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Book helps home buyers avoid some common problems. -- Atlanta Journal-Constitution, November 20, 2004
Ferguson delivers schooled advice on things to look for when buying a home, and things to avoid when remodeling. -- Seattle, WA Times/PI November 28, 2004
He addresses both materials and function, which can be very helpful for people window-shopping before they build or remodel. -- BackHome Magazine Jan/Feb 2005
Know what you're buying into. Book helps prospective buyers find design flaws when house-hunting. -- Altoona, PA Mirror, November 13, 2004
The point of his book "is to get you to notice flaws before you make a commitment." -- Biloxi, MS The Sun Herald, November 20, 2004
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Better Houses, Better Living helps home owners and home buyers by explaining the basics of home design and building from a user's perspective. Ferguson clearly and succinctly details what makes a house "user-friendly" and a better place to live by focusing on practicality instead of just feeling and looks. The book includes over 500 graphics including 462 photographs that clearly show each element that is discussed. There are also 142 Internet Resources where people can go for more information. A referenced website has hot-links to these Internet Resource listings making them easier to access. And there are 8 Supplements which will be a real bonus to the reader, offering scads of additional information.
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Book helps home buyers avoid some common problems. -- Atlanta Journal-Constitution, November 20, 2004
Ferguson delivers schooled advice on things to look for when buying a home, and things to avoid when remodeling. -- Seattle, WA Times/PI November 28, 2004
He addresses both materials and function, which can be very helpful for people window-shopping before they build or remodel. -- BackHome Magazine Jan/Feb 2005
Know what you're buying into. Book helps prospective buyers find design flaws when house-hunting. -- Altoona, PA Mirror, November 13, 2004
The point of his book "is to get you to notice flaws before you make a commitment." -- Biloxi, MS The Sun Herald, November 20, 2004
Product Description
Better Houses, Better Living helps home owners and home buyers by explaining the basics of home design and building from a user's perspective. Ferguson clearly and succinctly details what makes a house "user-friendly" and a better place to live by focusing on practicality instead of just feeling and looks. The book includes over 500 graphics including 462 photographs that clearly show each element that is discussed. There are also 142 Internet Resources where people can go for more information. A referenced website has hot-links to these Internet Resource listings making them easier to access. And there are 8 Supplements which will be a real bonus to the reader, offering scads of additional information.
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Most of the time, getting another home means going through the process of buying one. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
instant hot water unit, gas stub, heated room air, wallboard corners, dishwasher location, manufactured joists, engineered stone, downdraft systems, sink work area, utility tub, good landing area, thermal oven, mop boards, undermount sinks, cultured marble, composition roofing, spec house, solid surface materials, hidden hinges, laminate counter, dishwasher door, hose bibb, eating bar, countertop materials, bifold doors Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Energy Star, Freddie Mac, Getting Started, Freedom Seal, International Residential Code, Little Giant, National Association of Realtors, Better Living New!
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Most of the time, getting another home means going through the process of buying one. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
instant hot water unit, gas stub, heated room air, wallboard corners, dishwasher location, manufactured joists, engineered stone, downdraft systems, sink work area, utility tub, good landing area, thermal oven, mop boards, undermount sinks, cultured marble, composition roofing, spec house, solid surface materials, hidden hinges, laminate counter, dishwasher door, hose bibb, eating bar, countertop materials, bifold doors Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Energy Star, Freddie Mac, Getting Started, Freedom Seal, International Residential Code, Little Giant, National Association of Realtors, Better Living New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- Real Estate (Ferguson's Careers in Focus) in Front Matter
- Building Ideas by Better Homes and Gardens in Front Matter
- The Autobiography of an Idea (Dover Books on Architecture) by Louis H. Sullivan in Front Matter
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