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1	Building Construction Illustrated more books like this by Francis D K Ching add to wishlist This is the classic visual guide to the basics of building construction, now with the most current information. For nearly three decades, "Building Construction Illustrated" has offered an outstanding introduction to the principles of building construction. This new edition of the revered classic remains as relevant as ever - providing the latest ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $15.08! \| first editions \| SVS
2	The Encyclopedia of Country Living more books like this by Carla Emery, Cindy Davis (Illustrator), Professor David Berger (Illustrator) add to wishlist The most complete source of information available about growing, processing, cooking, and preserving homegrown foods from the garden or field, this revised and updated edition of the classic text is an indispensable resource on country living. Illustrated. see all copies from $17.49! new only from $18.92! \| SVS
3	Back to Basics more books like this by Reader's Digest, Robert Dolezal, Of Readers Digest Editors add to wishlist A how-to reference on everything from braiding a rug to building a log cabin. see all copies from $2.00! new only from $35.64! \| first editions
4	Back to Basics: A Complete Guide to Traditional Skills more books like this by Abigail R Gehring (Editor) add to wishlist Anyone who wants to learn basic living skills--and enjoy a healthier, greener, and more self-sufficient lifestyle--need look no further than this eminently useful guide that features hundreds of projects and old-fashioned fun. Full-color and b&w photographs throughout. see all copies from $14.49! new only from $14.49! \| SVS
5	Baking Soda: Over 500 Fabulous, Fun, and Frugal Uses You've Probably Never Thought of more books like this by Vicki Lansky, Martha E. Campbell (Illustrator) add to wishlist From making an omelet extra fluffy to deodorizing those musty household smells, from improving flossing and mouth freshness to washing clay flower pots without leaving residue, this book offers hundreds of tips for making the most of baking soda. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.49! \| SVS
6	Complete Book of Home Inspection more books like this by Norman Becker add to wishlist This is probably the best source available for prospective homebuyer's to use for evaluating property, inside and out. Originally intended to be for buyers and owners, it has sufficient detail that professional home inspectors can use it throughout the country. Loaded with charts, checklists, and photographs, this is a must have for anyone ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.49! \| SVS
7	Just in Case: How to Be Self-Sufficient When the Unexpected Happens more books like this by Kathy Harrison add to wishlist Author Kathy Harrison guides readers through the empowering process of setting up such a home system with her OAR method - Organize existing supplies, Acquire additional necessities, Rotate everything for freshness. Her comprehensive coverage of emergency preparedness includes food storage, alternative heating sources, personal supplies for every ... see all copies from $7.01! new only from $9.15! \| SVS
8	The Encyclopedia of Window Fashions more books like this by Charles T Randall add to wishlist This book contains over 2,000 decorating ideas for windows, bedding and accessories - including draperies, shades, blinds, shutters, verticals, bedspreads, pillows, cushions and more. Blending current, popular styles with extraordinary new approaches, the fifth edition of is a must have for designers, from beginner to expert. With more full-colour ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.99! \| first editions \| SVS
9	How Your House Works: A Visual Guide to Understanding & Maintaining Your Home more books like this by Charlie Wing add to wishlist A must-have for every homeowner, handyman, and contractor. Wing uncovers the mysteries behind just about every major appliance and building element with clear explanations and crystal-clear "exploded" drawings. see all copies from $16.62! new only from $16.62! \| SVS
10	Storey's Basic Country Skills: A Practical Guide to Self-Reliance more books like this by Storey Books, M John Storey, John Storey add to wishlist Just in time for the millennial back-to-basics movement--more than 150 experts share their knowledge and experience in this ultimate guide to living a more self-sufficient, satisfying life. 1,200 2-color illustrations. see all copies from $14.47! new only from $14.47! \| first editions \| SVS
11 view cover	300 Years of Kitchen Collectibles more books like this by Linda Campbell Franklin add to wishlist The collector is sure to see the diligent research that went into the 3rd edition of this reference and will agree that it was well worth the four-year wait. Nearly twice the size of the 2nd edition, Kitchen Collectibles contains a wealth of information on values and identification of more than 300 years' worth of kitchen items. Photos. (Books ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.37! \| signed copies \| first editions
12 view cover	Flayderman's Guide to antique American firearms and their values more books like this by Norm Flayderman add to wishlist Truly the best reference and price guide available for antique American arms. The combination of historical reference, vastness of scope, and authoritative pricing make this the ultimate antique American arms value guide. The world's best-known antique arms dealer and authority expands and updates prices and adds more historic information in this ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.12! \| signed copies \| first editions
13 view cover	Stressfire more books like this by Massad F. Ayoob add to wishlist see all copies from $14.94! new only from $14.94!
14 view cover	Home Owners Journal more books like this by Colleen Jenkins add to wishlist Here is what you've always needed to keep track of those home improvements, how much paint or wallpaper you used or when you had something cleaned, repaired or serviced. A chapter for every part of your home, inside and out. Over a half million copies sold. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $32.84!
15 view cover	Better Basics for the Home: Simple Solutions for Less Toxic Living more books like this by Annie Berthold-Bond add to wishlist This title lists synthetic household products--including shampoo, laundry detergent, furniture polish, and wallpaper paste--that contain toxins, and suggests environment-safe substitutes. see all copies from $10.57! new only from $10.72! \| signed copies \| SVS
16 view cover	Finding and Buying Your Place in the Country more books like this by Les Scher add to wishlist Called the "bible" of rural property, "Finding & Buying Your Place in the Country" has already helped thousands, selling over 200,000 copies. Whether seeking temporary respite in a vacation home or a full-fledged relocation to a rural area, this consummate guide will help people avoid costly mistakes and get the best home for the money. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.80! \| first editions \| SVS
17 view cover	The Furniture Doctor more books like this by George Grotz add to wishlist The best known book in its field, The Furniture Doctor has sold more than a quarter million copies and is now available for the first time in paperback. 141 illustrations. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $29.99! \| first editions
18 view cover	Home, Health & Garden Problem Solver more books like this by Jerry Baker add to wishlist From carpet stains and sore throats to puny plants and joint pain, hundreds of daily problems can be resolved economically and easily with the 1,001 practical solutions offered in this guide. Chemical-free cleaning options using ordinary household products are described, as well as alternate uses for a plethora of other common items. Readers can ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
19 view cover	Introductory Foods more books like this by Barbara Scheule, Marion Bennion add to wishlist For the freshman/sophomore level of the introductory foods course at universities and community colleges. A leading seller for many years, this text has helped prepare thousands of students for careers as food scientists, foodservice managers, dietitians, and extension agents. Written for the beginning student, it provides clear, straightforward ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $15.00! \| first editions
20 view cover	The Complete Idiot's Guide to Staging Your Home to Sell more books like this by Julie Dana, Marcia Layton Turner add to wishlist This step-by-step guide offers the tactics used by home stagers--from de-cluttering and cleaning up to arranging and remodeling--that will often yield a quicker sale and higher selling price. see all copies from $4.40! new only from $11.54! \| SVS
21 view cover	10,001 Food Facts: Chefs Secrets & Household Hints more books like this by Myles H Bader add to wishlist -- A collection of thousands of kitchen and household hints on all kinds of food and beverages, secrets for making delicious meals, and tips for smarter supermarket shopping. -- Contains extensive information on nutritionally sound food choices, and up-to-date facts about vitamins and minerals. -- Features section on correct food preparation and ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $24.40! \| first editions \| SVS
22 view cover	Organizing from the Inside Out for Teens: The Foolproof System for Organizing Yo more books like this by Julie Morgenstern, Jessi Morgenstern-Colon, Janet Pedersen (Illustrator) add to wishlist Featuring quizzes, self-tests, anecdotes, advice from others, and lively graphics, this guide on organization will prove indispensable to teens--and an answer to their parents' and teachers' prayers. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $12.31! \| SVS
23 view cover	Welders Bible more books like this by Don Geary add to wishlist Several advances in welding have occurred since this book was first published - among them a variety of new processes, fuels, equipment, supplies, and techniques designed to make welding safer and easier. All of these developments have been incorporated into this second edition of "The Welder's Bible" - aimed at beginners and experienced welders. ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $80.68! \| first editions
24 view cover	Houses by Mail: A Guide to Houses from Sears, Roebuck and Company more books like this by Katherine Cole Stevenson, H Ward Jandl add to wishlist It was the American Dream by Mail Order - Smithsonian Americans have ordered from Sears, Roebuck just about everything they have needed for their homes for 100 years - but from 1908 to 1940, some 100,000 people also purchased their houses from this mail-order wizard. Sears ready-to-assemble houses were ordered by mail and shipped by rail wherever ... see all copies from $5.53! new only from $18.28! \| SVS
25 view cover	The Paris Apartment: Romantic Decor on a Flea-Market Budget more books like this by Claudia Strasser add to wishlist For readers who want to live out their most exciting fantasies without spending as lot of money comes this step-by-step book on how to turn any home into a luxurious Parisien haven. Clear instructions, and colour photographs that capture an eclectic mix of styles - baroque, rococco, neoclassical and art deco help present a practical guide to home ... see all copies from $6.39! new only from $15.51! \| first editions \| SVS

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