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Graphic Guide To Frame Construction (Rev 09 Edition) by Rob Thallon Synopsis The classic guide - revised and updated. The book that builders, architects, and students have relied on for almost 20 years has been completely updated to cover new materials, construction methods, and the latest building code revisions. The standard... (read more) List Price $24.95 Your price: $13.00 Used - Spiral
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Not So Big Remodeling by Sarah Susanka and Marc Vassallo Staff Pick Sarah Susanka is a design savant. Described as "the J. K. Rowling of home design books," Susanka has indeed created a media empire that champions small, well-built houses instead of ostentatious McMansions. Her previous books explain how to build new... (read more) List Price $35.00 Your price: $22.00 Used - Hardcover
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Shelves Cabinets & Bookcases by Fine Homebuilding Publisher Comments Everyone needs more storage for books and other media. That's why building shelving is so popular among woodworkers, whether the project is a simple shelved built-in or a high-style bookcase. While building a basic box is fairly easy, constructing a... (read more) List Price $19.95 Your price: $13.95 Used - Trade Paper
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Building Construction Illustrated by Francis D K Ching Publisher Comments The classic visual guide to the basics of building construction, now with the most current information For nearly three decades, Building Construction Illustrated has offered an outstanding introduction to the principles of building construction. This... (read more) List Price $45.00 Your price: $15.50 Used - Trade Paper
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The Cabin: Inspiration for the Classic American Getaway by Dale Mulfinger and Susan E. Davis Publisher Comments Inspiration for the Classic American... (read more) List Price $34.95 Your price: $21.00 Used - Hardcover
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Tiny Book of Tiny Houses by Lester Walker Publisher Comments Back in print, The Tiny Book of Tiny Houses, a miniature version of the immensely successful Tiny Houses, is an invitation to explore, and maybe build, seventeen of the most ingenious, eccentric, fantastical tiny houses ever built -- from George Bernard... (read more) List Price $15.95 Your price: $7.95 Used - Hardcover
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Fresco Painting for Home & Garden by Sarah Hocombe Publisher Comments Bring any wall to life! With a range of techniques -- including basic painting, trompe l'oeil, raised modeling, and gilding -- you can create everything from a garden niche design to a wildlife tiger mural. The hundreds of detailed photos make the... (read more) List Price $27.95 Your price: $7.95 Used - Book Club Hardcover
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Organize Now!: A Week-By-Week Guide to Simplify Your Space and Your Life! by Jennifer Ford Berry Publisher Comments Get Organized Fast Clutter has a cost. It steals your storage space, robs your time and energy, and takes away the peace and beauty of your home. Don't pay for it another minuteget organized, now This updated and expanded edition of the bestselling... (read more) List Price $16.99 Your price: $8.50 Used - Spiral/comb
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The Japanese Bath by Bruce Smith Publisher Comments In the West, a bath is a place one goes to cleanse the body. In Japan, one goes there to cleanse the soul. Bathing in Japan is about much more than cleanliness: it is about family and community. It is about being alone and contemplative, time to watch... (read more) List Price $21.95 Your price: $14.50 Used - Hardcover
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Deck Ideas That Work (Ideas That Work) by Peter Jeswald Publisher Comments With proper planning and design, a deck can add a new dimension of living space to a home. Not only is it an enjoyable outdoor retreat and expanded entertainment area for family and friends, but it’s also a great return on a home investment. For... (read more) List Price $19.95 Your price: $13.95 Used - Trade Paper
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Making Workbenches: * Planning * Building * Outfitting by Sam Allen Publisher Comments No single workbench design is ideal for everyone: some craftspeople assemble furniture, while others require only special clamps for smaller projects. Based on the authors 30 years of experience, this informative handbook will help every woodworker... (read more) List Price $14.95 Your price: $7.50 Used - Trade Paper
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Make Your Place: Affordable, Sustainable Nesting Skills by Raleigh Briggs Staff Pick Proof that good things come in small packages, Make Your Place packs a wealth of DIY know-how into a pocket-sized paperback. Hand-written and illustrated by Raleigh Briggs, this compendium of tutorials for non-toxic cleaning, natural body care, and... (read more) List Price $9.95 Your price: $6.95 Used - Trade Paper
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Home Comforts: The Art and Science of Keeping House by Cheryl Mendelson Publisher Comments Home Comforts is something new. For the first time in nearly a century, a sole author has written a comprehensive book about housekeeping. This is not a dry how-to manual, nor a collection of odd tips and hints, a cleaning book, a history book, or an... (read more) List Price $35.00 Your price: $6.50 Used - Hardcover
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Annie Sloan Decorative Paint Effects: A Practical Guide by Annie Sloan Synopsis With complete information on paints and clear instructions on preparation and application techniques, this practical guide provides all you need to know to create beautiful and unusual surfaces throughout your home -- from woodgraining a small table to... (read more) List Price $18.95 Your price: $11.50 Used - Hardcover
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Pottery Barn Storage & Display: Stylish Solutions for Organizing Your Home (Pottery Barn Design Library) by Pottery Barn Publisher Comments With more than 250 specially commissioned photos and helpful tips that demystify the principles of arrangement and organization, "Pottery Barn's Storage & Display" will help make creating a beautiful, clutter-free home a pleasure.... (read more) List Price $24.95 Your price: $9.95 Used - Hardcover
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Home Water and Moisture Problems: Prevention and Solutions by Gary Branson Publisher Comments Diagnosing and repairing water and moisture problems in the home, including wet basements, leaking roofs and plumbing, and high humidity. The book includes illustrated step-by-step repair and maintenance instructions and advice for home buyers.... (read more) List Price $16.95 Your price: $9.50 Used - Trade Paper
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Framing Roofs (For Pros/By Pros) by Fine Homebuilding Publisher Comments The For Pros By Pros titles are compilations of articles from Fine Homebuilding magazine, selected by the editors of the magazine and organized by subject. New articles from recent issues of the magazine have been added to this edition of Framing Roofs... (read more) List Price $17.95 Your price: $5.50 Used - Trade Paper
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Do-It-Yourself Housebuilding: The Complete Handbook by George Nash Publisher Comments “Clearly written text is complemented by nearly 1,800 illustrations as well as a solid index. A great introduction to the issues of housebuilding. Recommended.”—Library Journal. “The most complete one-volume work that I’ve... (read more) List Price $24.95 Your price: $17.50 Used - Trade Paper
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Projection Stenciling by Linda Buckingham Publisher Comments This is "I can't believe it's stencilled!" stencilling. Projection Stencilling opens up a whole new world of possibilities for stencilling fans of all ages. Previously, stencilling required purchase of pre-cut stencils in a limited range of designs. With... (read more) List Price $24.95 Your price: $6.50 Used - Trade Paper
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Building the Timber Frame House: The Revival of a Forgotten Craft by Tedd Benson Publisher Comments For centuries, post-and-beam construction has proved to be one of the most durable building techniques. It is being enthusiastically revived today not only for its sturdiness but because it can be easily insulated, it is attractive, and it offers the... (read more) List Price $21.99 Your price: $13.95 Used - Trade Paper
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