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Additions Planner (Better Homes & Gardens Do It Yourself)

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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.