Search Results: Home Improvements from Bytown Bookery

London, England: Fourth Estate. Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 1997. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 1857024222 . Blue hard covers with gilt titles to the spine. In Fine condition. First Edition, First Printing. The DJ is unclipped with light cover wear and spine tanning. "A look at women's obsession with cleaning and cleanliness, this book explores the social, historical and psychological aspects of cleaning in all its glory. Three kinds of men and women feature in this book: interviewees of the author, historical figures, and characters from novels and advertising. " ; B&W Photographs; 1.3 x 8.6 x 5.6 Inches; 304 pages .

Boston, Mass: Little, Brown and Company. Very Good with no dust jacket. 1990. Trade Paperback. 0316902918 . Trade Paperback with light scuffing on the covers, minor edgewear and a crease on the front bottom right hand corner. Previous owner's name on front free end paper, a nice clean interior with a solid binding. "The physical qualities of the would-be "dream house" are nicely covered in the several chapters on house inspection, but the real value of the book is in Vila's explication of the arcane processes related to purchase and finance. These include working with a broker; shopping for a mortgage; making the offer (and negotiating the best price) ; and surviving the curious ritual of the closing." ; Drawings; 0.87 x 8.9 x 6.06 Inches; 283 pages .

Upper Saddle River, New Jersey: Creative Homeowner Press. Very Good with no dust jacket. 1987. Trade Paperback. 0932944833 . Very Good / Trade Paperback. 12" tall, Beautiful designs and instructions on how to make everything from a serving tray to oak parquet tables. Also, a complete list of tools required and a bill of materials are included with every project. ; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; 159 pages .

Chicago, Illinois: American Technical Society. Very Good+ in Good+ dust jacket. 1948. Hardcover. A very distinctive cover with a red background, cream colored titles & cover illustration (tools) , titles to the spine. Very good++ with a tight binding and a bright, unmarked text, black & white illustrations. The DJ is intact with spine browning, cover scuffing and edgewear. "A practical treatise on simple building construction." ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 436 pages .

Bobbs-Merrill Company. Very Good+. 1998. Paperback. 0804816271 . Trade Paperback in Very Good+ condition, a solid binding and a bright, unmarked text. Glossy covers with moderate wear. "Sound practical advice for anyone who is considering buying an Oriental rug, whether he is making a single first purchase or is a wholesale buyer." ; 9.80 X 6.90 X 0.60 inches; 208 pages .

McGraw Hill. Very Good in Good dust jacket. 1956. First Edition; Second Printing. Hardcover. Grey hardcovers with orange titles to the spine. A Very Good+ book, tightly bound with a clean, unmarked text. The DJ is Good- with heavy cover scuffing, spine end chipping and a tear to the front cover top edge. Fully illustrated with black & white photographs and illustrations. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 298 pages .

Hearst. Fine. 2001. Paperback. 1588160076 . A Fine Paperback. Pages are solid, clean & unmarked. "A wealth of decorating ideas, country crafts projects, and a gallery by craftspeople carrying on the traditions today make this an informative and inspiring lifestyle sourcebook. Put quilt or rug collections on a focal wall; make some stitches in time with an alphabet sampler; do crib quilts; use stenciled paint effects; and see how to turn rags into rugs. "; 10.40 X 9 X 0.70 inches; 192 pages .

Sampson Low. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1975. Hardcover. 0562000216 . A pictorial hardcover in Fine condition and fully illustrated with color/black& white, illustrations and photographs. The DJ is unclipped and in Fine condition also. Designed, written and illustrated by John Trigg and David Field ; additional ill. By Marilyn Day ; photography by Richard Sharpe Studios. ; Leisuretime; 9.76 X 6.85 X 0.63 inches; 96 pages .

London, England: Macdonald. Very Good. 1969. 1st Edition. Paperback. 035604727X . Trade Paperback in Very Good condition, tightly bound with a clean, unmarked text. Filled with many black & white illustrations and photographs through the book." A biography of Thomas Crapper, plumber by appointment to Edward VII, and the man who revolutionised the nation's water closet. "; 7.10 X 4.80 X 0.20 inches; 96 pages .

Quadrille Publishing. Very Good+. 1999. Paperback. 1844002772 . Trade Paperback, Very Good++, tight, bright & unmarked. "This practical and inventive book will teach you to transform cheap chain-store furniture and junk shop finds into unique stylish items which you will feel proud to display in your home. With over 30 projects, "Furniture Facelifts" is an indispensable bible of ideas, designs and techniques for creating attractive pieces of furniture for indoors and out, with a minimum of expense, expertise and time. With easy-to-follow recipe-style instructions the book takes you through all the materials and equipment needed and the preparation necessary for every type of surface, as well as a fully illustrated directory of the techniques featured in the projects. Throughout, as many as three alternative colour combinations and motifs are included alongside the basic recipe and all the most common household items are included from chairs and stools, to doors, shelves… Read More

New York: Bramhall House. Very Good. 1957. 1st Edition. Hardcover. First Edition. Light purple Hardcover, blue titles to the spine. In Very Good+ condition with a solid binding and clean, unmarked pages. Light wear to the spine ends and corners. Fully illustrated with black & white photographs and illustrations. The DJ is Very Good+ and is protected by a clear plastic covering. ; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 212 pages .

For Dummies. Fine+. 2007. Paperback. 0470175591 . A Trade Paperback in Fine + condition. Tightl, bright. Clean & unmarked. "Want to build responsibly, reduce waste, and help preserve the environment? Green Building & Remodeling For Dummies is your friendly, step-by-step guide to every facet of this Earth-friendly method of construction. Building a home-even a green home-uses plenty of resources and energy. This practical, hands-on book shows you how to build or remodel conscientiously, whether your dream home is a simple remodel or a brand-new multimillion-dollar mansion. "; 9.20 X 7.30 X 1.10 inches; 384 pages .

Atria Books. As New. 2008. Hardcover. 1416578455 . Pictorial hardcovers in As New condition, Tight, bright and a pristine interior. "Well, think of Today show contributor Sloan Barnett as that friend. A mother of three, a dedicated consumer advocate, Sloan gives us a fast, simple, down-toearth primer on the ways our homes are making us sick, and what we can all do to transform them into the safe sanctuaries we want and need them to be. "; 8.30 X 5.50 X 1 inches; 320 pages .

Cassell and Company, Limited. Very Good. 1908. Hardcover. Red Hardcovers in Very Good condition. The pages are tightly bound, clean & unmarked. Spine end and corner bumping, with fading to the cover edges and spine hinges. Numerous black & white illustrations through the book. ; Large 8vo 9" - 10" tall; 568 pages .

Centax Books & Distribution. Very Good+ with no dust jacket. 1996. Trade Paperback. 1895292646 . Trade Paperback in great condition, clean & bright with a solid binding. "Practical ideas for managing complex homelives. Sensible solutions to 56 homefront challenges." ; B&W Illustrations; 0.25 x 9 x 6 Inches; 128 pages .

The Lyons Press. As New. 2006. Paperback. 1592288170 . Trade Paperback in As New condition. "An introduction and guide to accessible alternative energy sources for the average user." ; 9 X 6 X 0.80 inches; 200 pages .

Gibbs Smith. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2000. Hardcover. 0879059516 . Red hardcovers in Fine condition. Very light spine end bumping, the pages are tightly bound, bright & unmarked. The DJ is Near Fine with moderate cover rubbing. "Using vivid and lavish photography and numerous how-to sidebars, Katillac leads readers down their own paths of self-discovery through interior decorating--a unique look at the world of design. 140 color photos. "; 10.10 X 8.80 X 0.90 inches; 160 pages; Box 24 .

Plume. As New with no dust jacket. 2005. Paperback. 0452286964 . Trade paperback in AS New condition. "Hundreds of handy tips to make your home sparkle. " ; Color Photographs; 0.4 x 8.4 x 7 Inches; 192 pages .

McClelland & Stewart. Near Fine. 2003. Paperback. 0771078528 . Trade Paperback in Near Fine condition with a tighy binding and a clean, unmarked text. "With her wit and sense of humjour, Ruffman unleashes the do-it-yourself genie within would-be handy persons. " ; 8.90 X 7 X 0.50 inches; 216 pages .

New York: Greenberg. Fine. 1955. Hardcover. Pictorial hardcovers in Fine condition with a sold binding and a bright, unmarked text. ; Room-By-Room Decorating; B&W Illustrations, B&W Photographs; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 96 pages .