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Home Renovation [Paperback]

Francis D. K. Ching (Author), Dale E. Miller (Author)
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June 1, 1983
Home Renovation Frank Ching & Dale E. Miller How to transform your home into a more functional, comfortable, and pleasing environment is fully explained here and illustrated by Frank Ching's delightful graphics. Far more than a "project" book, this guide melds useful construction information with important planning and design ideas that should precede any decision to renovate or remodel your home. Practical steps are given for:
* documenting one's present home and evaluating current and future needs.
* improving existing space through use of light, color, window and door modifications, wall rearrangement, and furnishings
* converting attics, basements, garages and porches into livable rooms
* adding space to various rooms by altering foundations, floors, walls and roof
* remodeling or adding kitchens and bathrooms
Home Renovation is unique in its coverage of both the planning and construction of any home alteration. It is hand lettered throughout in Frank Ching's inimitable style.

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Home Renovation Frank Ching & Dale E. Miller How to transform your home into a more functional, comfortable, and pleasing environment is fully explained here and illustrated by Frank Ching’s delightful graphics. Far more than a "project" book, this guide melds useful construction information with important planning and design ideas that should precede any decision to renovate or remodel your home. Practical steps are given for:
  • documenting one’s present home and evaluating current and future needs.
  • improving existing space through use of light, color, window and door modifications, wall rearrangement, and furnishings
  • converting attics, basements, garages and porches into livable rooms
  • adding space to various rooms by altering foundations, floors, walls and roof
  • remodeling or adding kitchens and bathrooms
Home Renovation is unique in its coverage of both the planning and construction of any home alteration. It is hand lettered throughout in Frank Ching’s inimitable style.

About the Author

Frank Ching is a registered architect and the auth## of Building Construction Illustrated. Dale E. Miller ## is Project Manager of The Phoenix Group of Seattle, ## Washington, a company involved in housing design a## development.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 352 pages
  • Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (June 1, 1983)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0471288691
  • ISBN-13: 978-0471288695
  • Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 10.9 x 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,341,827 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Francis D.K. Ching is a registered architect and Professor Emeritus at the University of Washington in Seattle. He is the bestselling author of numerous books on architecture and design, all published by Wiley. His works have been translated into over eighteen languages and are regarded as classics for their renowned graphic presentation.

 

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5.0 out of 5 stars Common Sense Home Renovation, August 27, 2000
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In 1985 I went into my local bookstore looking for THE book that would help me gut and renovate a 1900's vintage frame two flat and turn it into a high end single family dwelling. My background was a solid "do-it-yourselfer" combined with some woodworking. I found "Home Renovation" invaluable. Good basic information, no Bob Vila, just a few concise paragraphs and some well drawn sketches to give me the information I was looking for on virtually any topic.

During my project two well intentioned friends gave me books which sit on my shelf gathering dust. "Home Renovation" resides right next to them, a dirty, broken, paperback that I constantly return to for information.

My only criticisim is the index,which is limited. But if you are planning a renovation project, this is a great resource.

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