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Farm Management
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MWPS 16
The House Handbook
Mark
The House Handbook: Guidelines for Building or Remodeling Your Home
encourages the concept of universal design in the building process.
The book was designed with icons that point you to the concepts or practices of “Affordable”, “Attractive”, “Convenient”, “Efficient”, and “Healthy”. These concepts ease in the development of an integrated house and landscape plan that fits a variety of life stages, lifestyles, income, and locations.
Contents
Creating a Resident-friendly Home
Working with Professionals
Designing a Home, or Choosing to Remodel
Selecting a Location or a Building Site
Social Area
Kitchens, Bathrooms, and Bedrooms
Home Offices
Laundry Areas
Garages
Entries, Doors, Halls and Stairs
Household Storage
Foundations
House Utilities
Building Materials
Dozens of drawings and photographs complement the clearly written text.
Pages / Length:
214
Publication Date:
01/2006
Available Inventory:
74
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