This book will help you: Apply innovative design ideas to create the right remodeling plan Save money with smart design strategies and careful planning Complete demolition, framing, plumbing, and finish work quickly, with professional results Install cabinets, countertops, appliances, plumbing fixtures, flooring, lighting, hardware, and accessories Select and install other types of countertops About the author Sam Clark has been a designer-builder for over 25 years, specializing in kitchen design, accessible design, cabinetmaking, and in working with owner-builders. Clark's other books include The Independent Builder (Chelsea Green Publishers, 1996). Clark works primarily in Vermont and in Boston. Softcover, 9-1/4 x 10-7/8 in., 208 pages, with color photos and drawings Published 2003, ISBN 1-56158-482-7, # 070596

If youÆre comfortable using a router, tablesaw, and drill, this book will show you how to build beautiful cabinets in your own workshop. WhatÆs inside: Designing custom cabinetry to suit your space and budget Building drawers and doors in a variety of different styles Installing Euro-style concealed hinges and drawer slides Improving storage and convenience with special hardware and accessories Selecting and installing a wide range of countertops About the author: Udo Schmidt apprenticed with a master cabinetmaker in Germany before moving to the United States over 20 years ago. Today he combines Old World craftmanship with time-saving tools and techniques. He lives and works in North Carolina. Softcover, 9-1/4 x 10-7/8 in., 176 pages, with color photos and drawings Published 2003, ISBN 1-56158-470-3, # 070614

By Jim Tolpin.
Learn how to build premium cabinetry of superior quality in your own shop...from layout and design to installation and final adjustment. Jim Tolpin helps you select cabinet styles, design layouts to fit any kitchen and need, choose the right materials and hardware, construct accurate time-saving jigs, incorporate modern hardware and accessories, install cabinets quickly and efficiently and adjust hardware for smooth operation.
Winner of the 1995 Stanley Award for Best How-To Book.
199 page softcover.

By Jere Cary
'' For those who want to build their own kitchen cabinets or storage cabinets of any kind, this ...book is an excellent guide'' The New York Times
This book tells you in clear, straight forward language everything you need to know to custom-build your own kitchen cabinetseven if you've never tried a large scale project before.
You'll learn about preparing material estimates and cutting lists, buying wood and hardware, cutting and assembling the parts of each cabinet and finishing the final piece.
Nothing is left out, from laying out the cabinets to installing them in your kitchen (whether or not the walls are even or the floor is perfectly level).
And all of this information is presented in step-by-step sequence, with the help of over 150 detailed illustrations.
If you've been thinking about re-doing your kitchenor building a new one from scratchthis is the book that will finally get you started and the one book that will help you get the job done right.
Soft cover, 144 Pages

By: William P. Spence
Get the kitchen right and it will become the warm, cozy center of your home. Before building or remodeling, use this handy tool to determine what to include and where-from cabinets, appliances, and accessories to special shelves and spaces. Even figure out ''traffic patterns'' so that everyone in the family can cook, serve, and clean without crowding each other. Plus: planning electrical and plumbing needs; flooring, walls, and ceiling surfaces; and lighting.
160 pages all in color), 8 x 10.

Designing extraordinary built-ins Choosing sheet goods for any project Making solid wood edging for plywood Dressing up cabinets with face frames Frame-and-panel doors Quick and sturdy drawer construction Glazing cabinet doors THE NEW BEST OF FINE WOODWORKING series collects the best articles from recent issues of Fine Woodworking magazine. Organized by topic and fully indexed, these books make it easy to access the best woodworking ideas and information straight from the experts. Softcover, 8-1/2 x 10-7/8 in., 160 pages, with color photos and drawings Published 2004, ISBN 1-56158-732-X, # 070792

By: Coleen Cahill
The kitchen is the home's ''nerve center''--so make it work for you! Hundreds of solutions to your most common kitchen problems appear here with imaginative, inspiring ideas ranging from total makeovers to simple touches that turn it into the highlight of your home. Pick and choose from design schemes for new cabinets, appliances, counters and other preparation surfaces, clean-up accessories, lighting, seating, and much more. Both showcase and workplace, your kitchen can express your lifestyle and taste.
128 pages (all in color), 8 x 10.

By Paul Levine.
Kitchen designer and cabinetmaker Paul Levine shows how to make Eurostyle kitchen cabinets that are better--and less expensive--than anything store-bought. His system anticipates problems and allows for their solution in each stage of construction. Using only a table saw, a router and a few hand tools, readers will be able to imitate Levine's methods flawlessly.
187 page soft cover.

with Paul Levine
Levine's system saves time, anticipates mistakes and allows for corrections. All you need is access to a small workshop with a table saw a router and some common hand tools.
What's more, your cabinets will be as handsome as they are strong, featuring sleek lines, hidden hinges, colorful laminated surfaces and warm wood trim.
By watching Levine you'll learn how to:Laminate plastic to plywood for easy-to-clean surfacesCut tongue-and-groove joints to assemble the casesRout dovetails for sturdy, solid-wood drawersInstall trouble-free drawer slides and adjustable hinges. You see firsthand how a professional builds a quality cabinet in a small basement workshop. That's valuable information when you consider the cost of a kitchen remodel these days. And pages from Levine's companion book, Making Kitchen Cabinets, are referenced in the corner of the video screen. Also see the video, Installing Kitchen Cabinets & Countertops.
For 10 years, Paul Levine has operated his own woodworking business in Sherman, Connecticut. He is the author of Contemporary Woodworking Projects and has written for both Fine Homebuilding and Fine Woodworking magazines.
60 minutes, VHS.

All the fundamentals are here, in a wide variety of attractive styles (Arts & Crafts, Retro, Modern, Country, Shaker, Contemporary, and Architectural): remedies for common problems, such as lack of counter space; the ôwork flow and traffic patternsö of different layouts; and the essentials of electricity, plumbing, ventilation, and other kitchen systems. Watch as a real kitchenùshown in its original stateùundergoes three spectacular transformations. Flooring, cabinets, walls, countertops: with all this and more covered, anyone can cook up a great new kitchen. ò National Publicity 8 1/2 X 10. all in color
RickPeters Hearst
192 pages HC-PLC with Jacket Pub Date: 03/2004 ISBN: 1-58816-255-9

Your best resource for learning how to turn an old kitchen into a stunning new one by refacing the cabinets with real wood or plastic laminate. Step-by-step instructions, 130 photos and 50 illustrations lead to professional results. Only basic tools and skills needed. 160 pages. Softcover.