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This Is Not How I Thought It Would Be: Remodeling Motherhood to Get the Lives We Want Today
Kristin Maschka
$7.00

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An important look at motherhood and family dynamics in the 21st century-by the national spokesperson of Mothers & More.

Kristin Maschka, past president of Mothers & More, a national organization with more than 140 chapters across the country, shines a spotlight on the complex issues mothers face-at work, in their homes, their lives, and with their partners- and shows how the hidden assumptions that society, the media, public policy, and women themselves hold about motherhood can sabotage a mother's happiness.

Maschka weaves together her own story, anecdotes from mothers all over the country, and a deep knowledge of history and society to offer mothers a comforting, often funny read that helps them see themselves and the world around them in a whole new way. At the same time she provides specific actions women can take today to remodel motherhood to live the lives they always thought they would.

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Green Remodeling : Changing the World One Room at a Time
Kim Master
$14.00

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Whether because of changing lifestyles or simply because houses are becoming outdated, millions of North Americans are renovating their homes every year, spending more money annually on renovation than on new-home construction. But renovations can be fraught with unintended consequences like indoor air pollution. How do you remodel in a healthy, environmentally friendly way?

Green Remodeling is a comprehensive guide. It first points out the advantages of remodeling. Buildings are responsible for 40% of worldwide energy flow and material use; so how you remodel can make a difference. Upgrading furnaces, cabinets and toilets means less fossil fuel pollution, reduced resource depletion and fewer health risks. Green remodeling is more energy-efficient, more resource-conserving, healthier for occupants and creates buildings that are more affordable to build, operate and maintain.

The book then discusses simple green renovation solutions for homeowners, focusing on key aspects of the building, including foundations, framing, plumbing, windows, heating and finishes. Room by room, it outlines the intricate connections that make the house work as a system. For example, how new windows may affect the structure and mechanical systems of the rooms below, the health of the family and the future of old-growth forests. Then, in an easy-to-read format complete with checklists, personal stories, expert insights and an extensive resource list, it covers easy ways to save energy, conserve natural resources and protect the health of loved ones. Addressing all climates, this is a perfect resource for conventional homeowners, as well as for architects and remodeling contractors.

David Johnston was named one of the top 50 remodelers in the U.S. in 1990. He developed the first green remodeling program in the U.S. and is creating a national green certification program for the National Association of the Remodeling Industry. Kim Master is a green building consultant. Both are from Boulder, Colorado.

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Natural Remodeling for the Not-So-Green House: Bringing Your Home into Harmony with Nature (Natural Home & Garden)
Kelly Lerner
$11.84

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This absolutely indispensable and lavishly photographed guide will become a cornerstone work for years to come. It redefines the best way to "go green" and addresses a timely topic in a way designed to appeal to a growing and eager audience. Completely user-friendly and filled with motivational case studies and informative graphics. Every page leads would-be remodellers through the process of understanding their home and surroundings so they'll arrive at the perfect design solution.

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Bathroom Remodeling for Dummies
Katie Hamilton
$6.74

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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.

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Remodeling A Basement Revised Edition (Taunton's Build Like a Pro)
Roger German
$13.57

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Remodeling a Kitchen: Taunton's Build Like a Pro: Expert Advice from Start to Finish
Sam Clark
$6.91

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Remodeling a kitchen is fun, practical, and one of the best return-on-investment, home-improvement projects out there. Taunton’s proven Build Like a Pro series takes this popular remodeling project step by step from planning, through construction, down to the custom details. It’s all in here — from design guidance to choices in materials with professional advice, more than 350 color photographs and drawings that illustrate the remodeling process from start to finish, and hands-on information which includes tips, tool lists, and advice on choosing materials and fixtures.

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Means Residential Repair & Remodeling Costs 2009: Contractor's Pricing Guide
$26.14

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This book does not contain all the answers but, it is a really good place to start getting ldeas of what to charge customers. Worth the money!!

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Kitchen Remodeling for Dummies
Donald R. Prestly
$8.16

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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.