fall 2010 cpi hi
DESCRIPTION
Fall 2010 CPI Home Improvement titlesTRANSCRIPT
September 2010 $24.99 £16.99 $27.99 CAN
The Complete Guide to
BathroomsPage 5
Step-by-step photos
and live DVD action
demonstrate inexpensive
projects that make your
bathroom more pleasant
and efficient.
IncludesDVD
Black & Decker®
The Complete Guide to Bathrooms•Remodeling Projects on a Budget • Vanities & Cabinets • Plumbing & Fixtures • Showers, Sinks & Tubs
Editors of Creative Publishing international
ISBN-13: 978-1-58923-562-5
$24.99 US£16.99 UK$27.99 CAN
8.25 x 10.8125 in210 x 275 mm
288 pages, PB w/DVD720 photos/illustrations
All rights availableHouse & Home/Design &ConstructionCt. Qty. 12
This latest revision of our best-selling bathroom remodeling book featurespractical, achievable bathroom improvements and upgrades shownwith clear color step-by-step photos. This comprehensive book and itshardworking DVD companion cover all the basics of bathroom designand remodeling and includes a gallery of inspirational bathrooms that aresure to provide excitement and ideas. But the heart of this DIYers guideis the well-chosen projects that are featured in full detail. From replacingsurfaces and fixtures to installing plumbing and making easy decorativeimprovements, The Complete Guide to Bathrooms shows you how tosave thousands of dollars by doing the job yourself.
The Complete Guide to
Room AdditionsPage 6
A detailed and technically
revealing examination of
how to design and build
room additions to your
house, including expansions,
conversions, and
bump outs.
October 2010 $24.99 £16.99 $27.99 CAN
Black & Decker®
The Complete Guide to Room AdditionsDesigning & Building: • Garage Conversions • Attic Add-ons • Bath & Kitchen Expansions • Bump-out Additions
Editors of Creative Publishing International
October 2010
ISBN-13: 978-1-58923-482-6
$24.99 US£16.99 UK$27.99 CAN
8.25 x 10.8125 in210 x 275 mm
240 pages, PB600 photos/illustrations
All rights availableHouse & Home/Remodeling &RenovationCt. Qty. 12
Building a major addition to your house can take over your life or drainyour bank account if you aren’t fully prepared with top-notch information.The Complete Guide to Room Additions is both an insurance policyfor dealing with contractors and a planning guide that arms homeownerswith vital information about the remodeling process. But it also is muchmore than that: it’s a hardworking how-to manual filled with hundredsof photos that show you the hammer-and-nail details that go into thesemajor projects. From garage conversions to kitchen bump-out expansions,dormer additions and more, this book will be an indispensable tool for anyproject that adds new square footage to your home’s footprint.
The Complete Guide to
Ceramic Tile
November 2010 $24.99 £16.99 $27.99 CAN
Your one-stop guide to
becoming an expert at
tiling for floors, walls,
countertops and more.
Page 7
IncludesDVD
Black & Decker®
The Complete Guide to Ceramic TileDesign, Plan & Install • Floors, Walls, Patios & Countertops • Also Includes: Glass, Porcelain, Stone & More
Editors of Creative Publishing International
November 2010
ISBN-13: 978-1-58923-563-2
$24.99 US£16.99 UK$27.99 CAN
8.25 x 10.8125 in210 x 275 mm
256 pages, PB w/DVD720 photos/illustrations
All rights availableHouse & Home/Remodeling &RenovationCt. Qty.12
Complete DIY tile installation instructions with over 350 how-to,step-by-step photos; tool and material selection guides with full-colorphotography; design inspiration; the most up-to-date tile products andprojects, such as recycled glass tile and other environmentally friendlyand sustainable tile, new advancements for tile specifically engineered foroutdoors, faux-stone tiles (made of more affordable materials), etc.; tilefor all home projects including floors, walls, bathrooms, kitchens, andoutdoors. This is the one stop shop for do-it-yourself tile installationinstructions.
The Complete Guide to
Landscape ProjectsPage 8
December 2010 $24.99 £16.99 $27.99 CAN
Complete step-by-step
instructions to achieve a
sustainable, efficient, and
attractive yard.
Black & Decker®
The Complete Guide to Landscape Projects• Natural Landscape Design • Eco-friendly Water Features• Hardscaping • Landscape Plantings
Editors of Creative Publishing International
December 2010
ISBN-13: 978-1-58923-564-9
$24.99 US£16.99 UK$27.99 CAN
8.25 x 10.8125 in210 x 275 mm
240 pages, PB720 photos/illustrations
All rights availableHouse & Home/Outdoor &Recreational AreasCt. Qty. 12
The Complete Guide to Landscape Projects is a hardworking,comprehensive manual for renovating, building, and “greening up” yourlandscape. Inside you’ll find complete directions for time-tested landscapebuilding projects as well as new environmentally sustainable projects.From designing your landscape to putting the finishing touches on anarbor or custom gate, everything you need for landscaping success is righthere. Learn how to make and install: compost bins, water managementsystems, dry beds, rain gardens, efficient irrigation, soil managementprograms, permeable patios & walkways, reclaimed fences, and more.You can build a sustainable, low-cost yard with the most efficient, cost effectivemethods and products with the help of this book.
Here’s How
Ceramic TilePage 10
21 must have
techniques
and projects for
ceramic tile.
Now Available $9.99 £6.99 $10.99 CAN
Black & Decker®
Here’s How...Ceramic TileEasy, Elegant Makeovers
Editors of Creative Publishing international
Now Available
ISBN-13: 978-1-58923-493-2
$9.99 US£6.99 UK$10.99 CAN
8.25 x 10.75 in210 x 275 mm
96 pages, PB300 photos/illustrations
All rights availableHouse & Home/Design & ConstructionCt. Qty. 12
Here’s How…Ceramic Tile offers the 21 ceramic tile projects that offerhomeowners the most bang for their home improvement buck. Beginningwith the basics of handling tile, adhesives and grout, the book thenpresents complete, foolproof instructions for a wide variety of versatiletile projects, from basic floor installations, to decorative backsplash andconcrete step veneers. Featuring the same top-notch information andworld-class photography as The Complete Guide to Decorating with CeramicTile, this book offers a streamlined presentation of all the ceramic tilebasics, at a price that is unsurpassed. Value-conscious homeowners rarelyenjoy this kind of bargain.
Also Available
New low price point. All projects areincredibly easyand inexpensive.
Easy-to-understand skilland technique projectsthat teach you the basics.
Black & Decker®
La Guia Completa Sobre Techados , Fachadas
Y Acabados de ExterioresThe Complete Guide to Roofing, Siding & Trim
Page 13
May 2010 $24.99 £16.99 $27.99 CAN
For the growing
Spanish speaking
population interested
in DIY home improvement
information.
Black & Decker®La Guia Completes Sobre Techados , Fachadas Y Acabados de ExterioresThe Complete Guide to Roofing, Siding & Trim
Editors of Creative Publishing international
May 2010
ISBN-13: 978-1-58923-516-8
$24.99 US£16.99 UK$27.99 CAN
8.25 x 10.8125 in210 x 275 mm
272 pages, PB700 photos/illustrations
All rights availableHouse & Home/Do-It-YourselfCt. Qty. 12
This Spanish translation features the complete text of the definiteEnglish language edition of The Complete Guide to Roofing, Siding &Trim. It features all popular building materials used in all regions ofNorth America, including recent entries in metal roofing, cement fibersiding, and polymer trim. Not only a great reference for Spanish speakinghomeowners, this book is likely to become a standard training reference for the growing community of Spanish speaking remodelers and tradesmen.
Black & Decker®
La Guia Completa Sobre Puertas y VentanasThe Complete Guide to Windows & Entryways
Editors of Creative Publishing international
August 2010
ISBN-13: 978-1-58923-548-9
$24.99 US£16.99 UK$27.99 CAN
8.25 x 10.8125 in210 x 275 mm
304 pages, PB600 photos/illustrations
All rights availableHouse & Home/Do-It-YourselfCt. Qty. 12
La Guía Complete sobre Puerta y Ventanas is the Spanish version of oursuccessful The Complete Guide to Windows & Entryways. Our English titleis the single most comprehensive book on windows and entryways and isnow available in the Spanish language. With modern materials, currentcodes, and new photography, this book has been thoroughly reviewed andupdated just recently.
Page 14
The best consumer flooring
instructional book
now available in Spanish.
November 2010 $24.99 £16.99 $27.99 CAN
Black & Decker®
La Guia Completa Para Solado
ISBN-13: 978-1-58923-547-2
$24.99 US£16.99 UK$27.99 CAN
8.25 x 10.8125 in210 x 275 mm
256 pages, PB750 photos/illustrations
All rights availableHouse & Home/Do-It-YourselfCt. Qty. 12
Black & Decker®
La Guia Completa Sobre PisosThe Complete Guide to Flooring
Editors of Creative Publishing international
This Spanish edition of a classic favorite includes time honoredinstallation methods now updated to feature new flooring styles, and adds some important new information on renewable flooring materials, such as bamboo, reclaimed floorboards, and natural stone. It also includes the latest techniques for polished and etched concrete flooring.
February 2011
Page 14
IncludesDVD
Black & Decker®La Guia Completa sobre
Decaración Con Baldosa de CERÁmica
Also Available in
Spanish Edition
Common Sense Storage
November 2010 $24.99 £16.99 $27.99 CAN
Page 15
Creative inspiration
for perfect order in
your home.
Common Sense StorageClever Solutions for an Organized Life
Editors of Creative Publishing international
November 2010
ISBN-13: 978-1-58923-547-2
$24.99 US£16.99 UK$27.99 CAN
8.25 x 10.8125 in210 x 275 mm
256 pages, PB750 photos/illustrations
All rights availableHouse & Home/Do-It-YourselfCt. Qty. 12
From simple tactics on a budget to beautiful custom built-ins, gaininspiration for both short-term and long-term storage and organizationsolutions in your home. This book is filled with inspirational photos andconcise, practical information on how to achieve the organization you’vedreamed of right at home. It is sure to help all homeowners—with allsizes and styles of homes—think critically about unused space and comeup with clever solutions. Professional organizers offer their valuable insidertips and tricks to manage clutter. Room plans show how to best useexisting space and how to maximize storage space in each room. Productguides reveal the many clever ways to use furniture and accessories.Sidebars include step-by-step, how-to instructions for simple projects thatcan be started today! And, finally, exercises and charts help get you on thefast-track to a neat, clutter-free home.
The Dog Friendly Home
Page 16
Hands-on DIY projects
homeowners appreciate
and dogs love.
January 2010 $16.99 £12.99 $18.99 CAN
The Dog Friendly HomeDIY Projects for Dog Lovers
Ruth Strother
January 2010
ISBN-13: 978-1-58923-566-3
$16.99 US£12.99 UK$18.99 CAN
8.25 x 10.8125 in210 x 275 mm
160 pages, PB480 photos/illustrations
All rights availableHouse & Home/GeneralCt. Qty. 12
Let your creativity shape a fun and caring environment for you and your dogto enjoy every day of the year. Whether welcoming a new puppy into thehouse or trying to share a small apartment with an overactive springer spaniel,these home and yard projects cater to the needs of all DIY dog owners alike—from interior home improvement to beautiful lawns, special play areas, andother projects dogs love. The DIY projects in this book walk you through thereasons dogs love them as well as the benefits they provide to you and yourdog. In addition, step-by-step instructions with full-color photography areincluded to build the projects.
Upgrade Your HousePage 17
January 2011 $19.99 £12.99 $21.99 CAN
Cheap and easy home
upgrade projects you can
do yourself to make your
house more livable.
January 2011Upgrade Your House100 DIY Repairs and Improvements for Under $100!Phillip Schmidt
ISBN-13: 978-1-58923-565-6
$19.99 US£12.99 UK$21.99 CAN
8.25 x 10.8125 in210 x 275 mm
144 pages, PB430 photos/illustrations
All rights availableHouse & Home/Remodeling &RenovationCt. Qty. 12
Homebuyers are busy again. An improving housing market and stabilizingeconomy, together with some lucrative first-time buyers incentives, haveput thousands upon thousands of people in an unfamiliar spot: theirown home. For new homeowners as well as long-time occupants,Upgrade Your House is packed with instructions and suggestionsfor more than 100 easy DIY projects that make your home a morelivable place.
DIY Projects for the
Self Sufficient HomeownerPage 18
DIY projects with plans
to help build your way
to a more self-sufficient
lifestyle.
February 2011 $19.99 £12.99 $21.99 CAN
DIY Projects for the Self-sufficient Homeowner25 Ways to Build a Self-reliant Lifestyle
Editors of Creative Publishing international
February 2011
ISBN-13: 978-1-58923-567-0
$19.99 US£12.99 UK$21.99 CAN
8.25 x 10.8125 in210 x 275 mm
160 pages, PB480 photos/illustrations
All rights availableHouse & Home/Sustainable LivingCt. Qty. 12
Build your way to a more self-sufficient lifestyle with step-by-step projectsfor backup and supplementary utilities— including independent water, heat, and electricity—growing and storing food, raising small livestock, beekeeping, and more. Many of the projects require basic materials available at your everdayhome center, but this book also provides valuable DIY resources for solar, hydro, greenhouse, and gardening needs. This book will help you build security with utility backup systems and become more sustainable, resulting in less dependence on city systems for basic needs. Whether you have a city plot or simply pots, this book includes all of the information needed to plan, build, and succeed with greater self sufficiency.