Kitchens & bathrooms / Mike Holmes.
Material type: TextSeries: Make It RightPublication details: New York, N.Y. : Time Home Entertainment I, 2013.Description: 248 p. : col. ill. ; 27 cmISBN:- 1603209670 :
- 9781603209670 :
- Mike Holmes kitchens & bathrooms
Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Adult Book | Dr. James Carlson Library | NonFiction | 643.3 H752 | Available | 33111007192137 | ||||
Adult Book | Main Library | NonFiction | 643.3 H752 | Available | 33111007088152 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Anyone who has planned a renovation project knows that there are many, often difficult, decisions to make along the way. As Canada's most trusted contractor, Mike has seen the good, the bad and the ugly. He provides expert advice in all aspects of planning and completing the most common renovation projects so homeowners will: Know what's possible: design and planning considerations, including advice on building green Learn the basics: structural considerations, permits and potential challenges Hire right: finding the right people for the job Choose the right materials: comprehensive guide to flooring, cabinets, etc., to help you make the best choices (which aren't necessarily the most expensive ones) Understand cost and timelines: getting and understanding estimates and how long it's going to take Oversee the job properly: how to ensure the renovation is done right, including step-by-step photographs of correct installation Packed with color photographs, illustrations and sidebars, this new Make It Right book will help ensure homeowners avoid costly mistakes and get their renovation right the first time.
"Expert ideas and great advice" --Cover.
Includes index.
Introduction -- Getting started -- The world behind the walls -- Hiring right and working with your contractor -- Greening your renovation -- Cooking up a kitchen that works -- Creating the just-right bathroom -- Built to last.
Planning a renovation in your kitchen or bathroom? Holmes covers all aspects of planning-- and completing-- your renovation, from knowing what will work for your needs, to anticipating potential challenges and staying on budget and on time.