Kitchen Remodeling For Dummies

Author : Donald R. Prestly
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 391 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2011-05-09
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 9781118068786

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Kitchen Remodeling For Dummies by Donald R. Prestly Pdf

Real estate, building, and remodeling surveys reveal that the one project likely to give you a 100 percent return on the dollars invested is a kitchen remodel. And whether the project is as involved as gutting the room back to the wall studs or as simple as applying a fresh coat of paint, each project is an investment in your home’s value and, ultimately, in your enjoyment of using the space. Remodeling a kitchen is a big job, but it’s not so big that anyone – with the right guidance and understanding – couldn’t feel comfortable tackling at least some parts of the job. Kitchen Remodeling For Dummies is the reference tool to use if you Want to use the kitchen more efficiently Want to replace outdated, energy-gobbling appliances and gadgets Have attempted at least one or two home repair projects Are comfortable using both power and hand tools and probably own a few of each Want to know how a project should be done and then hire someone to do it. The kitchen in today’s home has become a focal point for the family, as well as for entertaining. For those reasons, you want the room to be as functional as possible, without breaking your bankbook. With Kitchen Remodeling For Dummies in hand, you'll get the lowdown on the following topics and more: The kitchen remodeling process (knowing this makes you a smarter consumer) Critical design issues Working with the pros: architect, designer, contractor Establishing a budget and sticking with it Evaluating your plumbing, electrical, and ventilation systems Selecting and installing cabinets and countertops Choosing sinks, faucets, and appliances Working on walls, windows, and floors Hot trends and easy upgrades This handy guide shows you how to take your kitchen (no matter what shape it’s in now) and remodel it so that it not only fits your wants and needs but also becomes a room you can be proud to use and show off.

Author : Nancy Hiller
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2020-08
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1733391649

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Kitchen Think by Nancy Hiller Pdf

Author : Lisa H Gregory Ph D
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2021-02-23
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798712835690

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Kitchen Remodelling for Beginners and Dummies by Lisa H Gregory Ph D Pdf

In 1953, House, "The kitchen is losing one of its four walls." Ensuing decades have unleashed a regular Jericho, to the point where I have a hard time recalling a custom-built house whose kitchen is not integrated into the living area, its walk-around island the Corian (or stainless, or marble) Mecca of family and friends. Growing up, I didn't know anyone with a great room. Our mothers disappeared into smallish, constrained spaces fitted cabinetry above, linoleum underfoot, appliances cheek-to-jowl on the counter and emerged sometime later to announce "Dinner!" (Multiple times, with increasing decibel levels.) Today, the kitchen holds such allure, I have to browbeat guests to move down to the sofa after dinner. As early as the 1930s, Frank Lloyd Wright dubbed the kitchen the "workroom" of the house, and created airy, open-plan designs for House Willey and House Jacobs. The rest of the country caught up about 50 years later, just as women were fleeing hearth and home for the workplace. The larger living area encouraged quality family time, while the perfection of the extractor hood kept the smell of the fish from wafting.

Author : Dr Raphael Taylor
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2021-06-24
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798526328852

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Kitchen Remodeling for Beginners by Dr Raphael Taylor Pdf

When a kitchen becomes dated, breaks down, or fails to keep up with our changing family needs it can cause us daily embarrassment. Why do we stress-out and do nothing? Maybe it's the doubts and fears we entertain about: the high cost of remodeling getting ripped-off becoming overwhelmed making costly mistakes our own indecision and confusion Remodel Your Kitchen! teaches a simple, step-by-step method to plan and coordinate a stress-free kitchen renovation that meets your needs and leaves you smiling.

Author : Kevin Daum,Janice Brewster,Peter Economy
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2011-03-04
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 9781118054062

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Building Your Own Home For Dummies by Kevin Daum,Janice Brewster,Peter Economy Pdf

Keep construction on track with helpful checklists Turn your dream of a custom home into reality! Thinking about building your own home? This easy-to-follow guide shows you how to plan and build a beautiful home on any budget. From acquiring land to finding the best architect to overseeing the construction, you get lots of savvy tips on managing your new investment wisely -- and staying sane during the process! Discover how to: * Find the best homesite * Navigate the plan approval process * Obtain financing * Hire the right contractor * Cut design and construction costs * Avoid common mistakes

Author : Eric Corey Freed
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2011-02-09
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781118051863

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Green Building and Remodeling For Dummies by Eric Corey Freed Pdf

Want to build responsibly, reduce waste, and help preserve the environment? Green Building & Remodeling For Dummies is your friendly, step-by-step guide to every facet of this Earth-friendly method of construction. Building a home—even a green home—uses plenty of resources and energy. This practical, hands-on book shows you how to build or remodel conscientiously, whether your dream home is a simple remodel or a brand-new multimillion-dollar mansion. You’ll start by identifying green materials and sizing up potential systems and construction sites. You’ll weigh the pros and cons of popular green building methods and identify opportunities for saving money in the long run. Need to find some green professionals to assist you in your venture? We’ll help you do that, too. This book will also help you discover how to: Understand the lifecycle of building materials Choose the right system for your green building project Put together a green team Work within your budget Use green building methods and sustainable systems Speed construction and reduce energy use and waste Refinish old fixtures and materials Beware of asbestos and lead-paint hazards Avoid costly mistakes Complete with lists of ten green things to do on every project and ten things you can do right now in your home in order to go green, Green Building & Remodeling For Dummies is your one-stop guide to planning and building the home you’ve always wanted.

Author : Bridget McCrea,Stephen J. Spignesi
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 403 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2011-05-04
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781118068199

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Second Homes For Dummies by Bridget McCrea,Stephen J. Spignesi Pdf

Thinking about owning a second home? Whether you want a relaxing getaway spot, a future retirement home, or just a place to rent out for profit, having a second home has always been a good investment. But how will you know where to look, how to invest, and what you need to avoid? Second Homes For Dummies gives you the tools you need to handle the entire second-home buying process from concept to completion! This book covers the bases and the basics of buying a second home, presenting all information in a logical and modular format so you can find just what you need on the subjects that interest you. You’ll find out everything you need to know to: Determine whether or not a second home is right for you Maximize your options for a second home Search for a home and find the money to pay for it Rent out your home for profit Renovate and maintain it to ensure its growing value Make your second home your primary home Look for and purchase a home in another country Also provided are a list of the best places in the world to buy a home, ways to improve your home and make it first rate, and rules that you should talk about with your guests. With Second Homes For Dummies, you can make your dream of having a second home come true!

Author : Katharine Kaye McMillan,Patricia Hart McMillan
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 403 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2011-05-09
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 9781118068977

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Home Decorating For Dummies by Katharine Kaye McMillan,Patricia Hart McMillan Pdf

Do you long to create picture-perfect rooms but can’t quite seem to achieve them? Do you want better functioning spaces for working, playing, or living? Do you clamor to express your personal style? If you said “yes” to any of these questions, you’ve turned to the right source for real answers from the pros. Home Decorating For Dummies, 2nd Edition is for all kinds of people in all kinds of decorating situations, including: First-time buyers or renters. You have a whole new place to decorate. Where do you start? Second- or third-time home buyers. Whether you’ve gone up or down in size, stayed in the same region or moved to a whole new one, you need to know how to make your old furniture work in a new setting, how to add furnishings, and how to make your style seem fresh. Newly blended families. He has furniture, she has furniture, they have furniture. Can it all work together harmoniously? Indeed! And anyone else who loves decorating. Don’t forget: Imagination counts. Each part of Home Decorating For Dummies, deals with a broad area of decorating, and each chapter contains specific and detailed information. You'll discover tips on Basic planning – where to begin when you want to start decorating Creating surface interest – the effects of color, pattern, and texture, and the problems created by too much or too little of them Creating backgrounds – what you need to know about the special decorating requirements of your walls Tackling tough rooms – how to effectively decorate rooms that have special functional requirements Accessorizing with art and other stuff – adding the final flourishes to every space in your place Home Decorating For Dummies, 2nd Edition contains all the basics – including how to figure out what you can spend; how to spend it; and the latest and greatest in styles, trends, and technology. What do you do with your space next? The possibilities are endless.

Author : Gloria Graham Brunk,Sue Kovach
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 1592571298

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Remodeling Your Kitchen : Illustrated by Gloria Graham Brunk,Sue Kovach Pdf

Both an idea guide and a hands-on remodeling book, this illustrated volume takes readers step-by-step through the process of designing, planning, and executing the remodeling of their kitchens. 300+ photos & illustrations.

Author : Roy Barnhart,James Carey,Morris Carey,Gene Hamilton,Katie Hamilton,Donald R. Prestly,Jeff Strong
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 724 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2011-04-18
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 9781118069868

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Home Improvement All-in-One For Dummies by Roy Barnhart,James Carey,Morris Carey,Gene Hamilton,Katie Hamilton,Donald R. Prestly,Jeff Strong Pdf

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!

Author : Ralph R. Roberts,Joseph Kraynak
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2011-02-10
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781118051320

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Foreclosure Investing For Dummies by Ralph R. Roberts,Joseph Kraynak Pdf

A practical guide that helps you thoroughly research properties, so you know what you’re getting into before you buy or bid on a property With the housing bubble of recent years bursting and interest rates on the rise, there has been an upsurge in the number of foreclosures across the country, creating many opportunities for profit. But investing in real estate foreclosures can be a tough job, especially when a negative stigma is attached. How do you make money while preserving your morals and trust? Foreclosure Investing For Dummies shows you how to invest in foreclosures ethically without being accused of stealing homes from “little old ladies.” When you approach the process in a fair-minded way, presenting homeowners with various options and offering a reasonable price for their home, you can walk away with your integrity intact—and potentially a reasonable profit, too. This step-by-step guide helps you research property, find the best opportunities, purchase foreclosures, and avoid misleading distressed homeowners. If you’re committed to success, dedicated to mutually beneficial solutions, can treat foreclosure investing as business, and you can talk to people, this book is for you, but it doesn’t promise quick profits through minimal work. This book will provide you with invaluable information to become a successful investor, including how to: Identify opportunities and understand risks Obtain information, tools, support, and resources Locate properties prior to foreclosure Assist homeowners through the foreclosure process Acquire properties below market value prior to the auction Buy property at an auction, from lending institutions, and government agencies Repair, renovate, and sell or lease property A hands-on guide with tips and strategies for refinancing your property and maximizing your profits, this book also provides advice on how to assist homeowners, have them work with you, and avoid common mistakes. It even contains an appendix that covers foreclosure rules and regulations. It’s time to go out and make the most of foreclosure investing, and with Foreclosure Investing For Dummies by your side, your hard work and devotion will bring tons of success!

Author : Ralph R. Roberts,Joseph Kraynak
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2014-01-28
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781118801635

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Flipping Houses For Dummies by Ralph R. Roberts,Joseph Kraynak Pdf

Provides advice on purchasing undervalued properties, fixing them up, and selling for a profit, discussing such topics as putting together a flipping strategy, securing funding, house hunting, and evaluating properties.

Author : Ralph R. Roberts
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 555 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2009-08-26
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780470677285

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Flipping Houses For Canadians For Dummies by Ralph R. Roberts Pdf

Lay the foundation for successful flipping and bring home the bucks Want to flip houses? This no-nonsense guide gives you the inside scoop on buying, renovating, and selling property, with plenty of time- and money-saving tips to keep you on budget and on schedule. You get savvy strategies for negotiating deals, modernizing for maximum profit, marketing your home, avoiding common blunders, and staying afloat in a slow market. Make money in any market — discover simple guidelines that will help you to profit no matter what the economic climate Secure funding for your flip — explore all your options for the capital you need Build a budget — understand all the costs you may face and avoid any costly surprises Maximize your tax savings — get valuable tips on what expenses you can deduct Find buried real estate treasures — learn how to spot homes with untapped potential and how to buy homes from foreclosures and tax sales Buy property at the best price — find out negotiation secrets that will add thousands of dollars to your bottom line Renovate your property for maximum profit — make renovations that add real value to your home Market your home — dazzle prospective buyers with through marketing materials and home staging Open the book and find: Who you need on your team How to determine a realistic resale price Creative financing options What questions to ask before you buy How to buy foreclosure properties in the U.S. Which quick fixes enhance a home's value When to take on major structural enhancements How to negotiate the sale to maximize your profit

Author : Sherry Petersik,John Petersik
Publisher : Artisan
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2015-07-14
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 9781579656768

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Young House Love by Sherry Petersik,John Petersik Pdf

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.

Author : Bryan Miller,Marie Rama,Eve Adamson
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 654 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2010-12-14
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 9781118013649

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Cooking Basics For Dummies by Bryan Miller,Marie Rama,Eve Adamson Pdf

Basic tools, techniques, and recipes for creating easy, delicious meals It doesn't take culinary mastery and great recipes to be a great cook. Cooking Basics For Dummies, 4th Edition, appeals to beginners who want to learn the basics of cooking and implement understandable and practical recipes in their everyday cooking experience.. Cooking Basics For Dummies digs you out of microwave dinners and tipping delivery persons and propels you with all the ingredients you need toward becoming a superior home cook. This hands-on guide shows you the fun and easy way to prepare meals all your guests and family members will love, from die-hard vegetarians to the most passionate meat eaters. Fun, tasty, and easy recipes the whole family will enjoy for every occasion Covers grilling, slow cooking, pressure cooking, roasting, and sautŽing Considerations for vegetarians, special diets, and sustainable dishes with flavor and pizzazz With the help of Cooking Basics For Dummies, you'll be able to handle boiling, poaching, steaming, braising, grilling, and so much more like a master.