Outdooor Kitchens: Ideas for Planning, Designing, and Entertaining showcases fully equipped outdoor kitchens across the country and for all budgets. Information includes planning and design advice and some easy topic-related how-to projects.

Outdoor Kitchens: Ideas for Planning, Designing, and Entertaining (Creative Homeowner) Over 300 Photos and Advice on Location, Size, Features, Appliances, Cost, Heating, Cooling, Furniture, and More

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Kitchen

Home Improvement

Lockwood, Owen

Joseph Provey

Gardening & Landscape Design

Creative Homeowner

Deck Designs, 3rd Edition shows readers the latest design trends and materials in deck building. Following the format of the best-selling Deck Designs, the all-new edition features the work of four new deck designers whose work represents four different regions of the country. Created for both the do-it-yourselfer and the those who wish to work with a professional to achieve the ideal deck, Deck Designs, 3rd Edition is divided into two main sections. The first provides basic design instruction on building a deck, including information on the new generation of deck materials, dealing with problem locations, creating shade and wind screens, and adding distinctive details. The second part of the book takes an in-depth look at the work of four of the country's most successful deck builders. Through drawings and photos of actual custom deck projects readers will obtain first-hand information on what went into these truly unique projects.

Deck Designs, 3rd Edition: Great Design Ideas from Top Deck Designers (Creative Homeowner)

Decks

Steve Cory

Design Originals

Today's homeowners are looking to create additional storage space in the home with the most design flair possible. Ultimate Guide to Cabinets, Shelves &amp; Home Storage Solutions addresses a problem that is common to all homeowners: lack of adequate storage. The book presents the reader with the latest in storage solutions and covers the latest in storage ideas and products.
For the do-it-yourselfer, there are 35 fully illustrated projects for the kitchen, bath, bedroom, living room, and utility room to improve the storage possibilities of any home. An extensive techniques section provides the novice handyperson with the skills they will need to complete the projects.

Ultimate Guide to Cabinets, Shelves & Home Storage Solutions (Creative Homeowner) (Home Improvement)

Editors Of Creative Homeowner

How-To

Storage

Home Improvement & Design

Smart Guide®: Trim, 2nd Edition is an all-new photographic edition of a best-seller that shows readers how to select and install the right molding and trim for their homes. The book describes room preparation, tools, planning the layout, cutting molding and trim, installation, finishing techniques, and maintenance. Smart Guide: Trim, 2nd Edition covers a variety of trim types, including base, crown, and chair rail moldings, as well as window and door casings.

Smart Guide (R): Trim, All New 2nd Edition: Step by Step (Creative Homeowner)

TRIM

Enhance your home and yard by designing, building, and maintaining everything from barbecues to hearths! <ul>
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60 projects and tasks including laying a brick patio, building a concrete pier, and making an interlocking block wall</li> <li>
Over 1,200 photographs and illustrations offer inspiration and guidance every step of the way</li> <li>
Step-by-step instructions, photos, and cut-away illustrations ensure the success of your projects</li> <li>
Beginner-friendly maintenance tips and common repairs for concrete, block, brick, natural stone, tile, and stucco</li> </ul>
Learn how to enhance your home and yard by adding brick walkways, flagstone patios, or even stone walls without using mortar. Ultimate Guide to Masonry and Concrete covers a wide range of masonry subjects, including basic installations, specific projects, and common repairs with concrete, block, brick, stone, tile, and stucco. You'll find the essential information you need on tools, materials, and techniques—all explained in clear, plain language and shown with crisp, full-color photographs and detailed illustrations. The construction of 60 of the most popular masonry projects that make your home more appealing, such as laying a brick patio or walkway, building a barbecue, and building a retaining wall, are covered in detail with dozens of step-by-step photographs and large cutaway illustrations to help you do the job right. Inside, you'll find tips and special features on alternative approaches to projects that let you apply the presented information and techniques to different types of buildings and sites. A thorough coverage of masonry repairs and maintenance is also included. From glass block, brick, and stucco to natural stone, concrete, and tile, you're sure to find a DIY project to improve your home—and the maintenance tips you need to help it last—inside Ultimate Guide to Masonry and Concrete!

Ultimate Guide: Masonry and Concrete, 3rd Edition: Design, Build, Maintain (Creative Homeowner) 60 Projects & Over 1,200 Photos for Concrete, Block, Brick, Stone, Tile, and Stucco

Home wiring made simple! Smart Guide: Wiring, All-New 2nd Edition, has been entirely re-written and updated--and now features photographs instead of illustrations. It demystifies wiring and empowers do-it-yourselfers with the information they need to keep their home electrical system running smoothly. Easy-to-follow instructions--updated to reflect the latest National Electrical Code®--guide homeowners through the basics of home wiring, including how to safely and effectively work with wiring and descriptions of the tools that will make the job easier. Homeowners learn how their home electrical system works, the different types of cables found in the home, and how to make simple electrical connections. Chapters on switches, receptacles, plugs, cords, lamps, ceiling fixtures, thermostats, and outdoor wiring provide information on installing and repairing these electrical components.

Wiring: Step-by-step: Green Edition (Smart Guide)

Wiring

Creative Homeowner Pr

Decks continue to be one of the most popular additions to homes today as more and more homeowners seek to enjoy outdoor living and expand living space. Ultimate Guide to Decks, 4th edition: Plan, Design, Build leads the homeowner through the process of designing and building a deck, whether as a do-it-yourself project or working with a contractor. Hundreds of step-by-step color photographs highlight the clear, concise, and friendly text.
The author provides helpful advice on generating ideas, selecting materials, and using tools as he leads the reader through the complete process. Further inspiration comes from dozens of deck designs and ideas the author has gathered from four of the nation's top deck designer/builders. Finally, three different deck projects, complete with plans and materials lists, are included so that even a novice can create a finished deck with this complete guide.

Ultimate Guide: Decks, 4th Edition: Plan, Design, Build (Creative Homeowner)

Home plumbing made simple! This latest edition in Creative Homeowner's popular Smart Guide® Series untangles the mystery of plumbing for the home. Smart Guide: Plumbing, All-New 2nd Edition, is completely revised with new, updated text and color photography to empower do-it-yourselfers to keep their home plumbing system running smoothly. Easy-to-follow instruction--which reflects the latest building codes--guides homeowners through the basics of home plumbing, including how to safely and effectively work with piping and descriptions of the tools that will make the job easier. Homeowners learn how their home plumbing system works and how to make simple plumbing connections. Chapters on water and drainage pipes, sinks, toilets, bathtubs and showers, water heaters, and more provide information on installing and repairing these plumbing components.

Smart Guide: Plumbing Step by Step, All New and Updated 2nd Edition (Creative Homeowner) How to Repair and Upgrade Faucets, Sinks, Toilets, and More

Engineering & Transportation

Plumbing

Engineering

Smart Guide®: Basements, All-New 2nd Edition, provides readers with the information they need to convert their dark, dreary basements into bright, airy living spaces. Readers learn how to eliminate moisture problems, change rough concrete walls and floors into finished surfaces, hide pipes and wiring, and bring light and ventilation to these rooms.

Smart Guide Basements: Step by Step

Ultimate Guide: Plumbing is an updated and expanded edition of Creative Homeowner's comprehensive, best-selling plumbing how-to book. The most up-to-date products and techniques are covered. For the how-to information, strong emphasis is placed on doing things correctly, so all the projects use only code-compliant techniques. Author Merle Henkenius prepares the do-it-yourselfer to handle any plumbing task in the home, from replacing a washer in a leaky faucet to cutting and joining cast-iron vent pipes. The book also gives readers an overview of a house's plumbing system, including supply, waste, and vent piping, and explains the basic physics that keep everything working well. So in addition to learning how to plan and complete each project, readers learn how to spot and improve outdated or dangerous techniques and materials in their home's plumbing system.

Ultimate Guide: Plumbing, 3rd edition

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