Superb U.S. Navy guide to every aspect of home repair and construction covers concrete and masonry work, bricklaying, framing foundations and walls, plastering, painting, woodworking, and more. Over 670 diagrams and illustrations help clarify easy-to-follow instructions. Best guide for any home-build... read more
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Superb U.S. Navy guide to every aspect of home repair and construction covers concrete and masonry work, bricklaying, framing foundations and walls, plastering, painting, woodworking, and more. Over 670 diagrams and illustrations help clarify easy-to-follow instructions. Best guide for any home-building job, from minor repairs to building from scratch.
Reprint of Builder 3 & 2, Vols. 1 and 2, Naval Education and Training Program Management Support Activity, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C., 1993–94.
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