For The Love Of Renovating

For the Love of Renovating is the inspiring, game-changing book every fixer-upper needs, whether the project is budget remodeling or a full gut renovation. Jordan and Barry—aka the Brownstone Boys—are the enthusiastic go-to renovation team for historic Brooklyn brownstones and other older homes that need a little TLC. In their debut book, they walk readers through the entire house renovation process, starting with things to consider before you’ve made an offer, followed by guidance on developing a design, a schedule, and budgeting; they end by giving a room-by-room tour that includes tips and inspiration for a successful renovation. The book also features a chapter on preserving and refurbishing historic details like wooden archways and crown moldings. Throughout the book, beautiful photos and Renovation Recipes give the ingredients and step-by-step instructions for turning the house you have into the house you'll love. Unlock the potential of your vintage home with this ultimate handbook for restoring historic houses. Whether you’re a new homeowner in search of DIY books to help plan home improvement projects, or are just looking for interior design books to inspire your dream home, For the Love of Renovating provides the perfect blend of gorgeous visuals and practical, hands-on advice.

Get to know the couple (and the houses) behind Old Home Love. Andy and Candis Meredith believe there’s nothing that can’t be fixed. Their passion for saving and renovating old homes, which caught the attention of HGTV, sparked the creation of their new reality series, Old Home Love. Their stunning debut book features never before seen images of more than 15 homes, (including their own, renovated by the couple themselves), do-it-yourself renovation tips and guidance, and their family’s story. Old Home Love will inspire readers to discover the history and beauty behind their own homes, regardless of location or style. Andy and Candis Meredith take dilapidated houses from the 1800s and restore them to their original beauty for future homeowners to cherish for years to come. They live in Payson, Utah with their six little boys and baby girl in tow.

The new memoir from the author of Riding the Bus with My Sister describes the unexpected emotional journey resulting from her and her husband's decision to renovate their small, historic home.

Enjoy these SAMPLE pages from Renovating Your Marriage Room by Room- When considering building a home, couples look for the right architect, right builder, and the right decorator to make their dream house a reality. They work with these people to sketch out plans for the structure of the house; determine what materials to use in building the house; and which decorations to use how to make the house warm and cozy. Accomplishing their goal and making sure they get exactly what they are paying for is in part due to everyone working off of the same set of blueprints and plan while they are exercising their unique talents and skills in getting the house completed. With the same care and even more, couples should invest in building their marital houses. Making sure they are working from the same plan, laying a solid foundation in the process and doing the work needed to keep their house intact and standing strong. In Renovating Your Marriage, Dr. Johnny Parker speaks to you and your spouse about building a house of togetherness brick by brick from the foundation up. He encourages you to consider the two possible foundations upon which marriages are built; then walks you through an inspection of your marital house, room by room. Is your marital house standing on a firm foundation or has it been shaken? Are you in need of a marriage renovation? Dr. Parker wants to help you answer these questions and make the changes necessary to give your love a new look.

From the author of the New York Times bestseller Styled, here is Emily Henderson's masterclass on interior design. “An approachable guide for anyone who is looking for tools and resources to create a home that speaks to who they are and what they love.”—Joanna Gaines Whether you’re embarking on a weekend refresh or complete renovation, interior designer Emily Henderson wants you to take risks with your home design without experiencing regret. In this visually driven decorating bible punctuated with photographs from real homes and colorful illustrations, she takes you through her entire process, including every single decision she makes when it comes to picking paint, arranging furniture, hanging window treatments, and deciding on lighting fixtures. You'll also learn when to hire a contractor versus an architect versus a handyperson, all the materials to consider (and why you might want to skip those marble countertops), proper measurements of the elements in each room, and so much more. By the end of the book, you'll feel more confident when it comes to visualizing the home of your dreams, and you'll finally know how to make it happen.

At last a highly illustrated, practical book that renovators will love. Cherie Barber is Australia's leading renovation expert with over 21 years of profitable renovations under her belt. Renovating For Profit reveals Cherie’s secrets to success and equips you with all the tips and knowledge you need to renovate and make a profit. Including information on budgeting, time saving ideas, organisation and how to successfully use colour and space, Cherie shows you how to avoid common mistakes and make the most out of every renovation project. Cherie’s method is a proven, step-by-step approach, personally developed on over 90 renovation projects. With real-life examples and before-and-after pictures, Renovating For Profit will equip you with all the knowledge you need for renovating success!

Stop hating your house and start adoring it—40 steps to make your home express who you are and work for the way you really live Deco­rating can be daunting and overwhelm­ing, but here’s the secret: If you want to love your house, the inspiration and ideas need to come from you. Interior designer Paige Rien thinks it’s about more than creating a beautiful space; it’s about creating a home that reflects you and all that you find comforting and inspiring in your life. Through 40 actionable steps, you’ll discover tools that will help you: Explore your life story: Mine your life for those things that inspire nostalgia and create a positive connection to memories, explore your family’s heritage, and be conscious of how you want to live now. Understand what you’re working with: Take stock of your stuff, understand the history of your home, and get clear on the space you have. Create an inspired action plan: Discover how to ap­proach design room-by-room, find the through line that ties the whole house together, and work in ways that empower your own ideas and creativity. Learn the design skills that matter: Get tips on pick­ing paint colors, choosing window dressings, arrang­ing art, and more. When you start decorating your home with you as the starting point, you can create a highly personalized space that reflects your past, your future, and how you want to live today. In the process, you’ll gain the confidence and inspi­ration to come up with a functional and fabulous living space that’s just right for you and your life.

Renovation Psychology. Putting the Home Team to Work By Dr. Debi Warner 304 pages, soft bound. 28 Fun Chapters, 81 Amusing Photographs, 45 Helpful Tables Renovating? Building? Decorating? Designing? You and your Home Team will face decisions and tasks together that will call for many new skills and intense cooperation. Are you ready? Dr. Debi brings you her great practical advice that will strengthen your Home Team, bring you new skills, help you make great decisions, and amuse you along the way. Renovation Psychology. Putting the Home Team to Work has just the practical advice that will make this book an essential tool to keep on your kitchen counter for the duration of your project. Light-hearted and warmly written, its visual format is easy reading for the busy person who is getting in gear to use their hands on a project. 81 Fun photographs keep you reading through the book. Exploring this book is fun, and settling down to read deeper, you find really great practical and kind advice that is easy on the nerves and productive for your Home Team. 45 helpful tables make concepts clear. Nicely written for all renovator types - young and old, male & female, experienced and novice. Dr. Debi helps your team coordinate your handwork, assign roles, and fit together like the dovetail joints she describes in her book, Renovation Psychology. Putting the Home Team to Work. You can read the chapters in any order. Men and women love this book. It covers the area they both need to tackle - coordinating their efforts in the home. All domestic partners will profit from using this fun book. Save money through sensible design and real practical planning, prevent injuries from overstepping your capacity, deal with surprises, time, change, and limitations. Finish the project and live well during the process. And - best of all - improve your teamwork for lasting Home Improvement! This is a great gift for any domestic partners you care about. You won't want to share - so buy them their own copy! For a free sneak preview of the book, visit www.RenovationPsychology.com and click on "Free Preview" This book comes with free entry to its great product support website to keep you up-to-date with the latest advice from Dr. Debi, recipes, quizzes, and a place to share your stories and receive feedback from Dr. Debi for the issues you face in your projects today. Don't lose a minute, get your copy today!

After completing her own home renovation and extension, Fiona McPhillips, author, journalist and interiors fanatic, was inspired to bring together everything she learned along the way. In collaboration with three award-winning architects, Fiona provides you with the most holistic approach to your design and build. A practical step-by-step guide to surviving the transformation of your home, taking the reader from the design stage, through the planning process to building, decorating and finishing touches. The balance of personal stories and professional advice makes this an accessible and inspiring guide to renovation. Filled with photographs of real homes, this books is bursting with great ideas and will no doubt inspire you to make the home you love.

Lawrence Dworin's guide covers a variety of topics essential to the purchase and renovation of homes for profit. Included are chapters on remodeling for profit, selecting the right house, using real-estate agents, buying a home, getting the appropriate financing, repairing structural and mechanical problems, decorating the interior, selling the house, and keeping rental property.