Building skills & trades books

This is an excellent resource for students who have an interest in pursuing a career in carpentry. The majority...  Read More >>

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Includes coverage of health and safety and basic calculations as well as the technical and practical aspects of...  Read More >>

Serves as a reference for the various aspects of building with masonry and concrete for residential purposes. Part...  Read More >>

Includes coverage of health and safety and basic calculations as well as the technical and practical aspects of...  Read More >>

This updated and highly practical workbook continues to provide the basic principles needed to understand and complete...  Read More >>

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This hands-on resource covers all aspects of carpentry, from the foundations of the building to the ridge. The material...  Read More >>

This series provides the tools to get a home-based business off to a great start and keep it running in this competitive...  Read More >>

Addresses minimum provisions for fixtures, piping, fitting and devices, as well as design and installation methods...  Read More >>

The Handbook of Hardwoods is a principal reference book providing fundamental information and data on timbers available...  Read More >>

Containing slab, MDF, simulated and true raised panel, frame and panel, arched frame and panel, mitred panel, and...  Read More >>

Written to meet the needs of candidates studying for the NVQ levels 2 and 3 in Carpentry and Joinery, and other...  Read More >>

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Provides economical, reliable, sanitary, low maintenance distribution of household greywater to downhill plants...  Read More >>

Cob is the oldest, easiest and most simple form of earth building. Cob buildings have a delightfully organic look...  Read More >>

She examines advancements in water-supply and waste-management technology, the architectural considerations these...  Read More >>

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Wer vom ersten bis zum letzten Schritt kostenbewusst planen und bauen will, braucht Rat aus Erfahrung. BAUKOSTEN...  Read More >>

One of the oldest and most versatile building materials available, brick is used for period landscape design in...  Read More >>

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Features fifteen Craftsman-style furniture projects taken from the sketches of Stickley, Limbert, and Onken.  Read More >>

This unique book is worth a second set of hands by offering solo builders and do-it-yourselfers proven tips, techniques,...  Read More >>