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The Book of Home How-To: Complete Photo Guide to Home Repair & Improvement
by Cool Springs Press

Clear, step-by-step instructions with full-color photography show how to accomplish the most common home repair, maintenance and improvement tasks.
100 Things Every Homeowner Must Know: How to Save Money, Solve Problems, and Improve Your Home
by Reader's Digest Association

Shares facts about essential home maintenance that can reduce repair costs over the lifetime of a home, from preparing for vacations and reinforcing structures against natural disasters to preventing break-ins and safeguarding against pests.
Complete Do-It-Yourself Manual
by Family Handyman

A comprehensive quick reference guide to do-it-yourself home-improvement projects includes more than 3,000 photos and illustrations, teaches readers how to cope with emergencies and repairs and features information on financing home improvements, working with contractors, obtaining permits and more.
The Quick & Easy Home DIY Manual
by Matt Weber

Busted pipe, clogged toilet or a cracked wall, you'll find all the information you need in this ultimate DIY repair manual.
The Holmes Manual: Expert Answers to Your Most Common Home Maintenance Questions
by Mike Holmes

Offering trusted advice, the TV star and construction/ home-renovation expert provides a must-have guide for homeowners that answers the most common questions and provides solutions for everyday problems.
Codes for Homeowners: Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, Building, Current with 2015-2017 Codes
by Bruce A. Barker

Detailed step-by-step photos and how-to information explaining the current codes necessary for homeowners to follow when doing home remodeling or improvement.
The Complete Guide to Wiring: Current with 2014-2017 Electrical Codes
by Cool Springs Press

From basic skills-including an overview of electricity and wiring safety; wire, cable, and conduits; boxes and panels; switches; and receptacles-to foolproof circuit maps for 30 common wiring set-ups and step-by-step walkthroughs of every essential home wiring and electrical repair project, this book teaches you everything you need to know.
Tiny House Living: Ideas for Building and Living Well in Less Than 400 Square Feet
by Ryan Mitchell

Explores the philosophies behind the tiny house lifestyle, and provides guidance for the transition to a smaller space, including practical strategies for paring down possessions and design tricks to maximize function in available space.
Microshelters: 59 Creative Cabins, Tiny Houses, Tree Houses, and Other Small Structures
by Derek Diedricksen

Showcases nearly 60 unique and innovative “microstructures” by designers and builders around the world and includes six sets of building plans for readers to use to construct their own tiny house, cabin, fort or studio.
Home Hints and Timeless Tips
by Reader's Digest Association

A guide to keeping a home includes over three thousand tips and tricks, covering such topics as environmentally friendly cleaning techniques, homemade cosmetics, and advice for preparing nutritious food economically.
Home Generator Selection, Installation, and Repair
by Paul Dempsey

Offers practical guidance on choosing, installing, and maintaining a wide variety of home generators.
The Woodburner Handbook: A Practical Guide to Getting the Best from Your Stove
by Anthony Bailey

Not only do woodburners save money on fuel, they're a carbon-neutral way to heat your home and make a great looking feature in a room. If you're thinking of getting a woodburner, this comprehensive collection of basic information will guide you through everything you need to know, from choosing the most suitable stove for your needs to installing and operating one efficiently and safely.
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