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Inside the Not So Big House: Discovering the Details That Bring a Home to Life
by Sarah Susanka

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In her latest book, best-selling author of The Not So Big House Sarah Susanka teams up with architectural design writer Marc Vassallo to expand upon the message that has resonated with over a million homeowners and builders across the country: opting for... (read more)
 
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Sustainable Living

Gorgeously Green: 8 Simple Steps to an Earth-Friendly Life
by Sophie Uliano

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Are you confused by all the advice you hear and see daily on how to "go green"? Do you want to incorporate earth-friendly practices into your life, but you don't know where to start? Don't stress! Green guru Sophie Uliano has sorted through all the eco... (read more)
 
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Household

How to Open Locks with Improvised Tools: Practical, Non-Destructive Ways of Getting Back into Just about Everything When You Lose Your Keys
by Hans Conkel

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Practical, real-world solutions to lockouts. Learn to open doorknobs, deadbolts, car doors, padlocks, handcuffs, et cetera. This book sold out as Lock Bypass Methods, and has proven to be the best manual on keyless entry available. Since your resources... (read more)
 
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Technical Books

National Electrical Code (NEC) 2008 (Softcover Version)
by NFPA

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The world's most widely adopted safety code, the National Electrical Code« (NEC) is now advancing electrical safety requirements with the 2008 edition in an effort to maximize public safety, emergency preparation, and electrical worker protection... (read more)
 
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Alternative Construction

Sustainable Homes: 26 Designs That Respect the Earth
by James Grays Trulove

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Over two dozen individual houses are featured - from locations as diverse as a Canadian cove to the Arizona desert.... (read more)
 
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Masonry and Concrete

Concrete at Home: Innovative Forms and Finishes: Countertops, Floors, Walls, and Fireplaces
by Fu Tung Cheng

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Fu-Tung Cheng?s surprise bestseller Concrete Countertops paved the way for a fresh look at a familiar surface. His new book moves beyond the kitchen and transforms this commonplace material into an elegant medium that can be used throughout the house... (read more)
 
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General

Creating the Not So Big House
by Sarah Susanka

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A sequel to The Not So Big House focuses on comfort, lifestyle, and durability by exploring twenty new homes and five remodels that encompass a vast array of styles, climates, and landscapes. Original. 50,000 first printing.... (read more)
 
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Natural Remodeling for the Not-So-Green House: Bringing Your Home Into Harmony with Nature
by Carol Venolia and Kelly Lerner

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To have a home that’s more in touch with the earth, you don’t have to start from the ground up! It’s possible—and more environmentally friendly—to go green by renovating an existing home. With the help of Carol Venolia, an... (read more)
 
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Log Houses

The Cabin: Inspiration for the Classic American Getaway
by Dale Mulfinger

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"The Cabin is our heart's retreat" write the authors, and what a wonderful place to escape to. Building on the theory that less is more, The Cabin takes this idyllic retreat from mind's eye to reality — with striking photographs and ample charm... (read more)
 
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The Green House: New Directions in Sustainable Architecture The Green House: New Directions in Sustainable Architecture
by Alanna Stang

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In their international survey of contemporary house design, Alanna Stang and Christopher Hawthorne herald the emergence of a new architecture: one that is as aesthetically compelling as it is environmentally friendly. Leaving behind the clunky, mud... (read more)
 
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Building a Shed: Expert Advice from Start to Finish (Build Like a Pro) Building a Shed: Expert Advice from Start to Finish (Build Like a Pro)
by Joseph Truini

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An illustrated guide to shed construction takes amateur carpenter's on a tour of potting sheds, garden storage sheds, storage barns, lean-to tool lockers, and saltboxes, among other styles, offering step-by-step instructions for building each. Original.... (read more)
 
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Better Houses, Better Living: What To Look for When Buying, Building Or Remodeling Better Houses, Better Living: What To Look for When Buying, Building Or Remodeling
by Myron E. Ferguson

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Better Houses, Better Living helps home owners and home buyers by explaining the basics of home design and building from a user’s perspective. It clearly and succinctly details what makes a house "user-friendly" and a better place to live by focusing on practicality instead of just feeling and looks.

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Outdoor Structures

Building a Deck
by Scott Schuttner

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The Build Like a Pro series provides expert advice from start to finish.... (read more)
 
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Fireplaces and Woodstoves

Build Your Own Earth Oven 3RD Edition
by Kiko Denzer

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Kiko Denzer and Hannah Field, maker and baker, invite you into the artisan tradition. First, build a masonry oven out of mud. Then mix flour and water for real bread "better than anything you can buy." Total cost? Hardly more than a baking stone &... (read more)
 
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Woodworking

Taunton's Complete Illustrated Guide to Woodworking (Complete Illustrated Guides)
by Lonnie Bird

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This step-by-step shop reference, culled from the first six volumes of Taunton's Complete Illustrated Guides, covers all of the fundamental techniques every woodworker needs to know. Organized for quick access, this book makes it easy to find the... (read more)
 
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Decorating by Room

Living in the Arts and Crafts Style: Your Complete Home Decorating Guide
by Charlotte Kelley

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Now available in paperback, this practical handbook is designed to help both beginners and aficionados decorate in the Arts and Crafts style. The movement's timeless appeal, characterized by superior craftsmanship and natural materials, is at home in any... (read more)
 
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Carpentry

Trim Carpentry and Built-ins
by Clayton Dekorne

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Installing trim requires precision and know-how. This is the book that shows how to handle all common trim projects, including window and door casings, baseboards, wainscoting and crown molding -- and get professional results every time. Presented in a... (read more)
 
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