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Decorative Paint and Faux Finishes

By: N/A

Price: $9.45

Publisher: Sunset Pub Co:

Seller ID: 9780376013880

ISBN: 0376013885

Binding: Trade Paperback

Condition: GOOD

Instructs how to create decorative finishes on walls using a variety of painting techniques including rubbing, sponging, spattering, stamping, and stenciling.
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How to Get the Most Out of Your Home Workshop with Hand & Power Tools

By: N/A

Price: $32.36

Publisher: NY, Popular Science Publishing: 1946

Seller ID: 4DY013

Binding: Oversize hardbound

Condition: VERY GOOD+/None

"Tight, yellowed pages, clean for age. Square. Red cloth w silver spine and circular saw blade design. Raised red lettering. Softened spine ends. ""all the home craftsman needs to know about the use of hand and power tools in his own home…Over 750 illustrations"" Vintage black & white photos."
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Designing and Remodeling Children's Rooms (Grolier's Home Owning Made Easy)

By: N/A

Price: $8.95

Publisher: Grolier: 1987

Seller ID: 8-0Y013

Binding: Oversize Hardbound

Condition: FINE

"As new except slight scuff to inside of back cover which was probably from removing a sticker. ""What's in a room?, Planning, Putting it all together, Projects you can build"" 96 indexed pages full of photos, plans, drawing, checklists, measurements to take you from idea to finished room. 8.5x11.25x0.4 (21.8x28.7x1cm)"
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"The Practical Handyman's Encyclopedia, vol. 1 AD-BA"

By: N/A

Price: $10.95

Seller ID: 96Y007

Binding: Oversize Hardbound

"As new except for slight tilt. Red leatherette with black frame and gilt lettering. Detailed instructions with photo illustration. This volume includes: Accurate electrical repairs; Achieving efficient heating; Aids to Plumbing; All about concrete; Appliance repair and much more through Improvised Barbecues. 192 pages, 11-1/8x7-3/4"" (28.2x19.7cm)"
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La Maconnerie (Encyclopedie practique du bricolage)

By: "Auguste, Pierre"

Price: $9.86

Publisher: "Paris, France", Le Livre de Poche Pratique (#7714A): 1978

Seller ID: 59T025

Binding: Trade Paperback

Condition: NEAR FINE

As new except for slight corner bump. Appears unread. Many illustrations: drawings and B&W photos. Text in French.
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Bookshelves & Cabinets

By: "Books, Sunset"

Price: $5.00

Publisher: Sunset Publishing Corporation:

Seller ID: 9780376010865

ISBN: 037601086X

Binding: Oversize Paperback

Condition: GOOD

"Paths, Steps, & Patios for the Garden: Including 16 Easy-to-Build Projects (Step-by-Step Practical Guides)"

By: "Bridgewater, Alan,Bridgewater, Gill"

Price: $9.00

Publisher: PERSEUS DIST - CDS *:

Seller ID: 9781843304937

ISBN: 1843304937

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: GOOD

Open House in New England

By: "Chamberlain, Samuel"

Price: $5.95

Seller ID: 01X005

Binding: Hardbound

Condition: VERY GOOD+/Poor DJ

"Tight, bright, clean & square. Faint softening of spine ends. Gift inscription on first free page. DJ is intact but age soiled with frayed and ripped ends (interior tape repairs), and some chunks out of edges. ""The story of early New England can be told in words; but more eloquent than words are those surviving historians, its old houses... 280 (black & white) photos have been selected and arranged chronologically to illustrate the architectural sequence of these venerable landmarks...Every house is open to the public at certain times of the year..."" 252+ indexed pages ...
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The New Carpentry Handbook

By: "DeCristoforo, R.J."

Price: $6.50

Publisher: "Greenwich, CT", Fawcett (#735): 1968

Seller ID: 75X013

Binding: Magazine

Condition: VERY GOOD

"Tight, yellowed pages, clean, square. Faint edgewear and a light crease on back cover. A vintage ""How-to"" publication on carpentry"
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Pottery Barn Workspaces

By: "Fay, Martha"

Price: $17.95

Publisher: "Menlo Park, CA", Oxmoor House / Sunset: 2004

Seller ID: 18Y001

ISBN: 0848727649

Binding: Oversize Hardbound

Condition: NEAR FINE/ Near fine

"As new except for slight rubbing to spine ends of book and tiny rip at each end of spine on dust jacket. ""simple ideas for creative project rooms and home offices. 192 pages full of color photos with full descriptions of items used to achieve the look. "
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Stone Landscaping (Better Homes & Gardens Do It Yourself)

By: "Gardens, Better Homes and"

Price: $10.00

Publisher: Better Homes and Gardens:

Seller ID: 9780696217579

ISBN: 0696217570

Binding: Oversize Glossy Paperback

Condition: very good

Filled with inspirational ideas, this guide to using stone effectively in garden design offers tips and instructions for incorporating nature's most abundant material into any garden environment, presenting a wide variety of landscaping ideas. Original. 20,000 first printing.
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For Sale by Owner Kit

By: "Irwin, Robert "

Price: $10.49

Publisher: "Chicago, IL ", Dearborn Trade Publishing: 2002

Seller ID: 48X029

Binding: Trade Paperback

Condition: FINE

"""Save Thousands on Commissions. Attract the Best Buyers. Where to Find Help if you need it."" As new."
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Popular Mechanics: 1975 February

By: "Linkletter, John A. (Editor)"

Price: $8.95

Publisher: NY, Hearst: 1975

Seller ID: 8-9Y004

Binding: Magazine

Condition: VERY GOOD-

"Tight, bright, clean and square, including all original inserts. Corner crease and light remnants and scratches from address sticker. Light age tanning of pages. Articles: Fishing, solar furnace; gun cabinet; stock car set up for Pintos and Vegas; room divider; BOATS. 174 pages. 8.25X11X0.25"" (20.9X27.8X0.6cm) 174 pages, HOUSE & HOME / Do-It-Yourself / General, HOBBIES, HOW-TO & CRAFTS, home improvement, magazine, auto, heating"
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Popular Mechanics 1974 May (Vol. 141 No. 5)

By: "Liston, Jim (ed.)"

Price: $7.95

Publisher: NY, Hearst Corporation: 1974

Seller ID: 81A023

Binding: Paperback

Condition: VERY GOOD-

"Rotating beach house; pedal cars; vacation without gas; Toyota Corolla and Datsun B-210; Work with plasterboard; Hide plywood edges; stretch screen wire taut; paint with spray cans. Tight, slight page yellowing, clean interior, faint curl to corners. Remnants of mailing label. Return mail advertising inserts still intact. 1"" rip on bottom of front cover. A few dog-eared pages. Small magazine (9-1/8x6-1/2"")., 190 pages"
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Popular Mechanics 1974 June (Vol. 141 No. 6)

By: "Liston, Jim (ed.)"

Price: $8.95

Publisher: NY, Hearst Corporation: 1974

Seller ID: 81A024

Binding: Paperback

Condition: VERY GOOD-

"Build surf Sailor; Best bicycles; Re-siding your house; Groom your dog like a pro; Honda Civic & Fiat 128; Keep cool for less money. Tight, slight page yellowing, clean interior, faint curl to corners. Remnants of mailing label. Return mail advertising inserts still intact. Front cover and 1st page have creased corner. Small magazine (9-1/8x6-1/2"")., 204 pages"
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Popular Mechanics September 1974 (Vol. 142 No. 3)

By: "Liston, Jim (ed.)"

Price: $7.95

Publisher: NY, Hearst Corporation: 1974

Seller ID: 81A027

Binding: Paperback

Condition: VERY GOOD

"Dirigibles; make used cars look new; VW-powered kit plane; Audi Fox; clever disguises for storage buildings. Tight, slight page yellowing, clean interior, faint curl to corners. Remnants of mailing label. Return mail advertising inserts still intact. Crease on bottom corner of back cover. Small magazine (9-1/8x6-1/2""), 198 pages."
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Popular Mechanics October 1974 (Vol. 142 No. 4)

By: "Liston, Jim (ed.)"

Price: $6.95

Publisher: NY, Hearst Corporation: 1974

Seller ID: 81A028

Binding: Paperback

Condition: VERY GOOD-

"75 cars; Heat saving ideas; zoned heating; thermostat timer; recycled chimney heat; Make Christmas cards from your photos. Tight, slight page yellowing, clean interior, faint curl to corners. Remnants of mailing label. Return mail advertising inserts still intact. Back cover - 1/2"" rip on bottom of spine hinge,1/8"" rip on edge. Faint crease to top corner of front cover. Small magazine (9-1/8x6-1/2"")., 220 pages"
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Popular Mechanics November 1974 (Vol. 142 No. 5)

By: "Liston, Jim (ed.)"

Price: $7.95

Publisher: NY, Hearst Corporation: 1974

Seller ID: 81A029

Binding: Paperback

Condition: VERY GOOD-

"""Create keepsake memory boxes; 7 original gifts from your workbench; America's longest meanest car rally; Windmills."" Tight, slight page yellowing, clean interior, curled top corner. Remnants of mailing label. Return mail advertising inserts still intact. Small magazine (9-1/8x6-1/2""), 218 pages"
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Homeowner's Guide to Fireplaces (Successful Home Improvement Series)

By: "Lytle, R.J. And Marie-Jeanne"

Price: $10.95

Publisher: "Milwaukee, WI", Ideals Publishing Corp.: 1981

Seller ID: 5-1Y004

ISBN: 0824961056

Binding: Oversize Paperback

Condition: VERY GOOD+

"Tight, bright, clean and square. Light rubbing to cover edges. Slight sunning of spine. Everything you need to know to design, build and use a fireplace in a new or existing home. 96 indexed pages illustrated with photos, design drawings, charts and tables."
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Homeowner's Guide to Fireplaces (Succesful Home Improvement Series)

By: "Lytle, RJ & Marie-Jeanne"

Price: $7.16

Publisher: "Milwaukee, WI", Ideals: 1981

Seller ID: 50X004

ISBN: 0824961056

Binding: Oversize Paperback

Condition: VERY GOOD

"All about fireplaces: History, Planning, Appearances, Conventional, Heat Circulating, Pre-Builts, Electric & Gas, Energy Efficient, Wood Stoves, Wood as Fuel, Cookery, Tending, Difficulties. Tight, bright, clean, curled."
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