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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Topics Covered:Unique Designs For Your Hardwood FloorHardwood Floor Installation TipsHow to Lay A Replacement Hardwood Floor BoardUsing Hardwood Flooring For Your ApartmentSanding Your Hardwood FloorRefinishing Your Hardwood FloorThe Cost of Refinishing Your Hardwood FloorThe Convenient Way To Finish Your Hardwood FloorDoes Your Hardwood Floor Finish Need Reapplying?Protecting Your Hardwood FloorSaving Your Hardwood Floor From Water DamageHow to Repair Damages On Your Hardwood FloorHardwood Floor CareHow to Clean Your Hardwood FloorProperly Cleaning Your Hardwood FloorGetting Rid Of Stains on Your Hardwood Floor

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An inspiring guide to floor coverings featuring over 600 photographs, "Dream Floors" completes the "Randall International Dream" series, approaching the selection of flooring for the home and workplace in a no-nonsense, informative way, coupled with inspiring, spot-on colour photography. Chapters on hardwood, laminate, tile, stone, carpet & rugs and more offer an array of flooring photography, explain advantages and disadvantages of each type and also offer advice on which kind of flooring works best under which situation. After reading this book, consumers as well as interior designers will be able to walk into any flooring store with confidence. Along with information on care and cost, advice and assistance, as well as a handy glossary, you will be amazed at the wide variety of products in today's market!

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Design Ideas for Flooring is the ultimate guide to the latest materials, products, and styles in flooring. With 450 color photographs, Design Ideas for Flooring amply illustrates every choice in flooring--wood, stone, ceramic tile, decorative concrete, carpeting and rugs, laminate, and resilient vinyl in sheet and tile versions. The book is also loaded with special tips and advice for the kind of floor, from both a design and a durability perspective, to use in various areas around the home--high-traffic areas, kitchens & baths, comfortable living & sleeping areas, utility areas, and more. It also covers special effects in floors, such as mosaic treatments, inlays, painted designs, and more.

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• ISBN13: 9781580113090
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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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Originally published in 1915, this book goes into great technical detail on the qualities of different types of wood, tools, filling, staining, varnishing, polishing, gilding, enameling, and finishing all kinds of woodwork. Fred T. Hodgson was an architect, editor of the National Builder, and author of many other books on construction techniques.

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The complete guide to choosing and installing floors. Wall-to-wall carpet is no longer the only option for cost-conscious or do-it-yourself home decorators. The Flooring Handbook reveals the extensive variety of flooring options available today that can add function, beauty and comfort to any area of a home. Packed with practical information, The Flooring Handbook is a comprehensive reference that provides the latest in flooring materials and methods. This book describes the benefits of the basic flooring types in three broad categories: hard, semi-hard and soft, including: - Hardwood - Ceramic - Tile - Carpet - Cork - Linoleum (looking nothing like you remember it) - Laminates - Slate, stone and marble - Leather, felt, rubber and steel Detailed step-by-step instructions and illustrations show how to lay different types of flooring under various circumstances. Color photographs of finished rooms demonstrate how various materials work to the best effect in a home. The Flooring Handbook is a comprehensive reference for designers, decorators and homeowners -- whether doing it themselves or hiring a professional.

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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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You can save hundreds or even thousands of dollars by doing your own flooring installations throughout your home. Complete step-by-step instructions and more than 300 color photos leave nothing to chance. All the most popular flooring materials are included, from self-stick vinyl tile to the finest carpeting. You'll learn how to get professional-quality results with basic installation techniques, and you'll also learn some valuable advanced techniques, such as carpeting a stairway and laying custom diagonal ceramic tile designs. This book will help you plan your flooring project and walk you through each phase. Whether you choose hardwood, tile, vinyl or carpeting, you'll save money and have long-lasting improvements that you can enjoy and appreciate whenever you step through the door.