The most up-to-date book of its type available, devoted entirely to step-by-step remodeling projects designed to improve the value of readers homes. 1700 photos.

Committee Serial No. 90-64. Considers S.J. Res. 130, to authorize the FTC to conduct an investigation into unfair and fraudulent practices in the home improvement industry; and S. 3065, and similar S. 3066, to amend the Federal Trade Commission Act to provide the FTC with the power to issue temporary injunctions and restraining orders.

Whatever the category of home repair, the authors have found Web sites with pertinent information. The sites include help on kitchens, bathrooms, floors, and roofs; guide to electrical, plumbing, and heating repairs; and projects for decks, yards, and grounds. 150 illustrations.

The Very Best Home Improvement Guide & Document Organizer is two great products in one. First, this guide includes more than 100 pages of home improvement information and tips to get started, plus more than 100 easy-to-use worksheets to help the homeowner document the home improvement project, such as contact information for everybody involved, sources and brands of all materials purchased, warranties, and much more. The second unique feature is that this product contains a very useful accordion file to organize and store brochures, quotes, estimates, samples and other paper work involved with any home improvement project. It is an invaluable tool that will undoubtedly save the homeowner time, money and stress.

We're a nation of countless bathrooms that are on the brink of being torn apart, redesigned, and remodeled. Bathrooms are big! They've gone from being a convenience to a luxury. Welcome to Bathroom Remodeling For Dummies, where you'll discover how to transform your bathroom from blah to beautiful and inefficient to well-designed. Remodeling a bathroom is a challenge – it's action-oriented and requires extra energy and stamina. But you, undoubtedly, realize it's a challenge you want to take on. This guide can help if you Want to make your home more livable and enjoyable by updating, expanding, or improving the bathroom Want to find out how to begin the process of appraising your present bathroom so you can improve it Don't want to be pressured into selecting materials and fixtures because you want to see everything that's available and know all your options Want to know what's involved in demolishing the walls and removing the fixtures and cabinets, and how to install new ones Want to decide if you should hire help or do the work yourself Bathroom Remodeling For Dummies is organized to provide lots of useful information that is easily accessible. You'll uncover tips about: Making the most of space in your bathroom Taking control and planning the project Finding fabulous fixtures, vanities, and faucets Decorating the walls, windows, and more Creating storage space You maybe be asking yourself, "Can I remodel my bathroom without spending every penny I have, destroying the harmony of my house, and breaking the spirit of everyone involved?" The answer is yes. Bathroom Remodeling For Dummies can help.