The Best Architecture Books 2025

1. Home Improvement All-In-One for Dummies (Paperback) by Roy Barnhart, James Carey, Morris Carey

9780764556807. New condition. Trade paperback. Language: English. Pages: 688. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 688 p. Contains: Illustrations. For Dummies. Put on your grubbies, get out your tools, and get ready to tackle home repairs and improvements with the goof-proof instructions in this guide that combines the best of nine "For Dummies" home improvement books in one comprehensive volume. Whether you're an accomplished do-it-yourselfer or a novice, the easy-to-follow instructions, complete with photos and illustrations, will guide you through: basic home maintenance and improvement projects from the foundation to the roof, including windows, doors, and electrical repairs and replacements; painting and wallpapering; bathroom and kitchen remodeling, including installing cabinets, countertops, fixtures, and appliances; carpentry, woodworking and flooring; and plumbing, including unclogging fixtures and fixing leaky faucets.Want to spruce up bedroom? Spiff up the kitchen? Shore up the porch? Build stairs? Replace creaky doors and drafty windows? Make the most of your space? Inside or out, major renovation or minor repair, the how-to is all right here. Think about it - if you do just one project yourself instead of calling a plumber, electrician, painter, handyman, or other service person, you've saved far more than the cost of this book! And you'll have it on hand to guide you through the next project!

ISBN: 9780764556807 Condition: New Trade paperback Language: English Pages: 688 Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 688 p. Contains: Illustrations. For Dummies. Put on your grubbies, get out your tools, and get ready to tackle home repairs and improvements with the goof-proof instructions in this guide that combines the best of nine "For Dummies" home improvement books in one comprehensive volume. Whether you're an accomplished do-it-yourselfer or a novice, the easy-to-follow instructions, complete with photos and illustrations, will guide you through: basic home maintenance and improvement projects from the foundation to the roof, including windows, doors, and electrical repairs and replacements; painting and wallpapering; bathroom and kitchen remodeling, including installing cabinets, countertops, fixtures, and appliances; carpentry, woodworking and flooring; and plumbing, including unclogging fixtures and fixing leaky faucets.Want to spruce up bedroom? Spiff up the kitchen? Shore up the porch? Build stairs? Replace creaky doors and drafty windows? Make the most of your space? Inside or out, major renovation or minor repair, the how-to is all right here. Think about it - if you do just one project yourself instead of calling a plumber, electrician, painter, handyman, or other service person, you've saved far more than the cost of this book! And you'll have it on hand to guide you through the next project!

2. Designed to Sell : Smart Ideas That Pay Off!

Packed with practical interior design ideas, home improvement tips, and real estate insider secrets that help home sellers go beyond just cleaning up the place, this book is filled with clever and useful suggestions for getting a home ready to sell or for making the right improvements to increase its value.

Whether the readers home is stuck in the 1970s or they are looking to freshen things up, they will learn cost-effective strategies to maximize their investmentor their enjoyment, if selling isnt in their immediate plans. Packed with practical interior design ideas, home improvement tips, and real estate insider secrets that help home sellers go beyond just cleaning up the place. Provides the tools to increase the beauty and functionality of every home, while maximizing the owners investment. Expert advice from "Designed to Sell" host Clive Pearse and interior designer Lisa LaPorta on selling a home quickly and getting top dollar for the property. Filled with clever and useful information for getting a home ready to sell or for making the right improvement to increase the homes value.

3. Better Homes and Gardens Home: Great Baths Collection (Paperback)

GREAT BATHS COLLECTION

Inspiration to create bathroom retreats that suit a variety of lifestyles and homes, with the latest in design trends, materials, fixtures, and furnishings. Expert advice, ideas, and planning strategies to add posh amenities. Fabulous photos spur homeowners to plan and design for luxury. Ideas for using everything from deluxe whirlpools and saunas to waterfall faucets and trendy light fixtures. Expressive designs using surfaces of wood, copper, marble, and more.

4. The Complete Photo Guide to Home Repair: With 350 Projects and 2300 Photos (Hardcover) by Black & Decker Corporation (Creator), Creative Publishing International (Creator)

9781589231818. New condition. Hard cover. Language: English. Pages: 598. Glued binding. Paper over boards. 598 p. Contains: Illustrations. The new edition of a home repair classic. The most up-to-date, complete, and useful guide to home repair a homeowner can have. With more than 350 projects and 2300 photos, virtually every home repair challenge is covered. New in this major revision to an all-time classic best-seller are important chapters on: choosing and using hand and power tools; diagnosing and correcting home safety and health problems; and creating and maintaining a home workshop. We've made the best home repair book even better! More than 300 new photos. Information on how to choose and use the latest hand and power tools. Updated to reflect the latest building code changes. Shows how to test for radon, lead, asbestos and water contaminants. Workshop section includes helpful reference tables and charts for hardware, lumber, and other building materials. Includes helpful building projects for workshops, including building utility shelves, workbenches, and sawhorses.

ISBN: 9781589231818 Condition: New Hard cover Language: English Pages: 598 Glued binding. Paper over boards. 598 p. Contains: Illustrations. The new edition of a home repair classic. The most up-to-date, complete, and useful guide to home repair a homeowner can have. With more than 350 projects and 2300 photos, virtually every home repair challenge is covered. New in this major revision to an all-time classic best-seller are important chapters on: choosing and using hand and power tools; diagnosing and correcting home safety and health problems; and creating and maintaining a home workshop. We've made the best home repair book even better! More than 300 new photos. Information on how to choose and use the latest hand and power tools. Updated to reflect the latest building code changes. Shows how to test for radon, lead, asbestos and water contaminants. Workshop section includes helpful reference tables and charts for hardware, lumber, and other building materials. Includes helpful building projects for workshops, including building utility shelves, workbenches, and sawhorses.

5. Pre-Owned Home Improvement : With 300 Projects and 2,000 Photos (Hardcover) 9781589232129

This revised and expanded edition is a comprehensive reference for planning and completing major remodeling projects. With nearly 300 projects, it is a helpful reference for do-it-yourself remodelers.Like New Condition: Used book that is in almost brand-new condition. ISBN: 9781589232129 ISBN10: 1589232127 Contributors: Creative Publishing International Editors,

This revised and expanded edition of "The Complete Photo Guide to Home Improvement" is a comprehensive reference for planning and completing major remodeling projects. With nearly 300 projects, this book is indispensable for DIYers who have moved beyond basic home repair and are ready to tackle projects that make a big difference in quality of life-and in their savings accounts. DIYers who tackle their own major remodeling projects achieve exactly the results they want, and can easily save thousands of dollars over the cost of hiring contractors to do the work. Studio photography and the most detailed step-by-step information available make this book unique among books on remodeling. New in this latest edition are major chapters on kitchen planning, bathroom planning, and working with contractors for jobs that are big enough to require some help. Readers will also appreciate the focus on new building materials, including laminate flooring, steel framing, PEX plumbing tubing, and glass blocks. A helpful reference appendix provides at-a-glance information essential for DIY remodelers.

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7. Ultimate Guide To... (Creative Homeowner): Ultimate Guide to Drywall : Pro Tips for Hanging & Finishing (Paperback)

Shows how to hang, tape, and finish drywall. Includes proven installation techniques and the latest tools and materials. 445 color photographs and drawings. Drywall is by far the most popular and practical material for finishing interior walls. This book provides an extensive survey of tools and materials, as well as the mechanics of estimating, cutting, hanging and finishing panels.

Ultimate Guide to Drywall: Pro Tips for Hanging & Finishing (Paperback) by John D Wagner

8. Outdoor Kitchens: Designs for Outdoor Kitchens, Bars, and Dinning Areas (Paperback) by Amanda Lecky

9781592532032. New condition. Trade paperback. Language: English. Pages: 159. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 159 p. Contains: Illustrations. Outdoor cooking has far surpassed the days of the simply grilling on the patio. Incorporating everything from fully-stocked bars to full-size kitchen appliances in its plans, open-air cooking has soared to new levels of creativity, design, and technique. With Outdoor Kitchens you will be able to personalize the outdoor cooking space that perfectly suits your lifestyle. Superb photography creates a catalog of options, inspiring you to design a space that exactly meets your desires, climate, cooking style, and budget. This book equips you with all the information you need to successfully set up an outdoor kitchen, from tips on choosing the right dcor to proper equipment selection, allowing you to make all the correct decisions along the way.

ISBN: 9781592532032 Condition: New Trade paperback Language: English Pages: 159 Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 159 p. Contains: Illustrations. Outdoor cooking has far surpassed the days of the simply grilling on the patio. Incorporating everything from fully-stocked bars to full-size kitchen appliances in its plans, open-air cooking has soared to new levels of creativity, design, and technique. With Outdoor Kitchens you will be able to personalize the outdoor cooking space that perfectly suits your lifestyle. Superb photography creates a catalog of options, inspiring you to design a space that exactly meets your desires, climate, cooking style, and budget. This book equips you with all the information you need to successfully set up an outdoor kitchen, from tips on choosing the right dcor to proper equipment selection, allowing you to make all the correct decisions along the way.

9. Home Remodeling for Dummies by Carey, Morris

9780764550881. New condition. Trade paperback. Language: English. Pages: 398. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 398 p. Contains: Illustrations. For Dummies. This handy guide shows men and women of all ages how to handle remodeling projects with ease and still stay under budget. Included are more than 100 two-color illustrated, step-by-step instructions.

ISBN: 9780764550881 Condition: New Trade paperback Language: English Pages: 398 Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 398 p. Contains: Illustrations. For Dummies. This handy guide shows men and women of all ages how to handle remodeling projects with ease and still stay under budget. Included are more than 100 two-color illustrated, step-by-step instructions.

10. Bricklaying, (Paperback)

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. BRICKWORKING FROM "A-Z" . . .FOR NOVICES TO EXPERIENCED PROS Whether you're a homeowner wanting to do your own repairs, a trade apprentice seeking to sharpen your skills, or a veteran craftsman or contractor with years of experience, you'll turn to this complete guide to bricklaying again and again. There is no more comprehensive or up-to-date reference available on the subject. Written by a pro with over 25 years in the field, Bricklaying features: * Over 560 technical drawings and diagrams illustrating technique and clear text that guides you every step of the way * Skill-building projects with start-to-finish instructions * Electricity and plumbing integration in brick construction * Solutions and preventive methods for high-wind concerns in cavity brickwork * Table for calculating how many bricks are needed for a job * Brick design for handicapped * Engineering properties * Essential topics such as damp-proofing, repairing and carcking mortor, window and door cutting, cleaning brick, and much more An insider's guide to every facet of the world of brickwork.

Bricklaying, (Paperback) Author: McGraw-Hill Companies ISBN: 9780071392396 Format: Paperback Publication Date: 2002-04-12 Page Count: 320