Walls around Us - Hardcover

Owen, David

 
9780394578248: Walls around Us

Synopsis

Examines the structure of a house by discussing such materials as plywood, insulation, roofing, shingles, and paint, and explaining how electricity and plumbing work

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ever quailed at the thought of buying a two-by-four or suspected that his (or her) dwelling is breaking down out of spite will be charmed, educated and entertained by this delightful history and how-to of the house.

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9780679741442: The Walls Around Us: The Thinking Person's Guide to How a House Works

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ISBN 10:  0679741445 ISBN 13:  9780679741442
Publisher: Vintage Books, 1992
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