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The Walls Around Us: The Thinking Person's Guide to How a House Works

Anyone who's ever quailed at the thought of buying a two-by-four or suspected that his (or her) dwelling is breaking down out of spite will be charmed, educated and entertained by this delightful history and how-to of the house.

Audience
adult
Length
medium · 320 pages

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