Where do I start with my design? Are You Designing Your New Home Renovation & Don’t Know Where To Start? Are you not sure who to ring first? Would you like to learn how to create your beautiful new dream home without the usual hassles and time/cost blowouts? This guide teaches you how to get started with the design of your project, and will bring you up to speed with your new role as ‘An Accidental Project Manager’ Essential reading for the new home renovator, this guide is brought to you by an ex- builder!

Are You New To Home Renovation? Are You Planning A Home Renovation & Don’t Know How Design Process Works? Are you not sure who to ring first? Would you like to learn how to create your beautiful new dream home without the usual hassles and time/cost blowouts? This guide teaches you how to follow the right design process and will bring you up to speed with your new role as ‘An Accidental Project Manager’ Essential reading for the new home renovator, this guide is brought to you by an ex- builder!

How the construction process works Are You New To Home Renovation? Are You Planning A Home Renovation & Don’t Know How The Building Work Gets Done? Are you not sure who to ring first? Would you like to learn how ‘the build’ works and the processes you need to know to support it? This guide introduces to the essential areas you need to know about the construction process! Essential reading for the new home renovator, this guide is brought to you by an ex- builder!

Are You Planning A Home Renovation & Don’t Know Where To Start? Are you not sure who to ring first? Would you like to learn how to create your beautiful new dream home without the usual hassles and time/cost blowouts? This guide teaches you how to get started with your project, and will bring you up to speed with your new role as ‘An Accidental Project Manager’ Essential reading for the new home renovator, this guide is brought to you by an ex- builder!

Are You New To Home Renovation? Are You Planning A Home Renovation & Don’t Know How Design Process Works? Are you not sure who to ring first? Would you like to learn how to create your beautiful new dream home without the usual hassles and time/cost blowouts? This guide teaches you how to follow the right design process and will bring you up to speed with your new role as ‘An Accidental Project Manager’ Essential reading for the new home renovator, this guide is brought to you by an ex- builder!

New York Times Bestseller: “This essential guide informs readers on how to sell, buy, and potentially remodel any residence. A must read.”—Library Journal (starred review) Twin brothers Jonathan and Drew Scott have taken HGTV by storm with their four hit shows, filled with good-natured rivalry, playful banter, and no-nonsense strategies. In this book, the designer and real estate agent offer a comprehensive resource, covering the ins and outs of buying, selling, and renovating a house, with hundreds of full-color photos throughout. The brothers cover numerous topics including the hidden costs of moving, savvy negotiating tactics, and determining your home must-haves. Other handy features include a calendar of key dates for finding the best deals on home products and a cheat sheet of worth-it fix-its. It’s a wealth of information on attaining what you want—on time and on budget. Dream Home also includes all the tips and tricks you won’t see on TV, making it a must-have resource not just for fans but for any current or aspiring homeowner.

The experts at "Money" magazine offer sound advice on everything involved in buying a house, condo, or co-op in this clear, concise guide. This book helps consumers construct a winning game plan when purchasing a home that's also a financial investment.

This interdisciplinary volume develops a distinctive new way of talking about environmental concerns in post-industrial society.

Whether you're new at the home-buying or selling game in Canada, or whether you've played it before, most of us dread the onslaught of flashy, fast-talking real estate agents and property managers. Well, help has arrived. This revised edition of "Buying and Selling a Home For Canadians For Dummies" prepares you to get what you need and want when buying a new home or selling the one you're in. Everything from arranging your finances and hiring an agent, to researching neighbourhoods and assessing home values is presented in a clear and humorous way to help you get the most out of the process. Important information to help you: Market your home and sell for the highest possible price Negotiate the best price and terms of sale Find the right new neighbourhood with reasonable prices and the type of housing to suit you and your family Decide whether or not to hire an agent and tips on how to choose a good one Select the best mortgage and understand tax considerations Updated in the 2nd Edition: Examining zero percent down payments, lines of credit and other alternatives to conventional mortgages Using the 'Net: New, useful sites - and what to watch out for Buying condominiums: An expanded chapter full of useful information on what you need to know before you buy Selling your home on your own: Expanded online resources and tips Fixing up your home to sell: Tips from the designers on how to make your home as sellable as possible

With the increased focus on building and renovation over the past decade, there has been a growing demand for hardware that is both beautiful and functional.