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Houses of Mexico delves into the roots of the bold yet elegant Mexican style, illustrated with many photographs from Spain and Portugal reflecting the Moorish influence. In addition to extensive coverage of the architecture of the houses, the book shows other spatial and decorative elements, including...

House framing can be an intimidating challenge. Thousands of pieces of wood must be cut to precise dimensions, according to a set of plans. Accurate and safe assembly is critical as the house must support the weight of building materials, equipment, appliances, and people -- there's simply no room...

A carpenter’s humorous story of building a cabin on Lake Superior with his family—“part how-to, part memoir and part love story” (Minneapolis Star-Tribune). When carpenter Spike Carlsen and his wife set out, with their recently blended family of five kids, to build a cabin on the north...

Whether you’re a suburbanite looking to live more simply or a die-hard homesteader interested in taking your garden to the next level, this guide is packed with step-by-step instructions, useful tips, vintage photographs and illustrations, and time-honored wisdom—creating one of the most comprehensive...

All the power you need is already there. This third edition helps readers understand the basics of solar (photovoltaic) power and explore whether it makes sense for them, what their options are, and what's involved with installing various on- and off-grid systems. Solar power is a $3...

This is a basic guide on How to build a deck in your garden.

The reasons behind the rising popularity of laminate flooring in modern-day homes are many. This flooring material is made up of well-engineered composite wood with a resin coated on its upper surface that makes it environment friendly. It looks like a hardwood timber, but its cost is much lesser...

The Martians have landed, the Zombies have attacked, and now you need to bug out and live off the grid as they are using the grid to track down everyone and enslave us or worse.  While this is a little far-fetched, (The Martians are arriving next month not today), people are finding it more and more...

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DIY Projects DIY Projects: 24 Practical and Functional DIY Projects For Your Home And Everyday Life Are you looking to personalize your home and make it more efficient? Then follow along with these practical and functional DIY projects for your home and everyday life. With the huge variety...

With This Top-Rated Guide Learn About Roof Preparation, Installing Roof Shingles, Roofing Basics, Roofing Disasters, Roofing Insurance and Nail Guns!

Learn how to make homemade gifts today! Deciding the perfect gift purchase for someone close to you is a daunting task.  There are multitudes of floral arrangements, books, CDs, and of course the pinnacle of laziness - gift cards, are all distractions and the easy way out and if your plan...

We all look at our homes and see the little details that could be improved.  We want to take our home to the next level, updating various rooms, but it all comes down to money and knowledge.  We don’t always have the money to hire a professional to come and do the work we want, and if we can’t...

Step-by-Step Projects from a Successful and Sassy Interior Designer! Searching for a house or apartment is difficult enough on its own; transforming it into your home is an entirely different story. Home Improvement Tips and Tricks aims to give you the knowhow to decorate while staying within...