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Building with Junk: A Guide to Home Building & Remodeling Using Recycled Materials

ISBN13: 9781559500364
ISBN10: 1559500360
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This is probably the most important section in the while catalog. With the times a'changin' as they are, we all need to better prepared for the uncertain changes ahead. The books in this section will give you a head start.

"...for home handypersons and prospective builders looking for inspiration". — Booklist

"A master scrounger's guide to the millions of dollars of building supplies thrown away every day". — Real Goods

A complete guide to building and remodeling using recycled materials. Millions of dollars worth of building materials are thrown away every day. This book shows how to find, store and use this good stuff. Covers floors, ceilings, walls, foundations, roofs, plumbing, wiring, utilities, windows, doors, cabinetry, trim, insulation, appliances, furniture — even solar power!

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ISBN:: 9781559500364
Subtitle:: (a guide to home building and remodeling using recycled materials )
Publisher:: Loompanics Unlimited
Location:: Port Townsend, Wash. :
Subject:: Dwellings
Subject:: House construction
Subject:: Recycling
Subject:: Waste products as building materials.
Subject:: Recycling (Waste, etc.) -- Amateurs' manuals.
Series Volume:: no. 1
Publication Date:: c1990
Illustrations:: Yes
Pages:: 162 p.

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