Home renovation and extension

Easy and beautiful do-it-yourself projects to restore, recycle, and transform your furniture.

Vintage clothing, vintage dcorit simply never gets old and continues to be one of the hottest style trends!

With technology, the number of self-sufficient people all over the world has declined.

There is a growing community of people who are turning to homesteading.

Many generations ago, the cabin was the backbone of American life; it was the headquarters of that important unitthe home.

Old houses are charming, but owning one can be a labor of love.

Timber is one of our most precious, versatile, and vulnerable resources, so using it effectively is important.

In the United States alone, the annual construction of over one million new homes causes a very substantial drain on natural resources.

Found space.

From the bestselling author of The Small House Book, comes a collection of designs for tiny homes with “instant curb appeal.

Build the garage of your dreams by doing all or part of the work yourself.

Design, Select, and Install for a Custom Look at the Right Price.

The Rammed Earth House is an eye-opening example of how the most dramatic innovations in home design and construction frequently have their origins in the distant past.

As energy costs rise, more and more companies are looking to create green offices buildings.

Many homeowners express a preference for older homes rather than new ones because of the quality of the craftsmanship, the architectural elements, the character of the home, and the solidness of the structure.

As children, many people dreamed of having a tree house, a place where they could get away to play and relax.

In the United States alone, the annual construction of over one million new homes causes a very substantial drain on natural resources.

Some 40 percent of North Americans live in homes built prior to 1940, and when it comes time to remodel or restore our older homes, homeowners and contractors can find themselves lost in a morass of wildly divergent information and opinion.

I find Choosing Green incredibly insightful and chock full of insider's experience.

Green building is the fastest-growing trend to hit since the Internet, bringing with it an enormous range of new products, systems and technologies.

Zero energy homes produce at least as much energy as they consume through a combination of energy efficiencies, passive design and renewable energy production.

Sustainable building from the ground up - the pros and cons of the latest green and natural materials and technologies From foundation to finish, a wealth of information is available on sustainable construction methods-entire volumes have been published on individual green and natural building techniques.

'Funny and well observed, this timely novel explores the isolation of new motherhood O'Keeffe examines themes of class, race, privilege and gender with a deft touch which will speak loudly to a certain generation.

Learn how to create a home you'll love with this illustrated full-colour practical guide from the Sunday Times bestselling author known from the hit primetime show The Repair Shop, Jay Blades.

Searching for a house or apartment is difficult enough on its own—transforming it into your home is an entirely different story, especially for those who have never lived on their own before.

From Ben and Erin Napier, the stars of the hit HGTV show Home Town, comes a memoir that tells us all to seek out the good in life, celebrate the beauty of family and friends, and prosper within our communities because everything we need in life to be happy, is within our grasp.

As children, many people dreamed of having a tree house, a place where they could get away to play and relax.

With a foreword by Wayne Hemingway MBE and an introduction by Catherine Croft, director of the Twentieth Century Society, Style Council brings together an inspirational and eclectic selection of interiors from a generation of homeowners who are redefining the status of local-authority architecture.

This text contains a detailed but easy-to-follow guide on making wooden stools.

Contained within this book is a comprehensive guide to making chairs, complete with easy-to-follow instructions and a wealth of helpful information on tools, technique, and materials.

This book contains a comprehensive guide to hand-making wooden furniture for your kitchen.

This book contains a lovely collection of designs for the construction of kitchen furniture and accessories from wood.

Contained within this antique book is a detailed guide to designing and creating your own living room furniture, including step-by-step guides for building tables, bookcases, and cabinets.

This antiquarian volume contains a guide to building houses, with information on planning, materials, architecture, tools, technique, and much more besides.

Thinking About Remodeling?

Sustainable building from the ground up - the pros and cons of the latest green and natural materials and technologies From foundation to finish, a wealth of information is available on sustainable construction methods-entire volumes have been published on individual green and natural building techniques.

In How to Build a House, author and professional engineer George Michael Rentz, PE is informative and entertaining while taking the mystery out of residential construction.

Transform your home from shabby to chic, with the help of Kirstie Allsopp.

Moving house has never flustered author Jane Christmas.

How you can get the biggest bang for your buck!

Expert advice to find, fix, and flip any residential property!

An organized kitchen is the salvation every busy cook needs!

Prefabricated housing is a practical solution since it is faster to build, less expensive than site-built houses, and potentially more energy efficient-all aspects that are attractive to homeowners.

This practical handbook is an indispensible guide for all owner builders.

The Designer Within pulls back the curtain to reveal the process of interior design from interior designer John McClain.

Discover design inspiration as a photographer and blogger details the story of her renovation of a 1940s cottage in the California countryside.