William Perkins Spence's Books

Covering both commercial and residential drawing, this text presents a detailed study of typical construction methods and the preparation of architectural working drawings. It includes chapters on technical vocabulary, study questions, problems and an appe

Starts out with detailed coverage of standard building materials and up-to-date how-to information about modern power tools and safety requirements...explores all the standard framing methods...demystifies some of the more obscure tasks, such as building gable dormers...and structural foundations. "Popular Mechanics."

Using hundreds of diagrams and detailed instructions, see what's involved in a drywall project.

This [book] is the first one that I can recall that deals exclusively with this single subject, and does so with such thoroughness. Its 10 chapters cover all the essentials, ...many color photos and drawings...explain and expand on the text. It offers great value for the price."--"Wood Design & Building.

With a little do-it-yourself magicand the help of master DIY author William Spenceyou can make a big difference in the look of your house.

Spence brings a fresh perspective to familiar subject matter by treating it in a way that stresses professional craftsmanship... opens with sections on tools and safety before moving on to a subject-by-subject treatment of interior and exterior finish work. A whopping 650 detailed drawings and...photographs make it simple to visualize the strategies and techniques."--"Journal of Light Construction.

Don't build--or remodel--a home without it!

Want to put and keep your house in tip-top shape, inside and out? Fix the plumbing? Add or maintain electrical fixtures? Upgrade the heat and air-conditioning for better comfort? Repair the roof and mend the exterior wall? Fix a squeaking floor? No matter the task, the more than 600 pages of this fix-it-up encyclopedia provide a wealth of knowledge and photos and drawings that show you how to do everything. Do it yourself, or use the information to judge the value and quality of professional work. Throughout, there's an emphasis on the selection of materials for particular jobs, so you can choose the best ones; on the correct operation of tools; on ways to meet any building codes. Go deep inside the workings of plumbing, including the potable water system, the hot water main, and more. Quickly figure out if you can add to an existing electrical circuit, plus how to replace circuits and repair wiring. Renovate interior walls and ceilings, install home security, improve temperature control, take a furniture workshop, and so much more!

Nothing gives a home personality like a dramatic front door. "Spence shows how to select and install... exterior and interior doors as well as their components (such as lock sets, hinges, and glazing). Security and energy efficiency are important concerns that Spence covers in detail. Profusely illustrated, this title is appropriate for every public library..."--Library Journal.

A guide to planning, designing, and constructing bathrooms, with sections on choosing shapes and locations, and bathroom styles, as well as functional and decorative elements. Special sections on determining electrical and plumbing needs, plus ways to design for convalescence and disabilities.

Book's by William Perkins Spence

Architectural Working Drawings

Architectural Working Drawings

Residential Framing

Residential Framing

Installing & Finishing Drywall

Installing & Finishing Drywall

Constructing Staircases, Balustrades & Landings

Constructing Staircases, Balustrades & Landings

Interior Trim

Interior Trim

Finish Carpentry

Finish Carpentry

Building Your Dream House

Building Your Dream House

Encyclopedia of Home Maintenance and Repair

Encyclopedia of Home Maintenance and Repair

Doors and Entryways

Doors and Entryways

Constructing Bathrooms

Constructing Bathrooms

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