Bob Vila's This Old House


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This practical manual on residential renovation chronicles the conversion of a late-nineteenth-century summer house into five, well-appointed condominiums




This Old House


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Restoring, Rehabilitating and renovating older homes.







Bob Vila's Guide to Buying Your Dream House


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Looks at the complex, expensive, and often frustrating process of buying the most appropriate house or condominium




Made Possible By...


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A critique of American public broadcasting explores how its mission has been eroded from public-supported educational and cultural programming to corporate sponsorship of mainstream entertainment.




Bob Vila's Toolbox


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Offers a practical guide to the selection of the right tool for any job and explains the basics of rough carpentry and fine finishing work.




Walk With Me: New York


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From photographer Susan Kaufman, an intimate celebration of the beauty and charm of New York City For some people, New York City exists only in their imaginations, a big-screen beacon of wonder and twenty-four seven delight. For others, it’s a dream destination: the diverse urban center where they will finally feel they belong. And still for many, it’s the place they already call home. No matter how you view New York, longtime fashion editor and photographer Susan Kaufman will help you see the city with fresh, appreciative eyes. As she travels with her camera through New York, Susan Kaufman invites readers to see the city as she does: from the sidewalk. She explores the beauty of the city found in its charming townhouses, decorated shops, lovely parks, shop facades, and serene streetscapes. New York may be known as the city that never sleeps, but beneath the bustle, there’s a soulful side, with its own quiet power and universal allure. Walk with Me New York invites readers to appreciate the streets and buildings that have made the world’s most iconic city survive centuries of change yet retain its vitality and aspirational magnetism.




Kitchens and Bathrooms


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Time-Life Books Complete Home Improvement and Renovation Manual


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Following the success of the first two Time-Life home repair books which focused exclusively on quick fix-it jobs, here is a practical guide to more extensive home repair, renovation, and enhancement. With special sections on safety, the proper use of tools, and hiring contractors, this book is an absolute must for the do-it-yourselfer who wants to do it right. Index. Two-color illustrations throughout.




Renovating & Restyling Vintage Homes


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Homeowners can learn how to identify and economically add improvements to older homes without getting bogged down in never-ending repairs. This comprehensive guide teaches readers how to fix roofs, doors, windows, structural problems, plumbing and bathrooms for the least amount of money and the greatest reward.