Real estate, building, and remodeling surveys reveal that the one project likely to give you a 100 percent return on the dollars invested is a kitchen remodel. And whether the project is as involved as gutting the room back to the wall studs or as simple as applying a fresh coat of paint, each project is an investment in your home’s value and, ultimately, in your enjoyment of using the space. Remodeling a kitchen is a big job, but it’s not so big that anyone – with the right guidance and understanding – couldn’t feel comfortable tackling at least some parts of the job. Kitchen Remodeling For Dummies is the reference tool to use if you Want to use the kitchen more efficiently Want to replace outdated, energy-gobbling appliances and gadgets Have attempted at least one or two home repair projects Are comfortable using both power and hand tools and probably own a few of each Want to know how a project should be done and then hire someone to do it. The kitchen in today’s home has become a focal point for the family, as well as for entertaining. For those reasons, you want the room to be as functional as possible, without breaking your bankbook. With Kitchen Remodeling For Dummies in hand, you'll get the lowdown on the following topics and more: The kitchen remodeling process (knowing this makes you a smarter consumer) Critical design issues Working with the pros: architect, designer, contractor Establishing a budget and sticking with it Evaluating your plumbing, electrical, and ventilation systems Selecting and installing cabinets and countertops Choosing sinks, faucets, and appliances Working on walls, windows, and floors Hot trends and easy upgrades This handy guide shows you how to take your kitchen (no matter what shape it’s in now) and remodel it so that it not only fits your wants and needs but also becomes a room you can be proud to use and show off.

Both an idea guide and a hands-on remodeling book, this illustrated volume takes readers step-by-step through the process of designing, planning, and executing the remodeling of their kitchens. 300+ photos & illustrations.

Ed Phillips is the founder of Freelance Kitchen Design LLC. He has been designing kitchens for over ten years and has experience with both the big box stores and private cabinet companies. He has commercial art training from Mid Florida Tech and two years of Interior Design training from Seminole State College. Even though most of his adult life was spent in a Law Enforcement career with the United States Air Force and in a civilian department, he has always had a passion for design. He has designed theater sets, planned and constructed housing for military working dogs, created puppets for local children's TV broadcast, won awards for floral designs from Candy Bouquet International, called upon to design and built props for City of Deltona functions. "Thinking outside the Box" is one of his least favorite expressions, but it is something he does with ease. He has a natural ability to work directly with a customer to see past what is there, to what it could be. Over the past decade he has been focusing on kitchen and bath design. He has done hundreds of projects in all phases and price ranges. If you have unlimited funds, of course you can do anything. For Ed, the fun part is creating something fantastic with little money and space. His desire to share the lessons he has learned lead to the creation of this book. The author, Ed Phillips, designed all the projects pictured in this book. The photographs were taken by him with consent of the owner, or the pictures were provided to him from the owner for promotional use.

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This vintage volume contains a complete guide to building kitchen cabinets, with simple instructions, working drawings, and lists of materials for the eleven most popular styles, in sizes to suit any kitchen. Accessible and profusely illustrated, this handbook is suitable for novice woodworkers, and would make for a handy addition to any DIY collection. Contents include: “The Secret of Planning a Modernized Kitchen”, “Modern Kitchen Cabinets”, “Grilled Cabinet with Encloses a Sink”, “Cabinet with Drawers Flanks Sink”, “Cupboard and Drawer Cabinet”, “Adjoins Sink Unit”, “Kitchen Wall Cabinets in One”, “And Two-Door Models”, etc. Many vintage books like this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality addition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on woodworking.

Your one stop guide for all kitchen cabinets related information. Building, assembling, refacing, painting...Considering options to buy kitchen cabinets? Looking for cheap kitchen cabinets or discount kitchen cabinets? Do it all yourself with this comprehensive guide

Provides advice on remodeling a kitchen, discussing reasons to remodel, designs, planning, deciding on a style, finances, buying materials and appliances, installation, finishing touches, and enjoying the new room.

A Room-by-room guide to home interior design More than a decorating guide, Residential Interior Design teaches the fundamental skills needed to plan interior spaces for all types of homes, in all decorative styles, from remodeling to new construction. Taking a step-by-step approach, this valuable primer reviews all aspects of interior architecture as it relates to human factors and daily use. Authors and interior designers Maureen Mitton and Courtney Nystuen explore the minimal amount of space necessary in order for rooms to function usefully, from the kitchen to the bathroom, the bedroom to the hallway, and every room in between. Packed with hundreds of drawings and photographs, this valuable tool is brimming with useful information regarding codes, mechanical and electrical systems, the Americans with Disabilities Act, accessibility codes, special considerations for multi-family dwellings, and a variety of additional factors that impact each type of room and its corresponding space. With a focus on quality of design over quantity of space, Residential Interior Design is the first stop to designing equally efficient and attractive rooms.

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