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This is a unique publication; it is written by an engineer who did not "grow up" in the home-building business. He has, however, built two of his own homes and thus has learned the basics of building by doing and through significant study and...

Circuit Down is a guide for solving problems in the electrical circuits of a home - shorts, loose connections, GFCIs tripping, etc. The book is thorough but not overly technical, and gives over 30 helpful black and white diagrams and charts. Homeowners will come...

This book comes from personal experience, both as a long time timeshare owner and from selling vacation ownership. What prompted this book? Well, for too many years I have listened to too many people whom, for whatever reasons have a negative impression about the...

Feng Shui Demystified , A Comprehensive Course on Flying Star Feng Shui and Famous Water Formulae, contains all there is to know about the Flying Star system of authentic Chinese Feng Shui. Unlike many other publications this book deals with the authentic and most...

This book is a partial autobiography focusing on the author's time spent living on a boat, initially for four years in the late 1970's in Marina-del Rey, California and, now, for the last two years, in Ventura Harbor, California. Inspired by the lifestyle of...

A expert how to create a smashing, want to come back dinner table, brunch, tea time, any time table decoration. Table settings that say come sit down.Author: Sharon InsulISBN-10: 0996463372ISBN-13: 9780996463379Publisher: BlurbLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/21/2017Pages: 80Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.51lbsSize: 10.00h x 8.00w x 0.22d

REAL ESTATE'S BEST KEPT SECRET Can Change Your Life All across America, families and individuals are bringing their dreams of homeownership to life through the power of an amazing U.S Government-guaranteed mortgage program. At the same time, there are many more who have no...

Construction defects in homes cost millions of dollars every year and place people's health and lives at risk. Everybody's Building Code helps people determine if they and their contractors are complying with the important requirements of the International Residential Code. Everybody's Building Code is...

Experts agree everyone will have to confront at least one type of natural or man-made disaster in their lifetime. This "one book fits all" approach to preparedness is long overdue. Reading it will increase your odds of survival and a better quality of life...

ARE YOU IN THE MARKET TO BUY A NEW HOME? Are you a real estate agent or builder whose clients need help in buying their new home? Do you wish there was one simple guide that helps you through the process of buying a...

Author: Walter FenixISBN-10: 0971747776ISBN-13: 9780971747777Publisher: Entaecan PublicationsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2002Pages: 231Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.86lbsSize: 5.51h x 8.50w x 0.69d

The unofficial Dyson DC07 workshop manual. All you need to know to perform any DIY repair to your Dyson DC07 vacuum cleaner. There is nothing that can go wrong with your Dyson DC07, which if you are practically inclined, you cannot source the parts...

Translated by Inkeri Vaananen-Jensen. Proverbs of Finland heritage. Front and back covers of Finland State Forest, Minnesota. Hand calligraphy and line art throughout by Esther Feske. An axe is not sharpened on only one side. Keep learning as long as you live. Hurry slowly....

This is the new handbook for the concrete professional ... the man on the job who needs sure answers to practical problemsAll the information you need to select and pour the right mix for the job, lay out the structure, select the right form...

The joy and magic of Christmas are celebrated in this sumptuously illustrated, nostalgic pictorial exploration of old-fashioned Christmas. Nearly 1200 enchanting Christmas collectibles are reproduced in 262 large color plates. A new price guide by Robert Brenner, author of Christmas Through the Decades, has...

This manual provides the reader with an accurate and convenient method for estimatig direct labor for general contrsuction work for any given system, plant, or location. Though this book, the reader has a reliable process of obtaining and streamlining an efficent model of operation.Author:...

Reversed Realities uncovers the deeply entrenched, hence barely visible, biases which underpin mainstream development theory and account for the marginal status given to women's needs in current development policy. Naila Kabeer traces the emergence of "women" as a specific category in development thought and...

"Here is a book for the historian, the student, the gun collector or aficionado. . . . It approaches understatement to call Guns on the Early Frontiers an outstanding contribution to firearms literature. It sets its own standard."--New York Times. "A Glossary of Gun...

Look into America's most notable corporate atriums, boardrooms, lobbies, seating areas, and executive offices and experience their powerful interior designs. Actual installations by professional architects and designers, these spaces reflect the powerful atmosphere in which corporate decisions are made daily. Over 235 color photographs...

Here is a new, larger edition of a classic reference. From its origins on Cape Cod, Massachusetts, in the seventeenth century, this charming and practical style of house has been transplanted and modified to accommodate varying life styles from as far away as Hawai...

Buyers guide on buying and building swimming pools, spa, above ground pools, concrete pools, vinyl poolAuthor: Stephen David WrightISBN-10: 138901780XISBN-13: 9781389017803Publisher: BlurbLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/11/2018Pages: 26Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.10lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.07d

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you...

This edition of Daylilies in my Garden includes 12 more varieties, 4 illustrations, and an index. Over the years, I have grown and lost hundreds of plant varieties, but never a daylily. As a collector's garden, the design is modest. My garden, now over...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you...

In this short book you will discover: - Exactly what is diatomaceous earth? - Why replacing pesticides with diatomaceous earth (also known as DE) protects children and pets. - How to use diatomaceous earth for detox. - How to use diatomaceous earth in our...

If you're looking for something space efficient but can produce high yields, raised bed gardening would be the best option for you to try. Besides being efficient when it comes to space, it also solves a number of other issues such as dealing with...

Lack of space to plant your favorite fruit trees, vegetables, and/or herbs should not prevent you from having a garden that will yield fresh produce for you and your family to enjoy. Most families that live in apartments, condominium units, or places that don't...

Feng Shui for Beginners 3rd Edition: A Complete Guide to Using Feng Shui to Achieve Balance, Harmony, Health, and Prosperity in Your Home and Life What exactly is Feng Shui Is it really about energy or spiritual living? How can reorganizing a room really...

THE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGEMENT SUCCESS GUIDE 2ND EDITION: Everything You Need To Know About Construction Contracts, Estimating, Planning And Scheduling, Skills To Manage Trades And Home Renovations You're about to discover how to the re-emergence of the real estate market sparked renewed optimism in...

This book describes a method on how to start an indoor or outdoor fire anyplace that has an indoor fireplace or that you camp. Book was written at Airbnb.com rental, Cozy Cabin Lake Wallenpaupack PA.Author: Dominick ScarnatoISBN-10: 1320219462ISBN-13: 9781320219464Publisher: BlurbLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/17/2014Pages: 28Format: PaperbackWeight:...

... T]here are few indeed except trained naturalists who realize that any but a quite casual and superficial relation exists between these woodland toadstools and the trees under which they appear, or have carried their observations a stage further and noted the regular coincidence...

With food costs rising sharply every time we step into a grocery store, it is time everyone started a garden. This book shows you how. Learn to start a vegetable garden using healthful, easy to grow vegetables, and extend your harvest from early spring...

How many times have you made lists to get things done? How many times have you made those lists and lost them? Keep yourself organized by keeping all of your To Do Lists in one place. These lists can be used for home, work,...

The first book devoted to James Mont, the important and uniquely American Mid-Century interior and furniture designer. He established his reputation in America for creating custom clandestine bars during prohibition for Hollywood stars and East Coast mobsters. By the mid-thirties he had a thriving...

Author: Jack Payne JonesISBN-10: 0595180345ISBN-13: 9780595180349Publisher: iUniverseLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2001Pages: 320Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.20lbsSize: 9.24h x 7.48w x 0.67d

This book will show you how to build and use a flood and drain hydroponic garden. Using the English System of measurement a complete set of plans with 68 CAD drawings. Written instructions and comments, with 11 CAD figures will guide you in building...

The tips in this book save me $1,000's each year and they could help you save that much money too I share with you some things I learned while being a Stay-at-home Mom that have taught me to live and eat well for less....

Beginning with the Yuletide festivals of the ancient world, The Celebration of Christmas In Europe and America: Yuletide Traditions From Many Lands shares a history of Christmas across Europe, exploring the Holiday customs of England, Germany (true source of the Christmas Tree ), Scandinavia...

Dacha Idylls is a lively account of dacha life and how Russians experience this deeply rooted tradition of the summer cottage amid the changing cultural, economic, and political landscape of postsocialist Russia. Simultaneously beloved and reviled, dachas wield a power that makes owning and...

classic stylish sir Michael Huhn interior design drawing journalAuthor: Michael, Michael HuhnISBN-10: 0464062233ISBN-13: 9780464062233Publisher: BlurbLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/14/2019Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.10lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.05d

Every MostlySAFE Space Bucket is set-up for all the basics to get started right away. This Plug-and-Play technology ensures focus is on growing the plant and not on fixing or redesigning the Space Bucket. This is a complete, everything-you-need Grow environment for your plant...

Host of This Old House on PBS, Bob Vila takes novice and experienced homeowners through the process of finding and purchasing the perfect home.Author: Bob VillaISBN-10: 0316902918ISBN-13: 9780316902915Publisher: Little Brown and CompanyLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/1990Pages: 283Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.06lbsSize: 9.20h x 6.16w x 0.89dReview Citation(s): Library...

A fascinating history of the family behind the popular firearm that changed America and the world Arguably the world's most famous firearm, the Winchester Repeating Rifle was sought after by a cast of characters ranging from the settlers of the American West to the...

The ultimate guide to siding for homeowners and professional builders The Complete Siding Handbook: Installation, Maintenance, Repair offers comprehensive guidance for all major types of siding including wood board, aluminum, shingle, plywood, vinyl, and more. Aimed at professional builders but accessible to homeowners, this...

The Textbook On Domestic Art: With Illustrations And Drafts is a comprehensive guidebook written by Carrie Crane Ingalls and first published in 1911. The book is designed to teach the art of domestic sewing and needlework to aspiring homemakers and students of home economics....

By the 19th century, life in most country houses changed as a result of various technical inventions such as improved water supplies, flushing water closets, boilers and pipes to provide central heating, internal communications by bells and then telephones, and better lighting by means...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

Welcome to the world of Relaxing Soul Coloring Book, a remarkable journey of tranquility and self-discovery. This coloring book is meticulously designed to provide a serene and rejuvenating experience, allowing you to escape the chaos of everyday life and find solace in art.The bold...

The dream of escaping to the countryside, fuelled by holidays, nostalgia and TV programmes, is alive and well. However, living harmoniously in your new country life is essential to your enjoyment of your escape to the country.Life is different in the countryside and this...

The Good Housekeeper: Or The Way To Live Well And To Be Well While We Live is a book written by Sarah Josepha Hale and published in 1839. The book is a comprehensive guide to managing a household, with a focus on maintaining a...