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Mention hardwood floors and watch a homebuyer's eyes light up. What makes wood floors so desirable? Hardwood floors are unmatched for their beauty, durability, and ease of maintenance, so it's no surprise that the demand for hardwood has always been strong. In recent years that demand has been fueled by the availability of more types of wood, including exotic species such as Brazilian cherry, as well as engineered woods. This professional-level resource covers every aspect of installing residential wood flooring -- from estimating and preparing the job site, through sanding and finishing, to repairs and maintenance. Hardwood floor expert Charles Peterson covers it all in this indispensable guide to the most popular flooring choice around.
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Finishing a basement is one of the most cost effective way to increase the living space of a home. German covers all the facets from moisture control, adding a bathroom, lighting, new walls, and more. The author supplies lots of pro tips as well as innovative design ideas.
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"How to Select and Apply the Right Finish". This is the completely revised and updated edition of Flexner's classic work on finishing. Includes the latest technical updates, step-by-step instructions, 40 must have reference tables, over 300 color photos, and numerous tips for the professional and hobbyist. An excellent work on finishing.
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Woodshop for Kids has you everything youll need to know to get kids (ages 4-12) started using real tools to build real projects. Safety, tools, wood, measuring, hammering, nails and screws are discussed. Included are many tricks gleaned from Jacks 15 plus years of helping kids build with wood. Construction details for 52 projects are given. Projects range from the very simple like wood sanding, tops or puzzles for preschoolers to the more advanced like boxes, boats, yahoo stick or rope machine for older elementary age kids. Included are many photographs of kid created projects.
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"Contemporary Techniques to Carve and Paint in the folk Art Tradition". Chapters focus on all aspects of this art, from selecting the wood to cutting out the head and eyes and painting the decoy. Includes tips on selecting the color palette, blending paints, glazing, and aging. The author is an instructor and judge for the Ward World Champion Wildfowl Carving Competition.
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Susanka is a nationally known residential architect. In this book she shows homeowners what they need to know to get the home that fits their dreams and lifestyles. She examines 25 examples of design and gives readers an insight in to successful home design. Susanka discusses and illustrates the principles of the Not So Big House.