Download or read book The Visual Handbook of Building and Remodeling written by Charles Wing and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A visual guide to building materials and specifications, covering masonry, wood, framing, roofing, wiring, heating, lighting, and other topics.
Download or read book Dream Home written by Jonathan Scott and published by Harvest. This book was released on 2016 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The long-awaited first book from HGTV's biggest stars and Emmy nominees, the Property Brothers, on buying, selling, and renovating a home
Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Investing In Fixer Uppers written by Stuart Leland Rider and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2003-04-01 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More personal finance than home improvement, this book will teach readers the art of finding the right kinds of homes to purchase; how to determine what kinds of repairs will translate into high returns; how to work with contractors or subcontractors to get the work done; and how to sell properties for a profit.
Download or read book Remodelista in Maine written by Annie Quigley and published by Artisan Books. This book was released on 2022-05-24 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With its elegant simplicity and rugged DIY sensibility, the Maine aesthetic is both evergreen and timely. In this one-of-a-kind book, the Remodelista team offers readers both a guide for the design-minded traveler and a master class in re-creating the Maine look in one's own home. Author Annie Quigley takes readers into 10 exceptional homes, ranging from a renovated farmhouse to a sophisticated artists' retreat, offering invaluable design lessons along the way. There are interviews with local experts, who teach readers how to channel the Maine way of life (chop firewood, hunt for flea market finds, and weather the summer without AC), and step-by-step projects for Maine-inspired home decor, including printed tea towels, mussel-shell votives, and balsam fir pillows. Expertly curated itineraries include design shops, galleries, restaurants, hotels, and more. And finally, the Remodelista team highlights the 'Maine 25': classic, beautiful products that are built to last, sourced from local makers. It adds up to the perfect travel companion, design inspiration, and how-to manual, all rolled into one!
Download or read book Young House Love written by Sherry Petersik and published by Artisan. This book was released on 2015-07-14 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This New York Times bestselling book is filled with hundreds of fun, deceptively simple, budget-friendly ideas for sprucing up your home. With two home renovations under their (tool) belts and millions of hits per month on their blog YoungHouseLove.com, Sherry and John Petersik are home-improvement enthusiasts primed to pass on a slew of projects, tricks, and techniques to do-it-yourselfers of all levels. Packed with 243 tips and ideas—both classic and unexpected—and more than 400 photographs and illustrations, this is a book that readers will return to again and again for the creative projects and easy-to-follow instructions in the relatable voice the Petersiks are known for. Learn to trick out a thrift-store mirror, spice up plain old roller shades, "hack" your Ikea table to create three distinct looks, and so much more.
Download or read book Profits in Buying and Renovating Homes written by Lawrence Dworin and published by Craftsman Book Company. This book was released on 1990 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lawrence Dworin's guide covers a variety of topics essential to the purchase and renovation of homes for profit. Included are chapters on remodeling for profit, selecting the right house, using real-estate agents, buying a home, getting the appropriate financing, repairing structural and mechanical problems, decorating the interior, selling the house, and keeping rental property.
Download or read book No regrets Remodeling written by Home Energy Magazine and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In No-Regrets Remodeling, the editors of Home Energy magazine show how new technologies and building practices can turn typical remodeling projects into opportunities for long-term benefits that add comfort and value to a home. Using over 100 detailed illustrations, the book describes how to avoid recurring problems including drafts, overheating, mold and mildew, peeling paint, rotting roofs, and indoor air pollution. Guides to selecting heating, cooling, and ventilation equipment, water heaters, insulation lights, and windows demonstrate the advantages of integrating energy efficiency into any remodeling plan.
Download or read book Renovating Old Houses written by George Nash and published by Taunton. This book was released on 1996 with total page 343 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Plain talk for restorers, from soup to nuts (and bolts). Here's thorough, practical advice that's sensitive to both history and budget".--The Old House Journal.
Download or read book Home Improvement All in One For Dummies written by Roy Barnhart and published by For Dummies. This book was released on 2004-05-07 with total page 720 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Put on your grubbies, get out your tools, and get ready to tackle home repairs and improvements with the goof-proof instructions in this guide that combines the best of nine For Dummies home improvement books in one comprehensive volume. Whether you’re an accomplished do-it-yourselfer or a novice, the easy-to-follow instructions, complete with photos and illustrations, will guide you through: Basic home maintenance and improvement projects from the foundation to the roof, including windows, doors, and electrical repairs and replacements Painting and wallpapering Bathroom and kitchen remodeling, including installing cabinets, countertops, fixtures, and appliances Carpentry, woodworking and flooring Plumbing, including unclogging fixtures and fixing leaky faucets Want to spruce up bedroom? Spiff up the kitchen? Shore up the porch? Build stairs? Replace creaky doors and drafty windows? Make the most of your space? Inside or out, major renovation or minor repair, the how-to is all right here. Think about it—if you do just one project yourself instead of calling a plumber, electrician, painter, handyman, or other service person, you’ve saved far more than the cost of this book! And you’ll have it on hand to guide you through the next project!
Download or read book Beginner s Guide to DIY Home Repair written by Jo Behari and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2021-01-01 with total page 381 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: • Beginner’s reference guide to household repairs and simple renovations. • Teaches basic DIY skills and provides guidance to get the job done. • Simple presentation for the DIY novice, young renters, and first-time homeowners. • Authors are experienced DIY experts.
Download or read book Design Mom written by Gabrielle Stanley Blair and published by Artisan. This book was released on 2015-04-07 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New York Times best seller Ever since Gabrielle Stanley Blair became a parent, she’s believed that a thoughtfully designed home is one of the greatest gifts we can give our families, and that the objects and decor we choose to surround ourselves with tell our family’s story. In this, her first book, Blair offers a room-by-room guide to keeping things sane, organized, creative, and stylish. She provides advice on getting the most out of even the smallest spaces; simple fixes that make it easy for little ones to help out around the house; ingenious storage solutions for the never-ending stream of kid stuff; rainy-day DIY projects; and much, much more.
Download or read book The Complete Guide to Being Your Own Remodeling Contractor written by Kent Lester and published by Betterway Publications. This book was released on 1994 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides advice on how to assess and oversee remodeling projects in the home.
Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Green Building and Remodeling written by John Barrows and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2009-01-06 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's easy building green! This guide helps environmentally conscious people make real-world decisions about building or remodeling a home. Readers will find information on how to save money by going green when building or remodeling, how to find the right green integrated system design, how to choose heating and cooling equipment, and how to save money on water. - Focuses on the design integration of green materials - Residential and commercial green building will grow from 2% of the U.S. construction market in 2005 to as much as 10% in 2010 (NAHB) - More than 80 regional and local green building programs are in place in the U.S. and more are being promoted in the private sector
Download or read book Build a Rental Property Empire written by Mark Ferguson and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "I finally got a chance to purchase and read your book (Build a Rental Property Empire). It was easy to read and practical and pragmatic - and I liked it enough to give a copy to my son who is just starting out with his real estate investing and also to two of my investor clients as closing gifts."-SharonLearn the best way to invest in rental properties in this 300 plus page book written by real estate investor Mark Ferguson (owns more than 100,000 sqft of rentals). This book gives you the exact details on how to finance, find, analyze, manage, and even sell rental properties. Where other books lack the details on how to actually make money in real estate, this book is all about the details. It is written by someone who has been investing in real estate for over 15 years and is still investing today. If you are having trouble figuring out how to find the right properties, how to finance them, where to buy properties, or how to buy with little cash, this books tells you how to overcome those obstacles. If you can't find your answer in the book, Mark even gives away his email address where you can ask him directly. Mark is a successful rental property owner, fix and flipper and real estate broker. Mark has sold over 1,000 houses as a broker, flipped over 155 houses, and owns his own office Blue Steel Real Estate. Mark bought his first rental property on his own in December 2010 and now has 19 rentals (commercial and residential). He has fix and flipped houses since 2001 and been a real estate agent since 2001 as well. Over the years, he has learned the best way to find rentals, get great deals, manage properties, finance properties, find great markets and build wealth with rentals. In this book, Mark gives you all the information you need to be a successful rental property investor. Mark also started Investfourmore.com, a real estate blog with over 35,000 subscribers and millions of visitors. He is known for his straight to the point writing that is easy to understand and full of insight. This book is not full of theories and made up stories. It contains real-world case studies and information on investing from an investor actively investing in today's market (2017). Here are just a few of the topics covered: · Why rental properties will help you retire faster than other investments· The risks of investing in rentals· How to determine what a good rental property is· How to determine what type of rental to buy· How to get a great deal on properties· How to finance rentals, even if you have more than 4 or more than 10· How to invest in rentals with less cash· How to repair and maintain properties· How to manage rentals or find a property manager· What are the best exit strategies· How to buy rental properties when your market is too expensiveThis book has been revised a number of times to reflect current market conditions and changes in Mark's strategy.
Download or read book Investing in Fixer Uppers Revised Edition A Complete Guide to Buying Low Fixing Smart Adding Value and Selling or Renting High written by Jay P. DeCima and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2023-11-28 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The bestselling guide for beginner real estate investors is back, and better than ever—with more than 40% new material to help you find—and profit from—new opportunities in today's market When the first edition of the bestselling Investing in Fixer-Uppers came out in 2003, browsing newspaper classified ads was the best way to search for fixer-uppers. Now, updated to reflect modern realities in the drastically changed property market, Investing Fixer-Uppers, Revised Edition gives you the most timely, accessible guide to finding great opportunities—and profiting handsomely—in the today's market. Written with the hands-on, real-life expertise of seasoned investor-educators with more than 250 properties between them, Investing in Fixer-Uppers provides an easy-to-follow roadmap for adding value to a rundown house or apartment and profiting tens of thousands of dollars—without waiting for appreciation. In these pages, you'll learn about the power of seller financing, how to create a million-dollar property, how to specialize in the right kinds of properties, and more. Jay’s revised chapters also include: Two Years to Financial Independence Specializing to “fast track” Your Income Jay's Favorite "Money Stretcher" Techniques Creative Financing without Banks Seller Financing Gives the Buyer Total Control Carrybacks and Wraps When It's Time to Sell Millionaire Magic: Jay's Buy, Fix & Hold Strategy
Download or read book Home Improvement 1 2 3 Home Depot 1 2 3 written by Better Homes & Gardens and published by Wiley. This book was released on 2009-04-13 with total page 560 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Home Improvement 1-2-3 is a workbench classic. The new edition—more than 600 projects, thousands of color photos, detailed illustrations, charts, and graphs, and a 90-minute DVD—offers up-to-the-minute solutions for homeowners tackling home repair, maintenance, and improvement. Chapters cover painting, wallpaper, plumbing, electrical system, walls and ceilings, flooring, doors, windows, cabinets, shelves, countertops, insulation, weatherproofing, exterior maintenance, heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning. Clear, concise instructions accompanied by detailed how-to photographs ensure success no matter what your skill level. Every project offers tips, shortcuts, and advice on buying and using tools and materials, working safely, avoiding common mistakes, saving time and money, and developing skills. Home Improvement 1-2-3 also reviews new tools, technology, materials, and installation techniques.
Download or read book The Very Best Home Improvement Guide and Document Organizer written by Alex A. Lluch and published by WS Publishing Group. This book was released on 2007 with total page 103 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Very Best Home Improvement Guide & Document Organizer is two great products in one. First, this guide includes more than 100 pages of home improvement information and tips to get started, plus more than 100 easy-to-use worksheets to help the homeowner document the home improvement project, such as contact information for everybody involved, sources and brands of all materials purchased, warranties, and much more. The second unique feature is that this product contains a very useful accordion file to organize and store brochures, quotes, estimates, samples and other paper work involved with any home improvement project. It is an invaluable tool that will undoubtedly save the homeowner time, money and stress.
