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These master strength guides and manuals will give you the kind of information contractors get paid big money for. Learn their secrets and save thousands of dollars on remodeling, repair, and renovation costs! With step-by-step walkthroughs, illustrations, and checklists, these professional grade materials will give you the edge you need to do it fast, do it easy, and do it right the first time. |
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This dictionary is more than a reference book. It's a practical how-to manual filled with illustrated articles that explain how the work should be done and what materials and equipment are required. Defines hundreds of up-to-date construction terms you'll never see in any other encyclopedia or dictionary of the English language. | | You really can work alone! You can handle nearly every aspect of house construction by yourself. With this unique book, you wont have to wait for a helper, or pass up a job that seems too difficult to do alone. |
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How to solve practically every construction problem – before it happens to you! Shows how to avoid, or fix, problems ranging from defective slabs, walls and ceilings, through roofing, plumbing & HVAC, to paint. | | Step-by-step installation advice for just about any residential construction, remodeling, or repair task. There’s even a manhour table for each item covered so you’ll know how long they should take. Includes CD-ROM. |
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This book shows how to add economical improvements that can increase the property value by two, five or even ten times the cost of the remodel. | | This completely-revised edition brings this comprehensive manual fully up-to-date with all the latest plumbing codes. Covers all the fundamentals of the plumbing trade, plus has a glossary of plumbing terms and plumbing abbreviations. Ideal for students, apprentices, and professional plumbers.Includes extensive study sections. |
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Become a Concrete Countertop Expert. At last, a complete how-to instruction manual on creating countertops from one of the most versatile building materials available. Concrete countertops can look like marble, granite, glass, or sculpture. | | This classic reference on home wiring has been completely updated to reflect the most recent changes to the electric code. New information on home generators, lightning and surge protection, and wiring “above code” has also been added. |
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Learn how to turn concrete slabs into works of art. Full color pictures and valuable, detailed information including hundreds of tips and tricks from Bob Harris. | | Loaded with how-to information you'll use every day to get professional results on any job. Lists 30 profitable specialties in the painting business. |
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Every area you need to check in a home inspection – especially in older homes. Includes twenty complete inspection checklists. | | Design kitchens with flair and function that your customers will love! This book has the information you need for successful Building and Remodeling. Chapters are devoted to each type of kitchen. Includes how to run a profitable kitchen design business. |
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Building additions is a 100 billion dollar business in this country. This book will show you how to get jobs, plan the work, and complete the project. Learn how to tackle problems unique to room additions and make a decent profit - even on your first job. | | This is the 2010 Revised Edition of the popular manual, with updated information on everything from on-site pre-planning and layout through the construction of footings, foundations, walls, fireplaces and chimneys. |
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Computes brick and block quantities for any known wall area and cubic yardage for excavating. Reads like a carpenter's rule and is an invaluable time saver in layout work. Helps in calculating diagonal dimensions. | | This advanced construction math calculator for building professionals has many new and enhanced features to make calculating a breeze! |
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Just set the dial and read off the answers. Gives plumb, level, and side cut data plus angle in degrees and minutes for 21 pitch setting. Circular design gives accuracy to 1/16". | | Over 500 photos and illustrations from real job sites that show you how to achieve exceptional finish carpentry results in record time. |
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The complete pricing guide for dwelling reconstruction costs. Reliable, specific data you can apply on every repair and remodeling job. Includes CD ROM, Free Technical Support, Video Tutorial, Monthly Updates and the National Estimator Software. | | One of our best sellers! Current labor, material and manhour estimates and prices for home improvement projects - inside & out, top to bottom. Location adjustment factors and free monthly updates. CD-ROM, National Estimator and Job Cost Wizard included. |
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