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Table of contents :
Home Upgrades Under $600......Page 1
Contents......Page 6
Seeing the Opportunity......Page 9
Chapter 1: Enlivening Walls......Page 15
Painting Walls and Trim......Page 16
Taped Horizontal Stripes......Page 20
Silk Strié......Page 22
Wall Decals......Page 24
Chair Rail......Page 26
Wall Frames......Page 27
Crown Molding......Page 30
Wainscoting......Page 34
Chapter 2: Enhancing Floors......Page 39
Flooring Preparation......Page 40
Ceramic Tile......Page 42
Mosaic Tile......Page 48
Stone Tile......Page 50
Resilient Tile......Page 52
Parquet Tile......Page 54
Carpet Tile......Page 56
Base Molding......Page 58
Snap-Together Floating Floor......Page 60
Painting a Floor......Page 64
Painting a Checkerboard Floor......Page 66
Painting a Garage Floor......Page 68
Chapter 3: Updating Kitchens......Page 71
Kitchen Faucet Replacement......Page 72
Painted Cabinets......Page 76
Tile Countertops......Page 78
Tile Backsplash......Page 84
Kitchen Sinks......Page 86
Hot-Water Dispenser......Page 90
Chapter 4: Brightening Bathrooms......Page 93
Tile Tub Surround......Page 94
Tub and Shower Fixtures......Page 98
Bathroom Faucets......Page 100
Hand Showers......Page 103
Towel Racks and Grab Bars......Page 104
Toilet Replacement......Page 106
Tub or Shower Surround......Page 108
Pedestal Sinks......Page 110
Vanity Sinks......Page 112
Drop-In Sinks......Page 114
Freestanding Bowl Sinks......Page 115
Chapter 5: Beautifying Windows & Doors......Page 117
Window Treatments......Page 118
Drapery Hardware......Page 120
Blinds and Shades......Page 122
Storm Door......Page 124
Door Casing......Page 126
Pre-Hung Door......Page 129
Chapter 6: Finding Storage Solutions......Page 133
Basic Shelves......Page 134
Dressed-Up Plain Shelves......Page 136
Custom Decorative Shelving......Page 138
Off-the-Rack Shelving......Page 140
Closet Shelving......Page 142
Modular Closet Dresser......Page 144
Chapter 7: Improving Lighting & Wiring......Page 147
Ceiling Fixtures......Page 148
Track Lighting......Page 151
Ceiling Fans......Page 154
Switches......Page 159
Special Switches......Page 160
Chapter 8: Adding Yard Improvements......Page 163
Flagstone Patios and Paths......Page 164
Tile on Concrete......Page 168
Flagstone on Concrete......Page 172
Stepping Stones......Page 174
Stackable Retaining Wall......Page 176
Freestanding Dry Stone Wall......Page 178
Arbor......Page 182
Trellis......Page 187
Low-Voltage Yard Lights......Page 188
Low-Voltage Deck Lights......Page 190
Index......Page 192

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