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PREFABULOUS
$25.00
$15.00
Subtitle: The House of Your Dreams Delivered Fresh from the Factory. Experts predict that that prefab homes will grow to 30% of all new homes built in the next ten years. This book describes the many prefab systems available, timber frame and log, modular, panelized, structural insulated panels, steel framing and concrete systems. As a group these systems offer a faster, more energy-efficient, and sometimes more cost-efficient method of building.
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TRADITIONAL AMERICAN ROOMS
$35.00
$21.00
The imitable style, elegance, and character of historic American architecture are beautifully presented in this guided tour to the magnificent millwork of the Winterthur Museum and Country Estate. The former residence of Henry Francis du Pont, Winterthur features more than 175 period rooms spanning in time from 1640 to 1840. Each room showcases not only the finest American antique furniture, but also the extensive range of historic millwork from this particularly stunning era. Moving chronologically through the Georgian and Federal periods, the various millwork styles featured in 20 of the Winterthurs most representative rooms are explored through a unique blend of photographs, history, and technical drawings. Each rooms discussion features a color photograph, breakdown of the architectural details, commentary on each element, and glossary of pertinent architectural terms.
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CONCRETE AT HOME
$32.00
$19.20
Cheng, the author of Conrete Countertops, reveals the full innovative design potential of this common and ancient material in a surprising number of ways. The author provides the fundamental information you'll need to understand concrete mix design, form creation, pouring, curing, finishing, and troubleshooting. Sample chapters include Floors and Countertops, Walls, fireplaces, Columns and Architectural Pieces. Within these chapters are discussions of design, form, fittings, ties, stamps and finishes, tools, products, etc. Index and full list of resources. Regular price $32.00 Special $25.95
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DECORATING IDEA BOOK
$24.95
$14.97
Inspirational decorating ideas for each room in the home. Fresh ideas for all budgets along with tips for tricks of the trade, quick fixes, and elements of design.
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FIRE PLACES
$24.95
$14.97
Subtitle: A Practical Design Guide to Fireplace and Stoves Indoors and Out. This book is a comprehensive source of inspiration and practical design for fireplaces, offering a broad range of applications and styles. Includes the latest information on heating technologies.