附註:Includes index.
Terms of Use; Want to learn more?; Contents; Acknowledgments; Introduction; Part 1 Lay the Groundwork; Chapter 1 What's Your Remodeling Profile?; Quiz: Should You Remodel Or Sell?; Chapter 2 Repair Before You Remodel; Are You Lazy About Home Maintenance?; The Top 10 Most Common House Problems; A Word About Roof Replacement; Chapter 3 Recoup Your Remodeling Costs; Cost Versus Value; A Word About Variables; Part 2 Get the Biggest Bang for Your buck; Chapter 4 Additions: Size Does Matter (But Flow Is More Important); Do Your Homework; Go With the Flow; Two-Story Addition; Bathroom Addition.
Family Room AdditionsAdding a Master Suite; A Word About Master Closets; Chapter 5 Interior Improvements: Cabinets, Countertops, and Status Symbols, Oh My!; Kitchen Remodel; Five Improvements That Dramatically Transform Your Kitchen; Bathroom Remodel; Five Improvements That Dramatically Transform Your Bathroom; Basement Remodel; Five Basement Remodeling Problems You Must Overcome; A Word About Floor Coverings; Chapter 6 Home Improvements You Shouldn't Bank On; All Home Improvements Are Not Created Equal; Five Home Improvements That Don't Always Add Value to Your Home; A Word About Siding.
Chapter 7 Heating and Air Conditioning: Staying Warm and Keeping CoolFrom Afterthought to Center Stage; Review Heat Loss; Reexamine Your Water Heater; Consider Energy Efficiency; Part 3 Stay The Course; Chapter 8 Landscape and Hardscape: It Don't Mean a Thing If You Ain't Got That Swing; Hello Hardscape; Paver Particulars; Landscape Appeal; Mulch Matters; An Outdoor Room of One's Own; A Word About Decks; Chapter 9 Ready, Set, Spend!; Thinking It All Through; Five Steps to Get Good Remodeling Results; Who Will Actually Do the Work?; Pick the Right Home Improvement Professional.
Get It All in WritingA Word About Costs; Chapter 10 Keep Your Home Improvement Project on Track; Why Do Good Projects Go Bad?; Order Materials ASAP; Control Costs; It Ain't Over 'Til You Say So; Lessons Learned: Recordkeeping; Part 4 Gimme Shelter: Protect Your Investment; Chapter 11 Proper Maintenance for a Safer, More Valuable Home; Budget For Upkeep and Repairs; Tips To Prevent Damage From Fire and Lightning; Tips To Prevent Damage From Wind and Hail; Tips To Prevent Water Damage; Tips To Prevent Personal Injuries; Chapter 12 Insurance: Protect Your Investment.
How Much Home Insurance Do You Need?What Is an Umbrella Policy and When Do You Need One?; The Top 10 Ways to Save Money on Your Home Insurance; Making Claims: You Better Get a Clue; Chapter 13 Selling Your Remodeled Home; A Winning Formula; Tips for Creating Curb Appeal; Tips for Creating Hearth Appeal; A Word about Home Staging; Part 5 Home Resources; Chapter 14 The Experts; Featured Home Professionals; Related Web Sites; Index; About the Authors.
