Real kitchens for real people. Most of us think "break the bank" when we hear "kitchen remodel." But as Peter Lemos, former editor of Home magazine proves in Kitchens for the Rest of Us, it is possible to make over a ho-hum kitchen into the cooking center of your dreams. In this inspiring and practical guide, Lemos walks readers through 20 challenging kitchen remodels all modest in size and budget. Using a template of 5 basic steps, from taking stock...

In response to tight times, a remarkably upbeat and widespread change is taking place in households across America. Homeowners are creating second dwelling units — often called in-law suites, mother-in-law apartments, or granny flats. Second units make a lot of sense. They’re perfect for families who want several generations living close by, they enable Baby Boomers to care for elderly parents while respecting their independence, provide private...

Shows how to use professionals or DIY skills to create bathrooms that suit any lifestyle and budget. Professional designers featured on HGTV inspire with expert advice, ideas, and planning strategies. Explores easy-to-achieve decorative techniques, including faux-painting, tiling with ease, and making shower curtains. Builds confidence to undertake common bath improvements, such as replacing faucets, in a special project section and side bars throughout...

More than 600 full-color photos ; Complete information on planning and installing new plumbing ; Comprehensive guide to troubleshooting and repairing old pipes and fixtures ; Dozens of illustrations provide a behind-the-walls look at plumbing systems. Cutaway photos show how plumbing fixtures and fitting work ; Step-by-step photos and how-to instructions are easy to follow ; Clear, precise directions leave nothing to chance.

"Ready for her next challenge, house flipper and YouTube sensation Maggie Nichols arrives in Kinship, Idaho, with only a cot and a coffeemaker, to bring a crumbling eighteen-room Victorian mansion back to life in four months, five tops. At least, that's the idea until she meets tall, charming landscaper Silas Wright. Maggie hates distractions from her mile-long to-do list. Even if the distraction looks really good shirtless. Now not only does she...

Bathrooms: Plan, Remodel, Build provides homeowners with a comprehensive guide to updating or adding a bathroom, one of the most popular home improvements today. The first part of the book offers design ideas for master baths, powder rooms, family baths, kids' baths, and accessible baths. Lavish color photography accompanies the consumer-friendly text on today's design trends, including spa features, vanities, lighting, ventilation, and the latest...

Sometimes the messiest stuff and the biggest mistakes can take you someplace wonderful. With the help of their hit TV show, Fixer Upper, the husband and wife team of Chip and Joanna Gaines have transformed the seemingly everyday work of renovating homes and flipping houses in Waco, Texas, into something much more. With their fun personalities, good humor, strong love of family, and unique design style, they've managed to capture the hearts of Americans...

The first comprehensive guide of its kind, Building an Affordable House is for homeowners and building contractors who want to incorporate proven cost-saving techniques into their projects. Written by a contractor who has been nationally recognized for his innovative approach to cost control, this book shows readers how to generate significant savings on major projects such as building a new home or adding on to an existing one. The first section...

Presents a range of ideas for creating an attractive, up-to-date kitchen. Homeowners will find many excellent examples of kitchens of all sizes and shapes, including the traditional U-, L-, and G-shape; one-wall; and galley configurations. It discusses the re-thinking of the classic work triangle and illustrates the new way kitchens are planned around zones. Ever-popular kitchen islands and peninsulas are amply represented, along with the latest cabinetry...