Editors of Creative Homeowner Books

Featuring 30 complete deck plans created by master deck builders, this easy- to-read guide will walk you through the entire process of designing and building a deck.

Grilling food is something the whole family enjoys, and with a little extra guidance, you can become a grill master! Grilling Essentials is the complete guide to grilling tools, techniques, and recipes for the grill.

An extensive collection of the best-selling and most stylish home designs available today. Updated with brand new plans and prices, Best-Selling 1-Story Home Plans, 5th Edition offers more than 360 home plans, from convenient ranch homes to traditional cottages.

Found space...that's what this book is all about. Learn how to maximize the usable but unfinished areas in your house as new living space for your growing family. No need for an expensive addition or going through the trouble of moving to a larger house.

Packed with tons of information, this book teaches children the importance of pollinators, along with exciting outdoor DIY projects. Engaging and fun, kids will learn about pollinating insects and other valuable nature topics.

Providing a combination of full-color photography and illustrations, Best-Selling 1-Story Home Plans offers readers 400 plans of the best, most-stylish home designs available, chosen for the book as most desirable based on actual sales data. From convenient ranch homes to traditional cottages, a wide variety of home styles and sizes can be found in this book to meet the budget of most readers. In addition to the designs, the book offers practical tips and advice to create the home of one's dreams.

Best-Selling House Plans offers readers 400 of our most-successful designs from leading architects and designers. Over 200 gorgeous full-color photographs allow readers to experience homes actually built from the designs, plus some stunning interior images. Construction blueprints are made available for every home and are easily customizable. Virtually every home style is offered, including farmhouses, country cottages, contemporaries, luxury estates, vacation retreats, and regional specialties. In addition to these designs, Best-Selling House Plans offers practical tips and advice on everything from selecting a site and hiring a contractor to adding such finishing touches as trimwork and landscaping. This book is perfect for consumers looking to choose from a wide variety of styles and designs from the top architects and designers in the country.