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User Friendly Homes                      
Building for a Better Future   by Patrick Simpson

This is a "HOW TO" book written in language your grandmother can
understand and implement.  The principals of building a home in which
you can live your entire life including your senior years when safety
and security issues become more important are explored in simple terms. 
Patrick Simpson's advice comes from over twenty years experience
in residential real estate and the construction industry.  His User Friendly
Concepts are a home-grown, non-legislated vision of practical, anticipatory planning, using to advantage, principles of common sense.
Frankly if I were going to build a house I would choose to follow his way
of thinking and planning for the future.  In fact we have already incorporated
some of Patrick's ideas into our ongoing home renovations. 
Why not?  It just makes sense and it really is USER FRIENDLY.
Available at specialty bookstores and directly from the author.  
Cost $29.95 plus taxes, shipping & handling.  Details

Heating Systems       
                                          For Your New Home
    by Richard Kadulski, MAIBC

You don't want to wind up living in a sick house. 
Heating systems can affect healthy indoor conditions.This book explains
heating system options which will enable youto talk to your builder about
your needs.  It discusses the important features of design and installation
that are most commonly overlooked.   Learn why heating stystem decisions
are more complex than materials or finishing touches. 
The author has always put his convictions on the line.   An active architect
in Vancouver, British Columbia, Mr. Kadulski has been active on  many
industry technical committees.  He was the project manager for the BC
Advanced House and has many provincial and national awards.  His specialty
is energy efficient, solar and climate sensitive design.  In this, his sixth book, Richard shares that expertise with you.
Well written and illustrated this book will walk your through the
fundamentals of heating systems and help you clearly define your choices.   
Cost   $19.95 plus taxes, shipping & handling.  Write The Drawing-Room Graphic Services Ltd.  Box 86627 North Vancouver, BC Canada    V7L 4L2  Fax 604 689 1841 or email your request c/o this website  gaida@homemagazine.com

LANDSCAPING 
MADE EASY BY DESIGN
by Ruth Olde

This book is for anyone who has poured over garden magazines,
dreaming of a garden, but not knowing where to start.
"Planning is essential.  After reading this book, you should be able to
organize your dreams and wishes and create a blueprint for your
successful outdoor rooms.  You can stage its development over whatever
period you wish, knowing what the finished product will look like,"
says the author in a forward to readers.
We wholeheartedly concur.  Gardens that capture your eyes andheart
don't come about by accident.  Imagination as well as careful planning  -- 
before planting -- intertwine in the process of designing inspiring gardens.
Ruth Olde designs just this way.
In this book Ms. Olde shares her planning methods and experiences
in a delightful, thoroughly enjoyable read.  It's just like speaking with
her in person, something you can do at many home and garden shows each year.
The before and after pictures and detailed drawings of garden plans make
an open and shut case for planned design.  Anything you want you can
have in a garden that you can totally enjoy. 
A must have for your garden library.   
Cost $22.95 available from the author or any bookstore.

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