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• BUILD LIKE A PRO: INSULATE AND WEATHERIZE

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• HOME HOW-TO HANDBOOK: TRIM

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• FOR PROS BY PROS: BUILDING STAIRS

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• WOOD FLOORING (HARDCOVER): A complete guide to layout, installation and finishin

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  Mention hardwood floors and watch a homebuyer's eyes light up. What makes wood floors so desirable? Hardwood floors are unmatched for their beauty, durability, and ease of maintenance, so it's no surprise that the demand for hardwood has always been strong. In recent years that demand has been fueled by the availability of more types of wood, including exotic species such as Brazilian cherry, as well as engineered woods. This professional-level resource covers every aspect of installing residential wood flooring -- from estimating and preparing the job site, through sanding and finishing, to repairs and maintenance. Hardwood floor expert Charles Peterson covers it all in this indispensable guide to the most popular flooring choice around.

• FINISH CARPENTRY: EFFICIENT TECHNIQUES FOR CUSTOM INTERIORS

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  Katz offers excellent coverage of subjects not ordinarily found in finish carpentry books. Includes mantelpieces, bookshelves, decorative doorways, decorative ceilings,crown moulding, and more. In the decorative walls chapter he covers paneling layout, using the Master Pro Calculator to determine spacing. The book is aimed at the custom home builder so it covers quite an array of subject matter. Regular $34.95 Now $29.95