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This concise, graphically rich manual shows you the best techniques for energy and resource efficient residential construction in the mixed climates of North America where average winter temperatures stay above 45 degrees F. Covers insulation, HVAC, foundations, home design, framing, plumbing, drywall, and painting. The author is a forensic engineer and heads the Building Science Corp. in Westford MA.
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Materials, Techniques and Projects for Building Your First Door. Few pieces of furniture, save perhaps chairs, work as hard as doors. Building them to last, especially exterior doors, takes knowledge and experience that don’t come from making other types of furniture, such as tables and bookcases. Doormaking: Materials, Techniques and Projects for Building Your First Door by woodworker Strother Purdy gathers all the information and guidance that both beginning and intermediate woodworkers need to be successful making their first door.
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Discover the tiling options available for your home, and how to ensure a perfect job youll be proud of. Covers all aspects of tiling, from start to finish. Includes trade secrets, tool buying tips, common techniques and safety procedures. Numerous side-bars offer design tips and options.
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A thorough treatment of what to look for in an old house and how to restore what may be wrong with it. From foundations to roofing. An excellent book that should be on hand for anyone that owns an older home. This edition is full color throughout with additional information and in a larger format than item 4-280.
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Build skills and classic furniture pieces for your home. Author Gregory Paolini is a professional woodworker, with an affinity for the Arts and Crafts style. When he isn't building and teaching classes in his workshop, Paolini writes woodworking books with expert instruction, including this must-have guide – Arts & Crafts Furniture Projects. If you like Arts & Crafts style, you will want this book in your shop. Appealing to both beginner and seasoned woodworkers, Arts &Crafts Furniture Projects showcases nine iconic furniture projects that vary in difficulty. Timeless and always in style, Arts & Crafts is a perennial favorite and a style that works nicely with almost any home decor. Learn from an expert. Now, with help from Gregory Paolini, you can construct a beautiful suite of handcrafted furniture for your home! The projects featured here take you from the basics to advanced techniques – all clearly demonstrated in 25 detailed illustrations and 250 beautiful and instructive photographs.
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The popular Code Check series latest installment cover commercial buildings, including apartments, restaurants, offices, retail, educational, manufacturing facilities, and more.