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By Subject > Crafts > Handyman, Home Construction If you're thinking about renovating an older home, or simply want to make some necessary repairs, this selection of books will inspire or guide you in the right direction.   Interested in receiving a copy of the Dover Crafts, Needlework & Hobbies Catalog? Click here to sign up for our catalog mailing list. Recommendations... Selecting and Renovating an Old House: A Complete Guide  by U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Clearly written manual tells how to appraise an older home, develop plans for remodeling the kitchen, add a bath, replace floors, roof, windows, doors, interior walls, kitchen cabinets, more. all books in Handyman, Home Construction Country Tools and How to Use Them  by Percy W. Blandford Profusely illustrated guide to early tools and their functions depicts and describes scores of devices — from hammers, planes, and saws to tools for blacksmithing, weaving, and baking. all books in Handyman, Home Construction Shelters, Shacks, and Shanties: The Classic Guide to Building Wilderness Shelters  by D. C. Beard A wealth of information and advice on building everything from a bark teepee and tree-top house to a log cabin and beaver mat hut. 332 black-and-white illustrations. all books in Handyman, Home Construction New Life for Old Houses: A Guide to Restoration and Repair  by George Stephen Easy-to-understand introduction to good design and rehabilitation explains everything from selecting an architect and choosing appropriate materials to restoring interiors from ceiling to floor. 300 illustrations. all books in Handyman, Home Construction Barns, Sheds and Outbuildings: A Practical Guide  by Byron D. Halsted Earthy, barn-building theories of 1881 extend to dog- and bird-houses and are based upon principles that still shine brightly today: light and air, space, cost, beauty, and convenience. 257 illustrations. all books in Handyman, Home Construction Vacation Homes and Cabins  by U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Complete plans for 16 cabins, vacation homes, and other shelters. all books in Handyman, Home Construction Products in Handyman, Home Construction Barns, Sheds and Outbuildings: A Practical Guide by Byron D. Halsted Earthy, barn-building theories of 1881 extend to dog- and bird-houses and are based upon principles that still shine brightly today: light and air, space, cost, beauty, and convenience. 257 illustrations. Our Price $11.95 Concrete, Masonry and Brickwork: A Practical Handbook for the Homeowner and Small Builder (Revised 1998 Edition) by U.S. Dept. of the Army Newly revised and updated guide covers all aspects of concrete, masonry, brickwork. Step-by-step illustrated instructions for building patios, retaining walls, porches, brick barbecue, much more. 173 figures. 54 tables. Our Price $18.95 Construction and Home Repair Techniques Simply Explained by Naval Education and Training Command Step-by-step illustrated instructions on every facet of home building — from minor repairs to building from  scratch. Concrete work, masonry, woodworking, plastering, painting, and much more. Over 675 illustrations. Our Price $19.95 Country Tools and How to Use Them by Percy W. Blandford Profusely illustrated guide to early tools and their functions depicts and describes scores of devices — from hammers, planes, and saws to tools for blacksmithing, weaving, and baking. Our Price $9.95 How to Build Cabins, Lodges and Bungalows by Popular Science Monthly Whether used as a historical or a how-to document, this straightforward manual details the construction process from foundation to roof, including chapters on porches, fireplaces, and furnishings. 72 illustrations. Our Price $10.95 Little Book of Log Cabins: How to Build and Furnish Them by William S. Wicks Handy how-to manual, with instructions and illustrations for building cabins in the Adirondack style, fireplaces, stairways, furniture, beamed ceilings, and more. 102 line drawings.  Our Price $6.95 Masterpieces of Medieval Open Timber Roofs by Raphael Brandon, J. Arthur Brandon More than 50 illustrations of 34 major and minor English cathedrals and churches are included, as is background information on the religious and secular concerns addressed by artisans. Our Price $14.95 New Life for Old Houses: A Guide to Restoration and Repair by George Stephen Easy-to-understand introduction to good design and rehabilitation explains everything from selecting an architect and choosing appropriate materials to restoring interiors from ceiling to floor. 300 illustrations. Our Price $11.95 Old-Time Farm and Garden Devices and How to Make Them by Rolfe Cobleigh Handy tips for building everything from a cheese press, hog house, and bicycle-powered washing machine to advice on the proper way to split wood, sharpen scissors, paper a room. 200 black-and-white illustrations. Our Price $9.95 Selecting and Renovating an Old House: A Complete Guide by U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Clearly written manual tells how to appraise an older home, develop plans for remodeling the kitchen, add a bath, replace floors, roof, windows, doors, interior walls, kitchen cabinets, more. Our Price $12.95 Shelters, Shacks, and Shanties: The Classic Guide to Building Wilderness Shelters by D. C. Beard A wealth of information and advice on building everything from a bark teepee and tree-top house to a log cabin and beaver mat hut. 332 black-and-white illustrations. Our Price $9.95 Tools and Their Uses by U.S. Bureau of Naval Personnel Teaches correct operation of all the basic hand and power tools, fasteners, and measuring devices you are likely to need. 329 illustrations. Our Price $12.95 Vacation Homes and Cabins by U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Complete plans for 16 cabins, vacation homes, and other shelters. Our Price $12.95 Wood-Frame House Construction by Gerald E. Sherwood, Robert C. Stroh Completely revised, updated edition of popular U.S. Government manual. Expert advice on site selection, design, excavation, materials, framing, roofing, plumbing, insulation — every step of construction process. Nearly 200 illustrations. Bibliography. Our Price $17.95

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