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1) The Woodworker Volume LIII (Volume 53) 1949

London: Evans Brothers, 1949. Hb, green covers, no dj, 200pp, b/w illustrations. Good. Faint tanning to some page edges, contents otherwise clean. Cocked spine. Bound volume of twelve issues, January-December 1949 of The Woodworker magazine. Articles on techniques, woodwork projects with cutting lists and plans, reader's queries. Includes amongst others how to carve a claw and ball foot, how to construuct a table with extensions, a four-way weaving loom, a light handcart and a doll' house.. Hard Cover. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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2) The Woodworker Volume LIV (Volume 54) 1950

London: Evans Brothers, 1954. Hb, green covers, no dj, 256pp, b/w illlustrations. Good. Faint tanning to page edges, previous owner's inscription on front endpaper, otherwise contents clean; light wear to covers. Bound volume of twelve issues, January-December 1950 of The Woodworker Magazine. Articles on techniques, projects with cutting lists and plans, reader's queries. Includes amongst others how to make a toboggan, a swinging garden seat with canopy, a refectory table, and novelty carving ("Grumpy" of the seven dwarves and a head of Winston Churchill).. Hard Cover. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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3) The Woodworker Volume LVII (Volume 57) 1953

London: Evans Brothers, 1953. Hb, green cloth covers, no dj, 240pp, b/w illustrations. Good. Faint tanning to page edges, otherwise contents clean; cloth on spine a little faded. Bound volume of twelve issues, January-December 1953 of The Woodworker magazine. Articles on techniques, projects with cutting lists and plans, readers' queries. Includes amongst others how to make a long-bow and a flat-bow, several items for wood carving (squirrel bookends, Coronation-themed items, eagle) constructing a garden workshop, a pack-flat table, a lecturn and a simple pontoon.. Hard Cover. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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4) Clever Crafts To Decorate Your Home

NSW, Australia: JB Fairfax, 1993. 12" x 9", laminated pictorial covers, no dj, 112 pgs with colour illustrations and full sized patterns included as an insert at the back. VG clean copy. Step-by-step instructions for making a range of decorative items for the home using different craft techniques, such as a folk art stool, log cabin quilt, pine-slat bathmat or appliqued towels.. Hard Cover. Very Good. more information

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5) John Brooke's Garden Design Book
Brookes, John

London: Dorling Kindersley, 1994. Hb, 352 pp with colour illustrations. VG with clean contents in G. dj which has slight wear to cover edges and spine. Complete practical guide to planning, styling and planting any garden, from one of the world's leading garden designers. Everything you need to know about how to create and implement your own design blueprint, plus countless ideas. (Overseas shipments will require additional postage since this is a very heavy item).. Hard Cover. Very Good/Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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6) Good Housekeeping Home Makeover
Callery, Emma

Ted Smart, 2000. Hb, 288pp, colour illustrations. VG clean copy in a Good dj which has light wear. "Definitive guide to decorating all the rooms in your home", from kitchen and living room to home office and conservatory. Includes how to decide on a style, ideas for quick and simple transformations, special features on room makeovers, practical DIY advice.. Hard Cover. Very Good/Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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7) Creating Japanese Gardens
Cave, Philip

Aurum Press, 1996. Pb, 176pp, illustrated. Good,+ clean copy; couple of small creases on cover corners. Describes the essence of a Japanese garden and then provides information on design principles, elements and construction . "Essential reading for the landscaper" (Paul Temple, The Horticulturist).. Soft Cover. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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8) The Curtain Book
Clifton-Mogg, Caroline & Paine, Melanie

London: Mitchell Beazley, 1993. Hb, 180pp, colour illustrations. VG clean copy in G+ dj which has slight wear. Visual sourcebook covering every aspect of curtains, drapes and blinds as an integral part of interior design. Contents: Historical perspectives; Selecting a style; Window treatments; Room treatments; The essentials (practical advice on making and arranging); Materials directory. Includes over 500 colour photos and illustrations.. Hard Cover. Very Good/Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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9) New Style for Old Junk
Collins, Julie

London: Merehurst, 1996. Hb, 112pp, colour illustrations. VG+ clean copy including dustjacket. Comprehensive guide to transforming junk items, in a broad range of contemporary styles. Includes basic techniques and 24 step-by-step projects for different rooms, such as an Heraldic writing desk , a Shaker style chair, and a Granite effect fireplace. . Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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10) Terence Conran on Design
Conran, Terence

London: Conran Octopus, 1996. Hb, 26 cm x 24 cm, 288 pgs, numerous colour plates. G+ in G. dj which has light edgewear and a small chip near the top of the dj spine. Role of design in the modern world, including furnishings & interiors, household items, clothing, food, transport, work and recreation. (A heavy book which will require additional postage forr overseas shipping).. Hard Cover. Good/Good. more information

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11) Terence Conran's DIY By Design (Over 30 Projects to Make and More Than 100 Design Ideas for Every Room in Your Home)
Conran, Terence & McGowan, John & DuBern, Roger

London: Conran Octopus, 1996. Pb, 256pp, colour and b/w illustrations. VG clean copy. Instructions and diagrams for over 30 woodworking projects, plus design ideas for all over the home. Projects include Kitchen Units, Radiator Cover, Alcove Shelves and Cupboards, Folding Screen, Panelled Bath.. Soft Cover. Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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12) The Cook's Room A Celebration of the Heart of the Home
Davidson, Alan (ed)

London: MacDonald, 1991. Hb, 238 pgs with colour photos. G+ in G. dj which has a closed tear and scuffs and chips to dj corners and top of spine. Food writers around the world describe the traditional home kitchens of their region, from Northern France to Thailand and Peru. The many contributors include Terence Conran (Provence), M.F.K. Fisher (California), Julie Sahni (Indian Raj), Sri Owen (Sumatra & Java) and Antonio Carluccio (Piemonte). Lavishly illustrated.. Hard Cover. Folio - over 12" - 15" tall. more information

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13) The Houseplant Survival Manual
Davidson, William

London: Book Club Associates, 1983. Hb, 192pp, colour illustrations. VG clean copy in G+ dj which has slight edgewear. Includes authoritative general advice, an instant diagnosis chart, plus a plant-by-plant illustrated guide with easy-to-read charts on maintenance, avoiding problems, typical pest and diseases, varieties and what to look for when purchasing.. Hard Cover. Very Good/Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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14) Painting Furniture A Practical Guide
Fisher, Rosie

Little Brown, 1999. Hb, 160pp, colour illustrations. Previous owner's inscription on front endpaper, otherwise contents clean. Subtitled "With hundreds of ideas for creating and decorating with faux finishes and painted effects". Beautifully illustrated guide of ideas and techniques for creating painted furniture, with specially created projects and interior design advice .. Hard Cover. Good/Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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15) A Introduction to Picture Framing
Frank, Vivien

London: Apple Press, 1990. Hb, 128pp, colour illustrations. VG clean copy in VG dj. Explores both making and decorating frames. Contents: Tools & equipment; Lightweight frames; Mountboard frames; Clay & papier-mache frames; Cut-out frames; Wood frames; Fabric frames; Multiple frames; Box frames (perspex, wooden, floating & platform); Redy-made frames.. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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16) Space And Storage (Time-Life Home Repair and Improvement series)
Frankel, William (ed)

Time Life Books, 1984. Hb, 128pp, illustrated. Laminated pictorial covers, no dj. Good+, clean copy. Includes woodworking techniques, planning projects, te all-purpose box, efficient cupboards, shelves and wall units.. Hard Cover. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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17) Sewing Projects for the Home (Singer Sewing Reference Library)
Graul, Zoe (ed)

Minnetonka: Cy DeCosse, 1991. Hb, laminated pictorial covers, no dj, 128 pgs, colour illustrations. G+, clean copy, light scuffing top of spine. Sewing projects for all around the house with many step-by-step photos and detailed instructions. Includes Windows (swags, valances, sunburst curtains, cascades etc.), Pillows/Cushions (knotted corner, butterfly, reversible rosette ), Bedrooms (duvet covers, skirting, hangers) and Slipcovers.. Hard Cover. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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18) The Illustrated Guide To Furniture Repair & Restoration
Grime, Kitty

London: Marshall Cavendish, 1984. Hb, 152pp, colour illustrations. Good+, clean copy in Good dj which has slight wear. There is a small plain sticker on the top corner of the front endpaper. Techniques and projects. Includes: simple repairs; how to strip, clean, polish and varnish; veneering; repairing rush, cane and seagrass chairs; extensive upholstery section, from dining chair seat to restoring a Chesterfield.. Hard Cover. Good/Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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19) Designing with Flowers
Guild, Tricia

London: Mitchell Beazley, 1989. 10.25" x 10.5 2, 192 pgs, colour plates. VG in VG dj which has v. slight edgewear to dj spine. A beautiful book on contemporary flower arranging from the well-known interior designer whose soft furnishings often feature floral motifs. There are more than 180 of her flower arrangements plus sections on the use of colour, scent, foliage, containers and matching a range of interiors. Also includes an illustrated guide to over 240 species withh special potential in flower design.. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. more information

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20) The New Paint Magic
Innes, Jocasta

London: Frances Lincoln, 1992. 240 pgs, colour illustrations. VG in G+ dj which has light edgewear only. Updated edition of the author's widely read original decorating reference on painted finishes,"Paint Magic". Everything from antiquing, bambooing and crackle glaze to tortoiseshelling, verdigris and watercolour motifs. "One of those jewels in the world of do-it-yourself. It combines detailed practical advice with flair, taste and inspiration" (Financial Times) .. Hard Cover. Very Good/Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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21) The Ultimate Container Garden
Joyce, David

London: Frances Lincoln, 1996. Hb, 216 pp with colour plates. VG+ in VG dj. Clean contents. Catalogue of 1000 plants grouped by colour and season; planting recipes; step-by-step instructions for over 30 container gardening schemes; easy care and maintenance. . Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. more information

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22) Andrea Maflin's Decorating Crafts
Maflin, Andrea

Collins & Brown, 1998. Large format quarto, 128 pgs with colour plates. VG in VG dj. 25 step-by-step projects for interior decorating, using mosaic, gilding, fabric painting, printing, stencilling and paper techniques, for surfaces and items all over the home. Templates included.. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. more information

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23) Party And Table Decorations
Major, Susie & Lansdown, Karen & Smiith, Susy

Ted Smart. Hb reprint, 96pp, colour illustrations. Good copy in Good dj which has light edgewear. There is a Tippex mark on the front endpaper otherwise contents are clean. 150 simple decorations to make, including garland and hanging decorations, table centrepieces, napkin folding, tablecloth decoration, place cards and placemats, hats and masks, gifts and favours. From a child's birthday party to a special dinner or Christmas gathering.. Hard Cover. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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24) Housewife's Handy Book (a Complete Library of Information for Every Practical home-lover)
Marshall, A.C

London: George Newnes. Hb, blue cloth covers, vii + 392pp + photogravure section, illustrated. Undated but est. early to mid 1930s. Fair - reading copy only. Although the contents are in good, clean, tight condition, the covers have a water stain and there is a tear at the base of the spine. Contents: Stitchcraft made easy; A.B.C. of dressmaking; A.B.C. of simple embroidery; Housewife's cookery book; Sweetmaking at home; Jobs about the house; Science for the housewife; The business of the home; Money making at home; Everyday etiquette; The housewife's letter-writer; How to dance; Your place in the stars; Beauty for the housewife; Home garden. Learn the appropriate way to break an engagement by letter, how to breed goats for milk, a recipe for "Hedgehog" dessert, techniques for improving the appearance of one's nose, and how to dance the Six-Eight. . Hard Cover. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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25) Which? Way to Repair and Restore Furniture
Mason, David

London: Hodder & Stoughton/Consumers' Association, 1980. Pb, 180pp, b/w illustrations. Good, clean copy; light crease on back cover. Includes: structural repairs (wood, metal, marquetry, stringing etc.); cleaning, stripping & finishing; upholstery (all kinds of seating, elementary and complex techniques).. Soft Cover. more information

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26) The New Stencil Source Book (200 Original designs)
Meehan, Patricia

London: Anaya, Collins & Brown, 1995. Hb, 144pp, colour illustrations. VG clean copy. 200 original template motifs and ideas for stencilling on wood, walls, ceramics and fabrics. Includes a practical techniques section. . Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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27) The Complete Garden Makeover Book (Better Homes and Gardens)
Millar, Katie (ed)

Index, 2001. Hb, 296 pp, colour iillustrations. Very slight edgewear to dj spine. Comprehensive and easy-to-follow guide to planning/laying out your garden with instructions for building garden features. Includes: Planning; Constructing Your Site; Paths & Steps; Patios and Courtyards; Fences, Screens and Gates; Decks and Steps; Pergolas and Shhelters; Pools and Ponds; Garden Enhancements (e.g. tree seat, barbecue settiing); Gardens for Special Purposes (e.g. containers, scented, low maintenance, herb); Resource Guides. (Overseas shipments will require additional postage - heavy item).. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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28) Decorating with Plants: Living Colour in the Home
Muller-Idzerda, A.C. & Lestrieux, Elisabeth De

Newton Abbot: David & Charles, 1981. Hb, 144pp, colour illustrations. Dustjacket has wear and a couple of closed/cellotaped tears. Contents clean. Includes advice on positioning and grouping of houseplants to create a harmonius decor, cultivation and care for different types of houseplants, a monthly calendar, and an illustrated dictionary on 240 houseplants.. Hard Cover. Good/Fair. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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29) Wonderful Windowboxes
Nimmo, Derek

London: Ward Lock, 1990. Small tear bottom corner dj. Light tanning to edges. Hb, 128 pp, colour illustrations. Guide to gardening on the window ledge from prize-winning gardener, Derek Nimmo. From cultivation and maintenance to an interesting array of planting schemes (including edible windowboxes, scented, cascades, climbers, Chinese-inspired etc.).. Hard Cover. Good/Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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30) The Table Style Book A Complete Guide to the Art of Table Setting
Pettigrew, Jane

London: Merehurst Press, 1988. Hb, 158 pgs with colour plates and b/w illustrations. G+ in G. dj which has light edgewear and darkening on edges of inside covers. Guide to presenting food and designing table settings for all types of occasions: formal, al fresco, themed, children's parties, buffets. Tips are given on essentials such as crockery, cutlery, glassware, plus lighting, table settings, napkin arrangements, floral centrepieces. from a minimal design for a Japanese-style table setting to an outdoor summer buffet party.. Hard Cover. Good/Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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31) Soft Furnishings With Calico, Ribbon and Lace
Reeves, Fiona

London: New Holland, 1995. Hb, 96pp, colour illustrations. Clean throughout. Guide to making 40 household projects using unbleached cotton calico, with ribbon and lace adornments. Contents are organized into: Small projects; For the Bedroom; and Window Dressing. Projects range from a wastepaper bin cover and lampshade, to scatter cushions, fitted bedspread, valances and blinds.. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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32) The Practical Handbook of Furniture Refinishing Restyling And Repair
Savage, John H

Slough: W. Foulsham, 1971. Hb, pictorial boards, no dj, 128 pgs, b/w illustrations. G. Light edgewear to covers and spine; tanning on some page edges but contents otherwise clean.Includes stripping, restoring and applying finishes of different kinds, wooden furniture repairs, upholstery, cane seating, "antiquing", and a whole host of repairs and improvements.. Hard Cover. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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33) The Complete Decorative Painter Over 100 Creative Designs and Schemes
Spargo, Gillie & Japp, David

Godalming: Colour Library Direct, 1996. Hb, laminated pictorial boards, no dj, 188 pp, colour illustrations. 26cm x 28 cm. G+. Marginal edgewear and clean throughout. Paint techniques and projects for the home, from simple sponging and imitation gilding to stencilling, marbling and verdigris.. Hard Cover. more information

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34) Making Furniture
Thomas, David

London: Orbis, 1984. Hb, laminated pictorial covers, no dj, 144 pgs, colour illustrations. Over 25 easy-to-make furniture projects for house and garden, with clear stage-by-stage instructions, numerous line drawings and precise measurements. Includes items such as kitchen table and benches, child's folding play pen, bed with space-saver, pet hutch, patio recliner, fireplace surround.. Hard Cover. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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35) The Complete Upholsterer : a Practical Guide To Upholstering Traditional Furniture
Thomerson, Carole

London: Frances Lincoln, 1989. Hb, 192pp, colour illustrations. VG in G+ dj which has only slight edgewear. Clean contents. Includes full range of techniques plus ten upholstery projects, such as: Chair with drop-in seat, Hoop-backed Nursing Chair, Hide-covered Carver, Chaise Longue, Wing Chair, Chesterfield Sofa.. Hard Cover. Very Good/Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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36) The Complete Illustrated Guide to Feng Shui for Gardens
Too, Lillian

Dorset: Element, 1998. Hb, 224 pages with colour plates. G+ in G+ dj which has light scuffing. From the renowned Feng Shui expert, here is a practical guide which explains the principles and practices of Feng Shui and offers advice on how to apply these principles to your garden, yard, terrace, window box, even your city block. Includes a guide to the best plants to grow (and avoid), the use of water and light.. Hard Cover. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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37) Make Your Own Curtains & Blinds
Van Reenen, Lani

London: New Holland, 1995. Hb, 22cm x 21cm, laminated pictorial covers, no dj, 72pp, colour illustrations. VG, clean copy. Practical guide to dressing windows, from selecting the right kind of style to suit your window to measuring and making up curtains or blinds plus accessories such as pelmets, tie-backs or valances. The range of blinds includes Roman, Austrian, London, Balloon and Box.. Hard Cover. Very Good. more information

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38) Stamp Decorating: a Step-By-step Guidebook And Inspirational Sourcebook, With Over 80 Projects And Techniques
Walton, Stewart & Sally

London: Hermes House/Arness, 2004. Large format hardback, 23cm x 30 cm, 256 pgs. Unread, new copy. This edition is a combination of two previous titles, "Stamp Magic" and "Stamp Decorating", and is a comprehensive guide to home decorating using stamping. There are over 80 projects for all types of surfaces, and designs which include folk art, heraldic, seashore, hearts, stars and flowers. Plus a template section for your own designs.. Hard Cover. As New/As New. more information

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39) The Handyman and Home Mechanic
Wheeler, James E. (ed)

London: Odhams Press, 1948. Hb, blue cloth covers, no dj, 512pp, numerous diagrams. Fair+, with wear to covers, faded spine and occasional foxing/brown spotting on pages, although contents generally clean. Techniques and instructions , extensively illustrated with plans and diagrams. Contents: Woodwork; Constructional woodwork; Bedroom furniture; Simple kitchen fitments; Metal-work; Electricity; Wireless; House decoration and repair; The garden and smallholding. Amongst others, instructs you how to make a hinged scullery table, folding clothes horse, make bicycle adjustments, instal an immersion water heater, fix a new sash-line, do simple bricklaying, and make a garden gate.. Hard Cover. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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40) Good Housekeeping Complete Book of the Home : The Ultimate Home Reference Guide
Wilkinson, Suzanne (ed)

London: BCA, 1994. Book club edition. Hb reprint, 512pp, illustrations. VG clean copy in VG dj which has the slightest of edgewear. Comprehensive reference on every aspect of home management, with hundreds of time- and-money-saving ideas. Contents cover: Buying a home; Equipping your home; Care & maintenance; Cleaning in the home; Creative DIY; Safety and security; Legal matters; Household emergencies.. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. more information

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41) Storage Solutions
Yelling, Sarah (ed)

Bath: Parragon, 2002. Hb, 96pp, colour illustrations. VG with clean contents in VG dj. Projects and ideas for storage solutions around the home. from shelving and hang-ups to cabinet makeovers, hideaway solutions, improving a home office and fabric storage options.. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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