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Windows and Doors contains the best field-tested residential construction and remodeling information available for professional builders, remodelers, and homeowners who want real pro advice. Inside these covers is the information you need to spec, install, replace, or repair windows and doors. From simple jobs to more complicated ones, this book from the editors of Fine Homebuilding magazine covers a range of window and door projects, and gives you the technical help you need for a variety of projects.

In this book we've collected 21 articles from past...

Stair building combines precision carpentry with tricky math, so even experienced builders find it challenging. But as this extensively illustrated book demonstrates, any builder who can measure the distance between two floors can plan and build a stunning set of stairs. By clearly laying out the geometry, planning, and construction involved, author Andy Engel takes the reader from a simple structure built of framing lumber to a set of stairs fit for a king. From building and installing railings to using off-the-shelf stair parts, Building Stairs lays out the...

Whether you're interested in a subtle freshen-up or radical re-do, the road to success starts with Decorating Ideas That Work. With nearly 500 photos to jump-start your creativity and practical advice for turning ideas into reality, this incomparable sourcebook makes the process of decorating as rewarding as the results.

From advice on walls, storage, and furniture to tips for color, fabric, and lighting, Decorating Ideas That Work will help you transform your home -- whatever your taste, lifestyle, or budget.

Key West was an industrial town and many of its houses were for workers who had little to spend on housing. The shotgun houses are simple,...

Cracker homes take the best advantage of the climate and terrain of Florida. This book provides a history of Florida wood-frame architecture, from the simplest "single-pen" homesteads to the latest homes at Seaside, and includes several floor plans for new adaptations of Classic Cracker architecture. Learn about the double-pen house, the classic dogtrot, the four-square Georgian, the Cracker townhouse, and much more with this exploration of Florida's orginal architecture.

Includes several floor plans for new...

- Evaluating the landscape and external environment by using the techniques of the Landform School
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This collection includes 40 articles and papers from the Journal of the American Ceramic Society, Ceramic Transactions (CTs), Ceramic...

Unlock new growing opportunities and increase your property value with an outdoor conservatory. In this illustrated guide, Roger Marshall shows you how to build our own greenhouse using simple, easy-to-follow techniques. Covering everything from selecting a site to glazing glass, Marshall includes tips on laying a foundation, construction materials, ventilation, and much more. Whether your goal is to stretch the growing season or create a lush space for a year-round hot tub, you can build the greenhouse of your dreams.