The Illustrated Book of Housebuilding and Carpentry
 An Art Job: I found this title outstanding. After reading my fathers copy of Mr Blackburn's "Illustrated Basic Carpentry" (1976), my first search and purchase at Amazon in September 1998 (Amazon only sold books at that time! ) included this [... more]
$22.95
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Basements - Lower Level Framing
The lower level area is often the least square and plumb; older basements are notoriously out of plumb/squareness. You may need to shim, scab, and/or plane board to get everything straight. We were fortunate that our lower level walls, joists, ... [... more]
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Basements: How to : Real People-Real Projects (Hometime ...
Real People-Real Projects (Hometime Series): I'd rate this book in the middle of the scale simply because it didn't really give me what I wanted (but may be fine for others). I'm already well versed in do-it-yourself projects so I don't need baby [... more]
$9.95
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Construction Technology for Tall Buildings
This new edition incorporates comprehensive revision and expansion to the previous edition with new topics and numberous new figures. The text introduces the latest construction practices and processes for tall buildings from foundation to roof. It [... more]
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In many homes, just a small amount of ambient light enters a lower level. For that reason, a well-designed lighting scheme is necessary. We decided to install a programmable lighting system that controls every series of lights in the house. We ... [... more]
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Basements - Lower Level Plumbing
If you're planning to add a bathroom, it's likely that some concrete will need to come out. Be aware that it's easy to break drain pipes when busting up the floor. So, if you're not experienced with this sort of work, you may want to hire a ... [... more]
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Basements - Fun Extras
The lower level area is often where all the junk and boxes of holiday decorations end up. But for many folks, it's also reserved for some fun recreational items. The highlight of our game room was the pool table, which was actually assembled ... [... more]
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Basements - Veneer Plaster Walls
In our lower level we decided to put up a veneer plaster system instead of conventional drywall. Veneer plaster is a higher quality product because it's stronger, more durable, and richer-looking than drywall. And you won't see seams or get nail ... [... more]
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Basements - Finishing Details
A lower level or basement can be a complicated area to finish off -- more than a dining room or kitchen for instance -- because a wide range of items can easily fit into a lower level scheme. Our lower level project incorporated several items ... [... more]
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Basements - Lower Level Planning
Lower levels and basements can be difficult areas to deal with. Considerations like lack of sunlight and headroom, and exposed mechanical systems can present problems that take a little more creativity to solve. Unlike building a new house or an ... [... more]
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Illustrated Book of Housebuilding and Car
An Art Job: I found this title outstanding. After reading my fathers copy of Mr Blackburn's "Illustrated Basic Carpentry" (1976), my first search and purchase at Amazon in September 1998 (Amazon only sold books at that time! ) included this [... more]
$12.99
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The Original Basement Waterproofing Handbook
a must-have for troubled basements: An excellent, informative book explaining all aspects of basement repair (even for nonstandard basements like ours). If you are going to spend thousands of dollars on your basement, buy this book first to understand [... more]
$31.95
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