Authors:Fine Homebuilding Editors, Kevin Ireton,
Publisher: Taunton Press
Keywords: homebuilding, fine, houses, small
Number of Pages: 159
Published: 1998-11-01
List price: $24.95
ISBN-10: 1561582786
ISBN-13: 9781561582785

Fine Homebuilding’s popular Great Houses collection brings to life the delight and warmth of small houses. Highlighting charming homes under 2000 square feet, this collection features some of today’s best compact house architecture.

Authors:Fine Homebuilding, Taunton Press,
Publisher: Taunton Press
Keywords: homebuilding, fine, skylights, windows
Number of Pages: 112
Published: 1996-03-14
List price: $14.95
ISBN-10: 1561581275
ISBN-13: 9781561581276

Here are trade secrets for choosing the best new windows, restringing double-hung windows and installing and building skylights. How-to articles on how to build shutters and window frames and how to install casement, bay, and arch-top windows are also included. Full color.

Authors:Taunton Press, Fine Homebuilding, Editors of Fine
Publisher: Taunton Pre
Keywords: homebuilding, fine, building, efficient, energy
Number of Pages: 160
Published: 1999-10-01
List price: $14.95
ISBN-10: 1561583405
ISBN-13: 9781561583409

Although energy costs are near an all-time low, modern energy efficiency offers more than just savings: It offers comfort. With the help of this book, homeowners and builders can build lasting comfort into their homes -- and save money.This new addition to the best-selling Best of Fine Homebuilding series brings together 29 of the best articles from Fine Homebuilding magazine that cover topics from choosing ductwork and housewrap to building more efficient fireplaces and storm windows. The articles detail specific projects home-owners or builders can do to improve the energy efficiency of a tr

Author: Larry Haun
Publisher: Taunton
Keywords: carpentry, basics, homebuilding
Number of Pages: 208
Published: 1999-04-01
List price: $24.95
ISBN-10: 1561581674
ISBN-13: 9781561581672

Homebuilding Basics: Carpentry is the essential manual for anyone who isn’t fortunate enough to have a carpentry teacher as wise and knowledgeable as Larry Haun. With close to 50 years of production framing experience, Haun offers newcomers to the trade smart ways to build efficiently, accurately, and safely. It’s the only current book with complete coverage of basic carpentry techniques. Beginning carpenters, vocational teachers, and homeowners will find step-by-step instructions, clear illustrations, color photographs, and drawings on every aspect of building.

Author: Michael Byrne Dip
Publisher: Taunton Press
Keywords: homebuilding, fine, tile, setting
Number of Pages: 260
Published: 1995-05-30
List price: $19.95
ISBN-10: 1561580805
ISBN-13: 9781561580804

A beautiful tile job can make a room. And now with the help of this book and new, readily available materials, you can design and install your own tile floors, walls, countertops and shower stalls. All the up-to-date information you need is right here.

Author:
Publisher: Taunton Pr
Keywords: library, builder, homebuilding, fine, masonry
Published: 1997-08
List price: unknow
ISBN-10: 156158214X
ISBN-13: 9781561582143

Author: Herrick Kimball
Publisher: Taunton
Keywords: new, fine, homebuilding, kitchen, old, cabinets, making, refacing
Number of Pages: 176
Published: 1997-11-01
List price: $19.95
ISBN-10: 1561581976
ISBN-13: 9781561581979

By refacing old cabinets, virtually anyone with basic skills can make a kitchen or any room in the house look stunning at a fraction of the cost of new. The secret is knowing how to refurbish old cabinets by applying high-quality wood laminate and new cabinet doors, door fronts, and/or trim. This book shows readers everything they need to know to achieve professional results. 130 color photos. 50 drawings.