How to Design, Build, Remodel & Maintain Your Home


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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.










Popular Science


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Popular Science gives our readers the information and tools to improve their technology and their world. The core belief that Popular Science and our readers share: The future is going to be better, and science and technology are the driving forces that will help make it better.




Home Improvement


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Your home is one of the greatest investments that you have, if it doesn't top the list of the most valuable things in your life. Improving your home not only helps make your home more valuable when you eventually sell it, but also makes your home more livable, making life easier, more comfortable, and more pleasing for you whenever you are indoors. As a homeowner desiring to improve your living conditions, you may be faced with the tough decision whether to tear down your existing house and build a new one, or to just add on or remodel your existing home to better accommodate your family's lifestyle. Here are just a few of the things you'll discover inside: Complete guide for wiring, plumbing, roofing, siding, heating, gardening and more. Discover budget-friendly alternatives for high-end materials. Insider tips and tricks to achieve professional-quality results on a budget. Say goodbye to endless maintenance bills and learn how to effectively maintain your home. Money-saving techniques for painting and refreshing your walls. And much more... It also presents valuable Information about the numerous benefits of DIY, from the satisfaction of completing projects yourself and saving money, to the potential for increasing the value of your home. With Do It Yourself Home Improvement guide, you'll have the confidence you need to make your home a place that you can be proud of.




The Home Design Handbook


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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.







The Homeowner's Guide to Managing a Renovation


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Major home remodeling isn’t for the faint of heart; there is huge potential for design problems, cost overruns, or just unsatisfactory workmanship. Here, a professional construction manager who masterminded the redesign at New York’s famed Avery Fisher Hall as well as a massive institute-wide renovation of St. Luke’s Hospital, offers an indispensable guide for homeowners who need to manage a large-scale renovation. There’s advice on how to articulate your thoughts clearly to designers, architects, and contractors; tips on negotiating contracts; suggestions for protecting yourself from legal and financial threats; and help understanding warranty claims. Each step--from initial planning through the completed project--is covered in layman’s terms, and sample contracts, floor plans, cost estimating worksheets and other forms are provided.




Black & Decker The Complete Guide to Garages 2nd Edition


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Planning a new garage? This guide covers several new sets of building plans for garages of the most popular sizes and styles. The step-by-step instructions take you through every phase of the garage-building process. You'll also find remodeling plans, as well as a section on rot repair, adding a skylight or window, and updating the roof. A special section highlights smartphone-activated garage doors and openers. -- adapted from back cover




Popular Science


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