House Building

Editors of Fine Homebuilding  
Usually ships in 24 hours Selected articles from Fine Homebuilding magazine that will help you plan, build, or contract an addition to your home. Whether you're adding... [read more]

Fernando Pages Ruiz  
Usually ships in 24 hours Whether you're a contractor or homeowner, building from scratch or remodeling, this book will help you get the most bang for you're... [read more]

Catherine Croft  
Usually ships in 24 hours Concrete is becoming fashionable in shops, restaurants, and even homes. It is a versatile material that can be used in a wide... [read more]

John Connell  
Usually ships in 24 hours Here are tours of 21 homes, both newly built and renovations, that reflect the owners' passions, and their collaboration with the architects... [read more]

Joanne Kellar Bouknight,Andrew Wormer  
Usually ships in 24 hours Here are hundreds of photos of new kitchen and bath innovations for remodeling or building new, from houses across the country. Shown... [read more]

Dale Mulfinger,JIM BUCHTA  
Usually ships in 24 hours We all dream of a perfect setting for a house designed to help us enjoy recreation. Here you'll tour 24 such homes... [read more]

Robert Knight,Randy O''Rourke  
Usually ships in 24 hours Living at the water's edge is an almost universal dream. The 24 homes in this book represent outstanding examples of the relationship... [read more]

FERRIS ROBINSON,Ferris Robbinson  
Usually ships in 24 hours Each gorgeous log home shown here was built with reclaimed timbers that were hand-hewn at least a century ago. The homes vary... [read more]

Tina Skinner,Tony Hanslin  
Usually ships in 24 hours This incredible collection of stunning images will inspire anyone who dreams of creating their very own timber-frame home. Thirty-seven custom-built homes are... [read more]

Nathaniel Tripp,Byron David Barn Plans and Outbuildings Halsted  
Usually ships in 24 hours Plans and building instructions for 100's of outbuildings for almost any purpose you can imagine. Store the pigs, dog, corn, or cattle... [read more]

Fine Homebuilding,Kevin Ireton  
Usually ships in 24 hours Building at the beach is often a challenging proposition, and here 17 articles from Fine Homebuilding magazine show how it can be... [read more]

Michelle Kodis  
In stock soon. Order now to get in line. First come, first served. Using 10 sample homes from across the country, Kodis explores the golden rule of architecture: "the precursor to affordability is simplicity." With... [read more]

Michael M. Dresdner  
Usually ships in 24 hours Here is a step-by-step approach to tackling the painting and finishing of every room in the house, as well as the outside... [read more]

Scott Schuttner  
Usually ships in 24 hours Here is the definitive guide to building every homeowner's most-needed exterior project, a new deck. Walks the reader through the entire process,... [read more]

Fine Homebuilding,Fine Homebuilding Magazine  
Usually ships in 24 hours These articles, written by professionals, will help you to improve your summer living and make your customers happy. Designs and techniques are... [read more]

Fine Homebuilding  
Usually ships in 24 hours Staircases must be solidly built, and often ingeniously adapted to existing space. You'll learn to design, make, and install stairs from experts... [read more]

Robert Schweitzer  
Usually ships in 24 hours Some of us may only daydream about restoring an Arts and Crafts bungalow, while for others the dream is a reality. For... [read more]

M. Caren Connolly,Louis Wasserman,Caren Connolly  
Usually ships in 24 hours First in a new series under the general title Updating Classic America, Bungalows shows how to remodel and renovate these classic Arts... [read more]

Ralph R. Kylloe  
Usually ships in 24 hours Cabins & Camps offers an intimate view of elegant mountain homes and log cabins from New York's Adirondacks to Idaho's Rocky Mountains.... [read more]

David R. Stiles,Jeanie Stiles  
Usually ships in 24 hours Here's a building manual that gives you everything you need to know for creating your own getaway. Clear instructions for projects, with... [read more]

Redwood Kardon,Jeff Hutcher,Paddy Morrissey  
Usually ships in 24 hours This is a handy field guide to plumbing a safe house, and the building code regulations that govern it. It's organized by... [read more]

Redwood Kardon,Douglas Hansen,Michael Casey,Paddy Morrissey  
Usually ships in 24 hours This is an updated handy field guide to wiring a safe house, and the building code regulations that govern it. It's organized... [read more]

Matthew Schoenherr  
Usually ships in 24 hours Colonials--one of the most classic of American architecture styles. Take advantage of the most inviting features-- large foyers, sweeping stairways and comfortable... [read more]

Steve Cory,Sunset Books,Sunset  
Usually ships in 24 hours Build paths, patios, a barbecue and walls of brick, stone, tile, or concrete. Information on design, materials and tools, with step-by-step instructions.... [read more]

Daniel T. Atwood  
Usually ships in 24 hours Written in 1871, here is the attention to detail and pride in construction of an earlier era. Included are dozens of designs... [read more]

Sarah Susanka,Grey Crawford  
Usually ships in 24 hours In 20 examples of new construction and 5 remodels, Susanka explores the dream homes of many Americans-- manageable in size, i.e. affordable,... [read more]

Graham Quick,Jenny Hendy,Neil Sutherland  
Usually ships in 24 hours How to build a safe, sturdy and attractive deck that suits your property, house, and lifestyle. Six projects with complete, detailed instructions.... [read more]

Creative Homeowner,Editors of Creative Homeowner  
Usually ships in 24 hours Expand your living space and enjoy the outdoors with a well-designed deck. Here you'll find lots of photographic inspiration and the latest... [read more]

Myron Ferguson  
Usually ships in 24 hours Everybody wrestles with drywall but it doesn't have to be that way-- you can learn how to do a neat, professional job.... [read more]

Cecil A. Hewett   This classic work documents the structure of the world's greatest timber buildings, and shows how the framer's craft has evolved over the... [read more]

Fine Homebuilding  
Usually ships in 24 hours Here's all the essential design and installation articles on home exteriors and trim reprinted from in Fine Homebuilding magazine. Learn from the... [read more]

Fine Homebuilding Magazine  
Usually ships in 24 hours Here's how the best framers work with precisely and fast, and learn what it takes to master the craft of roof framing.... [read more]

Rob Thallon  
Usually ships in 24 hours Everything for the professional builder is covered here, with much information that's excellent for amateur who is doing renovation or an addition.... [read more]

Rob Thallon,Jeff Stern  
Usually ships in 24 hours Tricky doors, windows, floors, ceilings and stairwells. Following the success of his Graphic Guide to Frame Construction, Rob Thallon turns his sharp... [read more]

Rob Thallon,Stan Jones  
Usually ships in 24 hours Drawings, clear labels and explanations present all the aspects of site construction that can be found on a building site.TABLE OF CONTENTS:Part... [read more]

Larry Haun,Vincent Laurence,Tim Snyder,Millard Fuller  
Usually ships in 24 hours Habitat for Humanity has built a lot of decent and affordable houses, and this book captures what this fine organization has learned... [read more]

Richard Allen Young,Thomas J. Glover  
Usually ships in 24 hours No-- it's not a tiny guy who will fix everything for you, but a very useful little book of facts and tables... [read more]

Charles A Riley  
Usually ships in 24 hours How to meld accessibility and convenience with beautiful style and design. Lots of great ideas here if you're planning your "last house"... [read more]

Sarah Susanka  
Usually ships in 24 hours The author of the widely acclaimed The Not So Big House has done it again. Here she explores the 27 key concepts... [read more]

Monte Burch,Ben Watson  
Usually ships in 24 hours Provides plans and construction information, including foundations, framing, siding and roofing, wiring, and plumbing for a workshop, pole barn, horse barn, greenhouse,... [read more]

Rex Cauldwell  
Usually ships in 24 hours If you're a home buyer, remodeler, seller, or realtor you need the information in this excellent book. Information to help in inspecting... [read more]

Bruce Harley  
Usually ships in 24 hours Shows homeowners how to make their houses warm in winter and cool in summer, and weather-tight all year long. Spans the range... [read more]

Delmar Publishers,International Code Council  
Usually ships in 24 hours For the first time builder or experienced contractor. Includes mechanical, fuel gas and plumbing provisions that coordinate with the International Mechanical Code... [read more]

Hacer Como,Luis Lesur  
Usually ships in 24 hours CONTENIDO:Herramientas para medir, trazar y sostener.Los serruchos.Los cepillos.BR> Los taladros.Los formones.Las limas.Los desarmadores.Los martillos.Ensambles.Sierra circular.Sierra Caladora.Lijadoras.Taladro electrico.Rebajadora.Ensambladora.Maderas.... [read more]

John Carroll  
Usually ships in 24 hours Good habits of measuring & marking not only ensure high quality but also save materials and money and increase productivity. John Carroll... [read more]

Sarah Susanka  
Usually ships in 24 hours This volume further develops the philosophy of one of America's best known residential architects. Packed with solid suggestions for modifying the way... [read more]

B. Allan MacKie,Allan MacKie,B. Allen MacKie  
In stock soon. Order now to get in line. First come, first served. Traditionally, log buildings were held together by gravity, with notches cut in the ends of logs and assembled for stability and weather-tightness.... [read more]

Max Jacobson,Murray Silverstein,Barbara Winslow  
Usually ships in 24 hours The key to creating a house that is memorable and satisfying is to apply a group of design concepts, or patterns, that... [read more]

Mike Guertin,Rick Arnold  
Usually ships in 24 hours These guys spent 15 years teaching themselves how to frame custom houses, in a growing business. In the end they succeeded, which... [read more]

Roger German  
Usually ships in 24 hours Expand your living space into your basement. Learn from an expert how to do the tricky things like solving moisture problems and... [read more]

Leon A. Frechette  
Usually ships in 24 hours Here's the book that covers remodeling a bathroom the way the pros do it. Plan the renovation, choose your materials and fixtures,... [read more]

Fine Homebuilding,Fine Homebuilding Magazine  
Usually ships in 24 hours This book covers a broad range of design options, materials, repair procedures, tools and installation techniques. Learn how to improve the look... [read more]

George Nash  
Usually ships in 24 hours Here's a completely updated version of Nash's book for anyone contemplating buying an old house, or for those who want to renovate... [read more]

Barry D. Mussell  
Usually ships in 24 hours Here are roof framing tables for hip rafters, gable roofs, non-centered roofs, and more. 68 different pitch combinations of hip roofs at... [read more]

Mike Guertin  
Usually ships in 24 hours Asphalt is the most common roofing material in North America, and this handbook offers an in-depth guide to working with it. Suitable... [read more]

Michael Byrne  
Usually ships in 24 hours Where most tile-setting books emphasize the easy thin-set method, this books is based on the real thing: mortar-bed installations. This is the... [read more]

Kevin Ireton,Fine Homebuilding  
Usually ships in 24 hours Here's a selection of 24 small American houses, complete with floor plans, and most under 2,000 square feet. Here you'll see more... [read more]

Heather E. Adams,Earl G. Adams  
Usually ships in 24 hours A comprehensive and easy-to use guide to bringing natural stone into the home. A buyer's guide suggests the right stone for specific... [read more]

Mike Litchfield,Roger Robinson,Michael W. Litchfield  
Usually ships in 24 hours A great quick-access guide to diagnosing and solving almost 600 common house problems. Covers all major house systems-- interior and exterior. Clear... [read more]

Dale Mulfinger,Susan E. Davis  
Usually ships in 24 hours A cabin in the wilderness offers a unique retreat, and here are 37 of them, showing how people are building, reclaiming and... [read more]

Vrest Orton,Austin Stevens  
Usually ships in 24 hours Here's how to build a Rumford fireplace, which is a large, shallow firebox that does not smoke and while throws off much... [read more]

Connor Tom,Todd Lawson  
Usually ships in 24 hours Baby Boomers take note! With the kids grown the family home is not really suited for two. This book is full of... [read more]

Jim Tolpin,Mary Lathrop  
Usually ships in 24 hours Here are 24 very homey homes, each of which speaks to the time, energy, thought and emotional investment that went into its... [read more]

Sarah Susanka  
Usually ships in 24 hours Lots of great ideas for modifying your existing house or building new. Add plenty of storage, build for your actual needs. Not... [read more]

Sarah Susanka,Kira Obolensky  
Usually ships in 24 hours Susanka gives homeowners the language they need to ask builders for what they want: a house that values quality over quantity, and... [read more]

Department of Interior  
Usually ships in 24 hours For the first time a collection of advice and information from the National Park Service, a division of the Department of the... [read more]

Michael Morris,Dick Pirozzolo  
Usually ships in 24 hours Timberframe building, with its simpliciy and strength, is much appreciated by woodworkers for the elegance of its joinery. Here are 30 floor... [read more]

Tedd Benson,Norm Abram  
Usually ships in 24 hours With styles ranging from traditional to contemporary, and locations from coast to coast, Timberframe visits the houses designed and built by Tedd... [read more]

Scott McBride  
Usually ships in 24 hours The woodworking homeowner can readily replace and repair doors and windows, especially with the seasoned advice of master carpenter Scott MCBride at... [read more]

Rex Cauldwell  
Usually ships in 24 hours Classic reference on home wiring for homeowners, electricians and apprentices has been completely updated to reflect changes in the electrical code since... [read more]

John Carroll  
Usually ships in 24 hours Carpentry is especially difficult when you have to work by yourself. This unusual handbook discusses practical and efficient methods for getting it... [read more]

Rick Arnold  
Usually ships in 24 hours Concrete is magical mud. This mixture is an essential ingredient in just about any building project. Now you can get the rock-solid... [read more]

Michelle Kodis,Gibbs Smith  
Not yet published Millions of Americans live in "cookie cutter" houses, but they can be remodeled within a budget and still become unique and interesting.... [read more]

Brian Porter,Reg Rose  
Not yet published Written by two former Leed University instructors, for Brits training in the building occupations. Clear, detailed information topics such as constructing stairs... [read more]

Tom Philbin  
Usually ships in 24 hours Philbin has 20 years of experience as a housepainter, and has written more than 30 books. Here he explores staining as a... [read more]

Norman Becker  
Usually ships in 24 hours If you own a home you know theres always something that needs repairing or upgrading. Norman Becker, the writer of Popular Mechanics... [read more]

Jean Rehkamp Larson,Taunton Press   When we think of a farmhouse, we imagine a home that is affectionately connected to the land, one that is primary among... [read more]

Duo Dickinson,Taunton Press   The house you dream of may not seem to be the house you can actually afford. Here, acclaimed architect Duo Dickinson demonstrates... [read more]

Philip G. Knobloch   Originally published as Good Practice in Construction, this is a remarkable collection of 104 detailed plates from the leading architectural firms of... [read more]

Fine Homebuilding,Kevin Ireton  
Usually ships in 24 hours Thinking about an addition to increase your living space or the value of your home? Whether it is a major project or... [read more]

Edward J. Muller,James G. Fausett,Philip A. Grau   A complete text that covers drawing and computer aided design. For the serious homebuilder who wants to know all the topics, from... [read more]

Paula Marshall,Better Homes and Gardens,John Riha,Meredith Books   Make useful space of your attic with this book of plans, technical information and tips. Addresses awkward spaces, fire codes and skylights.... [read more]

Joseph Lstiburek   Building in cold climates is challenging-- the house must be comfortable, energy efficient, and not overbuilt so that materials are wasted. Whether... [read more]

Franklin Schmidt,Esther Schmidt   If you own or or planning to build a cabin or log house you know the problems of designing kitchen and baths... [read more]

Brian Porter  
Usually ships in 24 hours Excellent beginner's guide. Includes fundamentals such as timber and wood preservation and protection; an outline of the required tools; information on the... [read more]

George Collings,Karl Shumaker  
Usually ships in 24 hours George Colling's valuable study on circular work offers the architect, carpenter and joiner a practical guide to work of single and double... [read more]

Redwood Kardon,Michael Casey,Douglas Hansen,Paddy Morrisey   This is a handy field guide to building a safe house, and the building code regulations that govern it. It's organized by... [read more]

Redwood Kardon,Michael Casey,Douglas Hansen   This is a handy field guide to heating and cooling, and the building code regulations that govern it. It's organized by key... [read more]

Redwood Kardon,Michael Casey,Douglas Hansen   This is a handy field guide to building a safe house in the West, and the building code regulations that govern it.... [read more]

Fine Homebuilding Magazine   This book brings together contractors from all over the country to provide the best advice on formwork, foundations, water-proofing, reinforcement and related... [read more]

Fine Homebuilding   27 articles reprinted from Fine Homebuilding magazine show amateurs and pros how to put up walls straighter and faster, build solid, squeak... [read more]

Rick Peters   Enhance your house and your outdoor leisure time with a well-designed and built deck or porch. This book will help you from... [read more]

Mary DeCristoforo,R.J. DeCristoforo   Build your custom dream house, or remodel the one you have, to your specifications. Whether you want to do all the work... [read more]

David Kent Ballast   Information for design professionals on materials, finishes, construction assemblies, mechanical and electrical systems, building codes, and planning standards. New editon with information... [read more]

Albert Jackson,David Day  
Usually ships in 24 hours Encyclopedic in its coverage of home maintainance and renovation. Exploded drawings, illustrations and photos, tell you what to do or make clear... [read more]

Rick Peters   A Do-it-yourself guide to bathroom remodeling with an eye on value. Step-by-step instructions for replacing cabinets, installing sheet flooring, re-laminating or tiling... [read more]

M. Caren Connolly,Louis Wasserman   This book is a unique combination of outstanding designs and proven ideas for renovating, remodeling and building a Ranch-style house. First appreciated... [read more]

William P. Spence   Spence tells you everything you need to know to replace a roof or install a new one. Learn about fire resistance, sheathing,... [read more]

Lorrie MacK  
In stock soon. Order now to get in line. First come, first served. From a warehouse to a water tower, from a triumphal arch to a hay loft, from a Martello tower to a Methodist... [read more]

Dale Mulfinger,Susan E. Davis   A cabin in the wilderness offers a unique retreat, and here are 37 of them, showing how people are building, reclaiming and... [read more]

Bruce Smith,Yoshiko Yamamoto  
Usually ships in 24 hours Begins with the cultural experience of a Japanese bath, and the aesthetics. Not a how-to, but lots of ideas and information to... [read more]

Leslie Plummer Clagett  
Usually ships in 24 hours The New City Home will give you ideas and inspiration to create the home you want in the city you love. From... [read more]

Jennifer Corson   Successful renovation often relies on finding the right materials-- or upon the artful re-use of recycled materials. his ingenious handbook will help... [read more]

D. Pirozzolo,M. Morris  
Usually ships in 24 hours Here's a book that covers both the selection of a pre-fab kit and the construction of a one-of-a-kind timber frame house. Information... [read more]

John P. Bridge  
Usually ships in 24 hours In Bridge's new book, for both amateur and professional tilers, are complete instructions for doing "mud work," the usual method of installing... [read more]

Edward L Lipinski,Edward Lipinski   Learn how to select and install tile on walls floors and work areas for its beauty, durability, and resistance to water damage.... [read more]

S. B. Reed,S.B. Reed   Written at the turn of the 20th century by an architect, this little book reflects the attention to detail and price in... [read more]

Klaus Zwerger   By looking at several hundred examples from Japan and 18 European countries, this book describes in great detail the history of timber... [read more]

More than three dozen lovely box projects from Wood Magazine that incorporate a variety of... [read more]

In the dark about designing appropriate lighting for your home? Here's a newly revised design... [read more]

A woodworker and a