Building Trades Blueprint Reading, Part 2: Residential and Light Commercial Construction, 2nd Edition

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The objectives of this book are: to provide experience in blueprint reading by studying the plans of several buildings, each with a different type of construction and regional application; and to go beyond information shown on the blueprints and to study much of the know how involved in actual construction.
The 2nd edition is more than a revision. All of the text material is completely new. Four new sets of blueprints are included. New chapters covering materials, … More >>

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Guns And Home Security

Guns have always been a sure way to protect yourself and your home, although things have changed quite a bit over the years. Even though those who live in the United States have a right to bear arms, there are also certain responsibilities that come along as well. Those who own guns have the responsibility of protecting their home and their family – and also their guns. Anyone who owns a gun may have self protection in mind – although he also has a priority to protect his guns as well.

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Ultimate Guide to House Framing: Plan, Design, Build

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House Framing: Plan, Design, Build leads homeowners through the steps of building a structure by means of platform framing, the most popular style of framing in use today. Beginning with background information, the book then takes the reader through the framing process – from foundations to floor framing, wall framing, roof framing, sheathing, and more in over 650 color photographs and illustrations. This expanded and revised edition ends with three project chapters… More >>

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