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Chief Architect - Better Homes and Gardens Architectural Home Designer: Windows - $199.99

Do you dream of installing a brand-new deck or pool? How about a complete kitchen overhaul? Plan these and many other projects with Better Homes and Gardens Architectural Home Designer. This software puts your design ideas into photorealistic 3D renderings on your computer screen. You can then take a virtual walkthrough of your layout to see what it will look like later. Don't like that window? Remove or replace it in seconds. From newly constructed homes to single-room remodels, you can easily review and change your choices. Calculate costs for materials so you can formulate a budget in advance. You'll know what your designs will look like (and whether you can afford them) before you even start. Architectural Home Designer takes the stress out of home improvement. The included DVD with training videos helps you learn the software's many features. You'll become familiar with building tools for designing roofs, stairs and other major structures, as well as terrain tools that generate flat, irregular and sloped lots. Fill your simulated landscape with sprinklers and plants, then head indoors and apply furniture, fixtures and lighting to each room. You can even import your own 3D symbols or materials, including Sketchup and 3D studio. If you can envision it, you can design it with this generously featured software.

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