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About this product
Product Identifiers
PublisherSterling Publishing Co., Inc.
ISBN-101402743165
ISBN-139781402743160
eBay Product ID (ePID)56979881
Product Key Features
Book TitleHousebuilding : a Do-It-Yourself Guide, Revised and Expanded
Number of Pages720 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicConstruction / General, Design & Construction, Do-It-Yourself / General
Publication Year2007
IllustratorYes
GenreTechnology & Engineering, House & Home
AuthorR. J. Decristoforo, Mary Decristoforo
FormatPerfect
Dimensions
Item Height1.6 in
Item Weight60.6 Oz
Item Length9.2 in
Item Width7.4 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
Dewey Edition22
Reviews"Do-it-yourselfers will find everything they need to know..."-- Publishers Weekly. "It's still one of the easiest books to follow...It outlines how to get from planning to completion."-- Washington Post., "Do-it-yourselfers will find everything they need to know…"- Publishers Weekly. "It's still one of the easiest books to follow...It outlines how to get from planning to completion."- Washington Post., "Do-it-yourselfers will find everything they need to know..."--"Publishers Weekly." "It's still one of the easiest books to follow...It outlines how to get from planning to completion."--"Washington"" Post.", Do-it-yourselfers will find everything they need to know…"— Publishers Weekly. It's still one of the easiest books to follow...It outlines how to get from planning to completion."— Washington Post., "Do-it-yourselfers will find everything they need to know about home construction and improvement."-Publishers Weekly. "It's still one of the easiest books to follow...It outlines how to get from planning to completion and offers drawings of each step along the way."-WashingtonPost., "Do-it-yourselfers will find everything they need to know…"-Publishers Weekly. "It's still one of the easiest books to follow...It outlines how to get from planning to completion."-WashingtonPost., " Do-it-yourselfers will find everything they need to know... " -- "Publishers Weekly." " It's still one of the easiest books to follow...It outlines how to get from planning to completion." -- "Washington"" Post.", "Do-it-yourselfers will find everything they need to know..."-- Publishers Weekly. "It's still one of the easiest books to follow...It outlines how to get from planning to completion."-- Washington Post.
Dewey Decimal690.837
Synopsis"Housebuilding" has always been the book of choice for prospective home builders-- and with this extensive, thoughtful revision, it becomes a resource readers will continue to depend on for years to come. In addition to showcasing 800 exciting new full-color illustrations and more than 50 color photographs, an improved two-column design makes the text easier to follow. Photo captions-- not in previous editions-- allow readers to browse through quickly. Also included for the first time: a chapter on environmentally friendly building alternatives; increased emphasis on safety; information on modern cordless tools; updated techniques, materials, and standards; energy-efficient options, from structural insulated panels to radiant floor heating; a current appendix of major manufacturers, resources, and websites; and much, much more., Housebuilding has always been the book of choice for prospective home builders--and with this extensive, thoughtful revision, it becomes a resource readers will continue to depend on for years to come. In addition to showcasing 800 exciting new full-color illustrations and more than 50 color photographs, an improved two-column design makes the text easier to follow. Photo captions--not in previous editions--allow readers to browse through quickly. Also included for the first time: a chapter on environmentally friendly building alternatives; increased emphasis on safety; information on modern cordless tools; updated techniques, materials, and standards; energy-efficient options, from structural insulated panels to radiant floor heating; a current appendix of major manufacturers, resources, and websites; and much, much more.