House About It Dream/ Design/ Dwell
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.38 (602 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1586853775 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 360 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-10-18 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"The other contractor's "Blue Book"" according to Pamela La Gioia. If you think you know how to build, re-build, or remodel a house, stop! Don't do anything until you read Sheri Koones' book, House About It. Her book will save you an enormous amount of time and money from the tips, techniques, and resources it provides.Personal story: I showed my copy of the book to my husband's friend and within . An invaluable tool! This book has been my bible in building my own home. I decided to use SIPs as a result of the advantages listed in the types of construction section and am delighted with the results. Before buying this book I bought a dozen books that didn't have all of the information that this one had. Plus, I wasted hours on the Internet trying. "A Must Have When Buying Life's Biggest Assest!" according to Mark W. Nash. Easy-to-read reference guide for anyone building a new or updating an existing home. The organized, detailed and consise format makes understanding all the terms you'll need to know a breeze and will allow you to make informed decisions working with architects and contractors on your project. Perfect as a desk reference for rehabbe
She lives in her gorgeous dream home in Greenwich, Connecticut, with her husband and two children. degree from Columbia University. . She is a member of the National Association of Real Estate Editors, the Women's Business Development Center, the Entrepreneurial Woman's Network, the Connecticut Press Club and Fashion Group. Sheri earned her B.S. degree from Boston University and her M.S.
Flooring Criteria for selecting Hard Floors - Brick - Natural stone - Reclaimed terracotta and stone - Manufactured stone o Terrazzo o Engineered stone - Tile o Ceramic Terra cota Quarry Glazed Porcelain Encaustic Photographic o Mosaic o Glass - Concrete Hard Wood Floors Laminates Resilient Flooring - Linoleum - Vinyl Novelty flooring - Rubber - Cork - Bamboo - Coconut palm - Leather - Metal Carpeting & Rugs - Carpeting - Rugs 9. Fireplaces Considerations Venting Types of available fuels for fireplaces - Wood - Gas - Propane - Wood Wax firelogs - Pellets - Coal - Oil - Electric - Gel Fuel Fire
An extensive resource section, helpful tips, and a handy notebook are included for keeping organized notes on preferences for the items reviewed along the way.. From doors and windows to flooring and plumbing, House About It is an all-in-one, totally empowering, homeowner's bible packed with innovative ideas and details to help increase the value, comfort and aesthetics of your home. When it comes to building or remodeling a home, it is easy to feel bombarded by the countless choices that have to be made. Looking for windows that are self-washing or an elevator that runs on a vacuum? Can't decide between wood and coconut palm flooring? Want to install an outdoor fireplace? This book is concise and informative, exciting and cutting edge, and profiles countless products to build a new home from scratch or remodel an existing one. Now, anyone can forgo hours of research and endless footwork by picking up a copy of House About It