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Carpentry and Building Construction
by John Louis Feirer, Gilbert R. Hutchins, Mark D. Feirer
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Hardcover: 978 pages ;
Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 5th edition (June 1997)
ISBN: 002838699X
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Building Construction Illustrated, 3rd Edition
by Francis D.K. Ching (Author), Cassandra Adams (Author)
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Paperback: 464 pages 
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons; 3rd edition (October 2, 2000)
ISBN: 0471358983

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Drywall: Pro Tips for Hanging & Finishing
by John D. Wagner, Mike McClintock (Editor)
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Paperback: 144 pages ; 
Publisher: Creative Homeowner Press; (November 1999)
ISBN: 1580110673
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International Residential Code 2000: For One-And Two-Family Dwellings (International Residential Code, 2000)
by International Conference of Building Officials
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Paperback: 566 pages
Publisher: Intl Conference of Building Officials; (May 2000)
ISBN: 1892395177
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Means Illustrated Construction Dictionary (Means Illustrated Construction Dictionary, 3rd Ed)
by RS Means Company
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Includes CD-ROM

Hardcover: 790 pages
Publisher: Robert s Means Co; 3rd edition (May 2000)
ISBN: 0876295383
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Setting Tile (Fine Homebuilding)
by Michael Byrne
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Paperback: 244 pages
Publisher: Taunton Pr; Revised and Updated edition (July 1995)
ISBN: 1561580805
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Houses: The Illustrated Guide to Construction, Design & Systems
by Henry S. Harrison
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Paperback: 544 pages
Publisher: Real Estate Education Company, a division of Dearborn Financial; 3rd edition (October 1998)
ISBN: 0793129672
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Plumbing a House (For Pros by Pros Series)
by Peter Hemp
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Paperback: 215 pages
Publisher: Taunton Pr; Reissue edition (November 2001)
ISBN: 1561583332
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Basic Plumbing With Illustrations
by Howard C. Massey
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Paperback: 384 pages
Publisher: Craftsman Book Co; Revised edition (September 1994)
ISBN: 0934041997
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Energy-Efficient Building: The Best of Fine Homebuilding (The Best of Fine Homebuilding)
by Fine Homebuilding Series (Editor)
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Paperback: 160 pages
Publisher: Taunton Pr; (October 1999)
ISBN: 1561583405
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Understanding Ventilation: How to Design, Select, and Install Residential Ventilation Systems
by John Bower
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Hardcover: 428 pages
Publisher: Healthy House Inst; (June 1995)
ISBN: 0963715658
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New Complete Do-It-Yourself Manual
by Reader's Digest
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Hardcover: 528 pages
Publisher: Reader's Digest Adult; Reissue edition (September 1, 1991)
ISBN: 0895773783
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Dare to Repair : A Do-it-Herself Guide to Fixing (Almost) Anything in the Home
by Julie Sussman, Stephanie Glakas-Tenet  (Authors)
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Paperback: 272 pages
Publisher: HarperResource; 1st edition (September 3, 2002)
ISBN: 0060959843
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Moisture Control Handbook: Principles and Practices for Residential and Small Commercial Buildings
by Joseph Lstiburek, John Carmody (Authors)
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Hardcover: 232 pages
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons; 1 edition (January 1, 1996)
ISBN: 0471318639
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Builder's Guide to Mixed Climates: Details for Design and Construction
by Joseph Lstiburek
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Spiral-bound: 304 pages
Publisher: Taunton Pr; Spiral edition (February 2000)
ISBN: 1561583758
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Home and Condo Defects: A Consumer Guide to Faulty Construction
by Thomas E. Miller, Rachel M. Miller, Rachel E. Miller
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Paperback: 104 pages
Publisher: Seven Locks Press; (June 2001)
ISBN: 0929765834
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Understanding Wood: A Craftman's Guide to Wood Technology
by R. Bruce Hoadley
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Hardcover: 280 pages
Publisher: Taunton Pr; 2nd edition (October 1, 2000)
ISBN: 1561583588
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