books & videos...
The books and videos listed below are being offered through our affiliation with Amazon.com. When you make a purchase using the links on this page we earn a small commission for the referral, which does not increase the cost to you. While we are listing titles that are directly related to our work with elderly and disabled homeowners, home repair, home modification, home improvement, and accessible or universal design, the search box to the right will allow you to search for materials on any topic that may be of interest to you.
You may also want to check your local library to see if any of these books or videos are available there.
The Home Inspection Book: A Guide for Professionals
This handbook takes you step-by-step through the entire process of home inspection following the most current guidelines established by the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI), the National Association of Home Inspectors (NAHI) and the National Association of Certified Home Inspectors (NACHI).
Interior and Exterior Home Inspection from A to Z:
Real Estate Home Inspector, Homeowner, Home Buyer
and Seller Survival Kit Series
Operating Systems Home Inspection from A to Z:
Real Estate Home Inspector, Homeowner, Home Buyer
and Seller Survival Kit Series
Universal Design Ideas for Style, Comfort & Safety
Whether you are the parent of young children, an active baby-boomer, or a less mobile senior, universal design allows you more freedom by maximizing comfort and accessibility.
The Complete Photo Guide to Home Repair
With 350 Projects and 2300 Photos
The Complete Photo Guide to Home Improvement
With 300 Projects and 2,000 Photos
Remodeling for Easy Access Living
Means Residential Repair & Remodeling Costs 2008
Contractor's Pricing Guide
2008 National Construction Estimator
Current building costs for residential, commercial, and industrial construction. Estimated prices for common building material. Provides manhours, recommended crew, and gives the labor cost for installation. Includes CD-ROM with an electronic version of the book, a stand-alone Windows estimating program, plus an interactive multimedia video that shows how to use the disk to compile construction cost estimates.
Elder Design:
Designing and Furnishing a Home for Your Later Years
Easy Things to Make to Make Things Easy:
Simple Do-It-Yourself Home Modifications
for
Older People and Others With Physical Limitations
Universal Design Handbook
The Accessible Home:
Updating Your Home for Changing Physical Needs
Building For A Lifetime:
The Design and Construction of Fully Accessible Homes
What Every Home Owner Needs to Know
About Mold and What to Do About It
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