Kategoria BISAC: House & Home >> Remodeling & Renovation - General

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 quarters for adult children still at home or, rented out, second units can generate income to pay the mortgage or provide for retirement.

Remodeling - moves you can make without moving. A new house isn't always an option, but Staying Put offers hope by providing workable solutions for the house you do have. And it helps you avoid the costly pitfalls that come with renovating.

Innovative ideas that don't break the bank. Architect-author Duo Dickinson believes in making a home as beautiful as possible - but doing it as cheaply as possible. Taking your cues from him, you'll learn how to save money without sacrificing good design.

Change the things...

While new construction has slowed to a crawl and upgrading to a bigger house is no longer a sure thing, more and more homeowners are choosing to remodel. They're actively looking for information on how to make their current home a better place to live. This collection of 36 articles from the experts at Fine Homebuilding, the most respected residential construction magazine in the country, lays out detailed information on every stage of remodeling--from planning and design to building and installation, upgrades, finishing, and clean-up. Coverage includes interior and exterior...

This revised version of Drywall gives readers information on new tools and materials and techniques that Myron has field-tested since the last revision in 2008. For the first time the book also includes a bound-in DVD with tips and techniques for hassle-free drywall installation. Drywall, 4th Edition, offers the very latest information with the familiar easy-to-use format that made the first three editions such great successes.

Learn how to:

• Choose the right drywall for the job
• Hang, tape,...

"One of the best new guides I have run across to achieve this goal is The Accessible Home: Designing for All Ages & Abilities, by Deborah Pierce. The structure of this handbook is smart"
- Meg White, REALTOR(R) Magazine

"I found myself paging through The Accessible Home, foraging for ideas for my own home--having forgotten that this was a specialized book only for those with disabilities."
- Lee Wallender, About.com Guide, Home Renovations

"As author, Deborah Pierce understands and conveys it,...