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Select from more than 350 1-story home plans from top architects and designers. Complete construction blueprints/CAD files can be ordered for every house shown.

Select from 730 of the most popular home plans from the country’s top architects and designers, with full color photos of the actual homes, floor plans, and design ideas. Virtually every home style is offered, including farmhouses, country cottages, contemporaries, luxury estates, vacation retreats, and regional specialties. Once you’ve selected your dream home, you can obtain easily customizable construction blueprints, cost estimates, materials lists, and CAD files.

An extensive collection of the best-selling and most stylish home designs available today. Updated with brand new plans and prices, Best-Selling 1-Story Home Plans, 5th Edition offers more than 360 home plans, from convenient ranch homes to traditional cottages. Includes complete construction blueprints and CAD files for quick and easy online ordering or by phone.

A collection of 680 best-selling designs from today’s leading architects and designers, Ultimate Book of Home Plans, 4th Edition offers virtually every home style, including farmhouses, country cottages, contemporaries, luxury estates, vacation retreats, and regional specialties. In addition to these designs, this essential catalog features practical tips and advice. Newly updated edition features more than 280 new house plans and nine new articles on an array of insightful subjects – from creating curb appeal and outdoor living must-haves to different architectural styles and smart home tech ideas. Also included is a new 3D Design America app plan section that will allow you to bring the home plan on the page to life on your phone in 3D!

A complete guide to home landscaping specifically within the northeast region (US: CT, MA, ME, NH, NY, RI, VT, as well as SE Canada: NB, NS, ONT, PEI, QUE) Features 54 designs created by landscape professionals that consider the unique climate and environment of the northeast—featuring creative solutions for front entries, foundation plantings, patios, steep slopes, and much more Detailed descriptions of more than 200 plants picked for the region, plus all you need to know to plant and maintain them Step-by-step instructions for building structures, such as paths, patios, ponds, walls, fences, arbors, and trellises New updated edition includes guidance on native planting, as well as deer- and drought-resistant plants, while also listing banned or invasive plants, updated information on the impact of climate change, and more

· Ultimate DIY resource shows readers everything they need to know about plumbing and electrical repairs, heating and cooling, roofing and siding, remodeling, and so much more · Offers plenty of direct DIY wisdom on how to make the most of a home · Includes more than 2,300 how-to photos and 800 drawings · New edition of this best-selling home improvement manual includes recent code updates and changes, plus information on USB outlets, AFCI/GFCI breakers, and tankless water heaters

Choose from the 375 most popular house plans in North America, with full color renderings and photos. Fully customizable CAD files are available for every dream home plan.

·Learn how to design, plan, and execute every aspect of the bathroom project, from dream stage to completion ·Includes expert guidance on how to create a new bath that suits your space, budget, and lifestyle ·Find ways to save money, make smart choices, and go "green" ·New edition includes updated photography, today's design trends and layout ideas, space-saving decisions, the latest technology and products, and more

Best-Selling House Plans offers readers more than 360 of the most successful and sought-after home designs from the top architects and designers across North America. CAD files are made available for every home and are easily customizable. Completely updated and revised, this new edition offers new home plans and pricing, special sections on home automation, home design trends, curb appeal tips, and more.

Memorializing 18-year-old Adam--who was killed on the track in 1998--Pattie and Kyle Petty have written this visual memoir of their family, an inspiring book about family spirit, told by parents who have inherited themselves a legacy of success, enjoyed the greatest gifts, endured the rigors of danger and adversity, and suffered the deepest tragedy. 200 photos.

With 1,500 market listings, 2009 Photographer's Market is the essential resource for freelance photographers looking to market their work. No other book contains as many market listings for magazines, book publishers and stock agencies all over the world. Easy to use with clearly marked sections and four indexes, this accessible guide will help you narrow down the markets that interest you. Plus, articles about successful photographers and how they built their businesses show you how to succeed in an ever-evolving industry. Up-to-date information on technology and market trends arms you with the facts you need to establish yourself as a working photographer.

· An aspirational guide to interior design · Topics on basic design principles, space layout, choosing fabrics, and more for every room · Learn to decorate a home with professional results · New edition features updated information on current design trends and materials · Contains over 400 gorgeous photos · Perfect for homeowners and designers

Essential information to help readers design gardens and borders, improve the soil, and maintain their plants. How to care for the soil and start plants from seeds Advice on growing and caring for plants in containers Tips on saving annual seeds, dividing perennial plants, and lifting bulbs How to prepare the annual, perennial, bulb garden for winter Over 40 step-by-step photo sequences 600 photographs, many illustrating garden tips and techniques

• How to add the perfect deck—whether doing it yourself or working with a contractor. • Updated edition features new photos and new information on composite decking. • Choose from designs created by master deck builders. • Hundreds of step-by-step color photographs. • 30 deck projects include complete plans and materials lists. • New composite deck project.

·A newly updated edition of the best-selling and easy-to-follow guide to home electrical systems ·Learn how to work like a professional electrician and save money with DIY home electrical installations, repairs and enhancements ·Written in an approachable language with step-by-step photography and detailed illustrations ·New edition has been fully updated to comply with the latest National Electrical Code, and includes additional insight on smart home automation, renewable energy, indoor and outdoor emergency systems, dimmer switches, LED wafer lighting and more ·Author Charlie R. Byers is an instructor at Thaddeus Steven College of Technology where he oversees and teaches the residential remodeling department He is also the author of DIY for Renters: Don't Call the Landlord.

“Sets a new standard for grilling cookbooks, making the grill an important part of daily life—as much as any cooking appliance.” —Chattanooga Times The best part of grilling is the shared experience of cooking and eating great food. Welcome to the definitive cookbook and how-to guide for memorable outdoor family meals, packed with recipes from America’s favorite grill brand. Inside you’ll find three hundred mouth-watering ideas for delicious appetizers, main courses, salads, vegetables, and even desserts, all with easy step-by-step instructions and color photos. We’ve made sure to include plenty of suggestions on ways to include everyone in the family—from the youngest to oldest—when making a grilled feast. Three hundred flavorful new recipes for epic family cookouts. Backyard cooking tips for perfect hamburgers, drumsticks, kebabs, steaks, chops, ribs, fajitas, wings, sliders, skewers and more. Forty-seven ways to use The Big Easy® for delicious fried turkey, rotisserie chicken, BBQ pork, roast beef and grilled vegetables. Tips on getting the kids involved with simple child-friendly tasks that they can do to help. “Pleasing the entire family is always a culinary challenge, but using the grill will certainly make the task easier and a lot more fun. These sizzling recipes, and chef-worthy tips and tricks, will satisfy everyone year-round.” —Quench Magazine “Recipes focus on the meat-and-potatoes recipes that so many American love, but also throw in a few ethnic and contemporary touches. There’s plenty of information on cooking times, grill safety and more. And this book offers more recipes for the buck than most.” —News & Record

· Learn to plan, design, and remodel unused areas in your home to maximize living space · More than 50 detailed step-by-step procedures for the DIY construction process · Over 580 inspirational and informative photographs and illustrations · Easy-to-follow techniques to help you make the conversion yourself · New edition features updated information on current codes and materials

· A complete guide to learning various plumbing skills to save money by making upgrades, repairs, and installations yourself · Details expert guidance for both major and minor plumbing repairs and improvements, from fixing leaky faucets and installing plumbing fixtures to soldering copper, making renovations, and understanding how plumbing systems work in case of emergencies · Updated edition features new and relevant content to reflect the most current code-compliant techniques · Also includes a new section on air gap fittings

• Provides everything readers need to improve their property by adding a new outbuilding. • Extensively revised to be more relevant to average DIYer, this new edition features more than 30 new additional plans. • More than 60 detailed step-by-step photo sequences guide readers through the construction process. • Similar Fox Chapel Publishing titles sold an average of 4,977 copies and $31,199 in net sales.

Garden Ponds, Fountains & Waterfalls for Your Home provides essential information on designing and installing all types of home water gardens, from naturalistic to formal, plus fountains, waterfalls, streams, and bog gardens. Readers will learn how to construct each of these structures, as well as how to design bridges and stepping-stones.

• New edition with bright new layout and updated color photography. • Updated with the latest trends, products, and innovative ideas for the bath. • Learn how to plan every aspect of the bathroom project, from dream stage to completion. • Get the lowdown on how to create a new bath that suits your space, your budget, and your lifestyle. • Find ways to save money, make smart choices, and go “green” in your new bathroom.

Best Signature Baths presents over 100 state-of-the-art bathrooms from leading designers around the country, first seen in Signature Kitchens & Baths magazine. With numerous design possibilities and great comfort features, it is no wonder that the bath is a hot-ticket item for buyers and one of the most popular and financially savvy renovations for homeowners. Over 250 beautiful, full-color photographs and illustrated floor plans show readers how to turn any bathroom into a highly functional and ultra-luxurious space.

This is the ultimate guide to adding the perfect deck--whether doing it yourself or working with a contractor. Choose from 30 designs created by master deck builders, with complete plans, materials lists, and hundreds of step-by-step color photographs.

Featuring 30 complete deck plans created by master deck builders, this easy-to-read guide will walk you through the entire process of designing and building a deck. With step-by-step instructions for accomplishing all the included deck designs, coordinating photography, material lists, expert advice, and newly updated code-compliant information, build the deck of your dreams whether you do it yourself or hire a contractor.

Comprehensive, best-selling plumbing how-to book. Over 700 full-color photographs; more than 100 full-color illustrations. The newest products, techniques, and technologies on the market. Beginning and advanced projects, with advice about when to hire a professional. Covers installation, maintenance, and repair of all major components, including water filters, dishwashers, and water heaters. Fully cross-referenced index and glossary of important terms.

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Complete easy-to-follow guide to home electrical systems. Teaches how to work like a professional electrician. Save money with DIY home electrical installations and repairs. Easy-to-understand language, step-by-step photography, and detailed illustrations. Fully updated to comply with the latest National Electrical Code.

From the nation's leading hands-on home improvement magazine, The Family Handyman Home Plans presents over 350 best-selling designs for houses to delight potential dwellers of wide-ranging tastes, needs and budgets.Showcasing the finest work from 45 of North America's top home-design firms, this inspiring resource offers line drawings of each exterior and inviting capsule descriptions of every space inside -- for dining, sleeping, playing, entertaining, storage and pure pleasure. (Imagine a home with a covered rear porch, an island snack bar or a garden spa tub.)Detailed floor plans lay out the total living area, with room-by-room square-foot dimensions. Homebuilders will also find crucial facts on wall framing, foundation and price code. Each numbered plan refers readers to an 800 phone number where they can order the complete blueprint to get them started in building the house of their dreams.From modest to majestic, from cozy to stunning, appealing home designs include: -- Classic Cottage with Style, finished in striking stucco with a columned front porch -- Vivacious Victorian, featuring a bay-windowed dining room with a built-in china hutch -- Mediterranean Splendor, boasting a gorgeous master bedroom with a see-through fireplace and sunken bath

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