Anyone who has planned a renovation project knows that there are many, often difficult, decisions to make along the way. As Canada’s most trusted contractor, Mike has seen the good, the bad and the ugly. He provides expert advice in all aspects of planning and completing the most common renovation projects so homeowners will know what’s possible: design and planning considerations, including advice on building green learn the basics: structural considerations, permits and potential challenges hire right: finding the right people for the job choose the right materials: comprehensive guide to flooring, cabinets, etc., to help you make the best choices (which aren’t necessarily the most expensive ones) understand cost and timelines: getting and understanding estimates and how long it’s going to take oversee the job properly: how to ensure the renovation is done right, including step-by-step photographs of correct installation Packed with colour photographs, illustrations and sidebars, these two new Make It RightTM books will help ensure homeowners avoid costly mistakes and get their renovation right the first time.

More than 1 million viewers in Canada watch Mike Holmes’ television show, Holmes on Homes, every week. Thousands more see him at his personal appearances and visit his website, looking for advice on renos-gone-wrong. Mike Holmes is Canada’s most trusted contractor, a crusader with a mission to expose botched renovations--and now the author of a bestselling book that has shipped over 60,000 copies in its hardcover edition. Mike has taken his professional expertise and tell-it-like-it-is style and turned it into the guide no homeowner should be without. Make It Right walks readers through a renovation from start to finish, from the process of finding a reliable contractor to understanding the legalities of renovation. Mike explains the inner workings of a house, covers the most popular reno projects and describes the most common pitfalls. Packed with informative sidebars, checklists, diagrams and photographs, all showing what to expect from contractors and tradespeople, and how to keep every reno running on time and on budget, Make It Right is the book you need to read before you plan a renovation. Be smart. Take charge. Get it right the first time.

Many homes contain unfinished spaces in a basement or attic that can be transformed into wonderful finished living spaces for far less than it might cost to build a major addition. This text gives dozens of innovative ideas for transforming unfinished spaces into comfortable, secure living areas.

Complete planning & remodeling information for both attics and basements Black & Decker The Complete Guide to Attics & Basements is the perfect book for homeowners who need more living space but aren't able or willing to move to a larger home or build an expensive room addition. More than 75% of homes have unfinished space in an attic or basement, just waiting for a creative touch, and this book will show readers how to convert that territory into practical living space. Armed with this book, homeowners will be able to add a bedroom, bathroom, recreation room, or home office without changing the basic blueprint of the home.

Running out of space for your growing family? No need to move or invest in an expensive addition! Learn how to remodel unfinished areas in your home to maximize living space. With over 580 color photographs and illustrations and 50 detailed step-by-step sequences to guide you through DIY construction, redesign the areas you already have but aren’t utilizing to their fullest potential!

In this groundbreaking new book, readers learn how small color changes can increase a homes value, minor repairs and de-cluttering tricks, how to rearrange furniture and art work, decorating tips and ideas, how to ensure a positive traffic flow through rooms, how to use mirrors and natural light, and much more.