Design Construction category: 427 books

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...

The do-it-yourself guide for converting your home to solar power Solar energy is clean, efficient, sustainable—and expensive. Or is it? Many homeowners simply assume that the cost of solar panels is out of their reach, but in reality, the technology is quickly becoming attainable for the...

Humans need relief from work for getting rejuvenated for working again. This relief is provided by Home of the person, which itself is composed of a family and a building, both taken care of by a Home-Maker. The subject matter is discussed here with technical details of the building with two ideal...

Deck Designs 4th Edition is the comprehensive guide to planning and choosing the perfect deck. Beautiful decks can give a major face-lift to any tired-looking home and also increase its value. This book addresses one of the most challenging aspects of building a deck—choosing a design that works...

This handy guide contains a wealth of information on lamps. Contents Include: Table Lamp Bases, Lampshade Bases, Fundamental Lamp Groups, Methods of Wiring, Tying, Binding, Lamp Styles in Review, Materials for the Lamp Base. This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience.

This essential resource will walk homeowners through the decision-making process for a kitchen or bath renovation to create the perfect space This indispensable reference covers everything homeowners need to know about making over the two rooms that yield the most resale value. Information...

就愛老屋的獨特氛圍，並以此做為空間創業的吸睛亮點， 掌握「創業前的企劃」和「營業形態對應空間設計」兩大要點， 進駐時光倒流的老屋中，和在地人一起說故事，舊式潮流永不退燒。 【從一個念頭開始的築夢計畫】 想在老屋的氛圍中工作、生活！創業前中後必知實用資訊總整理，審視自身的創業藍圖，並逐步實踐。 【慧眼識老屋的改造設計巧思】 解析老屋商用裝修疑難雜症，詳列各類型、坪數、格局的老房子，抓住夢想與經濟現實面的平衡點 ．實例觀摩：8個老屋新生創業的心路分享 茶莊／有記名茶（台北） 美髮沙龍／父刻...

This is a guide to designing, installing & maintaining the solar panel elements of a home energy system. It is written in plain & simple English with the aim of equipping the reader with all the relevant knowledge to undertake any aspect of the design, installation or maintenance of any home...

This is a guide to designing, installing & maintaining the battery element of a home energy system that is powered from any photovoltaic &/or wind turbine system. It is written in plain & simple English with the aim of equipping the reader with all the relevant knowledge to undertake any...

"If you've ever thought seriously, or for that matter just fantasized, about getting away from it all, going off-grid...this book is a must read." The Fethiye Times I couldn't teach another lesson. Nor could I tolerate another day with a boss, a punch card, and the indigestion I suffered from...

In these pages, the beloved Bill Bryson gives us a fascinating history of the modern home, taking us on a room-by-room tour through his own house and using each room to explore the vast history of the domestic artifacts we take for granted. As he takes us through the history of our modern comforts,...

The trusses you use to construct the roof support the weight of the roof and are often used to stabilize the walls, especially in homes that are more than two stories. The trusses are triangular in shape and can be joined with a variety of materials..... Scroll up... and click on "Buy Now" to deliver almost instantly to your Kobo or other reading device.

Do you break out into a cold sweat the last time somebody dropped by unexpectedly? Do you constantly lose things in your home? Does it take longer time to find things you were looking for? Do you have a small space but too many stuff? Do you spend a long time cleaning all the stuff in your home? Can...

Use Smart Homes to Increase Your Families Enjoyment Levels The Essential Guide to Smart Home Safety & Security book addresses readers who wish to gain an in-depth understanding of Smart Home alarm and safety systems. Detail is provided on six key smart systems that you can use to enhance...