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Best Interior Floor Design

Remodel: Without Going Bonkers or Broke
In fact, that's the single biggest reason that there are so many remodeling horror stories. You will learn how to identify and select the perfect professional remodeler for your project, save thousands of dollars in the process, and preserve your sanity too. Everything needed for a successful professional remodeling experience is inside! It will spare you from 'horror story' results, because you'll avoid the three critical remodeling mistakes (a savings easily worth tens of thousands).
Reviews
"In this easy reading instructional manual, Jim Molinelli lays out a concise method for keeping sanity during a remodeling project."
"Jim’s book is full of great information that guides you through the process from beginning to end."
"Great book and well done."
"I'd have saved a lot of money and made a lot more when I sold."
"This book gives guidance on how to find reputable contractors (and it's not by using the popular advertised sites)."
"As a women owning 2 homes there is always something to fix, never mind remodeling to just update!"
"Very, Very informative."
"It all makes sense!"
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Wood Flooring: A Complete Guide to Layout, Installation & Finishing
This professional-level resource, Wood Flooring , covers every aspect of installing residential wood flooring -- from estimating and preparing the job site, through sanding and finishing, to repairs and maintenance. The author of SCREAMING LIFE (Harper Collins, 1995) and PEARL JAM: PLACE/DATE (Universe, 1999), Peterson's work has also appeared in ten other photography books and video documentaries.
Reviews
"It is evident that Charles Peterson put a tremendous amount of time and effort into writing this detailed and relevant book."
"I bought this book in preparation of updating the floors in a 100 year old house."
"I am more of a meat and potatoes guy and I want to get right into the heart of what I am planning to do."
"I like to know everything I can possibly know before I start something, and this book gives a lot of great information about things that other books on wood flooring wouldn't, such as wood species and measuring moisture content."
"This book is a "hardwood floor" masterpiece, covering ALL aspects of wood floor installation from surface prep and inspection to refinishing existing floors. Even if you are NOT new to hardwood flooring you will learn many new tricks and issues to look out for by reading this book."
"In addition to how to calculate and install a marquetry or decorative inlay floor, there are tips and tricks for creating faux finishes and repairs to replicate complex marquetry patterns."
"Being recently retired, I decided to replace our worn-out carpet with something that would never need replacing again, and this book has convinced me that the average person can install a real wood floor."
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Quick and Easy Paint Transformations: 50 step-by-step projects for walls, floors, stairs & furniture
With this book in one hand and a brush in the other, you can learn how to create different paint finishes and effects to change everyday rooms and furniture into something special, all for the price of a pot of paint. She has written 10 books, including The Painted Garden (Laurel Glen, ISBN 978-1-571459-27-5), Annie Sloan’s Painted Kitchen (Laurel Glen, ISBN 978-1-592231-84-3), and Creating The French Look (CICO, ISBN 978-1-906094-34-8), and has featured prominently on PBS television and the Homes & Gardens TV channel.
Reviews
"I wanted to learn more about the chalk painting method for finishing furniture, and this seems to be a good introduction."
"While I would never choose polka dots the darker painted drawer interior with the very light surface color is inspiring."
"From novice to expert this book has it all!"
"A great book that offers pictures and explanations of some really great projects."
"Love this book!"
"Happy with my decision to purchase."
"This book will show you how, with the right old items, you can turn something plain into a designer piece that will be stunning."
"Although there were a few good ideas."
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Best Roofing Home Remodeling

Remodel: Without Going Bonkers or Broke
In fact, that's the single biggest reason that there are so many remodeling horror stories. You will learn how to identify and select the perfect professional remodeler for your project, save thousands of dollars in the process, and preserve your sanity too. Everything needed for a successful professional remodeling experience is inside! It will spare you from 'horror story' results, because you'll avoid the three critical remodeling mistakes (a savings easily worth tens of thousands).
Reviews
"In this easy reading instructional manual, Jim Molinelli lays out a concise method for keeping sanity during a remodeling project."
"Jim’s book is full of great information that guides you through the process from beginning to end."
"Undoubtedly THE book to get even if you think you might possibly sometime in the future hypothetically consider remodeling."
"Great book and well done."
"I'd have saved a lot of money and made a lot more when I sold."
"This book gives guidance on how to find reputable contractors (and it's not by using the popular advertised sites)."
"As a women owning 2 homes there is always something to fix, never mind remodeling to just update!"
"Very, Very informative."
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Best Hand Tools

Cool Tools: A Catalog of Possibilities
Cool Tools is a highly curated selection of the best tools available for individuals and small groups. It's a habit he learned while editing and publishing the Whole Earth Catalog , the bible of counterculture do-it-yourselfers who wanted in 'tools and ideas for the 21st century.'". "Stewart Brand said that Cool Tools had captured the spirit of the Whole Earth Catalog but without taking on a counterculture and back-to-the-land philosophy. "Jeff Bezos is a fan of e-mail newsletters such as Cool Tools , a compendium of technology tips and product reviews written by Kevin Kelly, a co-founder of Wired ."
Reviews
"So in addition to hand jacks that can raise 7000 lbs., the Teeny Turner (a pocket sized driver), portable band saws, and laser measuring tools, you can find the best source on how to buy a car cheaply, make a low-budget movies, brew your own beer, rear an optimistic child, design a logo, win a fight, soak in feral (!). hot springs, learn to swim efficiently, prepare for a natural disaster, vagabond the world, do something dangerous (and live to tell about it), run for local office and win, go solar on your roof, or (a great boon to Boomers) remember anything."
"This carries me back to my childhood pouring over electronics magazines or the Aircraft Spruce and Specialty catalog imagining what I could do if I combined and use the right parts and tools."
"The categories are wide ranging, from cooking, crafts, learning, music, family, electronics and more. There's certain to be some area of immediate interest, but half the fun is the insight into the tools of the trade of some activity you may never have considered like beekeeping or world travel on a shoestring budget. (Disclosure--I received an early copy because a review I contributed years ago to the site was included in the book, but I'll be ordering more copies."
"I've learned about many 'cool tools' I've never heard about and I've bought several items based upon the recommendations in this book, " Veganomicon" "Glorious One- Pot Meals" "FitBit" and " Ultimate Fit or Fat"- and this is the part that makes this catalog so much fun to read and look at - You'll see many reviews on items you've never heard of before, such as, (for me) "Ideo Method cards" , used for brainstorming or "Making Books that Fly, Fold, Wrap, Hide, Pop up, Twist and Turn" or find reviews for an item you would like to purchase, but haven't had the time to do the research to find out which one is the best."
"I've was considering getting this book as a gift for my father as he and I both love this kind of stuff, but he's not the type of person to check out a website regularly."
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Best Woodworking Tools

Remodel: Without Going Bonkers or Broke
In fact, that's the single biggest reason that there are so many remodeling horror stories. You will learn how to identify and select the perfect professional remodeler for your project, save thousands of dollars in the process, and preserve your sanity too. Everything needed for a successful professional remodeling experience is inside! It will spare you from 'horror story' results, because you'll avoid the three critical remodeling mistakes (a savings easily worth tens of thousands).
Reviews
"In this easy reading instructional manual, Jim Molinelli lays out a concise method for keeping sanity during a remodeling project."
"Jim’s book is full of great information that guides you through the process from beginning to end."
"Undoubtedly THE book to get even if you think you might possibly sometime in the future hypothetically consider remodeling."
"Great book and well done."
"I'd have saved a lot of money and made a lot more when I sold."
"This book gives guidance on how to find reputable contractors (and it's not by using the popular advertised sites)."
"As a women owning 2 homes there is always something to fix, never mind remodeling to just update!"
"Very, Very informative."
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Best Estimating How-to & Home Improvement

Remodel: Without Going Bonkers or Broke
In fact, that's the single biggest reason that there are so many remodeling horror stories. You will learn how to identify and select the perfect professional remodeler for your project, save thousands of dollars in the process, and preserve your sanity too. Everything needed for a successful professional remodeling experience is inside! It will spare you from 'horror story' results, because you'll avoid the three critical remodeling mistakes (a savings easily worth tens of thousands).
Reviews
"In this easy reading instructional manual, Jim Molinelli lays out a concise method for keeping sanity during a remodeling project."
"Jim’s book is full of great information that guides you through the process from beginning to end."
"Undoubtedly THE book to get even if you think you might possibly sometime in the future hypothetically consider remodeling."
"Great book and well done."
"I'd have saved a lot of money and made a lot more when I sold."
"This book gives guidance on how to find reputable contractors (and it's not by using the popular advertised sites)."
"As a women owning 2 homes there is always something to fix, never mind remodeling to just update!"
"Very, Very informative."
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Best Interior Window Design

Remodel: Without Going Bonkers or Broke
In fact, that's the single biggest reason that there are so many remodeling horror stories. You will learn how to identify and select the perfect professional remodeler for your project, save thousands of dollars in the process, and preserve your sanity too. Everything needed for a successful professional remodeling experience is inside! It will spare you from 'horror story' results, because you'll avoid the three critical remodeling mistakes (a savings easily worth tens of thousands).
Reviews
"In this easy reading instructional manual, Jim Molinelli lays out a concise method for keeping sanity during a remodeling project."
"Jim’s book is full of great information that guides you through the process from beginning to end."
"Great book and well done."
"I'd have saved a lot of money and made a lot more when I sold."
"This book gives guidance on how to find reputable contractors (and it's not by using the popular advertised sites)."
"As a women owning 2 homes there is always something to fix, never mind remodeling to just update!"
"Very, Very informative."
"It all makes sense!"
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Best Interior Lighting Design

Interior Design Reference Manual: Everything You Need to Know to Pass the NCIDQ Exam, 6th Ed
Expanded coverage of: Acoustics; Barrier-free design; Building regulations and codes; Cost estimating and budgeting; Finishes; Lighting; Means of egress; Measurement and drafting; Project management; Quartz surfacing; Seismic restraint for ceilings; Sourcing and researching manufacturer's information; Sustainable design. Design Concepts and Programming Design Constraints Building Systems and Construction Research, Analysis, and Selection of Products and Details Communication and Documentation Project and Business Management. 9425, owns Architectural Research Consulting, a firm offering information and management services to architects, interior designers, and the construction industry.
Reviews
"Even with that, this book is informative enough that I know I'll be referencing it for years after the tests have passed."
"Everything you need to know and more!"
"I passed the NCIDQ so I'd say it is a good book!"
"Super expensive but a necessity to pass the NCIDQ."
"It is a must-have study guide if you plan to take the exam and not take a study course."
"I passed the exam so this book did it's job."
"Mostly worthless information presented in a very unhelpful format."
"I read the book entirely and made summaries but the Exam had very different content than what the book showed."
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Best Interior Design Reference

Interior Design Reference Manual: Everything You Need to Know to Pass the NCIDQ Exam, 6th Ed
Expanded coverage of: Acoustics; Barrier-free design; Building regulations and codes; Cost estimating and budgeting; Finishes; Lighting; Means of egress; Measurement and drafting; Project management; Quartz surfacing; Seismic restraint for ceilings; Sourcing and researching manufacturer's information; Sustainable design. Design Concepts and Programming Design Constraints Building Systems and Construction Research, Analysis, and Selection of Products and Details Communication and Documentation Project and Business Management. 9425, owns Architectural Research Consulting, a firm offering information and management services to architects, interior designers, and the construction industry.
Reviews
"Even with that, this book is informative enough that I know I'll be referencing it for years after the tests have passed."
"Everything you need to know and more!"
"I passed the NCIDQ so I'd say it is a good book!"
"Super expensive but a necessity to pass the NCIDQ."
"It is a must-have study guide if you plan to take the exam and not take a study course."
"I passed the exam so this book did it's job."
"Mostly worthless information presented in a very unhelpful format."
"I read the book entirely and made summaries but the Exam had very different content than what the book showed."
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Best Interior Decorating

Urban Jungle: Living and Styling with Plants
Provides all your DIY ideas for styling and tips on how to plant Inspiration for seasoned plant lovers as well as beginners, providing the total package on the topic of living with plants. She is a steady companion for the plant- community Urban Jungle Bloggers and hopes to inspire others with her love for all things green.
Reviews
"Really beautiful inspirational images, and great information as far as styling with plants goes!"
"Absolutely amazing book."
"This is a beautiful book!"
"Nice and simple Maintenance tips and good selection of good looking plants."
"This book is really useful for the plant enthusiast."
"One of my favorite books!"
"Beautiful photos, display ideas and tips, showing plant lovers from all over the world and how they live with and care for their many plant friends."
"I love love this book!"
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Best Interior Upholstery & Fabric Design

Spruce: A Step-by-Step Guide to Upholstery and Design
Discover the joys of upholstery and bring new life to your worn-out furniture. That gorgeous book, Spruce: A Step-by-Step Guide to Upholstery and Design , officially launched yesterday and is chock-full of beautiful (and helpful) upholstery instructions, illustrated by more than 900 step-by-step photographs. Upholstery has always been daunting to me, but Amanda is an excellent teacher and everything she’s shared in this book will help you master the techniques and skills you need to reupholster any piece of furniture to suit your own taste and style.
Reviews
"Reasons I prefer this book above the rest: The author covers enough different styles of furniture so that you can tackle anything - and shows you how to determine which instructions would be best in her book for different pieces of furniture. The author combines more modern techniques (using foam and pneumatic stapler) with techniques that will help your piece of furniture stand the test of time. The only reason you wouldn't need to buy this book is if you lived in Austin, TX and could take a class from her personally."
"Very handy and provides good information."
"I am a "do-it-yourself" person and really appreciate the different projects in your book."
"That said, I have perused the book (kindle version) and been very impressed with the whole format: instructions, photography, and projects are well presented and detailed."
"This book is excellent."
"Excellent instructions for any furniture project."
"I've been taking an upholstery class with a really great 'old school' instructor teaching exacting and thorough processes."
"LOVE LOVE LOVE this book!"
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Best Interior Painting & Wallpapering

Young House Love: 243 Ways to Paint, Craft, Update & Show Your Home Some Love
With two home renovations under their (tool) belts and millions of hits per month on their blog YoungHouseLove.com, Sherry and John Petersik are home-improvement enthusiasts primed to pass on a slew of projects, tricks, and techniques to do-it-yourselfers of all levels. “Allow us to introduce you to the king and queen of DIY: John and Sherry Petersik [whose] first book is jammed with more than 200 ideas—everything from rehabbing furniture to customizing a backsplash.” — Redbook.
Reviews
"I think their ideas are spot on and very much in keeping with what people have time to do and on budget. There are so many creative ways to make a home special without going out and buying thousands of dollars of stuff."
"Most of my excitement flipping through the pages was driven more by the cute captions, glimpses of well known Petersik personnel (Gee, Clara, and Ramsey make appearances for any other YHL enthusiasts out there), and the personal forewards to each chapter, than by the majority of the actual projects. John and Sherry did a fantastic job of categorizing projects by the relative expense, difficulty, and time needed for execution. Most projects, although not all, also include 'in-progress' photos to illustrate difficult steps, such as how to properly fold the corners of fabric when covering a dining room seat or headboard. Other readers have complained about the quality of the pictures inside; I personally found the photo layouts to be well executed, and aside from old childhood photographs, thought the quality to be acceptable."
"However, all of the being collected in one easily accessible resource, along with fresh perspectives and many new ideas, is very helpful to a new homeowner or renter looking to decorate on the cheap!"
"I absolutely recommend this book to anyone who loves DIY projects but doesn't have huge budgets."
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Best Home Decorating

Urban Jungle: Living and Styling with Plants
Provides all your DIY ideas for styling and tips on how to plant Inspiration for seasoned plant lovers as well as beginners, providing the total package on the topic of living with plants. She is a steady companion for the plant- community Urban Jungle Bloggers and hopes to inspire others with her love for all things green.
Reviews
"Really beautiful inspirational images, and great information as far as styling with plants goes!"
"Absolutely amazing book."
"This is a beautiful book!"
"Beautiful book!"
"Nice and simple Maintenance tips and good selection of good looking plants."
"This book is really useful for the plant enthusiast."
"One of my favorite books!"
"Beautiful photos, display ideas and tips, showing plant lovers from all over the world and how they live with and care for their many plant friends."
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Best Feng Shui

Move Your Stuff, Change Your Life: How to Use Feng Shui to Get Love, Money, Respect, and Happiness
An essential and accessible guide to increasing happiness, improving your financial well-being, and bettering your health through the timeless Chinese art of feng shui. Denise Linn author of Sacred Space With wisdom and humor, Karen Rauch Carter has taken the best-kept secrets of feng shui and made them accessible for everyone.
Reviews
"Great book."
"Love this book."
"It really helped to simplify Feng Shui and make it accessible for my use in redecorating."
"Simple, easy and fun feng shui cures."
"I love this book!"
"Easy read and concise info."
"Easy to follow guidelines."
"Simply by moving around some things that you probably already own, you can set up the energy in your life to work for you."
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