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Building Construction Handbook

by Roy Chudley & Roger Greeno

•  Ideal for students on all construction courses
• Topics presented concisely in plain language and with clear drawings
• Fully updated to include all revisions to Building and Construction regulations

Building...

Black & Decker Working with Drywall

by Editors of Cpi

Hanging and finishing drywall is quite possibly the one job that do-it-yourselfers dislike the most. It's messy, it's tedious and even small imperfections appear glaring when the walls and ceilings are painted. ...

Building the Timber Frame House: The Revival of a Forgotten Craft

by Tedd Benson, James Gruber & Jamie Page

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,...

Home Comforts: The Art and Science of Keeping House

by Cheryl Mendelson

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,...

Build a Classic Timber-Framed House: Planning & Design/Traditional Materials/Affordable Methods

by Jack A. Sobon

The classic timber-framed house is attractive, affordable, and easily expanded to meet the needs of a growing family. With the step-by-step instructions in this book you can build your own timber-framed house...

How to Design and Build Your Ideal Woodshop

by Bill Stankus

Turn your vision of the perfect woodshop into reality! Picture your ideal woodshop: tools neatly stored within the reach, plenty of space for lumber and materials, ample ventilation, lighting and electrical...

The Workbench Design Book

by Christopher Schwarz

The follow-up book to Workbenches: From Design & Theory to Construction & Use Complete plans, expert instruction and rationale for building nine workbench forms Instruction on improving existing workbenches...

Black & Decker The Complete Guide to Landscape Projects

by Kristen Hampshire

The Complete Guide to Landscape Projects is a hardworking, comprehensive manual for renovating, building, and "greening up" your landscape. Inside you'll find complete directions for time-tested landscape building...

Audel Questions and Answers for Electrician's Examinations

by Paul Rosenberg

An essential resource for passing electrician's examinations

To pass your state and local licensing exams, you need knowledge and confidence. This comprehensive review guide gives you plenty of both. It's packed...

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Renewable Energy for Your Home

by Harvey Bryan

An essential how-to on powering your home with sun, wind, water, and more. For readers wanting to save money-and the planet-by using alternative energy, this book provides everything they need to know. The five...

Home Improvement All-in-One For Dummies

by Roy Barnhart, James Carey & Morris Carey

Put on your grubbies, get out your tools, and get ready to tackle home repairs and improvements with the goof-proof instructions in this guide that combines the best of nine For Dummies home improvement books...

Audel Guide to the 2011 National Electrical Code: All New Edition

by Paul Rosenberg

The NEC is updated every 3 years with some of the anticipated changes include new requirements to sections while some of the changes include entirely new articles. Some changes are revisions to existing requirements...

Backyard Projects for Today's Homestead

by Chris Gleason

Maximize your outdoor living spaces through creative woodworking!

Today's challenging economic climate has motivated many homeowners to stay in their current homes rather than upgrade, and this has sparked a...

The Northwest Green Home Primer

by Kathleen O'Brien & Kathleen Smith

The essential, real-world, green home manual.

Everyone can make green home decisions on a budget with this inspiring, informationpacked guide. Whether you are building, remodeling, buying, or just curious, here...

Storey's Basic Country Skills: A Practical Guide to Self-Reliance

by John Storey & Martha Storey

This is the book for anyone who wants to become more self-reliant, from suburbanites with 1/4 of an acre to country homesteaders with several. The information is easily understood and readily applicable. More...

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Urban Homesteading

by Sundari Elizabeth Kraft

How to save money, time, and the environment-on the urban frontier.

With The Complete Idiot's Guide(r) to Urban Homesteading anyone can learn how to live sustainably and responsibly-and save money and time-in...

Home Tree Home: Principles of Treehouse Construction and Other Tall Tales

by Peter Nelson & Gerry Hadden

Remember the view from atop a tree? You could survey the landscape like a monarch, escape your parents' watchful eye, and let your imagination run wild. Well, just because you've grown up, it doesn't mean you...

La Guia Completa sobre Instalaciones Electricas

by Editors of Cpi

El libro sobre instalaciones eléctricas # 1 en superventas en su versión original en Inglés (The Complete Guide to Wiring), está ahora disponible en su primera edición en el idioma Español. Al igual que...

Black & Decker The Complete Guide to Contemporary Sheds

by Philip Schmidt

A modern guide to classic outdoor structures.

Sheds and other landscape shelters have never been out of style, but they are now seeing a remarkable surge in popularity, and are being used in creative new ways....

Ultimate Horse Barns

by Randy Leffingwell

Each of the eighteen masterpiece horse barns featured here is an innovative, beautiful structure that embodies the owners' love and appreciation for horses. Author Randy Leffingwell has selected barns that possess...