Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
The beauty of straw bale homes The beauty of straw bale homes Athena Swentzell Steen,Bill Steen,Athena Swentzell Steen "The first architects, builders, and homeowners to embrace the straw bale renaissance were excited by the energy conservation, resource recycling, and affordability of this rediscovered building mate… OL12326881W
Doors & entryways Doors & entryways William Perkins Spence,William P. Spence Nothing makes a personality statement for your home like a dramatic front door and entryway. This easy-to-follow guide has illustrated instructions throughout and trouble shooting charts to cover pro… OL15138099W
Home decorating for dummies Home decorating for dummies Patricia Hart McMillan,Katharine Kaye McMillan For all kinds of people in all kinds of decorating situations. Includes tips on: basic planning--where to begin when you want to start decorating; creating surface interest--the effects of color, pat… OL15142202W
The Homeowner's Guide to Renewable Energy The Homeowner's Guide to Renewable Energy Daniel D. Chiras The coming energy crisis caused by a peak in global oil and natural gas production will profoundly affect the lives of all North Americans. As the price of these vital fuels rises, homeowners will sc… OL1995021W
The complete guide to attics & basements The complete guide to attics & basements Philip Schmidt,Matthew Paymar,Phil Schmidt "For homeowners who need more living space but aren't able or willing to move to a larger home or build an expensive room addition. shows how to add a bedroom, bathroom, recreation room, or home offi… OL5757396W
Interiors Interiors Fernando de Haro Lebrija,Omar Fuentes,Fernando de Haro Interior designers are under increasing pressure to work with an understanding of the architects philosophy and intentions. Their work is also expected to complement architecture with furniture, surf… OL6067898W
The timber framing book The timber framing book Stewart Elliott,Eugenie Wallas This is a thorough and profusely illustrated guide to building a timber-frame house. Grounded in ancient tradition, timber-frame construction is admirably suited to fulfill today's need for durable, … OL6814038W
Kitchens Kitchens The Editors of Country Living,Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney Turn an ordinary kitchen into a captivating country retreat With hundreds of great ideas from Country Living to choose from, you'll be able to turn the hardest-working space in your house into an inv… OL8964414W