Additions Planner (Better Homes & Gardens Do It Yourself) [Paperback]

Better Homes & Gardens (Author)

Book Description

Series: Better Homes & Gardens Do It Yourself | Publication Date: January 11, 2005

• Specifically geared toward the beginning stages of planning an addition.
• Breaks complex information on structural, system, and site concerns into doable strategies.
• Discusses options for materials as well as heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning needs.
• Dozens of real-life inspirational photographs and detailed illustrations.
• Easy-to-use charts streamline and organize planning and make it a pleasant task.
• Prepares homeowners to work comfortably with a contractor to meet design and budget parameters.

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About the Author

For more than 75 years the Better Homes and Gardens brand has been one of America’s most trusted sources for information on cooking, gardening, home improvement, home design, decorating and crafting. Through refreshing ideas, clear directions and beautiful photographs, the brand has inspired millions of Americans, with more than 38 million books sold since 1930, including the New Cook Book, New Garden Book, and New Decorating Book—all cornerstone titles in their categories. Today, the Better Homes and Gardens brand encompasses books, magazines, television, radio and online media. The greater BH&G family includes partner brands such as Family Circle, American Patchwork and Quilting, Country Garden, and Diabetic Living, all of which publish under the BH&G imprint.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (January 11, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0696222833
• ISBN-13: 978-0696222832
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #555,384 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Lots of pretty pictures, August 27, 2005

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Mark Mills (Glen Rose, TX USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Additions Planner (Better Homes & Gardens Do It Yourself) (Paperback)

Basically a picture book with no consistent theme. Lots of pretty pictures, though.

Chapters
1. Dreaming and scheming get your project heading in the right direction by gathering ideas and inspiration and organizing in an easy reference file for developing your own design

2 . Basic design strategies consider the option before you decide on a specific strategy . Check to see which illustration and examples best fit your objectives.

3. Assessing your situation: what problems might you encounter? is your site subject to special legal restriction? What are your financing options? Give your plans a reality check before you get over your head.

4. Shaping the design here is how to begin merging your ideas into a rough plan. think about how you want the new space to look, what you want it to do, and how it might affect existing spaces

5. Working with professionals every project is a team effort. who will you need on your team, and where will you find them? How should you interact with them as the project moves forward?

6. Fine tuning your project. As you work with your team , refine your strategy. In this chapter, you'll discover savvy course corrections in design, construction, budgeting and project shopping

7. Gallery of projects: for additional inspiration, tour this collection of recently completed additions. See how homeowners like you solved the space crunch with practical family friendly solution.

About the only comment I noted while reading was this: spend for key eye appeal items or things that will get everyday use (ie it is ok to splurge on an 'entry' look, but otherwise be practical). The text and fabulous pictures hardly mesh at all.