Design Construction category: 427 books
by Seo Ryeung Ju, Himasari Hanan, Syed Iskandar Ariffin
Language: English
Release Date: July 31, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: July 31, 2017
Southeast Asian architecture tends to be generalized under one umbrella due to the countries’ common geographical, climatic, and historical context. However, Southeast Asian countries are dissimilar due to their ethnic and religious differences, which led to each country’s own subtle characteristics...
Homes for a Changing Climate
Adapting Our Homes and Communities to Cope with the Climate of the 21st Century
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2009
Homes for a Changing Climate celebrates the collected wisdom of traditional and contemporary responses to the challenges of climate and illustrates the many ways in which houses can be designed, built, and adapted to cope with these challenges. At the beginning of the 21st century, the world finally...
by Jason Daniels
Language: English
Release Date: October 2, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: October 2, 2014
How to Build and Stain a Deck - Special Bundle!
This book is a compilation of the following 2 books:
How To Build A Deck
How To Stain A Deck
by Jessica Lindsey
Language: English
Release Date: April 19, 2018
Language: English
Release Date: April 19, 2018
Turning your house into a vacation rental can seem overwhelming at first... but it really doesn't have to be. This is a process that you can really enjoy and have fun with! I have set up houses as vacation rentals dozens and dozens of times, for my client's properties, as well as my own houses. I...
The Brand-New House Book
Everything You Need to Know About Planning, Designing, and Building a Custom, Semi-Custom, or Production-Built House
Language: English
Release Date: October 21, 2015
From the first vague ideas to the finished structure, building a brand-new house presents you with thousands of choices -- and possible pitfalls. Yet there's no single expert you can turn to at every stage and ask, "What do I do?" Until now. This definitive reference will help you:
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Hand Hewn
The Traditions, Tools, and Enduring Beauty of Timber Framing
Language: English
Release Date: October 15, 2019
Hand Hewn is a gorgeous celebration of the traditions and artistry of timber-frame building, a 7,000-year-old craft that holds an enduring attraction for its simple elegance, resilience, and the warmth of the wood. Internationally renowned timber-frame architect and craftsman Jack A. Sobon offers...
by William M. Overman
Language: English
Release Date: January 19, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: January 19, 2014
If You Want To Know About Radiant Floor Heat, Ceramic Floor, Concrete, Radiant Heating System, Radiant Floor Heating Installation and Heated Floor Tiles!
by Travis Price
Language: English
Release Date: May 2, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: May 2, 2013
Removing wallpaper can be so easy it takes only fifteen minutes to grab loose corners and pull. It can also be almost impossible. It depends entirely on how the surface beneath the paper was prepared prior to installation, how long the paper has been on the wall and what type of paper it is. Therefore,...
by Jodi Blair
Language: English
Release Date: November 12, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: November 12, 2012
This guide will provide instructions on how to patch imperfections or holes in walls.
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by The United States Department of Agriculture
Language: English
Release Date: February 11, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: February 11, 2011
Timber is one of our most precious, versatile, and vulnerable resources, so using it effectively is important. Knowing your material inside and out is the first step to doing just that. Read about the structure of wood itself, from growth rings to its chemical composition. Learn wood's physical and...
by Joe Renter
Language: English
Release Date: March 15, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: March 15, 2013
If you want to create your own patio space, or replace an existing, plain concrete patio slab, this guide will help you create your own custom patio in just a few hours.
Make Solar & Geothermal Work for You
Harness the Sun and Earth to Power Your Lifestyle
Language: English
Release Date: August 30, 2012
This book and guide will lead you through the complete process of identifying, evaluating and purchasing both solar energy and geothermal power. You will be shown how combining the two sources of clean energy will provide the best return on investment. Once you understand the investment proposition...
Back to Basics
A Complete Guide to Traditional Skills
Language: English
Release Date: October 14, 2014
The classic guide to self-sufficiency, with more than 200,000 copies sold—now fully updated!
Anyone who wants to learn basic living skills—the kind employed by our forefathers—and adapt them for a better life in the twenty-first century need look no further than this eminently useful,...
by Leslie Patten
Language: English
Release Date: March 16, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: March 16, 2014
This eBook describes Decomposed Granite (DG) applications as well as other materials to use for patios and walkways. Includes 26 photos. Do-it-yourselfers will find a full description of how to install a proper, hard DG patio step-by-step. Homeowners who want to use a contractor will discover all...