The Porch Book (Better Homes and Gardens) (Better Homes and Gardens Home)

The Porch Book (Better Homes and Gardens) (Better Homes and Gardens Home)

• Better Homes and Gardens The Porch Book
• Better Homes and Gardens The Porch Book- Porches might be all about relaxing, but they also have great power in transforming the appearance and ambiance of a house and to expand its living space.
• This book will take the intimidation out of updating your outdoor space by sharpening your ability to plan, deepening your understanding of construction, and raising your confidence as a savvy consumer.
• Chapters include: before and after, styles, design, structure, the extras, details, and case studies.
• 192 pages, soft cover.

<DIV><B>Ideas and instruction for adding a porch to your home</B> <P><I>The Porch Book</I> is inspiring and broadly instructive, showcasing the beauty and benefits of adding a porch to common home styles. A gallery of inspirational ideas includes porches designed for enhanced outdoor living, with an emphasis on those attached to decks and patios. Plenty of attention is given to structural considerations, such as bolstering framing to add a porch to a deck, adding a roof, footings and foundations, insulation and weatherproofing, and wiring and plumbing basics. <P>From simple covered steps to grand verandas, porches are inviting, comfortable, gracious, and even genteel. They can add warmth to the coldest facade, increase energy efficiency, and offer a sweet sweep of shade outdoors. Turn to <I>The Porch Book</I> and flip through a section of before-and-after photos that demonstrate how front porches can radically improve the look of a home. Then, choose a construction style that complements your home and get ready to bring some added charm to your living space. <UL><LI>Features before-and-after photos that inspire you to give your home's exterior a facelift</LI><LI>Covers amenities that make porches more attractive, like lighting and fans, kitchen areas, decorative ceiling and wall treatments, flooring options, and much more</LI><LI>Offers design construction topics, like using an architect, permit issues, adding entryways, and more</LI></UL><P>Whether you're looking to upgrade an existing porch or build a new one from scratch, <I>The Porch Book</I> inspires and instructs you on everything you need to create a porch that invites you to slow down, sit back, take a big breath, and come together with family and friends.</DIV>