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Cooking Over the Grease Spot In The Garage: A Cook’s Journal and Recipes To Live Through A Complete Kitchen Remodel

Ron Kerr — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 20:18:54 +0000

Epicurean and author, Maria Fogg, gives new meaning to the phrase, "keep it simple" when it comes to cooking. Her new cook book, Cooking Over the Grease Spot in the Garage: A Cook's Journal and Recipes to Live Through a Complete Kitchen Remodel, details how she overcame a culinary conundrum: How do you cook delicious, home style meals without a kitchen? It was an obstacle she overcame after a much-needed kitchen remodel forced her to rethink everything she knew about cooking. In her first book, she shares how, using a few tools, she turned out gourmet meals in a stripped-down kitchen. Fogg spices up these easy-to-follow recipes with an account of what happened to her along the way and tips on what you can expect during your own remodel.

Everything and the Kitchen Sink: Remodel Your Kitchen without Losing Your Mind

Ron Kerr — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 01:52:13 +0000

As Americans hunger for home improvement, Lowe's and Home Depot have risen to the status of weekend hotspots. Home-design shows like Trading Spaces are flourishing up and down the television dial, mirroring the national nesting craze. And the most-remodeled room in the nest is the kitchen. While remodeling can be a stressful experience, Everything and the Kitchen Sink demystifies the kitchen design and remodeling process with a humorous, down-to-earth, and candid approach that lets readers know exactly what they're in for-and how to triumph. Savvy homeowners really need to be involved in every step of a kitchen remodel, whether they're leaving the labor to the pros or rolling up their sleeves to tackle the project solo. Planning and foresight are crucial to a successful and (relatively) painless remodeling project. Researching design options, hiring contractors, budgeting, making smart purchases, cutting costs, financing, surviving the chaos of installations, and effective problem-solving are explained in straightforward, user-friendly detail. While learning how to successfully navigate the process, readers will also explore hundreds of exciting and innovative ideas for creating a dream kitchen at any price point. Floor plans, diagrams, and beautiful four-color and black-and-white photographs help readers visualize their own finished projects.

Ultimate Guide to Bathrooms: Plan, Remodel, Build

Ron Kerr — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 04:09:46 +0000

Ultimate Guide to Bathrooms guides the reader through the process of designing and doing the work involved with remodeling an existing bathroom or adding a new one. Homeowners will find inspirational information on layout and design, but most of the book covers the hand-on parts of the projects, including adding new tubs and showers, vanities and sinks, and installing flooring and other finishes. Over 60 easy-to-follow photo sequences demonstrate the most popular projects, including the basics of plumbing and electrical work. Homeowners can use the book to do the entire project or pick the parts that interest them.

Ultimate Guide to Kitchens: Plan, Remodel, Build

Ron Kerr — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 16:53:16 +0000

Ultimate Guide to Kitchens guides the reader through the process of designing and doing the work involved with remodeling a kitchen or building a new one from scratch. Homeowners will find inspirational information on layout and design, but most of the book covers step-by-step instruction in installing sinks, faucets, countertops, appliances, and floor and wall finishes. General construction projects, such as building walls, adding windows, and completing electrical and plumbing work are also covered. Homeowners can use the book to do the entire project or pick the parts that interest them.