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“Mike Holmes Kitchens & Bathrooms (Make It Right)” (2013)
Anyone who has planned a renovation project knows that there are many, often difficult, decisions to make along the way. As Canada's most trusted contractor, Mike has seen the good, the bad and the ugly. He provides expert advice in all aspects of planning and completing the most common renovation projects so homeowners will:Know what's possible: design and planning considerations, including advice on building green. Learn the basics: structural considerations, permits and potential challenges. Hire right: finding the right people for the job. Choose the right materials: comprehensive guide to flooring, cabinets, etc., to help you make the best choices (which aren't necessarily the most expensive ones)Understand cost and timelines: getting and understanding estimates and how long it's going to take. Oversee the job properly: how to ensure the renovation is done right, including step-by-step photographs of correct installation. Packed with color photographs, illustrations and sidebars, this new Make It Right book will help ensure homeowners avoid costly mistakes and get their renovation right the first time.
“The Holmes Inspection: Everything You Need to Know Before You Buy or Sell Your Home” (2012)
Clear and concise information with illustrative photographs and graphics, ideal for everyone.
“Make It Right: Expert Advice on Home Renovations” (2011)
Star of the popular HGTV program Holmes on Homes, Mike Holmes has written a book every home owner considering or actually doing a renovation needs to have.His book, Make It Right, walks readers through a renovation from start to finish, from the process of finding a reliable contractor to explaining the inner workings of a house. Holmes covers the most popular renovation projects and describes the most common pitfalls. Packed with informative sidebars, checklists, diagrams and photographs, all showing what to expect from contractors and trades people and how to keep every renovation running on time and on budget, Make It Right is the book you need to read before you plan a renovation. Be smart. Take charge. Get it right the first time.
“Make It Right Attics And Basements” (2011)
Anyone who has planned a renovation project knows that there are many, often difficult, decisions to make along the way. As Canada’s most trusted contractor, Mike has seen the good, the bad and the ugly. He provides expert advice in all aspects of planning and completing the most common renovation projects so homeowners will: • know what’s possible: design and planning considerations, including advice on building green• learn the basics: structural considerations, permits and potential challenges• hire right: finding the right people for the job• choose the right materials: comprehensive guide to flooring, cabinets, etc., to help you make the best choices (which aren’t necessarily the most expensive ones)• understand cost and timelines: getting and understanding estimates and how long it’s going to take• oversee the job properly: how to ensure the renovation is done right, including step-by-step photographs of correct installationPacked with colour photographs, illustrations and sidebars, these two new Make It Right™ books will help ensure homeowners avoid costly mistakes and get their renovation right the first time.
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