Kitchens & Baths 1-2-3 (Home Depot ... 1-2-3) [Illustrated] [Hardcover]

Home Depot Books (Author), John Holms (Editor)

Book Description

Series: Home Depot ... 1-2-3 | Publication Date: September 15, 1999

Packed with Home Depot’s expertise and renowned "wisdom of the aisles," this handy resource offers everything the do-it-yourselfer needs to execute the ideal remodeling plan for a kitchen or bath.

The ultimate resource for homeowners planning to remodel their kitchens or baths.

Gives readers design guidance, tips, and expert advice.

Advice on how to buy materials, appliances, and fixtures.

Expanded appendix includes step-by-step instructions and illustrations on how to remodel kitchens and baths.

Shows kitchen and bath designs for all sizes, styles, and budgets.

Helps remodelers from planning to completion.

Ideas on financing a project.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

This terrific, colorful guide from the experts at Home Depot is perfect for the beginner but is also detailed enough for advanced do-it-yourselfers. The text describes materials and designs, kitchens and their components, baths and their components and explains how to complete a multitude of repairs and renovations. The how-to section is exceptional, with clear instructions and illustrations and boxes showing both the tool and material requirements and the skills needed to complete each project.
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 416 pages
• Publisher: The Home Depot (September 15, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0696208156
• ISBN-13: 978-0696208157
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #535,383 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #23 in Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > How-to & Home Improvements > Remodeling & Renovation > Bathrooms
  • #29 in Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > How-to & Home Improvements > Remodeling & Renovation > Kitchens

Customer Reviews

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars good book, January 30, 2010

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This review is from: Kitchens & Baths 1-2-3 (Home Depot ... 1-2-3) (Hardcover)

Helped me when i had to work on kit/bath parts that i was unfamiliar with.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Ok resource for DIY projects, June 7, 2010

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This review is from: Kitchens & Baths 1-2-3 (Home Depot ... 1-2-3) (Hardcover)

This book provides some good overviews of what it takes to complete each project in a remodel. It helped me identify the tools I would need and how long it would probably take. I searched online videos to supplement the how-to instructions.

The design portions of this book are outdated.

20 of 59 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Organize and Plan for Your Kitchen or Bath Project, December 18, 1999

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D. Williams "Host of By the Book Radio" (Houston, TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Kitchens & Baths 1-2-3 (Home Depot ... 1-2-3) (Hardcover)

The major part of any project is being organized. And what better way to organize a kitchen or bath redesign than to practice effective time management skills? That's right: delegate to a professional who deals with this sort of undertaking every single day: a designer. Utilizing the skills of a talented kitchen or bath designer will decrease stress, improve productivity, and create more time for you to enjoy the task at hand: redesigning or remodeling the kitchen or bathroom in your home.

I'm a big fan of being prepared - that's what makes life fun. And the experts at Home Depot have compiled their favorite tips and techniques into one easy-to-use book. The book is well organized and very easy to use, which encourages us to keep it handy for quick references.

Whether you're creating a color scheme, choosing light design, wrestling with investment return issues, or wanting detailed information about the order of work done by contractors, this book is a goldmine of details for your project. Of course, my favorite section offers organizing solutions for the kitchen, including cabinet accessories and room layout, but it is sure is refreshing to see this as an issue before construction rather than an afterthought. Great planning!

This makes a great coffee-table book, since you'll refer to it time and time again. But if your coffee table is very far from your kitchen, then perhaps you'll add it to your cookbooks instead. Happy designing!