Housebuilding, A Do-It-Yourself Guide by R J De Cristoforo. Published by Sterling Publishing Co Inc, New York, NY, 1987. 1st Stated Paperback Edition. Paperback. No DJ. Size 8vo (up to 9-1/2'' tall). Condition: Nr Fine. Some edge wear to covers, corners creased, overall content excellent. 644 Pgs. ISBN 0806965126. LCCN 87-10127. Drawings by Richard J Meyer, W David Houser and the author. A complete guide to the do-it-yourself person wanting to build their own home. Fully illustrated with line drawings and photographs. Originally published as Housebuillding Illustrated, hardbound, by Popular Science Publishing Co, 1977. Description text copyright 2007 BooksForComfort. Item ID 15539.

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Title: Housebuilding, A Do-It-Yourself Guide
ISBN 10: 0806965126
ISBN 13: 9780806965123
Binding: Paperback
Illustrator: Richard J Meyer and W David Houser
Edition: 1st edition.
Condition: Very Good
Book Type: book

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In over 600 pages and over 1,000 drawings, this lifetime reference from Popular Science, explains it all--whether you want to build an entire house or a garage, expand a den, or just watch costs while you contract the work. Everything is here: selecting land, reading plans, putting in floors, walls, and ceilings. "Do-it-yourselfers will find everything they need to know about home construction and improvement."--Publishers Weekly.

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Most do-it-yourselfers are part-timers and only a few are likely to attempt to build a house from scratch, but in this Popular Science reworking of the author's 1977 book, they will find everything they need to know about home construction and improvement. In clear text accompanied by tables, photographs and line drawings, DeCristoforo describes the basics and many options concerning, for example, site selection, tools and materials, foundation, frame, roof, walls and partitions, doors and windows, stairways, chimneys, flooring, plumbing, heating and electricity. This manual is an excellent guide to more limited projects, such as refinishing an attic or adding a room, for making repairs or for dealing knowledgeably with hired professionals. Of particular interest is DeCristoforo's advice for using maximum solar energy and minimum outside fuel consumption.
Copyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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