The Porch Book (Better Homes and Gardens) (Better Homes and Gardens Home) - Softcover

Better Homes And Gardens

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0470948523 ISBN 13: 9780470948521

Publisher: Better Homes & Gardens, 2011

Synopsis

Ideas and instruction for adding a porch to your home

The Porch Book is inspiring and broadly instructive, showcasing the beauty and benefits of adding a porch to common home styles. A gallery of inspirational ideas includes porches designed for enhanced outdoor living, with an emphasis on those attached to decks and patios. Plenty of attention is given to structural considerations, such as bolstering framing to add a porch to a deck, adding a roof, footings and foundations, insulation and weatherproofing, and wiring and plumbing basics.

From simple covered steps to grand verandas, porches are inviting, comfortable, gracious, and even genteel. They can add warmth to the coldest facade, increase energy efficiency, and offer a sweet sweep of shade outdoors. Turn to The Porch Book and flip through a section of before-and-after photos that demonstrate how front porches can radically improve the look of a home. Then, choose a construction style that complements your home and get ready to bring some added charm to your living space.

• Features before-and-after photos that inspire you to give your home's exterior a facelift
• Covers amenities that make porches more attractive, like lighting and fans, kitchen areas, decorative ceiling and wall treatments, flooring options, and much more
• Offers design construction topics, like using an architect, permit issues, adding entryways, and more

Whether you're looking to upgrade an existing porch or build a new one from scratch, The Porch Book inspires and instructs you on everything you need to create a porch that invites you to slow down, sit back, take a big breath, and come together with family and friends.

About this title

From the Back Cover

Porches might be all about relaxing, but they also have great power: to transform the appearance of a house, to expand a home's living space, and to put you at ease. However, adding or updating a porch should not intimidate you. The Porch Book will sharpen your ability to plan, deepen your understanding of construction, and raise your confidence as a savvy consumer. Through this book, you'll discover the satisfaction of an inviting porch and the inspiration to create it.

About the Author

The iconic BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS brand is one of America's most trusted sources for information on cooking, gardening, home improvement, home design, decorating, and crafting. Today, the brand encompasses books, magazines, and digital media.

Edition details

• Publisher: Better Homes & Gardens
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0470948523
• ISBN 13: 9780470948521
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 192