DIY: house maintenance manuals books

This fully revised edition comes in paperback and continues to give some of the best advice available on caring...  Read More >>

The Book of Masonry Stoves represents the first comprehensive survey ever published of all the major types of masonry...  Read More >>

I wrote this book for people who prefer plain-English explanations of how things work. You won't find much math...  Read More >>

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Here is a fantasy collection of real-life deck photos from all over the United States. This pictorial essay explores...  Read More >>

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New York City contractor John Rusk wanted to know why so many home renovation projects end in dispute, disaster,...  Read More >>

Provides simple recipes for non-toxic cleaners made from inexpensive, common ingredients, and offers tips on how...  Read More >>

In the market for a new home, but can't find one that's just right? Why not build one that is? In this indispensable...  Read More >>

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Fix it yourself! Learn how to fix leaking faucets, broken windows, and creaky floors with this one-of-a-kind guide...  Read More >>

Generously illustrated with more than 1,000 detailed drawings and photographs, The New Encyclopedia of Home Repair...  Read More >>

Organized for maximum efficiency, this streamlined guide maps out the entire process of selling a house in a smart,...  Read More >>

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Provides guidance to historic building owners and building managers, preservation consultants, architects, contractors,...  Read More >>

Principles of Construction is an illustrated guide to the processes involved in a building programme, from inception...  Read More >>

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This text provides a guide to do-it-yourself housebuilding, from building a new home from scratch to specific remodelling...  Read More >>

This introduction to stonework includes more than 20 easy-to-build projects that can add a durable beauty to your...  Read More >>

"From his days at Stanford University to his starring career as ""Mr. Fixit"" on a cable TV series, Austin McMillan...  Read More >>

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Explains the nature of dampness in buildings, how to diagnose a dampness problem before it gets out of hand and...  Read More >>

This report describes how radon-protection measures may be incorporated within a building when major alterations...  Read More >>