Author: Joseph D. Falcone Publisher: Simon and Schuster ISBN: 0684813777 Category : Architecture Languages : en Pages : 612
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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.
Author: Kathryn Schmidt Publisher: Perigee Trade ISBN: Category : House & Home Languages : en Pages : 212
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The first detailed no-nonsense handbook to planning, designing, and managing any home remodeling project. In 1989, homeowners spent over $100 billion on home remodeling alone. Yet overseeing these projects is complicated and time-consuming. This workbook allows readers to take charge of any remodeling project: it explains how to develop a budget, keep track of expenses, check community building regulations, and much more.
Author: Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 164
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Popular Science gives our readers the information and tools to improve their technology and their world. The core belief that Popular Science and our readers share: The future is going to be better, and science and technology are the driving forces that will help make it better.
Author: Editors of Cool Springs Press Publisher: Cool Spring Press ISBN: 1591866847 Category : Architecture Languages : en Pages : 243
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Planning a new garage? This guide covers several new sets of building plans for garages of the most popular sizes and styles. The step-by-step instructions take you through every phase of the garage-building process. You'll also find remodeling plans, as well as a section on rot repair, adding a skylight or window, and updating the roof. A special section highlights smartphone-activated garage doors and openers. -- adapted from back cover
Author: Eric Corey Freed Publisher: John Wiley & Sons ISBN: 1118042549 Category : Architecture Languages : en Pages : 50
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Your hands-on, practical guide to the materials and construction methods of green building Want to build responsibly and help preserve the environment? This friendly, step-by-step guide introduces you to key facets of green building and remodeling, from looking at long-term costs to working with green professionals to reducing energy and water use. Open the book and find: The benefits of going green Green material substitutions Where to locate green professionals Ten green things you can do in your home today
Author: Grant Burns Publisher: McFarland ISBN: Category : Political Science Languages : en Pages : 206
Book Description
Subtitled: a resource guide to alternative and factory-built homes, new technologies, and the owner-builder option. A thoroughly annotated bibliography of books (350 entries) on various types of homes, home- building, financing, and a directory of resources--periodicals, schools, manufacturers, organizations. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Author: Martha Maeda Publisher: Atlantic Publishing Company ISBN: 1601383649 Category : Architecture Languages : en Pages : 338
Book Description
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.
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