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Home Remodeling: Planning • Design • Construction

Home Remodeling: Planning • Design • Construction
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While new construction has slowed to a crawl and upgrading to a bigger house is no longer a sure thing, more and more homeowners are choosing to remodel. They’re actively looking for information on how to make their current home a better place to live. This collection of 36 articles from the experts at Fine Homebuilding lays out detailed information on every stage of remodeling—from planning and design to building and installation, upgrades, finishing, and clean-up. Coverage includes interior and exterior design and building strategies, as well as information on additions and tips for living comfortably through a remodel. With 300 color photographs, 75 drawings, practical sidebars, and case studies, this complete guide is a one-stop reference. For over 30 years Fine Homebuilding, based in Newtown, Connecticut, has been the magazine of choice for people who care about quality home improvement and construction. Today, with a circulation of 300,000, it is the best source of home improvement information, inspiring readers to build projects better, faster, and more efficiently.

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