Christmas is approaching and like you probably have I’ve been asked to put together a wish list. Previously I’ve been badgered about the lack of literary wishes on my wish list. This year that’s not going to happen. I’ve got a secret weapon you see. It’s called Amazon and it’s got books on any topic you could wish for, including home improvement. I don’t actually own any home improvement books so that leaves me with a clean slate.

What I’m going to do is take a look at the 5 highest rated books in the home improvement category and put together a short summary together for you. I’ll base it entirely on the user comments available.
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Green home improvement is all about saving the planet right? Well, that is a big part of it, but here’s something you might not be aware of. Green home improvement is also a great way to save money. This post is all about what you can do to save a bit of extra cash while doing your part to save the planet. Needless to say we’ll be discussing both alternative sources of energy, but also ways to decrease your use of the sources you are using today. We’ll talk a bit about water and how spend less of that without even noticing and finally we’ll get into some of the bigger projects you can consider getting started with.

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Everybody dreads having to repair their bathroom. Doing it yourself is usually a very messy affair. On the other hand getting a contractor to do it will almost certainly be a very costly project. I always tell you to plan your home improvement projects and bathroom repair is no different. When you remodel or repair your bathroom make sure that you do it right both to increase the value of your home and to make future repairs as easy and inexpensive as possible.

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Sometimes you want to hire a professional for your home improvement project. In that case, more often than not you’re looking for a building contractor. However, to make sure that you get the right man or woman for the job you need not only to understand what kind of expertise a contractor has to offer, but also how they actually become building contractors. The aim of this post is make sure that you make a well-informed decision when and if you decide hire a professional.
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The ingenuity of man never ceases to amaze me. When I first heard about decorating the bedroom with grass cloth I just couldn’t believe it. Then again, being Danish, I figured that something might be lost in translation. The image I had in my mind was walls and floors covered in lush green grass. I had to turn to one of my best friends…Google. I was slightly disappointed by the result. I kind of like the image of green soft grass in the bedroom, but that obviously isn’t the case.

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In this day an age getting a home security system installed is something you should seriously consider. The great news is that installing a home security system is something you can easily do yourself. We are going to take a closer look at how you should plan this project and what you should consider when installing your home security system. This is a perfect project even for the beginning do it yourself crowd.
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Any good home improvement project will require a certain amount of available cash. Let’s take a look at how you can find the best home improvement loan deals. We will take a look at what considerations you need to make before embarking on such a project as well as how to find the best way to finance it. Figuring out what the best home improvement financing for you might seem like a bit of a hassle, but it isn’t.
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As a homeowner you will eventually want to remodel your bathroom and you probably have a dream of a luxurious bathroom. By doing most of the remodeling yourself you can not only achieve that dream, but also greatly reduce the cost of doing so. With careful planning you can get that luxury through heating, tiles and accessories that will move your bathroom to a higher level. This kind of bathroom remodeling is not as hard as it sounds and who doesn’t want that kind of luxury?
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When it comes to home improvement the basement always seems to be the last section of the house that you work on. However, basement improvement is a great way to improve the value of your home financially and otherwise. From gaming rooms, exercise rooms and entertainment rooms to monetizing your basement by turning it into an apartment. This post will dive into the endless possibilities for turning your basement improvement project into a room the entire family will enjoy while at the same time adding tremendous value to your home.
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There are people who just want to live comfortably and there are those who like to have their homes look as if an interior designer has put it together. Both of these choices are quite acceptable in today’s world. Most of the people who would like to have an interior designer come and design their homes cannot afford one, therefore, acceptable alternatives must be found for a substitute. Many interior design furniture magazines and catalogs are great resources and substitutes to find the right look for the interior of your home.

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