"A young writer's sincere search (with his dog) for an authentic life--buying a ruined house in Detroit for $500, fixing it up nail by nail, and, in the process, participating in the grassroots rebirth of the city itself."--Provided by publisher.
"You can pay big money for a self-esteem seminar, or you can buy yourself a cordless drill. I recommend the drill." Only the ToolGirl can make unplugging a blocked drain entertaining! Mag Ruffman, with characteristic flair and attitude, encourages readers to confront their terror of household maintenance and accomplish those nagging home repairs and improvements. Whether you?re a rank beginner, first-time homeowner, or an apartment-dweller who's fed up with a lazy super, you?ll find the know-how...
Amy Mathews, the host of America's DIY network's Bathroom Renovations, takes the intimidation out of restoration. Using projects adapted from the series, she provides a superbly organised, informative introduction that assesses the space and layout possibilities. She also reviews the range of styles and prices for cabinets, countertops, sinks, taps, showers, baths, fittings, walls, and floors and covers design elements such as lighting, storage, and ventilation. Concise, illustrated instructions...
"Step-by-step, how-to projects for home rain collection, solar panels, food storage, solar energy systems, eco-friendly improvements, bee keeping, and more"--
In the great tradition of Popular Mechanics, here are ideas for makeovers you can actually use, afford, and do yourself. Unlike some books on remodelling the bathroom, this real-world guide steers clear of wildly expensive options that demand a costly contractor to implement. Instead, eye-catching, sensible suggestions explain how to get rid of the dingy old vanity, redo that terrible lighting, and lose the stained, worn linoleum. Get down to the nitty-gritty with instructions for replacing cabi...
Sam and Bud were ordinary first-time homebuyers in their early thirties. Their intention, in moving to France, was to create a simple life in a place where they could spend time with their children. The home they actually bought was a 17th century chateau in the Loire valley with over thirty rooms. Chateau de la Buronniere had been the seat of noble families as far back as 1507. With only modest savings, Sam and Bud launched the exciting project of restoring this extraordinary building to its fo...
From practical to storybook themes, hundreds of imaginative, beautifully decorated rooms for kids--from infants to teens.Ideas themed for both girls and boys.Inspiration for paint colors, furniture styles, window treatments, bedding, creative storage solutions, and fantastically inventive play spaces.Special appendix gives guidelines for choosing child-safe furniture, fabrics, and accessories.
Interior Home Improvement Costs (Means Interior Home Imporvement Costs)
Sweet's Repair and Remodel Cost Guide (Sweet's cost guides)
Good estimates are essential to bidding, budgeting, and completing a job. Sweet's Repair and Remodel Cost Guide 2002 provides all the costs associated with repair and remodeling jobs of all sizes - residential and commercial. Labor, materials, and equipment prices are obtained from the averages incurred on actual jobs in 100 cities and presented in CSI MasterFormat - the way jobs are actually estimated. A table of geographical conversion factors is included for adjusting local costs. Repair and...
Money-saving Guide to Managing Your Home Remodeling
by Coleman Volgenau
Remodel your home and save money, time, and aggravation. With today's flat real estate market, more and more Americans are looking for ways to improve their current homes. Whether it's fixing up that old bathroom or kitchen, or adding a whole new wing, remodeling expert Coleman Volgenau, Jr. can help you to do it for less. He tells you how to cut down expenses by managing the job yourself - even if you have no experience and can't hammer a nail in straight. This practical guide leads you step by...
Workshop Tips & Techniques (Black & Decker Home Improvement Library)
by Cy Decosse
Convert Your Home to Solar Energy
by Joseph R Provey and Everett M. Barber
Consumers are clamouring for information on alternative energy; this guide has arrived at just the right time. Practical and authoritative, it is written by experts in the field. This definitive homeowner's guide to solar energy has arrived at just the right time. With the cost of heating oil and electricity fluctuating wildly, consumers are clamouring for information on alternative energy. This source book covers all the relevant technologies, including solar space and water heating, as well as...
Building Your Own Home for Dummies (For Dummies)
by Kevin Daum, Janice Brewster, and Peter Economy
This book helps you keep construction on track with helpful checklists. Turn your dream of a custom home into reality! Thinking about building your own home? This easy-to-follow guide shows you how to plan and build a beautiful home on any budget. From acquiring land to finding the best architect to overseeing the construction, you get lots of savvy tips on managing your new investment wisely - and staying sane during the process! You can discover how to: find the best homesite; navigate the pla...