My Name Isn't Martha But I Can Renovate My Home

Häftad, Engelska, 1999

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EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT HOME RENOVATION IN ON HANDY VOLUME! Renovating your home has never been so easy -- thanks to Sharon Hanby-Robie's helpful advice. The author of the hugely popular My Name Isn't Martha, But I Can Decorate My Home assists you in renovating your house to perfection in this professional, no-nonsense book that will help you achieve Martha Stewart's results without spending a fortune. From simply adding new accessories to your kitchen or bath to gutting the entire first floor, interior designer Hanby-Robie will show you how to create a living space that complements your personal style. You'll learn: How to assess the resale value of your renovationWhat the difference is between an architect, a builder, and a designerNow to visualize each room to maximize its appealWhat you MUST know about building codesHow to create an exterior style to match your new rooms Divided into three sections -- EVALUATION AND PLANNING, INTERIOR RENOVATIONS, and EXTERIOR RENOVATION -- this invaluable guide tackles every room in your house, including windows, floors, heating and cooling systems, landscaping, and even garages. In her witty and accessible style, Hanby-Robie offers words of wisdom, trade secrets, and cost-saving tips, whether you're making a few small changes or starting from ground zero. And she shows you how to do it with skill and style -- on a budget you can afford.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum1999-08-01
Mått191 x 235 x 18 mm
Vikt554 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor320
FörlagSimon & Schuster
ISBN9780671015435

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Sharon Hanby-Robie has been an interior designer and a member of the American Society of Interior Designers for more than thirty years, with her own business, Town House Interiors. She is also a licensed real estate agent and an actress who has appeared in numerous informercials. She has written several books, including Decorating Without Fear and My Name Isn't Martha But I Can Renovate My Home. She and her husband live in Pennsylvania.

CONTENTSEXPLANATION OF ICONSINTRODUCTION PART ONE: EVALUATING AND PLANNING1. TO MOVE OR IMPROVE -- THAT IS THE QUESTION!So Where Do You Begin?Whom Should You Consult?The ContractorShould I Borrow or Pay Cash?Words of Wisdom2. PLANNING FOR AN IMPROVEMENTYour Lifestyle, Your HomeInside Out: Style, Structure, and DesignThe AdditionProfessional Who's WhoChecklist for BudgetingWords of Wisdom 3. FLOORING AND LIGHTING -- TWO ESSENTIALSFlooringLightingWords of WisdomPART TWO: INTERIOR RENOVATIONS AND PRODUCTS4. KITCHENS: PRICING, PLANNING, CABINETS, AND COUNTERTOPSMaterials and BudgetsWhat Am I Looking For? -- Making a Wish ListThe PlanNitty-gritty -- Cabinets and CountertopsWords of Wisdom5. EVERYTHING ELSE, INCLUDING THE KITCHEN SINKSinksFaucetsAppliancesWords of Wisdom6. BATHROOMS Expectations and Evaluations -- Rework or Start from Scratch?The PlanMaterials and BudgetsSizes Shouldn't MatterThe Small BathroomLarge BathroomsThe Fixtures -- Tubs, Showers, Sinks, and ToiletsWords of Wisdom7. LIVING, DINING, AND FAMILY ROOMS Expectations and Evaluations -- Rearranging and RedesigningArchitectural ElementsThe PlanBudget BalancingWords of Wisdom 8. MASTER SUITES AND OTHER BEDROOMSThe Master SuiteClosets and Built-insSleepless in SeattleYour Children's RoomsNew SpacesWords of Wisdom9. BASEMENTS AND ATTICSBasements: Work or Play -- Realistic ExpectationsBudgetsThe Floor PlanHome office -- Special ConsiderationsHome Theater -- Lights, Camera, Action!Attics -- Upward PossibilitiesWords of WisdomPART THREE: EXTERIOR RENOVATIONS10. ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES AND EXTERIOR SURFACE ELEMENTSThe History and Design of Your HomeWindowsSkylightsShed-Roof DormerExterior Doors -- Don't Slam That Door!Exterior Finish Materials -- Paint, Stain, Stucco, or What?Garage DoorsWords of Wisdom11. OUTDOOR LIVINGSunrooms and ConservatoriesPorches and DecksOutdoor LightingYou're CookingPoolsWords of WisdomHAVE FUNCREDITS