Better Homes and Gardens Additions: How to Expand Your Home - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0696225441 ISBN 13: 9780696225444

Publisher: Better Homes & Gardens Books, 2005

Synopsis

Advice to give a homeowner confidence to understand a major home addition.

Expert know-how for carpentry, wiring, plumbing, and foundation work.

Instructions on how to tie into existing structures, traffic patterns, livability, and foundation details.

Design and subcontracting information for various aspects of additions.

Ideas and expertise from America’s most trusted resource for home improvement inspires homeowners.

About this title

From Library Journal:

More homeowners than ever before are choosing to expand or remodel their dwellings in lieu of moving to another residence. This book will be helpful to those who are considering upgrading their homes. It doesn't actually show readers how to do the work themselves, but it illustrates the possibilities. A variety of types of additions are covered (dormers, entire rooms, second stories, wings, etc.). Other sections cover house inspection, dealing with architects/ designers/builders, and general rules of design. It is well known that home additions are expensive, and some readers may be put off by this book's assumption that they have unlimited funds and can hire a variety of high-priced professionals. The homes pictured here are professionally decorated and luxurious; some readers will be inspired, others intimidated. However, most will be well served by this title, which offers a solid foundation at a very reasonable price. Recommended for most public libraries.?Jonathan Hershey, Akron Summit Cty. P.L., Ohio
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About this edition

• Publisher: Better Homes & Gardens Books
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0696225441
• ISBN 13: 9780696225444
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 175
• Editor: Better Homes And Gardens Books