America’s Neighborhoods Finally Get the Help They Need
Dallas, Texas (PRWEB) September 29, 2006 -- Neighborhoods are being littered with bad remodels and poorly thought-out new construction. But help is here. What Not to Build: Do’s and Don’ts of Residential Design (Creative Homeowner) is coming to the rescue of builders, architects, and homeowners.
Co-authors Sandra Edelman, Judy Gaman, and architect Robby Reid have compiled 300 photographs and descriptions of home design done right and those that went horribly wrong. And they show where the mistakes happened and how they can be fixed.
As Judy Gaman describes, “Over the last ten years, new construction has blown through this nation like a storm; it has come fast and furious and left many casualties behind. The casualties come in the form of poorly designed homes that may fit the trends now, but will grow to be an eyesore as time passes.”
The book covers everything from the roofs and windows, to materials and landscaping, not to mention everything in between. Packed with practical information, applicable calculations, and helpful hints, the book gives a straightforward approach to exterior home design.
“Once we started explaining the concept of the book, we developed a cult-like following full of concerned homeowners. We would receive multiple phone calls and emails from people who have found perfect examples and wanted to tell us about them,” Sandra Edelman explains.
The 224 page book is a crash course in exterior residential design and a must read for all homeowners and building professionals. Chapters are filled with before and after photos and marked clearly with explanations. Readers will also find the text to be easy to read and extremely informative.
About the Authors:
Judy Gaman is the owner of an award winning remodeling and design company, La Dame Aux Lavande Designs in Southlake Texas. You can learn more about her and her company by visiting www.ladamedecor.com.
Sandra Edelman is the owner of Edel Designs in Southlake Texas. It was her idea to publish a book of this nature and was a driving force behind its completion.
Robby Reid is an award winning architect in Dallas. He has over 20 years experience in the field and some of his work has appeared in past issues of Metropolitan Home, Better Homes and Gardens Remodeling Ideas, and House Beautiful.
To Order the Book:
What Not to Build: Do’s and Don’ts of Exterior Home Design
IBSN #1580112935
Retail Price: $24.95
Available online at: Creativehomeowner.com, Amazon.com, barnesandnoble.com
Also available at most local bookstores
Contact Information:
Judy Gaman
La Dame Aux Lavande Designs
1205 S. White Chapel Ste 285
Southlake, TX 76092
817-706-5839
www.ladamedecor.com
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