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	Maureen L Staccato BellaOnline's Home Improvement Editor

Basements Step by Step Projects - Book Review
"Basements Step by Step Projects" is part of the "Smart Guide" series by Creative Homeowner and walks you through completing your basement in an easy to understand format.

Be Jane's Guide to Home Empowerment - Review
A book designed for women seeking to become the ultimate do-it-yourselfer in their own homes. Fifty-two projects are described in an easy-going, enjoyable format with very clear, informative directions.

Designed to Sell - Review
Designed to Sell is a book based on the HGTV show of the same name. It is overflowing with home improvement and decorating advice for every homeowner.

Do It Herself by Joanne Liebeler - Review
An introductory reference and how-to book about home repairs and maintenance aimed at the woman who has very little hands-on knowledge of these things.

Do-It-Yourself Family - Book Review
"Fun and Useful Home Projects the Whole Family Can Make Together" by Eric Stromer, the carpenter from the hit t.v. show "Clean Sweep."

Do-It-Yourself Home Improvement - Review
DK's Step-by-Step Guide to Do-It-Yourself Home Improvement is a comprehensive reference & instructional manual about how to build, maintain and repair your home.

Drywall - Pro Tips for Hanging & Finishing - Review
Aimed at the beginner to the more skilled do-it-yourselfer, this book is filled with step-by-step projects that will get you started in the right direction for your next drywall job.

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Renovating Old Houses - Review
"Renovating Old Houses - Bringing New Life to Vintage Homes" is a 410 page reference book on inspecting and renovating older homes.

Room for Improvement - Book Review
Room for Improvement is by Barbara Kavovit who created a company that makes tools specifically for women. This book highlights dozens of fix-ups and repairs targeted to women in very understandable terms. Most can be done in less than a day and all with simple hand tools.

Taunton's 2008 Tool Guide - Magazine Review
"Taunton's 2008 Tool Guide" is a special tool by tool comparison from the Editors of "Fine Homebuilding & Fine Woodworking" magazine.

The Complete Guide to Ceramic & Stone Tile - Review
A wonderful resource for the do-it-yourselfer. Over 600 photos and specific step-by-step instructions will give you the confidence to undertake your next home tiling project.

The Complete Photo Guide To Home Repair - Review
This book is the perfect home repair bible for any homeowner. The 500 pages and over 2000 accompanying “how-to” pictures, provide directions that are extremely clear and concise, without intimidating the novice do-it-yourselfer.

Trap Door by Sarah Graves - Review
A mystery novel that intertwines murder, suspense and home improvement tips all in one. Part of the "Home Repair is Homicide" series.

Trim Carpentry and Built-Ins - Review
Trim Carpentry and Built-Ins is from Taunton’s “Build Like A Pro” series. This book will teach you how to draw, measure, shop for materials, make professional cuts, fix mistakes and transform any home with trim.

Ty's Tricks by Ty Pennington - Review
"Home repair secrets plus cheap and easy projects to transform any room." An inside look at how Ty Pennington renovated his California bungalow.