Cool Springs Press, 2023. Paperback. Get those home projects you've been putting off done--and up to code. All of the most common standards are addressed in this new edition of BLACK+DECKER Codes for Homeowners, including plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and construction. This guidebook goes beyond simply reporting the codes; it interprets them for you and explains them clearly, with..... More
WILEY, 2025. From Builders: This new edition is a must-have for both renters and homeowners! From the back cover: FIX IT. MAINTAIN IT. UNDERSTAND IT. THE LATEST EDITION OF THE BESTSELLING VISUAL GUIDE FOR ALL HOMEOWNERS. Most people will never make a more important purchase than a house; properly understanding..... More
Wiley, 9/2020. From the Publishers:"The Tiny House Handbook" is not an inspirational coffee-table book featuring beautiful photos of tiny houses. This book is a functional and instructional guide to planning, designing, and building a tiny house. Produced in author Charlie Wing's signature "Visual Handbook" style, with minimal text and heavily..... More
Taunton Press, 4/1/2023. Fifth Edition. From the Publisher; This enlarged, updated, and expanded FIFTH edition of the classic reference on home systems and materials includes the latest code information, new full-color drawings, and a completely new section on making your home green. The Visual Handbook of Building and Remodeling is..... More
Universe, 11/2010. Living Green in Style. From the Publisher; Fresh perspectives on how good design can create stylish yet ecologically sound living spaces in small-scale homes. Anyone who has faced the challenges of limited living space will find inspiration in this survey of the latest trends in environmentally sensitive..... More
Cool Springs Press, 2024. Take on advanced wiring projects with confidence with up-to-date advice and photo-illustrated step-by-step instructions from a trusted brand. Equipped to comply with the 2023-2026 electrical codes and chock-full of information that's hard to find online, BLACK+DECKER Advanced Home Wiring, Updated 6th Edition, gives you an in-depth look at..... More
Taunton Press, 03/02. Design, Forms, & Finishes for the New Kitchen and Bath. From Taunton Press: "Over the past decade, the most requested article from our back issues has been about making concrete countertops. And more than anybody, Fu-Tung Cheng has been the innovator calling the public's attention to concrete..... More
2017. This all-new edition of Bathroom Idea Book will be a homeowner's first step in turning a dream bath into a real one, whether it's new construction or a remodel. Thoroughly user friendly in organization and presentation. Table of Contents: Chapter 1: Plan Your BathChapter 2: Work With Your SpaceChapter 3: Find Your StyleChapter..... More
Shelter Publications, 2019. From the Publisher:Lloyd Kahn has been hiking and camping on Northern California beaches for the last dozen or so years and, given his background in publishing books on building, it's only natural that he would notice the unique and whimsical beach shacks constructed by anonymous builders. Here..... More
Shelter Publications, 2020. Publisher Marketing:This is the story of Lloyd and Lesley building a home and establishing a garden on a small piece of land on the Northern California Coast over a 46-year period. Lloyd, the former shelter editor of the Whole Earth Catalog, has published seven books on owner..... More
Shelter Publications, 1978. From the Publisher:Shelter II is the second in a series of books about people building their own homes in different parts of the world. The principles outlined in Shelter, published over 40 years ago, seem even more important today: relearning the still-usable skills of the past and..... More
Taunton Press, 10/2019. How to Build Your Own Tiny House shows the ins and outs of the actual construction process to enable any moderately handy person to build a tiny home with materials commonly found at any hardware store or home center. How to Build Your Own Tiny House is..... More
Taunton Press, 02/24/2011. Your Guide to Turning One House into Two Homes (ADU Accessory Dwelling Unit). From the Publisher: In response to tight times, a remarkably upbeat and widespread change is taking place in households across America. Homeowners are creating second dwelling units—often called in-law suites, mother-in-law apartments, granny flats..... More
Taunton Press, May 2019. 5th Edition 2019. Hardcover. The “bible” for home renovators for over 35 years, Renovation has now been completely revised and updated to reflect the new realities of planning carefully, spending wisely, maximizing space, and building durably.•Planning•Tools•Building Materials•Roofs•Doors & Windows•Exteriors•Structural Carpentry•Masonry•Electrical Wiring•Foundations•Kitchens & Baths•Plumbing•Finish Surfaces•Tiling•Energy Conservation•Painting•Finish Carpentry•Wallpapering•Flooring And moreAbout..... More
DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley), 2025. Hardcover. An updated edition of the best-selling DIY manual you can't afford to be without, with expert know-how for success every time. Whether you need to do a quick fix or a large DIY project, find out how to tackle any DIY task with confidence following..... More
Chronicle Books, 06/01/2020. Publisher Marketing: Girls Garage is the only book you'll ever need for a lifetime of building and repair. Packed with over 175 illustrated tool guides, 11 how-to projects, 21 essential skills, and 15 inspiring stories from real-world builder girls and women, Girls Garage will inspire you to fill up your..... More
Voracious, 10/2019. Cabin Porn?? Learn to make your own quiet place somewhere with this inspiring journey inside tranquil cabins and handmade homes, from the creators of the wildly popular Cabin Porn phenomenon. Cabin Porn began as an online project created by a group of friends to inspire their own homebuilding..... More