Remodeling category: 376 books
The Barn House
Confessions of an Urban Rehabber
Language: English
Release Date: September 2, 2008
A rollicking yarn about a home-improvement project that took a man and his family to hell and back.
In 1993, after Chicago lost many of its residents to the suburbs, Ed Zotti and his family gambled their future by fixing up a dilapidated Victorian home in a dicey neighborhood. Where most saw...
by Danny Briere, Pat Hurley
Language: English
Release Date: February 9, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: February 9, 2011
Do you long to listen to your favorite CD from anywhere in your house? To set up a wireless network so you can access the Internet in any room? To install an iron-clad security system? To fire up the coffee pot while you’re still asleep and wake up with automated lighting? Smart home technology...
by Tim W. Lenihan, Patricia Burkhart Smith
Language: English
Release Date: February 14, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: February 14, 2017
Plenty of books exist about fixing houses that try to make readers believe that anyone with a little cash and some know how can "flip" (buy, rehab, and resell) houses. Idiot's Guides: Flipping Houses takes a much more practical, boots-on-the-ground, real world look at the process by presenting...
Dream Home
The Property Brothers’ Ultimate Guide to Finding & Fixing Your Perfect House
Language: English
Release Date: April 4, 2016
A New York Times bestseller
Jonathan and Drew Scott have taken HGTV by storm with their four hit shows, Property Brothers, Property Brothers at Home, Buying & Selling, and Brother vs. Brother. The talented duo’s good-natured rivalry, playful banter, and no-nonsense strategies have earned...
Be Your Own House Contractor
Save 25% without Lifting a Hammer
Language: English
Release Date: March 14, 2012
You don’t need to depend on (or pay) a general contractor to manage your construction project. Whether you’re building a new home or renovating an existing one, you can manage the job yourself. Carl Heldmann outlines how to purchase your own land, set a reasonable budget and schedule, describe...
The Everything Guide to Flipping Houses
An All-Inclusive Guide to Buying, Renovating, Selling
Language: English
Release Date: December 12, 2014
Expert advice to find, fix, and flip any residential property!
Are you ready to capitalize on the rising real estate market and get in on the red-hot house flipping scene? You need a step-by-step guide to evaluate property, avoid rookie mistakes, and build a profitable, successful business....
Buying an Old House
Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin A-88
Language: English
Release Date: January 6, 1983
Since 1973, Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins have offered practical, hands-on instructions designed to help readers master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. There are now more than 170 titles in this series, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and city dwellers alike to cultivate personal independence in everyday life.
by Scott McGillivray
Language: English
Release Date: March 11, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: March 11, 2014
How you can get the biggest bang for your buck!
Adding value to your home is about investing your time and money wisely. You’ll often hear that a fresh coat of paint will give you a great return, but a swimming pool doesn’t add value to your home. Scott will show you
why details like...
by Rebecca Kohan
Language: English
Release Date: October 10, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: October 10, 2013
Your home IS and should be your sanctuary – an empty space of possibilities where you start and end each day. It is a daily reminder and affirmation of your individuality, who you are, how you view yourself, and how you view your world.By nurturing and respecting the spaces within your home,...
by Greg Vanden Berge
Language: English
Release Date: June 10, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: June 10, 2011
Greg went ahead and broke the book down, to make it more affordable, for contractors who only need advice in specific areas.
These principles can be applied to almost any business and if you're looking for a few excellent ideas, to jumpstart your business, I highly recommend that you get your...
Home Improvement
Get The Inside Scoop On Home Improvement Tips, Home Improvement Ideas, Home Improvement Grants and More
Language: English
Release Date: October 8, 2013
Maintain any and everything around your home with this #1 book on home improvement, home improvement tips, home improvement ideas, home improvement grants and much more.
How to Buy and Maintain a Carpet
Avoid Losing a Fortune When Buying a Carpet!"
Language: English
Release Date: December 7, 2010
REVIEWS: Both the present and past president of the California Carpet Cleaning Institute have endorsed this book. Ralph Nader's Cal-Perg organization recommended this book.
Author Comments: Carpeting in the average home is the third most expensive investment that the average homeowner...
by Greg Vanden Berge
Language: English
Release Date: April 28, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: April 28, 2011
Contractor secrets like these are usually taken to the grave and wouldn't ever be revealed. These secrets can provide property owners with valuable negotiating tools that contractor's desperately don't want you to have.You can't negotiate effectively, if you don't understand...
by Green Initiatives
Language: English
Release Date: September 26, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: September 26, 2012
Your one stop guide for all kitchen cabinets related information. Building, assembling, refacing, painting...Considering options to buy kitchen cabinets? Looking for cheap kitchen cabinets or discount kitchen cabinets? Do it all yourself with this comprehensive guide