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Paperback. Condition: Good. No other building job is like any other. So if you are a handyperson around the house, you will relish this collection of practical methods of working that cover every aspect of home construction and remodelling. This guide contains a wealth of advice and practical tips. There are extensive sections on tools, layout and measuring, foundations and masonry, rough carpentry, doors and windows and even painting. Some are basic pieces of advice aimed at the novice, and others are for the more experienced craftsperson. …

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No other building job is like any other. So if you are a handyperson around the house, you will relish this collection of practical methods of working that cover every aspect of home construction and remodelling. This guide contains a wealth of advice and practical tips. There are extensive sections on tools, layout and measuring, foundations and masonry, rough carpentry, doors and windows and even painting. Some are basic pieces of advice aimed at the novice, and others are for the more experienced craftsperson.…

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Paperback. Condition: Good. Foundation work is not the glamorous side of home building. It is hard, dirty work. But it's also the work upon which all other work rests, and so a good foundation is critical to every home. No source of knowledge on foundations and concrete work is better respected or more widely followed than that provided by the authors of Fine Homebuilding magazine.This latest edition from the editors of Fine Homebuilding is the biggest and most authoritative volume yet on the subject. At 288 pages with more than 400 illustrative on-the-job photographs and drawings, Foundations and Concrete Work distills centuries of hands-on builder-tested methods and techniques as the finest builders in the country pass on the hard-won trade secrets for better construction.From a thorough survey of concrete basics through forming and pouring foundations to keeping a basement dry, Foundations and Concrete Work will serve as the definitive guide to the subject.Written by builders from all over the country, these articles are quite literally advice from the trenches.…

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Condition: very_good. Book is in very good condition and may include minimal underlining highlighting. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service.

Condition: good. Book is in good condition and may include underlining highlighting and minimal wear. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service.

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Condition: very_good. Book is in very good condition and may include minimal underlining highlighting. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service.

Condition: very_good. Book is in very good condition and may include minimal underlining highlighting. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service.

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Hardback. Condition: Very Good. Modern energy efficiency offers comfort as well as savings. This text provides 29 articles detailing specific projects to improve the energy efficiency and lasting comfort of a traditional home.

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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. These 17 ideal beach homes provide design guidance for building in the challenging environment of the seaside, and inspiration for anyone planning to have, or dreaming about, a house at the beach. Each of the projects represents a different challenge in a different environment: - Renovating a 60's home - Duelling towers on the coast - Building by the water - A little house with rich spaces - A house on a windy beach - Island boat house - A house shaped by its site - Mango house - Guest house on the Bay - Coastal remodelling triumphs over limitations - Decks over living space - Bridge house - Rebirth of a beach house - Classical details in a harsh environment - Home on the beach - Restoring a colonial maritime house - One house at a time - Ideal home design and inspiration for the dream home at the beach - both main homes and second homes. Over 100 full colour photographs and 40 colour drawings and home plans bring each home to life. Provides tips on how architects and builders overcome the challenges of building at the water's edge, and in harsh maritime climes.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. These 17 ideal beach homes provide design guidance for building in the challenging environment of the seaside, and inspiration for anyone planning to have, or dreaming about, a house at the beach. Each of the projects represents a different challenge in a different environment: - Renovating a 60's home - Duelling towers on the coast - Building by the water - A little house with rich spaces - A house on a windy beach - Island boat house - A house shaped by its site - Mango house - Guest house on the Bay - Coastal remodelling triumphs over limitations - Decks over living space - Bridge house - Rebirth of a beach house - Classical details in a harsh environment - Home on the beach - Restoring a colonial maritime house - One house at a time - Ideal home design and inspiration for the dream home at the beach - both main homes and second homes. Over 100 full colour photographs and 40 colour drawings and home plans bring each home to life. Provides tips on how architects and builders overcome the challenges of building at the water's edge, and in harsh maritime climes.…

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Paperback. Condition: Good. A collection of 20 articles from "Home Building" magazine on choosing and applying all kinds of roofing materials, including asphalt, slate, tile and metal. It offers field-tested application techniques and presents a variety of roofing choices.

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