Presents detailed information on every step of kitchen and bath renovations, including floor plan ideas, storage strategies, decorating styles, product advice, and buying tips.

This essential resource will walk homeowners through the decision-making process for a kitchen or bath renovation to create the perfect space This indispensable reference covers everything homeowners need to know about making over the two rooms that yield the most resale value. Information is included for all stages of a kitchen or bath remodel, from inspiring before-and-after images to tips on getting started, with easy-to-read lists and sidebars on topics such as setting a budget and hiring professionals. Chapters highlight floor plan ideas, decorating styles, storage solutions, and lifestyle design choices. Plus, a handy shopping guide helps renovators choose key products, from kitchen cabinetry and cooktops to bathroom sinks and lighting. Complete with an appendix of checklists, this go-to guide is perfect for homeowners ready to update their spaces as well as those just looking for new ideas for renovations in the future.

Offers advice to give a homeowner confidence to understand a major home addition; and expert know-how for carpentry, wiring, plumbing, and foundation work. This work also provides instructions on how to tie into existing structures, traffic patterns, liveability, and foundation details.

An in-depth, beautifully photographed look at more than 60 stunning kitchens that showcase all the current design trends. Floor plan ideas help homeowners make the most of every inch of available space and improve traffic flow. The newest looks in cabinetry, countertops, appliances, fixtures, flooring, lighting, colors, and finishes, perfect for starting a kitchen wish list. Ideas and inspiration for designing kitchens in every style, from Tuscan to cottage to contemporary.

Follow your dream, start from scratch before you build, fix-it up, and decorate your second home to reflect yourself.

Projects and tips for every room For more than 75 years Better Homes and Gardens has been one of America's most trusted sources for information on home decorating. Do It Yourself, a popular BHG special interest publication, puts a youthful, crafty spin on DIY decor. With refreshing ideas, clear directions, and beautiful photographs, this book will inspire DIY enthusiasts of all skill levels to spruce up their spaces—in a weekend or less. The 200+ fun, approachable home improvement projects in this book give readers achievable, stylish, and affordable ways to transform their living spaces. Projects run the gamut from quick and easy ideas that can be completed in an hour or two to more involved and time-consuming improvements, but all can be accomplished in a weekend or less. Projects cover every room of the home: kitchens, bathrooms, dining rooms, living rooms, bedrooms, home offices, hobby rooms, and storage spaces, as well as outdoor living areas Includes both "hard" projects, such as tiling a backsplash, and "soft" projects, like embellishing a pillow or making over a piece of furniture Chapters focus on walls and floors, lighting, window treatments, decorative accents, storage, furniture, and more Concise step-by-step instructions are accompanied by full-color photos and/or illustrations For DIYers who aren't afraid to roll up their sleeves and try something new, DIY Ideas provides all the inspiration and instruction needed to create the home of their dreams.