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Homebuilding
and Remodeling Sourcebook 2000
by Sweet's Group (Editor)
Hardcover: 1000 pages
Publisher: Mcgraw-Hill (Tx) (January 24, 2000)
ISBN: 0071358323 |
| Independent Market Survey:
Hase/Schannen 1999 tells us: "97% of all architects use Sweet's as their primary
product information source." |
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Don't Be
Screwed!! a Guide to Homebuilding
by John Ambrose Jr.
Paperback: 144 pages
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation (May 2003)
ISBN: 1413401848 |
| This is definitely not a "do it
yourself" book. It is an easy to read guide for those who intend to build a new home
or plan a major renovation. The book explains how to use the experts, namely architects,
builders and subcontractors. It takes the reader through all phases of construction from
site work to landscaping. Each phase is explained in a clear and concise manner guiding
the reader from start to finish. The book covers the architectural, mechanical and
electrical aspects of homebuilding in detail. A glossary of construction terms is
included. |
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Small
Homes: Design Ideas for Great American Houses
(Great Houses) by Fine Homebuilding Magazine
Paperback: 192 pages
Publisher: Taunton (June 1, 2003)
ISBN: 1561586544 |
| Small homes are of particular
interest to American homeowners searching for unique and affordable ways to live. From a
dragonfly house to a Texas saddlebag house to a rustic country cottage, this book features
small house designs for every taste and budget, most of them using less than 2,000 square
feet of floor space. 180 color photos and 85 color illustrations add to this wonderful
book of creative inspiration and expert advice for anyone considering a home remodel. |
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Beach
Homes (Best of Fine Homebuilding)
by Fine Homebuilding Magazine (Editor)
Paperback: 144 pages
Publisher: Taunton (March 15, 2003)
ISBN: 1561586900 |
| Selected from the pages of Fine
Homebuilding, this book provides inspiration for anyone dreaming of such a home, plus
practical guidance for designing and building in this often-challenging environment.
Chosen for their variety of styles and settings, these outstanding examples range from
Northwest eclectic in Seattle to an elegant houseboat in Rhode Island. Throughout the
book, photographs, floor plans, drawings, and expert building information give a full
picture of the possibilities for at the beach. |
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Building
Additions (For Pros by Pros)
by Editors of Fine Homebuilding
Paperback: 160 pages
Publisher: The Taunton Press (December 1, 2004)
ISBN: 1561586994 |
| Expanding a house requires both
inspiration and expertise, and that is just what the seasoned professionals from Fine
Homebuilding magazine have provided in Building Additions. Through an eye-catching
combination of text, illustration, and photos, they reveal the decisions, design ideas,
and construction details involved in completing a wide range of home additions. From bay
window bump-outs and basement remodels to sunrooms and second-story additions, readers get
the kind of valuable insider expertise and hands-on techniques that guarantee top-notch
results when adding on to a house. |
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Additions:
Design Ideas for Great American Houses
(Great Houses) by Fine Homebuilding Magazine
Paperback: 192 pages
Publisher: Taunton (June 1, 2003)
ISBN: 1561586552 |
| House additions come in all sizes
and levels of complexity. This book contains dozens of ideas for additions, everything
from adding a sunroom to expanding a half-Cape into a full-blown house. Candid accounts of
design and construction from the architects, builders, and homeowners are included, giving
the home do-it-yourselfer or armchair architect the chance to learn firsthand the kinds of
challenges that arise and how to overcome them. 180 color photos and 85 color
illustrations add to this book of creative inspiration and expert advice for anyone
considering a home remodel. |
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Building
Green: A Complete How-To Guide to Alternative Building Methods
by Clarke Snell, Tim Callahan, Timothy Callahan
Paperback: 616 pages
Publisher: Sterling Publishing (January 2006)
ISBN: 1579905323 |
| It's absolutely groundbreaking, the
first of its kind: a manual that doesn't just talk about eco-friendly building techniques,
but actually shows every step. More than 1,200 close-up photographs, along with in-depth
descriptions, follow the real construction of an alternative house from site selection to
the addition of final-touch interior details. Provides thorough discussions of the
fundamental concepts of construction, Earth-friendly altertnatives to conventional
approaches, and practical plans for a home that's not only comfortable and beautiful, but
environmentally responsible. |
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The Good House
Book: A Common-Sense Guide to Alternative Homebuilding Solar * Straw Bale *
Cob * Adobe * Earth Plaster * & More (A Natural Home Book) by Clarke Snell
Paperback: 240 pages
Publisher: Lark Books (April 28, 2004)
ISBN: 1579902812 |
| With this exquisitely illustrated
guide, packed with 400 photos and illustrations, anyone can put environmentally friendly
ideas into beautiful practice. Here’s an intelligent look at how a home is supposed
to function and a variety of different building approaches. Find the right solution to fit
your individual needs, local climate, and natural resources. The broad range of topics
covered include choosing a site; selecting materials; building with straw bale, cob,
adobe, or rammed earth; and plugging into alternative home power systems. |
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The
Complete Idiot's Guide to Building Your Own Home
by Dan Ramsey
Paperback: 288 pages
Publisher: Alpha; 2nd edition (January 2005)
ISBN: 1592573142 |
| With even more instructions and
illustrations, this revised and updated edition offers clear and concise guidance on every
step of home building, from figuring a budget to finding labor and materials to all
aspects of construction. This book answers every question readers have about building
their own residence—and a few questions they may not have considered. |
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