Weekend Bathroom Makeovers: Illustrated Techniques & Stylish Solutions from the Hit DIY Show Bathroom Renovations
Amy Mathews, the host of DIY network’s Bathroom Renovations, takes the intimidation out of restoration. Using projects adapted from the series, she provides a superbly organized, informative introduction that assesses the space and layout possibilities; reviews the range of styles and prices for cabinets, countertops, sinks, faucets, showers, tubs, fittings, walls, and floors; and covers design elements such as lighting, storage, and ventilation. Concise, illustrated instructions (peppered...
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Amy Mathews, the host of DIY network’s Bathroom Renovations, takes the intimidation out of restoration. Using projects adapted from the series, she provides a superbly organized, informative introduction that assesses the space and layout possibilities; reviews the range of styles and prices for cabinets, countertops, sinks, faucets, showers, tubs, fittings, walls, and floors; and covers design elements such as lighting, storage, and ventilation. Concise, illustrated instructions (peppered with lots of encouragement) provide the fundamental nuts and bolts of renovation techniques, from removing tubs and installing toilets to laying tile and restoring windows. Ten complete redos come with before, during, and after photography, and offer homeowners their choice of styles, time investment, and budget options. There’s something to appeal to every taste and need.Amy Mathews honed her do-it-yourself skills with The Family Handyman magazine, where she did everything from outdoor repairs and projects to new product demonstrations. She currently hosts Bathroom Renovations on DIY Network, a show that covers everything from simple updates to luxurious “dream spas.” Everything involved in a bathroom makeover, from plumbing to counters, is tackled with style. Library Journal Updating your bathroom can add real value to your home. In this successful book spin-off of the DIY Network's Bathroom Renovations, host Matthews and Bradley (Ideas for Great Baby Rooms) cover ten renovation projects. The text is upbeat and encouraging and includes cautionary tips for calling in professional help when needed. Be aware-the title is deceiving, as most of these projects take several weekends to finish. Complete with planning advice, an introduction to bathroom styles, and features, each project emphasizes a different part of renovation, avoiding duplication. The illustrations-particularly the before-and-after shots-are colorful and inspiring. While not the absolutely best bathroom renovation book, this comes pretty close. Similar to Bathroom Makeovers (Taunton Press, 2005), which also touts weekend-long renovations, it covers more dramatic changes. Highly recommended. Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.
\ Library JournalUpdating your bathroom can add real value to your home. In this successful book spin-off of the DIY Network's Bathroom Renovations, host Matthews and Bradley (Ideas for Great Baby Rooms) cover ten renovation projects. The text is upbeat and encouraging and includes cautionary tips for calling in professional help when needed. Be aware-the title is deceiving, as most of these projects take several weekends to finish. Complete with planning advice, an introduction to bathroom styles, and features, each project emphasizes a different part of renovation, avoiding duplication. The illustrations-particularly the before-and-after shots-are colorful and inspiring. While not the absolutely best bathroom renovation book, this comes pretty close. Similar to Bathroom Makeovers (Taunton Press, 2005), which also touts weekend-long renovations, it covers more dramatic changes. Highly recommended. Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.\ \
