Log Cabin Floor Plans

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Since 1973, Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins have offered practical, hands-on instructions designed to help readers master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. There are now more than 170 titles in this series, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and city dwellers alike to cultivate personal independence in everyday life.

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In this major revision to 2003's Black & Decker The Complete Guide to Flooring, consumers now have the only truly comprehensive flooring book available. It contains information on all types of flooring surfaces, both indoors and outdoors, and covers every aspect of the process—from design and planning to finishing and repair. New in this edition, and unique among all flooring books, Black & Decker The Complete Guide to Floor Decor contains installation sequences for the most popular new flooring trends, including bamboo and cork. Also new is an inspirational chapter that reveals the secrets used by designers to make floors an essential element of home decor. Carpet, ceramic tile, vinyl, laminate, hardwood, and stone—it's all here in one truly complete guide to floor decor.   Covers all new laminate flooring products Complete instruction for radiant heating systems Includes comprehensive refinishing and maintenance information Includes decorative painting designs and concrete etching options

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Learn about DIY Flooring. Topics include, flooring hits the ceiling, flooring selection guidelines, hardwood floors, hardwood flooring types, caring for hardwood floors, laminate flooring, concrete floors, tile floors, how to install tile, five types of carpet, throw and area rugs, basic carpet care and repair, specialized flooring materials, sub floor repairs and floor heating systems.

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Mention hardwood floors and watch a homebuyer’s eyes light up. What makes wood floors so desirable? Hardwood floors are unmatched for their beauty, durability, and ease of maintenance, so it’s no surprise that the demand for hardwood has always been strong. In recent years that demand has been fueled by the availability of more types of wood, including exotic species such as Brazilian cherry, as well as engineered woods. This professional-level resource covers every aspect of installing residential wood flooring – from estimating and preparing the job site, through sanding and finishing, to repairs and maintenance. Hardwood floor expert Charles Peterson covers it all in this indispensable guide to the most popular flooring choice around.

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Eight books in one open the door to whole-house improvement Your one-stop guide to affordable home repair and renovation Dust off your toolbox and get ready to tackle simple home repairs and improvements with the goof-proof instructions in this hands-on guide. Packed with up-to-the-minute solutions from an impressive lineup of For Dummies authors -- including Katie and Gene Hamilton, The Carey Brothers, Robert Beckstrom, and Jeff Strong -- this fun, easy-to-understand book covers everything from remodeling a kitchen or bathroom and fixing a leaky faucet to installing new windows and doors, building stairways, making better use of space, and much more, all without breaking the bank. The Dummies Way Coverage of the essentials and beyond Explanations in plain English "Get in, get out" information Thumbtabs and other navigation aids Tear-out cheat sheet A dash of humor and fun Discover how to: Perform basic home maintenance Work with hardwood floors and carpet Fix a roof or siding Paint (or wallpaper) like a pro Handle plumbing problems Hire professional help

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This may be the wrong time to sell your home, but it is the right time to renovate, the perfect opportunity to increase the value of your property -- even in a soft real estate market. And the perfect source to turn to is Time-Life, a name trusted by millions of do-it-yourselfers for decades. Based on the bestselling Time-Life series ever, here is the ultimate guide to protecting your #1 investment -- a way to enhance the value, as well as the comfort and efficiency of your home. Whether you want to design a work-efficient modern kitchen, refinish a wood floor, create new spaces or new rooms, Time-Life Books Complete Home Improvement and Renovation Manual will give you all the confidence and information you need to do the job simply, professionally, and at minimum expense. Presented in the clear, no-nonsense style for which Time-Life is famous, and illustrated with hundreds of detailed drawings and diagrams, this is the most accurate, most up-to-date, and most dependable home-improvement guide available today. Inside you'll find an enormous supply of sound advice, innovative and inexpensive ideas, and explicit, straightforward instructions for every home renovation procedure imaginable: * Modernize and enlarge kitchens and bathrooms * Beautify ceilings, floors, woodwork, stairways, and fireplaces * Extend heating, plumbing, and electrical systems * Design and install graceful new windows and doors * Revamp roofing and siding * Add value with new patios, decks, and fences * Plus, special features on work safety, the proper use of tools, dealing with emergencies, and the hiring of contractors Upstairs and down, inside and out, this easy-to-follow, streamlined volume will save you time, money, and aggravation. So strap on your tool belt and turn to Time-Life Books Complete Home Improvement and Renovation Manual -- the one and only source of instruction you need to achieve perfect results. Whether you are an owner or renter, it will help you transform your house or apartment into a home of which you can be proud for years to come.