An illustrated guide to the materials, tools, and methods used in exterior and interior construction.

Presents sound, time-tested principles for wood frame house construction, complete with expert advice on selecting suitable building materials. Technical notes,

Nearly eight hundred drawing enhance step-by-step instructions in every aspect and phase of planning and constructing one's own home.

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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 usef