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Sarah Susanka, the author of The Not So Big House, comes up with another great book for remodeling.
An architect by trade, Sarah is a genius at using and creating spaces that function well and feel right. Also look for her The Not So Big Life   in her Not So Big   series.

    An excellent source if you are planning or building a kitchen. Taunton Press is a leader in the field of quality building and this book won't disappoint. There is no room that requires greater planning than the kitchen. The more you learn and plan the better your kitchen will be. A kitchen is a big investment so plan it wisely and enjoy it for many years to come.    

 

 

Winifred Gallagher, author of House Thinking has written yet another thoughtful book about where  we live and how it affects our daily lives. Each chapter is themed by a room in your home. She has mixed a delightful salad with the architecture, history, sociology and psychology that are served to us in our daily lives.  She is also the author of The Power of Place: How Our Surroundings Shape Our Thoughts, Emotions, and Actions (P.S.)

This is a very useful book for anyone in the building business or anyone thinking of starting a contracting company. It has helped many existing businesses fine-tune their methods and move to the next level. From accounting to Design Then Build, this books covers everything.

 

 

Michael Stone's book, Markup & Profit is a must for every contractor who wants to make the profit that he or she deserves. Michael has been around for quite a while and is considered a Guru in his field. The sooner you buy this, the sooner your company will start to show a profit  

Another 'must read' by Nick Ganaway. Nick was a contractor for 25 years. In this book he helps you avoid the all too common pitfalls and ugly surprises that many contractors encounter as they venture into the business. This book is full of advice and knowledge that will lead builders, remodelers and sub contractors to a fulfilling career.