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Make Do and Mend
Summersdale 2013; US$ 5.99Thrifty advice for homeowners A stitch in time saves nine. Don't let being cash-strapped hold you back from having a house and garden to be proud of. This little book offers sage advice on how to use your precious resources of time, energy, and money effectively to make a cozy, happy home. With tips on mending, upcycling, cleaning, and gardening... more...
International Heritage and Historic Building Conservation
Taylor and Francis 2013; US$ 125.00The majority of books in English on historic building conservation and heritage preservation training are often restricted to Western architecture and its origins. Consequently, the history of building conservation, the study of contemporary paradigms and case studies in most universities and within wider interest circles, predominantly in the UK,... more...
The Conservation Movement: A History of Architectural Preservation
Taylor and Francis 2013; US$ 62.95In many cities across the world, particularly in Europe, old buildings form a prominent part of the built environment, and we often take it for granted that their contribution is intrinsically positive. How has that widely-shared belief come about, and is its continued general acceptance inevitable? Certainly, ancient structures have long been treated... more...
Maintaining and Repairing Old and Historic Buildings
Wiley 2012; US$ 75.00A practical guide to the maintenance and repair of old and historic buildings Carrying out work in accordance with the U.S. Secretary of the Interior's standards and guidelines can be a challenge for professionals charged with the preservation, restoration, and care of historic properties. This book-with-CD package facilitates the process... more...
Family Handyman Trade Secrets
Reader's Digest 2012; US$ 9.99We all have household projects that we keep putting off because we don’t quite know how to go about doing them or we simply don’t have the time. Now, Trade Secrets can help you shorten your to-do list by teaching you how to complete those projects quickly, safely and effectively. This book will walk you through big projects and also provide... more...
The Damp House
Crowood 2012; US$ 18.94Dampness can become an enemy when it invades our interior space, when it persists, when it spreads and damages our domestic fittings, finishes and furnishings, when it encourages the growth of moulds that threaten our health, and when it stimulates the spread of fungus and decay in the structure of our houses. A major industry has developed with specialist... more...
The CLOCK REPAIRER'S MANUAL
Crowood 2011; US$ 21.86In The Clock Repairer's Manual, Mick Watters explains how to approach all aspects of clock repair, maintenance and cleaning with confidence. For anyone who has ever considered clock repair as a hobby or a profession, as well as those under initial training and for the existing repairer, this comprehensively illustrated and detailed manual will be... more...
Unscrewed
Chicago Review Press 2011; US$ 13.95Perfect for the do-it-yourselfer, this handy guide to household electronics gives the weekend workbench enthusiast a multitude of ideas on how to salvage valuable parts from old electronics and turn them into useful gadgets once more. This handbook is loaded with information and helpful tips for disassembling old and broken electronics. Each of... more...
Help, It's Broken!
Filipacchi Publishing 2011; US$ 7.99No matter where you live and whether you rent or own, one day you'll wake up in the morning and something will be broken. This book will come in handy to avoid panic and home repair disasters because a good reference guide is just what you need when there's a geyser in your living room. Count on this manual to tell you what to do or who to call to... more...
Green Housekeeping
Simon & Schuster 2011; US$ 17.00A must-have book for the twenty-first-century home.. more...









