Bath design guide / Better Homes and Garden 215 p.

Better Homes and Garden turns to remodeling the bathroom. This is one of the better investments for a house -- returning an average of 80 to 90 percent of the cost. This gives step-by-step guidance from the idea stage to the finished product. One chapter describes several style influences choices. A useful tool is the planning kit where you can use a grid and bath components to visualize the final floor plan.

Ortho's All About Basements, Attics, and Bonus Rooms / 96 p.

Ortho features new living space created within your existing house. This may be the most economical way of increasing your living space. Ortho makes suggestions by utilizing the basement or attic. Photos illustrate what came be made from the basement or attic. Topics include construction basics as well as floor coverings, wall coverings, lighting, etc. Jam packed with how-tos that help you communicate with the trades’ or even tackle the project yourself.