A Carpenter's Life as Told by Houses
- ISBN-10
- 1600854028
- ISBN-13
- 9781600854026
- Category
- Architecture
- Pages
- 264
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2011
- Publisher
- Taunton Press
- Author
- Larry Haun
Description
Installing a beautiful walkway made of pavers, creating a dramatic brick-covered wall, or even repairing foundational cracks to preserve your home--projects like these are easier than ever for DIY-ers with Masonry Complete, today's most comprehensive reference on masonry. Written for both beginner and advanced home improvers by a second-generation stonesman, this complete masonry guide delves deeply into everything, including buying the right tools, setting up safety precautions, digging a footing, pouring concrete, building a stone fireplace, repairing old masonry, and more. With Cody Macfie's step-by-step approach and you-can-do-it attitude, readers will feel empowered and confident to tackle any project, deal with challenges should they arise, and proudly net a finished product in less time than imagined.
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