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191 pages : color illustrations, plans ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
"A classic timber frame is as practical and beautiful as it has been for centuries. In this beginner-friendly guide, veteran builder and educator Will Beemer brings the historic craft of timber framing within reach by walking you through the process of building a simple 12' x 16' structure -- a starter project large enough to serve as a cabin, workshop, or studio -- that can be modified to suit your needs. Along the way, you'll learn what makes...
7) Tool book
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32 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 21 x 24 cm
Language
English
Description
Depicts a number of different tools used in building and the kinds of work they are used for.
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xii, 273 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
The author, who has performed more than 5,000 home inspections, combines over a decade of home-inspection experience with stories and tips that will help homebuyers and real estate professionals look at and understand houses like a pro. --Publisher's description.
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English
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"From plywood to hardwood flooring, to windows, doors, carpeting and more, salvaging building materials can save homeowners thousands of dollars. This book is a hands-on, do-it-yourselfer's guide that shows how to identify materials that can be salvaged efficiently and then gives step-by-step instructions on how to go about doing it"--
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vi, 159 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 26 cm
Language
English
Description
"This definitive manual marks the birth of a new vernacular for the 21st century. Over 400 color photographs and step-by-step instructions guide you through the building of anything from a garden shed to your own woodland house. This practical how to book will unquestionably be a benchmark for sustainable building using renewable local resources and evolving traditional skills to create durable, ecological, and beautiful buildings."--Publisher's description....
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