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Barbecue Nation is a culinary mosaic of what 14 million Americans like to do most when it comes to cooking — make dinner at the grill. Author Fred Thompson has searched across the U.S. for America's best backyard cooks and their favorite recipes — not chefs' fancy interpretations of barbecue classics or pitmasters' ways with barbecue that the reader can't reproduce at home, but 350 recipes that are easy to recreate in anybody's backyard. The book will reflect America's ever-changing populations, with recipeswith the flavors of Cuba from South Florida, or Brooklyn-born Jamaican jerk, or the taste of Vietnam from the coast of Texas, as well as the country's regional bounties, including grilled salmon recipes from the Pacific Northwest, brats from the Midwest, and Delta Grilled Catfish. For Barbecue Nation, Fred Thompson travelled to 40 states with the exceptions being: Nebraska, Iowa, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Idaho, Alaska, North Dakota, and Hawaii.

How do you turn your basement into the place to be? You transform it from a cramped, musty space to terrific rooms your family members will want to be in. No more dreaded trips to put in a load of laundry in a dark, dank locale or retrieve something from gloomy, cavernous storage. Instead, you'll enter a warm, welcome family room, a cozy home office, or a slick gym. For the motivation to pull these basement renovations off, look to Basement Ideas That Work. Filled with practical and budget-friendly advice, Basement Ideas That Work not only helps you to get more enjoyment from your home, but increases its value in a single leap — a finished basement reportedly earns an average of 90% of its remodeling cost back at resale. The most extensive basement design book ever! — Part of the Ideas That Work series from The Taunton Press — Invaluable whether your basement rehab plans are grand or modest — Covers every aspect of turning your basement into prime living space... The Ups and Downs of Stairs, Adding Windows, Waterproofing, more — Covers every aspect of transforming your basement into your dream place! Home theater and entertainment center, play area, craft and hobby retreat, secluded study, personal gym, laundry room you'll love, more — 20 amazing case studies, 250 full-color photos (Be inspired by incredible ugly-duckling-into-sensational-swan success stories) — The latest exciting options in flooring, lighting, sound proofing, electronic equipment — Savvy solutions for a basement's special problems — moisture, heating, plumbing, dealing with immovable obstructions Don't let another day go by without exploring the possibilities awaiting you «downstairs»...send for Basement Ideas That Work!

Learn how to get the home you want, without going over budget or sacrificing the important elements. Everybody wants two things for their home: that it be beautiful and on budget. But achieving these goals often leads to frustration. The House You Build is the first book to break down the unspoken barrier between beautiful homes and their budgets. You'll learn about actual costs, levels of architectural service, the home owners, and the builders. You'll hear from those involved in the building projects, and how they found success, despite snags along the way. There are 18 homes featured here. Each was built with the past 8 years, its cost was competitive with spec-built homes in their region, general contractors were involved in each project, and for as many as possible, building, site development, and design fee costs are shown where available.

Americas favorite home architect Sarah Susanka takes an up-close look at the well-crafted details that can be used to personalize any home, whether new or remodeled. Susanka illustrates these built-in elements with inspiring examples from 24 homes across America and shows how paying attention to the details brings an otherwise ordinary home to life.

Debra Krasner teaches how you can create a glorious al fresco kitchen no matter how limited your «good weather» season, garden size or budget. First you'll be inspired by 300 beautiful, full-colour outdoor kitchen photos and profiles, then this unique new guide will help you create your own, with expert advice on everything from floors to stoves and sinks. She offers guidance every step of the way for planning an outdoor kitchen ideally suited to your site, style, needs and finances. This one-of-a-kind book has all you need to spark your imagination and fire up plans for your own outdoor kitchen!

A porch can change the way you live in your house — it can entirely change the way your house looks--it can change the way you relate to your neighborhood. There is, simply, something magical about a porch. It slows you down, it tells you to take some time, to read the paper, to sip a glass of lemonade, to watch the weather roll in. For those dreaming of a front porch or those with porches in need of redesign, On the Porch will be their bible, the only book to cover the topic from porch types to planning and design, to tips on good construction, to maintenance and porch adornment (lighting, overhead fans, rockers, hanging plants, trellising). An important component of the book will be showing, using before and after photos, how adding a porch can entirely change the look of your home.

Country living and style permeates every aspect of our culture — we yearn for the simplicity and comfort of country style living as seen in the pages of popular publications like «Country Living» Magazine and in Shabby Chic decor. There are many shades of country to match your personal style and «Shades of Country» written by «Chippy Irvine» masterfully presents some of America's most beautiful, charming and fascinating country houses. Chippy introduces six unique country styles; Farmhouse, Grand Country, Cottage, Rusticator, Clean and Simple, and Urban Arcadia; enrich a home with warmth, texture, color and beauty. «Shades of Country» shows how you can mix and match styles or create a unified look while helping you enjoy the comfort of living in country style.

Discover the enduring charm and artistry of the bungalow by touring hundreds of examples, from prairie and Spanish-style, to Craftsman and beyond. Douglas Keister, renowned architectural photographer takes you on a visual tour of Americas favorite house style. He has beautifully photographed bungalows from across the country, and presents them here in crisp detail. Whether youre looking to build or improve your home, or just want enjoy this architectural forms casual elegance, 500 Bungalows is a delight!

Few things do more to set a homes character than its scale. And in the cottage, people have for hundreds of years found a home that is inviting, without being ostentatious, modest without a feeling of confinement. Doug Keisters photography brings to life 500 cottages, organized by style, including English, storybook, bungalettes, Victorian, and Spanish-influenced casitas.

Cape Cod homes have been a part of the American landscape since the days of early settlers. Now, Capes and their neighborhoods are enjoying a renaissance, as a new generation of homeowners discovers the joys of this straightforward style that combines a characteristic Yankee practicality with a timeless aesthetic. Capes is filled with design ideas and inspirations for renovating, remodeling, and building this classic American house type. From modest remodels to major overhauls to building new, Capes offers innovative and tasteful design solutions for a variety of budgets. Featuring over 20 homes selected by architect Jane Gitlin, Capes is a unique combination of outstanding designs and proven ideas for updating the classic Cape style. Capes is the third book in Taunton's Updating Classic America series.

»Updating Classic America: Colonials» is a unique combination of outstanding designs and proven ideas for renovating, remodeling, and building a Colonial-style home. Featuring over 20 case studies of updated homes and colonials built from scratch, the book is illustrated with inspiring original color photography and before and after floor plans.

Whether renovating, restoring, expanding, or building new, we all share a longing for the values that hark back to the Arts and Crafts era. The lush woodwork, ingenious open plans, and fine finish details are symbolic of a time gone by. Or are they? As Treena Crochet amply illustrates in Bungalow Style, recreating the beauty of these Arts and Crafts gems without sacrificing our modern lifestyles is not only feasible but also deeply rewarding. Over 300 photographs offer a host of ideas, while case studies and sidebars show real-world examples and offer advice on how to incorporate period-authentic details in your own home. This extensive collection of beautifully photographed interior architectural elements is an indispensable source of information and inspiration for anyone interested in these special homes.

Where we choose to settle, what we build, and how our homes feel inside and out are all expressions of who we are. The best houses are about people, and Creating the Inspired House chronicles the stories of memorable characters immersed in the search for a place they can call home. With over 300 color photographs, this book takes readers on a cross-country tour of over 20 inspired homes — large and small, new and remodeled — with the very homeowners, architects, and builders who collaborated on their creation. Each of the houses is shaped by the owners personal passions, and its those passions that breathe life into the design of their homes, creating an inspired house. The inspirations for these houses are as varied as the people who live in them, and the stories are as enthralling as gossip. In this collection of fascinating stories, readers will find the encouragement to believe and act on their own personal dreams... and build accordingly.

Finding extra storage space doesn't need to mean reusing old yogurt tubs. Packed with photos, Containers with Style inspires homeowners with a unique variety of projects that are both good-looking and practical. Easy-to-follow instructions guide do-it-yourselfers through each project from start to finish, and expert tips save time and guarantee great results. Whether interested in smart suggestions for growing herbs and vegetables or simply creating something beautiful for the home, readers will find all kinds of ways to add instant style to indoor and outdoor spaces.

Gardening in a small space has its challenges, but with little imagination and a few design tricks, any homeowner can create a beautiful garden. In Gardening in Small Spaces, the experts from Fine Gardening magazine offer practical advice and innovative ideas for creating wonderful gardens out of small areas. More than 15 talented designers will help you design a garden that suits your home and lifestyle, no matter what the size of your yard. Even the smallest urban lot can be transformed into a place of beauty, privacy, and comfort. Discover how to: — make a small garden feel larger — design your garden as an extension of your home — choose plants appropriate for small gardens — create comfortable garden rooms — make your garden feel like a private haven — create an inviting front yard landscape

Mosaics offer a medium to experiment with a wide variety of materials and to create imaginative color schemes. The authors, Kaffe Fassett and Candace Bahouth, are accomplished designers known especially for dramatic color combinations, and for their first collaboratioin they have chosen the rich subject of mosaics — presenting a collection of creative projects for interiors and exteriors. This book offers plenty of inspiration for those already interested in this increasingly popular craft, as well as solid information for the beginner. The mosaic projects in this book can bring life to your home and garden. You'll find both simple and ambitious ideas here, and the many contemporary materials used here include broken crockery, tiles and mirrors, shells, pebbles, beads, gold-leafed and covered glass, unglazed ceramic and objets trouvs. You'll get full design guidelines for each project, and a special chapter that gives directions for making the mosaics and working with the various types of material that appear in the designs. You get all the information you need to transform your interiors and exteriors with these colorful, irresistible mosaics.