Remodeling category: 376 books

Give Your Handyman the Axe Home repairs can be a very frustrating experience, especially when you are unfamiliar with the repairs needed to be done asap. These repairs can lead to expensive costs - if you can get a contractor to call you back and if they show up on time. And those are big "ifs"! Don’t...

Timber is one of our most precious, versatile, and vulnerable resources, so using it effectively is important. Knowing your material inside and out is the first step to doing just that. Read about the structure of wood itself, from growth rings to its chemical composition. Learn wood's physical and...

Learn how to properly look after your home with this guide and 100 point checklist along with lots of 'how to' and top tips and tricks.  All from a seasoned professional in the building and maintenance field.

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The ROOM BY ROOM series is a set of short essential guides to transform your house into your ideal home. Each one is full of top tips and golden rules from award-winning architect and TV home-improvement guru George Clarke. From designing layouts, budgeting and lighting advice, through to storage...

This book and guide will lead you through the complete process of identifying, evaluating and purchasing both solar energy and geothermal power.  You will be shown how combining the two sources of clean energy will provide the best return on investment.  Once you understand the investment proposition...

Some portions of the following pages have already appeared in the monthly numbers of the Sanitary Engineer, and the complete work is now published with a view to assist Surveyors of Towns and others who are directly engaged in providing that house dustbins shall be regularly cleared, and streets kept...

Among the timely and valuable topics, issues and questions Renovate, Remodel... Relax! addresses include: • How to find your inner designer and how to know when you need to hire help • Creating a realistic budget for your renovation (and sticking to it)! • The 28 questions you must ask before...

With greater public awareness of the need for energy independence, the issue of how we can make our existing homes more resource efficient is becoming ever more critical. Residential buildings make up a large fraction of our energy needs, largely due to heating and air-conditioning. So it's no longer...

Laminate flooring is a trend for home floors that is growing more popular. Laminate floors are beautiful, economical and durable, so they provide a great choice as a floor covering for just about any home. Since manufacturers are continually adding new styles and colors buyers will find literally...

This book is for homeowners thinking about replacing their existing windows and having a service provider do it for them. If you are a DIY-er or renter, then this book is not for you. It does not matter what stage you’re in as far as your window research and shopping process.  You might...

Build Your Own Brick House follows the process of a self-build, using traditional brick and block techniques, enabling the self-builder to understand both the individual stages and the nature of the build as a whole. It takes a practical approach, focusing on the best use of time, abilities and budget,...

Hai deciso di fare il grande salto e comprare la tua prima casa? E’ giunto il momento di venderla e cercarne una più grande, magari in un’altra città? Vorresti fare questi passi ma conosci le regole base della compravendita immobiliare come una scimmia le teorie della fisica quantistica? Allora...

This 'how-to' book describes how an average person can start off with nothing and end up owning a first home of their own. This book allows the reader to get themselves on to the first rung of the property ladder without borrowing from a bank. The book describes auctions; the points to look for and avoid...