Complete Handbook of Home Renovation Home Edition: Home Edition

Author: Zeng Zhaoyuan
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Publish Date: 2002-11-01
Features: This book is designed for homeowners and junior to intermediate professionals in the renovation industry, covering the entire process and all aspects of renovation before and after. The detailed text is closely matched with picture examples, showcasing the latest design concepts and renovation techniques in Shenzhen, a leading city in China's renovation industry. The book includes: Starting from purchasing a house, buying house guidance, how to choose a house layout, house acceptance, preparation before renovation, how to prepare for renovation, an overview of renovation, how to choose a qualified designer, how to choose a renovation company, how to negotiate design plans, how to read design drawings, how to negotiate project budgets, how to sign a renovation contract, common 10 home design styles, choosing between luxury and minimalist styles, DIY design, utilizing visual illusions in design, the top 10 untimely color matching rules for home use, predictions of renovation trends, the secrets and prevention of solid wood flooring sales, mistakes in buying materials, expose of shoddy work, renovation basics, understanding common engineering materials, water, electricity, and refrigeration and heating systems, etc.