Banker Doug Fanning begins building a massive mansion on land formerly owned by retired teacher Charlotte Graves' grandfather. The land was once donated to the local town, and now Charlotte is trying to stop Doug's construction efforts...
House construction
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Author:Haslett, AdamSummary: - Author:Benton, JosephSummary:
Timber framing is a highly versatile, beautiful form of construction which has been used for thousands of years around the world. It adds charm and character to a home, and can last over a hundred years. This second edition has been...
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Author:Cabot, Meg.Summary:Princess Mia and her friends volunteer to build a house for the less fortunate during their spring break.
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Author:Baker-Laporte, PaulaSummary:Although there is nothing complicated about constructing healthier homes, building for health is still not standard practice, and in fact there are many aspects of conventional home construction that are detrimental to human well-being...
- Author:Gibbons, GailSummary:
Gail Gibbons combines clear, simple wording with her signature illustrations to present all the steps involved in building a house. From the architect who draws the plans, through the various types of workers who construct it, to the...
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Author:Kellner, JessicaSummary:Housing is a fundamental human right. For most of human history, our homes were built by hand from whatever local materials were available. However, since the Industrial Revolution, most housing has become little more than quickly...
- Author:Bean, JonathanSummary:
In this unique construction book for kids who love tools and trucks, readers join a girl and her family as they pack up their old house in town and set out to build a new one in the country. Mom and Dad are going to make the new house...
