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This new, thoroughly illustrated reference provides the step by step information a professional or ambitious do-it-yourselfer needs to get the job done right the first time. Starting with how to damage-proof a house before the carpentry begins, the authors take the reader through every aspect of the craft. From running baseboards and installing interior doors to trimming windows and installing crown and wainscot, the authors tackle the hard parts such as working with out-of-plumb, out-of-square, and out-of-level conditions. The authors also include an invaluable appendix on wood basics that details grain, shrinkage, joint design, finishes, and composite materials.
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Step-by-step installation procedures for fixtures, hardware, and appliances, as well as troubleshooting advice for unexpected situations. Color-coded, cross-referenced keys identify the types of pipes, fittings, and tools required for each job. Written by a professional with professional level instruction.
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Here is a great guide on how to add exquisite period details to all your woodworking projects. Detailed carving instructions help you incorporate relief panels, burst, shells, keystones, and finials into your own work. A final project chapter offers examples of these elements in the making of chests, mirrors, cabinets, benches and other pieces.
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REPLACED BY 4-497!!! A contractor's attorney leads you through the maze: Charging what you are worth, Billing and collecting, Creating a successful contract, Little known tax benefits. Kramon covers all of the items a contractor must be aware of to run a successful business. Medical insurance, taxes, retirement planning, Disability, etc.
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Beautiful photography enhances this book devoted to California's native oaks. Discusses the natural and cultural heritage of these trees.
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by David Schiff. Outdoor projects are perfect for the do-it-yourselfer, and the projects in this book are designed and presented specifically for those of us who spend 9 to 5 doing something other than carpentry or woodworking. I This Stanley-branded book is designed to help you think about your outdoor space as a whole and then create the garden structures and furnishings that fit the way your family lives. Here you will find: •14 great projects covering everything from simple outdoor furniture to a small garden shed and a colorful chicken coop •each project is designed to fulfill a need •easy to build without special skills •customizable to fit your space and your style. If you can read a tape measure, drive a screw and a nail, and cut a straight line, you can handle any project in this book. Even if you are new to working with wood, you'll find handsome and useful projects in these pages that are perfect for getting your feet wet.