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Books for the Homeowner

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Building a library for DIY and general home maintenance
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Home Ownership

A library of books for the budding DIYer

 
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This book and the companion videos you can find on YouTube are an amazing resource for anyone looking to learn how to frame a home. The lessons in this book have helped me finish basements, build sheds, and other small outbuildings and have changed t...
The Very Efficient Carpenter: Basic Framing
 
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A well-organized, well-designed book that every homeowner can benefit from.  You can do so much yourself.
Black & Decker Book of Home How-to, 3rd Ed
 
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Be careful with electricity, but if you follow a solid safety plan, you will be amazed at what you can do yourself with a little know-how.
Ultimate Guide Wiring, 10th Ed: DIY Electrical
 
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Another great book in the Ultimate Guide series.
Ultimate Guide: Plumbing, 6th Ed, 2024 Code
 
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The Ultimae Guide series is great.  I like this one as a starting point and you can go to specific books from here.
Ultimate Guide to Home Repair & Improvement
 
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Get your home organized.  It will have such an impact on your and your family.
The Complete Book of Home Organization
 
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Not really a DIY book, but a great look at how your house functions.
How Your House Works: Visual Guide (RSMeans)
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