Thinking About Remodeling? Whether its big or small, a room addition, a new kitchen, an in-law suite, a new facade, a porch, whole house makeover - or whatever - this unique book will help you arrive at the correct design solution for your specifi c home. Written and illustrated by a licensed architect, nationally recognized for his expertise in the fi eld, this book is specifi cally written to help steer you clear of the many pitfalls encountered in remodeling. Whether youre a do-it-yourselfer, or you intend to engage professional contractors, this is a step by step guide organized to help you make the correct design choices for your home. With over 1000 illustrations and 300 different plans there is likely a plan, or many different plans, that should satisfy your budget as well as your needs.

In this Book you will discover Top New interior design styles that will help you creating your own style and decorate your home with the best way and how to create a home that reflects your own personality. Using examples and illustrations, this comprehensive guide will help you assess your priorities and instincts, as well as your likes and dislikes, with practical steps for navigating and embracing your authentic design style. Room by room, this book gives you an in-depth look at how these styles are implemented as well as how to blend the looks you're drawn to in order to create spaces that feel distinctly yours.This Book is divided into 2 Big Topics:1) It contains 23+ interior design styles:•European interior design styles: Scandinavian, French modern style, French country style, English country style, Tuscan style, Victorian style, minimalist style•Marine Styles: Nautical style, Mediterranean design style and coastal chic interior design style•Oldies Interior design styles: Transitional style and mid-century interior design style•Traditional interior design styles: Traditional style, Art Deco style and 7 tips for amazing style decorating•Asian interior design styles: Arabian style, Indian ethnic interior design and Zen style•Contemporary interior design styles: urban style, industrial style and 20+ contemporary living room styles •Special interior design styles: Bohemian style, farmhouse style and western2) Mixing Styles Ideas:•How to mix Modern with Rustic Styles together•How to mix Traditional and Modern Styles together•4 Practical Tips that will have you Mixing StylesAt the end of this Book you will be able to:1) Identify and learn more than 23 interior design styles2) How to make your home more Eco-friendly3) Discover recycled furniture and materials4) How to ameliorate your home air-qualityAnd many more precious things that will help you a lot in your home design

In today's economy and socially conscious environment regarding the environment, many people cannot afford not to start considering ways they can build or remodel their home to ensure it is green. With scientific sources such as the UN council on global warming making statements about the degradation of ice flow and environmental conditions by 2050 and the likelihood that crude oil sources will be used up within the next fifty years, it is especially necessary for young families to consider the implications of re-examining their homes and living situations to be more green. This book will guide you and your family through the process of learning more about and implementing the necessary changes and perspectives needed to change your home or build a new home that is environmentally conscious and prepared for the changing economic and environmental climate in the coming decades. You will learn why people have started to build green and how it can be done in today s regulatory and cost conditions quickly and inexpensively. You will learn how to remodel with green in mind and how to start working with building professionals that can provide the necessary materials, plans, and paperwork you need to proceed. You will learn which materials are best for green building by lifespan and how to choose between various green materials. You will learn how to not only use green materials but to make sure the construction process is green as well. You will learn the basics of framing your building, natural building methods, the energy systems you might use, and the heating cooling options at your disposal. Construction and environmental experts have been interviewed and their expertise is included in this book to help you learn everything you need to accomplish the above as well as to know what kinds of water and waste systems are best, how to site plan and landscape your home, and what the most common myths about green building are. You will learn ten things you can do on any building project to keep it green and any materials you should always have on hand for anything you do around the house. Regardless of whether you are just looking to remodel to make your house greener or are building a new home, this book will give you everything you need to stay green and respect the environment with your home.

Remodelista: The A-Z Guide to Remodeling Your Home is a quick and useful guide to remodeling basics, excerpted from Remodelista. Remodelista.com is the go-to, undisputed authority for home design enthusiasts, remodelers, architects, and designers. Unlike sites that cater to all tastes, Remodelista has a singular and clearly defined aesthetic: classic pieces trump designs that are trendy and transient, and well-edited spaces take precedence over cluttered environments. High and low mix seamlessly here, and getting the look need not be expensive (think Design Within Reach meets Ikea). Remodelista decodes the secrets to achieving this aesthetic, with in-depth tours and lessons from 12 enviable homes; a recipe-like breakdown of the hardest-working kitchens and baths; dozens of do-it-yourself projects; “The Remodelista 100,” a guide to the best everyday household objects; and an in-depth look at the ins and outs of the remodeling process. In a world of design confusion, Remodelista takes the guesswork out of the process.

All the fundamentals of designing, constructing and keeping a home in top-notch condition are contained in this fully illustrated, clearly written manual that can save consumers up to 70% on the cost of their homes. 1,000 illustrations and photos.

Century 21 Guide to Remodeling Your Home shows you how to approach a home remodeling project - however large or small - with vision, intelligence, and an eye to increasing the value of your home. From advice to estimating costs to extensive tips to dealing with contractors, this is the book to buy.

Who Will Care for You in Your Time of Need . . . Formulating a Smart Family Plan to Age-in-Place: The Reckoning Whether youre nearing retirement or have decades before you enter retirement, you will be confronted with four inevitable lifestyle crises: 1) How will you manage your own care when your independence is in question? 2) Will you have the resources and assistance to help manage your care? 3) Will you have one or more chronic health conditions/disabilities that will jeopardize your future independence? 4) In addition to your care, will you be responsible for the care of an aging parent, family relative, or friend? This book aims to direct people of all ages to start thinking early about your future life by developing and formulating a smart family plan to live healthy and stay in your own home (aging-in-place). The goal is simple. Formulate early a smart aging-in-place plan for a future lifestyle of health, senior independence, and a safeguarded quality of life.

We will spend up to 120,000 hours at work in our lifetimes. But how do we best use those hours? And how do we adapt to today's working world? 'Life has questions. They have answers' New York Times _____________________________________ From the #1 New York Times bestselling authors of Designing Your Life With this innovative and deeply empowering book, all of us can find answers to these challenging questions. It offers a fresh understanding of the politics and psychology of work and, by sharing the 'design thinking' principles that have been fuelling the growth of Silicon Valley, helps us to build a working life that is rewarding and meaningful. Designing Your New Work Life features updated creative tools to: Redesign your current job Optimise your hybrid work and workspace Up your communication game Adapt to any disruption Launch your next career chapter