Henry Carter Hull

The author relates the enormous challenges, personal battles, and frustration of turning a dilapidated 1913 mansion into a home for his family.

Contains guidelines for designing a room addition, color photographs of additions and floorplans, and advice on financing the project.

Anyone who has planned a renovation project knows that there are many, often difficult, decisions to make along the way. As Canada's most trusted contractor, Mike has seen the good, the bad and the ugly. He provides expert advice in all aspects of planning and completing the most common renovation projects so homeowners will know what's possible: design and planning considerations, including advice on building green learn the basics: structural considerations,...

Describes how to renovate a kitchen including how to mend broken cabinets, add a hideaway bin, and lay a new floor.