New Remodeling Book: Your Complete Guide to Planning a Dream Project - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0696207400 ISBN 13: 9780696207402

Publisher: Better Homes & Gardens Books, 1998

Synopsis

A colorful compilation of home improvement projects offers step-by-step instructions for small projects, tips on how to increase the value of one's home, a review of common mistakes, and advice on the proper planning of large-scale remodeling projects. 65,000 first printing. Country Homes & Gardens Main.

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Reviews

Numerous color photos enhance this all-in-one guide to home remodeling. The sections on kitchens and baths offer floor plans, design tips, and ideas for choosing materials. Planning for handicapped accessibility is also covered. Well-illustrated case studies demonstrate successful remodeling projects. (LJ 10/1/98)
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Within the folds of Meredith Publishing, Better Homes and Gardens conscientiously practices recycling. Which means that if readers subscribe to the company's various magazines or browse through other Better Homes books, chances are great that repeat photographs (especially) and information will be encountered. Yet the ideas in this huge portfolio of remodeling tricks and tips are worth a second look. Although the actual organization of materials could be improved, each chapter follows a predetermined outline: stating the problem, identifying solutions, presenting several pictures and at least one case study, and discussing the basics. Of particular note are the sections on architectural additions ("bump outs" in trade lingo) and recycled retreats, including actual tales of home owners renovating a church, store, schoolhouse, old cabin, and historic New England octagonal house. Barbara Jacobs

Edition details

• Publisher: Better Homes & Gardens Books
• Publication date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0696207400
• ISBN 13: 9780696207402
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 360
• Editor: Marshall Paula, Hallam Linda