Bathroom Remodeling For Dummies
Published on 8. March 2011
360 pages
978-1-118-05314-0 (ISBN)
Description
We're a nation of countless bathrooms that are on the brink ofbeing torn apart, redesigned, and remodeled. Bathrooms are big!They've gone from being a convenience to a luxury. Welcome toBathroom Remodeling For Dummies, where you'll discover howto transform your bathroom from blah to beautiful and inefficientto well-designed.
Remodeling a bathroom is a challenge - it'saction-oriented and requires extra energy and stamina. But you,undoubtedly, realize it's a challenge you want to take on. Thisguide 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 yourpresent bathroom so you can improve it
* Don't want to be pressured into selecting materials andfixtures because you want to see everything that's available andknow all your options
* Want to know what's involved in demolishing the walls andremoving the fixtures and cabinets, and how to install newones
* Want to decide if you should hire help or do the workyourself
Bathroom Remodeling For Dummies is organized to providelots of useful information that is easily accessible. You'lluncover 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 withoutspending 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.
Remodeling a bathroom is a challenge - it'saction-oriented and requires extra energy and stamina. But you,undoubtedly, realize it's a challenge you want to take on. Thisguide 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 yourpresent bathroom so you can improve it
* Don't want to be pressured into selecting materials andfixtures because you want to see everything that's available andknow all your options
* Want to know what's involved in demolishing the walls andremoving the fixtures and cabinets, and how to install newones
* Want to decide if you should hire help or do the workyourself
Bathroom Remodeling For Dummies is organized to providelots of useful information that is easily accessible. You'lluncover 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 withoutspending 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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Gene Hamilton | Katie Hamilton
Bathroom Remodeling For Dummies
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09/2003
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Gene and Katie Hamilton are veteran do-it-yourself writers and two of the most well-known figures in the home improvement industry. They have appeared on the Today show, Dateline, and CNN.
Content
Introduction.
Part I: Bathroom Spaces: Ahhh, the Possibilities.
Chapter 1: Reinventing Your Bathroom with a Splash.
Chapter 2: Designing the Bathroom That's Right forYou.
Chapter 3: Warning: Bathroom Work Zone Ahead.
Chapter 4: Tooling Around.
Chapter 5: Selecting Surface Materials 101.
Part II: Taking Control: Planning the Project.
Chapter 6: Establishing a Budget, Finding the $.
Chapter 7: Doing It Yourself or Hiring a Pro.
Chapter 8: Behind the Scenes of Your Bathroom.
Part III: Fabulous Fixtures, Vanities, and Faucets.
Chapter 9: Go Flush! Selecting and Installing a Toilet.
Chapter 10: Rub a Dub Dub! All About Tubs.
Chapter 11: Showered with Possibilities.
Chapter 12: Bowled Over: Basins, Cabinets, Countertops, andFaucets.
Part IV: Winning Ways with Walls, Windows, and More.
Chapter 13: Walls and Ceilings Finished to Perfection.
Chapter 14: Floored by the Choices.
Chapter 15: Getting Creative with Doors and Windows
Chapter 16: Let There Be Light!
Part V: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 17: Ten Ways to Increase Storage Space in aBathroom.
Chapter 18: Ten Easy Bathroom Decorating Ideas.
Chapter 19: Ten Great Remodeling Web Sites.
Index.
Part I: Bathroom Spaces: Ahhh, the Possibilities.
Chapter 1: Reinventing Your Bathroom with a Splash.
Chapter 2: Designing the Bathroom That's Right forYou.
Chapter 3: Warning: Bathroom Work Zone Ahead.
Chapter 4: Tooling Around.
Chapter 5: Selecting Surface Materials 101.
Part II: Taking Control: Planning the Project.
Chapter 6: Establishing a Budget, Finding the $.
Chapter 7: Doing It Yourself or Hiring a Pro.
Chapter 8: Behind the Scenes of Your Bathroom.
Part III: Fabulous Fixtures, Vanities, and Faucets.
Chapter 9: Go Flush! Selecting and Installing a Toilet.
Chapter 10: Rub a Dub Dub! All About Tubs.
Chapter 11: Showered with Possibilities.
Chapter 12: Bowled Over: Basins, Cabinets, Countertops, andFaucets.
Part IV: Winning Ways with Walls, Windows, and More.
Chapter 13: Walls and Ceilings Finished to Perfection.
Chapter 14: Floored by the Choices.
Chapter 15: Getting Creative with Doors and Windows
Chapter 16: Let There Be Light!
Part V: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 17: Ten Ways to Increase Storage Space in aBathroom.
Chapter 18: Ten Easy Bathroom Decorating Ideas.
Chapter 19: Ten Great Remodeling Web Sites.
Index.
