroom renovation can make a big difference in the feel of your home (and your skin-care routine). AFTER A LOOK THROUGH THESE BATHROOM REMODEL IDEAS, YOU'LL HAVE MAJOR INSPIRATION TO START A BATHROOM MAKEOVER OF YOUR OWN. In this book HOME PRESS(R) will speak about everything, about the costs and timing, the screed, the wall thick, the sink, the bidet, the toilet, shower or tub?, cladding height, the ceiling, how to remove mold from the bathroom, how to choose a bathroom floor, and much, much, more! PRACTICAL IMPROVEMENTS FOR YOUR BATHROOM REMODELING PROJECT A renovated bathroom adds value to your home, updates its style, and makes it better adapted to your needs. Renovations are the best time to introduce improvements that will serve you and your family for years to come. If you're spending money on bathroom remodeling, consider making one or several of these essential changes to improve the functionality, storage, and comfort of the space. Choose a Hidden-Tank and/or Low-Flow Toilet Use Small, Textured Tile on the Shower Floor Install 2-Inch Drain Pipe Include a Window in the Shower Add a Recessed Medicine Cabinet Improve the Lighting Make the Tub Optional Stick With a Small Tub Opt for Heated Flooring Keep the Main Fixtures Neutral Carefully Consider Countertop Material Prioritize Ventilation Consider a Low-Flow Showerhead Don't Forget About Storage Choose Accessories Wisely With this book: BATHROOM Remodeling with an Architect: Design Ideas to Modernize Your Bathroom - THE LATEST TRENDS +50 by Home Press, you can update your vanity, sinks, faucets, tub, shower, flooring, lighting, storage, wall paint, tile and more. Give your bathroom design a boost with a little planning and our inspirational bathroom remodel ideas. Buy now this book!




House Story


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The star of HGTV’s Hidden Potential and HELP! I Wrecked My House offers a rare glimpse behind the TV show curtain, inviting readers into her world with super-simple advice that takes all the guesswork and stress out of any home project. “Renovating a home can be mega intimidating, but not if you surrender to the wisdom of your new guru, Jasmine Roth. She knows all.”—Jonathan Adler Finding your style is the first step to creating your dream home, whether you’re buying a new place, designing ground-up construction, or simply sprucing up the décor on a rental. Through her clear descriptions of four common design types and their many style subsets, along with thought-provoking questions and worksheets, Jasmine helps you create a cohesive feel with your home décor. She also includes helpful information on curb appeal and outdoor lighting (the most forgotten detail of your home), the science of knocking down walls, creative solutions to the five most common layout needs, floor finishes and wall treatments, everything kitchen and bathroom, and fun ways to personalize your space with DIY projects and unique bookshelf styling. With hundreds of stunning photographs of Roth-designed interiors, House Story is a lush exploration of what is possible for you and your home, whatever the size and budget.




No Regrets Remodeling


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Provides a guide for the inexperienced homeowner on how to improve the energy consumption of a home, and includes tips on budget planning, air ventilation, energy-saving HVAC systems, and building codes and permits.