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Why is my faucet leaking, my toilet running, or my dishwasher refusing to start? Can I fix it myself? What's causing... more

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  How Your House Works: A Visual Guide to Understanding & Maintaining Your Home (How Your House Works)

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  • Posted:Jan-11-2009

  • good resource
  • This book is a handy reference that takes the mystery out of everyday equipment. This book is not a repair manual but rather a teaching manual of how things around the house works.Since the visual...
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More Big Ideas from Sarah Susanka including hundreds of Not So Big ideas that can beautifully and affordably... more

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  Not So Big Remodeling: Tailoring Your Home for the Way You Really Live

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  • Posted:Jul-19-2009

  • An excellent survey of modern design challenges and solutions
  • Tailor a home for the way you really live with this companion to THE NOT SO BIG HOUSE. It covers small changes that can be made in a home to change it, challenges modern remodeling wisdom to go...
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  • very disappointed!
  • I ordered this book with much anticipation....only to be let down when it arrived. I have her book the Not So Big House and love it and was hoping that this book would build on that one....
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The indispensable bible for keeping a home in tip-top shape, it is the time- and money-saver every homeowner needs.... more

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  New Fix-It-Yourself Manual: How to Repair, Clean, and Maintain Anything and Everything in and...

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  • Posted:Oct-22-2009

  • Great money saver. Easy DIY reference!!!!
  • Excellant, Excellant. My Husband has saved us thousands of dollars because he has repaired, installed and maintained all kinds of appliances, plumbing, electronics,lawn tools, personal items in...
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  • Posted:Dec-26-2007

  • Very Disappointed
  • I purchased this book as a Christmas gift for my son. I started to leaf through it prior to wraping it and I am glad I did. This book was published in 1977 and although there is a lot of...
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  • Posted:Apr-12-2007

  • Outdated manual
  • I was somewhat disappointed in this book. I was expecting some good how-to pointers on fixing things around the house. I received a book that is very outdated. It gave instructions on fixing...
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Since 1973, Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins have offered practical, hands-on instructions designed to help readers... more

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  Build a Smokehouse: Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin A-81 (A Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin)

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  • Posted:Jan-21-2009

  • Very Basic.... not for anyone who has already smoked meats
  • Basic design of the building of smoke houses. Does give detailed instructions on how to "build" a smoke house. Should have included functioning of a smokehouse. What is mising is the operation of...
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  • Posted:Mar-08-2008

  • Worth the money
  • Build a Smokehouse: Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin A-81 (A Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin)
    A skiny little book but if you want to build a smoke house it is a nice one to have. I wish i had it...
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  • Posted:Oct-21-2003

  • Build a smokehouse
  • Good book, but no novel, keeps things very basic and doesn't go into detail about parts that could improve finished product.
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  Build Your Own underground Root Cellar

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  • Posted:Oct-05-2009

  • good "how to" book
  • Nice inexpensive book with the details to construct your own root cellar! Easy to follow instructionsI live in the country and have about 25 fruit trees that usually have much go to waste because I...
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  • Posted:Jul-01-2009

  • Not Practical
  • Certainly informative and thorough, however I question the practicality of their plan for the type of person (me), who would actually build something like this. This is a plan for the Rolls Royce...
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The Complete Illustrated Guide to Furniture and Cabinet Construction is the ultimate reference work -- a graphic,... more

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  The Complete Illustrated Guide to Furniture and Cabinet Construction

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  • Posted:Aug-23-2009

  • Another excellent Taunton title.
  • I own over twenty various books on cabinetmaking and this is probably the best of them all for construction. The information contained in this title is not only for the novice woodworker, but many...
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  • Posted:Jul-20-2008

  • Not a how to book
  • Had some ok spatterings of information , but overall I found it a bit dissapointing. Its a fairly big book but doesnt seem to really show anthing ground breaking. If I had seen it before hand I...
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  • Posted:May-13-2008

  • A little too general
  • Given the scope of this work, I'm not sure what I expected, but I feel like, after reading a book on furniture and cabinet making, I ought to have some idea of how to construct a basic cabinet....
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Building instead of buying cabinets means not only cost savings but also better materials and a truly custom kitchen.... more

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  Building Kitchen Cabinets

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  • Posted:Apr-16-2009

  • Building Kitchen Cabinets
  • nice book good iilustrations but too vague I needed more detail on actually making cabinets
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  • Posted:Apr-10-2009

  • Great book, based my entire kitchen on it
  • I never took on a woodworking project before, this was my first, and I built an entire kitchen full of cabinets using this book as a guide. This is a great book very happy with it. Our kitchen...
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  • Posted:Jun-11-2007

  • Building Kitchen Cabinets
  • This book covers all the esentials of traditional cabinet making.
    It was well done, but nothing very revealing or greatly helpfull for me.
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Finishing a basement is one of the fastest and most cost-effective ways to increase living space in a home. This book... more

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  Remodeling a Basement (Build Like A Pro)

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  • Posted:May-07-2009

  • Remoldeling A Basement
  • Very helpful in all aspects of self home repair. Step by step directions with pictures, make this book an excellent envestment for anyone!
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  • Posted:Jan-03-2009

  • not that helpful for basement issues
  • This book covers, in great depth, basic framing and finishing techniques. In other words, it's full of information that's available in myriad other remodeling texts. That information is well...
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  • Posted:Oct-03-2008

  • dull. Too much theory, not enough specifics
  • There is great detail spent on how to put silicone in a crack in block cement, however a nice page of dimensions for doors, clearances to adjust for carpet, and advanced framing is just glossed...
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This well-illustrated guide offers a range of building options, with complete instructions and plans for four popular... more

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  Building a Shed: Siting and Planning a Shed, Building Shed Foundations, Adding Custom Details...

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  • Posted:Oct-22-2009

  • Great book for beginning to intermediate builders
  • Perfect if you are a beginner or intermediate builder. Great photos help clarify ideas and direction.
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  • Posted:Jun-05-2008

  • Disappointing
  • The shed on the cover is the best one. If you want that specific one buy it, but if your looking for ideas find another book.
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  • Posted:Sep-23-2007

  • Lots of good tips inside
  • After reading through this book, I had the confidence to build my own 10 by 10 outdoor shed.
    
    This book does not contain blueprints for building sheds form start to finish. However, it...
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Seddon has given his book the extra dimension of original plans for a lean-to barn, horse barn, hillside house,... more

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  Practical Pole Building Construction: With Plans for Barns, Cabins, & Outbuildings

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  • Posted:Nov-12-2008

  • good buy
  • this book is a great intro to pole construction.I will be keeping this one as a reference source!
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  • Posted:Jun-29-2006

  • Covers the basics, needs updating
  • This book is fine, as far as it goes, but does not address the trend towards using cast concrete pole bases and untreated poles rather than using direct-burial treated poles.
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  • Posted:Mar-07-2003

  • pole barns
  • Although the book had some helpful hints I was looking for more practical instructions on how to build a pole barn. The book did not go in deepth enough and had little information on pole barns....
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Many people?and not just kids?dream about having their own treehouse. With this very practical and personal guide, it... more

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  Build Your Own Treehouse: A Practical Guide

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  • Posted:Oct-12-2008

  • Good basic information!
  • The background information is fascinating. The directions are detailed and helpful. Most importantly, the advice and reccomendations regarding safety and use were exceptionally good.
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Written with the do-it-yourselfer in mind, Barns, Sheds & Outbuildings gives readers the information they need to... more

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  Barns, Sheds and Outbuildings: Plan, Design, Build

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  • Posted:May-08-2009

  • Great book
  • You can literally build a barn from ground up after reading this book. It is as in-depth as you can get on the topic, with plenty of pictures to make the subject make sense.
    
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  • Barns
  • Nicley done, introductory how-to book for those wanting to undertake a barn project themselves. It does not give adequate guidance for sizing your project to meet varying needs. Therefore, you...
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  • Posted:Dec-22-2007

  • barns, sheds and outbuilding plans
  • A good book on basic info plumbing and electrical and structure but very little on plans
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Keep construction on track with helpful checklists Turn your dream of a custom home into reality!... more

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  Building Your Own Home For Dummies

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  • Posted:Sep-09-2009

  • Wonderful transaction.
  • Shipping was fast and very efficient. Book was in great quality when I received it.
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  • Posted:Mar-14-2009

  • Mis-titled
  • This book should be titled: "Financing Your Own Home for Dummies"
    as it has very little info about building or construction techniques.
    If you need to know about construction loans,...
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  • Posted:Nov-11-2007

  • Maybe/Maybe Not
  • I am always a fan of anything that puts the complexities of the world back into your hands. That Rocket Science for Dummies was totally awesome! LOL!
    
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An introduction to the art and craft of creating stone structures with step-by-step project instructions. more

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  Building with Stone

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  • Posted:Jan-06-2009

  • Good basic book
  • My husband is really enjoying this book. He has plans for building a variety of things with natural stone, and this book has lots of practical advice.
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Build your dream house without getting a headache! From selecting the property and meeting with an architect... more

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  So... You Want To Build a House

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  • More misinformation
  • Written by a real estate broker and a builder/developer, this book informs the reader on page 11 that "When you hire an architect or a draftsman to design a house, the house plan becomes your...
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  • Great book for those interested in building a house
  • This book was an easy read and had some good information in it. It also has helpful worksheets that I intend on using as a template to make my own.
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Based on research culled by Architectural Computer Services, Inc. (ARCOM), this book presents objective, in-depth... more

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  Working with Concrete

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  • Taunton Press good(usually), this book bad. Only for NE builders.
  • I frequently buy Taunton Press books. I usually enjoy their "By Pros, for Pros Series".
    
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  • excellent - just what I was looking for
  • comprehensive book on concrete - just what I was looking for before building my own house.
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  • Good for forms and site preparation
  • Minimal coverage of additives, finishing, and concrete mix variations. Good coverage
    of form building and setting. Not as complete as the title implies; really another formwork book.
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  Markup & Profit: A Contractor's Guide

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  • Wish I had this 10 years ago !
  • What a great book. If you're a contractor who's serious about running a 'real' business, you need this book. I've read many how - to books on running a contracting business but I'd almost consider...
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  • Markup & Profit: A contractor's Guide
  • El libro es una buena guia para la evaluaci?n y analisis de riesgos y utilidades, debemos considerarlos en la estimaci?n de los Proyectos de construccion.
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  • Informative and enjoyable
  • We've been thinking about acquiring some stone and building a retaining wall, but weren't sure what kind of rock to use, where to find it, how to start, and the right way to go about setting the...
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  • McRaven did it better!!
  • Charles McRaven's "Building Stone Walls" is much better. Covers all the material and techniques that Vivians book does and more! Don't waste your time on this book. If you're looking for more...
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  • Very brief, minimal detail.
  • This book concentrates on dry stone walls, even though the title does specifically say this. Although the book does mention mortar stone walls, minimal detail and description is provided. One...
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  Why Buildings Fall Down: How Structures Fail

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  • Solid, Accessible Survey of Structural Failures
  • This is one of the best books I've read on the engineering behind structural failures. The authors teach by example, exploring fallen apartment buildings, stadiums, bridges and other structure,...
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  • A Good Book, but Outdated
  • I'm hopeful that the authors will produce a new edition of this book, with the forensic explanations of the collapse of the World Trade Center towers explained in detail.
    
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