- square up and secure an opening window in minutes
- set and seal an insulated glass unit in a custom-built frame
- shim and plumb a prehung exterior door so it won’t sag
- size an interior door blank to fit within a site-built frame
- make a simple template to align and rout hinge mortises
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Your Guide to Custom Home Design and Construction
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This book is intended to educate prospective homeowners on the “before, during, and after” phases of building a new home. There are hundreds of considerations to be researched and understood in order to convey one’s preferences to a contractor, their project manager, and the major subcontractors. Failure to be fully informed will undoubtedly lead to a home that is less interesting to live in, and is less valuable on the resale market. The bottom line of the book is … More >>
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Essential Small Spaces: The Back to Basics Guides to Home Design, Decoration, and Furnishing
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Just because your house or apartment is limited in scale, it does not have to be limited in style. Essential Small Spaces lays out a range of strategies for maximizing the comfort, usability, and visual appeal of every room of your home-no matter how restricted its square footage… More >>


