My Name Isn't Martha But I Can Renovate My Home [Paperback]

Sharon Hanby-Robie (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1, 1999

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT HOME RENOVATION IN ON HANDY VOLUME!

Renovating your home has never been so easy -- thanks to Sharon Hanby-Robie's helpful advice. The author of the hugely popular My Name Isn't Martha, But I Can Decorate My Home assists you in renovating your house to perfection in this professional, no-nonsense book that will help you achieve Martha Stewart's results without spending a fortune. From simply adding new accessories to your kitchen or bath to gutting the entire first floor, interior designer Hanby-Robie will show you how to create a living space that complements your personal style. You'll learn:

How to assess the resale value of your renovation

What the difference is between an architect, a builder, and a designer

Now to visualize each room to maximize its appeal

What you MUST know about building codes

How to create an exterior style to match your new rooms

Divided into three sections -- EVALUATION AND PLANNING, INTERIOR RENOVATIONS, and EXTERIOR RENOVATION -- this invaluable guide tackles every room in your house, including windows, floors, heating and cooling systems, landscaping, and even garages. In her witty and accessible style, Hanby-Robie offers words of wisdom, trade secrets, and cost-saving tips, whether you're making a few small changes or starting from ground zero. And she shows you how to do it with skill and style -- on a budget you can afford.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

Hanby-Robie has created another easy-to-read guide similar to My Name Isn't Martha, but I Can Decorate My Home. She gives a good overview, with practical advice on renovating, remodeling, or adding on to a home. Special attention is given to the kitchen and bathroom (where the most costly remodeling can occur), with information on countertops, cabinets, flooring, and the like so that readers can make informed decisions. Hanby-Robie also covers family rooms, bedrooms, attics, and basements and briefly considers the outside, discussing landscaping and pools. Several good books cover similar topics in detail, among them Jan Weimer's Kitchen Redos, Revamps, Remodels, and Replacements (LJ 9/15/97). But few give as comprehensive an overview of remodeling, making this a good choice for public libraries.
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Review

The Virginian Pilot The source you've been looking for...thorough, well-researched, and clearly written.

Des Moines Register Simple and savvy help for affordable home decorating.

Arizona Republic A helpful, handy, interesting guide to creating the style you desire without spending a fortune.

Mountain Living Witty, conversation style...packed with information...exposes readers to the vocabulary of the interior design trade, which can only bolster their confidence when they deal with retailers....Keep your eyes open for future installments.

Southern Pines Pilot Down-to-earth, easy to understand.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Pocket Books; Original edition (August 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0671015435
• ISBN-13: 978-0671015435
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 7.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 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: #2,522,051 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent tool for home renovation, April 6, 2000

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M. Remorenko "MWR" (Leola, PA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: My Name Isn't Martha But I Can Renovate My Home (Paperback)

This book is an excellent tool for anyone looking to renovate their home. Althought I've not yet finished reading it, I can tell that this book is a very valuable addition to anyone's library. The time and money you can save using My Name Isn't Martha. . . makes it a must buy for anyone even considering home renovation in the future.