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For Jeep fans, Jeep owners, and even those just contemplating the purchase of a Jeep, there is no substitute for this incredibly popular, versatile vehicle-over 3.5 million Jeeps have been sold since 1945. And for everything you need to get the most out of Jeep ownership, there is no substitute for "Jeep Owner's Bible"(tm) by Moses Ludel, recognized as the most comprehensive, authoritative guide to the Jeep ever published. In the words of "Jeep Owner's Bible"(tm) author Ludel, "For those who never intend to work on their Jeep themselves, the "Jeep Owner's Bible"(tm) provides basic orientation, explains mechanical features of Jeep 4WD trucks, offers valuable troubleshooting tips and makes it easier to discuss repair or modification work with a professional mechanic. For the do-it-yourselfer, "Jeep Owner's Bible"(tm) serves as a technical guide, model review, and data source....Equipped with this book and a genuine Jeep factory service manual for your model, you can
accomplish quality repairs or a complete mechanical restoration." Now completely revised and updated since its original publication in 1992, in addition to all the invaluable content of the first edition, this informative volume includes:
Coverage of all Jeeps built since 1945, through 1999, including Grand Cherokee and Wrangler TJ and YJ models
Substantially more material on YJ Wrangler, XJ Cherokee, and ZJ Grand Cherokee
Introduction of the new 1999 WJ Grand Cherokee
Many new "state of the art" improvements, accessories, and aftermarket products, including factory and non-factory products available since 1992
Additional sources for parts to restore, upgrade, and modify Jeep vehicles
Customer Reviews:
Full of everything you need to know about Jeeps.......2007-05-14
This book has help me with basically everything related to my Jeep. It even introduced me to concepts I never knew about before. Great buy for those interested in Jeeps.
Useless book.......2006-08-17
Just about the most useLESS book I have ever bought. The coverage is way too broad and general. There are little to NO specific areas covered. Just general information that can be obtained in the owners manual that comes with the vehicle. All in all, not even worth taking to the throne room.
Amazing, a must have for Jeep owners.......2006-06-09
A great book! Once I started reading it, I just couldn't put it down. Everything you need to know about Jeep performance, history, upgrades, regular maintanence - simply a Jeep hoss of a book. As a mechanic, I enjoyed the book thoroughly. I read it cover to cover in about a week once I actually got my hands on it. A++ I would recommend it to any Jeep enthusiast.
shameless Jeep/Mopar brand promo.......2006-04-15
Not worth your money. It reads like a paid advertisement. Spends way too much time talking about how great the new Jeep vehicles are and how important it is to use geniune mopar parts. Very little actual reference material for the DIY enthusiast or wannabe serious Jeeper. What little reference there is, is for CJs. Seems like something they would hand out at a Jeep dealership.
I don't agree with a lot of what this guy says. What's this about only needing 33" tires at the largest? For me, bigger, sloppier obstacles = more fun = need more traction and clearance = bigger tires.
Take my advice - aftermarket parts are almost always the way to go for price, warranty length, and reliability - don't get your parts or accessories through Chrysler/Mopar if you can help it.
I recommend Jim Allen's books, such as the Jeep 4x4 Performance Handbook. Much better intro to Jeepin'.
More CJ than YJ or TJ.......2006-01-10
The title and cover of this particular book leads one to believe that it really does cover information for the TJ. That is somewhat incorrect. The majority of the book is geared towards the CJ. Not really a problem, just understand that if you have a TJ, this is probably not the book for you.
It is also written with heavy praise for Mopar parts and accessories.
A Chilton's Manual would probably be a better purchase.
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- sheds from large to small
- Top to bottom, inside and out coverage.
- Provides everything to know bout adding a new barn, shed or garage to a property
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Barns, Sheds and Outbuildings: Plan, Design, Build (Ultimate Guide To...)
John D. Wagner , and
Clayton DeKorne
Manufacturer: Creative Homeowner
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Building a Shed: Siting and Planning a Shed, Building Shed Foundations, Adding Custom Details (Build Like a Pro Series)
ASIN: 1580112366 |
Book Description
barns, sheds outbuildings Plan - Design - Build Written with the do-it-yourselfer in mind, Barns, Sheds Outbuildings gives readers the information they need to plan, build, and finish a utility building. This revised and expanded edition presents a variety of buildings, from the simplest garden shed to a huge gambrel dairy barn, to even a backyard artist's studio. Part One begins with design and planning information to help potential builders locate their building, decide on its design, and decode architectural plans and building codes. Individual chapters detail the basics: building foundations, framing walls and roofs, closing in the framing-which includes all types of roofing- and siding--and window installation. Other chapters cover the basic wiring and plumbing needs of barns, as well as options for interior and exterior finish work. Part Two presents 12 design concepts with photographs and detail views of various buildings that readers can build. - Over 900 photos and illustrations on building barns,sheds, and garages - Previous edition sold over 100,000 copies to date - Clear, step-by-step photo sequences on buildingfoundations, framing, and roofing - A guide to finishing the interior of the buildings,including electrical, plumbing, and storage - Design concepts for 12 projects, including barns,sheds, garages, and an artist's studio - Comprehensive index and glossary
Customer Reviews:
sheds from large to small.......2007-10-02
this is a good book for learning how to build from a small shed on your property to a barn. gives you all the information and materials.
Top to bottom, inside and out coverage........2007-06-19
This book comprehensively covers all aspects of building a barn, shed or outbuilding yourself; it would also help someone who was planning on having one built for them. It covers everything from top to bottom and inside and out: siting, foundation, framing, roofing, weatherproofing, finishing, electrical and plumbing. It is easy to read and the illustrations are instructive, not merely decoration. Since many of the techniques are used in homebuilding, the book would be of interest to home owners as well.
Provides everything to know bout adding a new barn, shed or garage to a property.......2005-09-05
Co-authors John D. Wagner and Clayton DeKorne's Barns, Sheds And Outbuildings: Plan, Design, Build provides everything to know bout adding a new barn, shed or garage to a property. Over 800 photos and illustrations aid in the process, from choosing an appropriate design for needs and placement to step-by-step photos of the actual construction process. Competing titles focus on options more than construction techniques and tips.
Average customer rating:
- Barns and Sheds and Outbuildings
- A superb, well-illustrated, well-written book
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Barns, Sheds & Outbuildings: Complete How-To Information Design Concepts for Ten Buildings
John D. Wagner , and
Clayton DeKorne
Manufacturer: Creative Homeowner
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Building Small Barns, Sheds & Shelters
ASIN: 1580110754 |
Book Description
How to plan, design, locate, construct, and finish every kind of outbuilding, from a simple garden shed to a gambrel barn. Includes 10 design concepts and 600 color photos and illustrations.
Customer Reviews:
Barns and Sheds and Outbuildings.......2005-09-03
Even though I have been a "do it yourselfer" for many years and have done many refinishing projects in houses I have never built a structure as large as a 14 foot X 18 foot x 11 foot high Saltbox machine shed from basic lumber. The sections on Basic Framing, Roof Framing, and Closing In contained enough detail to be very helpful. I also looked at the Wiring and Plumbing section even though I have completely wired a new house and partially wired other houses. While I would want other sources with more detail I thought the section had some good tips.
Overall, this is a really good book and would use it in conjunction with other more specific Creative Homeowner books such as House Framing, Plumbing, and Wiring.
A superb, well-illustrated, well-written book.......2002-05-24
This book isn't just about barns and shed; it's about proper building and framing practices for any type building. Sure, you can use what you learn here to build barns and shed-- and there are very complete plans for some lovely projects in the back of the book-- but you could just as easily use this book as a guide to building an addition on your house, or for framing a roof. The illustrations are fantastic; clear, concise, with good captions. The writing overall is very clear and understandable. I recommend this book highly to anyone doing any type of building.
Book Description
From the foundation up, author/craftsman Nick Engler takes the reader through the process of renovating existing outbuildings. Step-by-step advice on how to square and strengthen the structure, enlarge or modify the building, repair or replace the roofing and siding, install new windows and doors, even add electricity and plumbing. Covers complete restoration techniques for frame, pole, post-and-beam, and masonry structures.
Customer Reviews:
SIMPLE STEPS TO STRAIGHTEN YOUR BARN.......2007-09-09
Excellent book on how to tackle serious structural deficiencies of your barn from foundation up to the roof.I think you could use this usefull information on other types of buildings such as older homes and garages.In fact this book will show you how to replace rotted out logs in a log cabin.Many simple pictures and diagrams on how to get it done.Also good basics on how to run water and electric utilities once you square up your building.
not more architectual fluff.......2006-02-22
if you are looking for good, solid, usable information on restoring old barns and the mechanics of their structure, this book is the bible on it. quite detailed and good instructions. the author doesn't just tell you it can be done, but how to do it as well. this book won't help trendy city folk, with no building skills, pick out carpet samples for turning a barn into a home, but it is the number one resource on the structure of barns and making them solid and usable again before changing their purpose. I highly recommend this book.
Excellent Resource.......2006-02-17
We just purchased a property with an old barn and this book was recommended to us as an initial resource. It has provided a good overview of barn history and guidance for restoration.
The best book on renovating barns!.......2001-10-19
It's easy to say that this is the best book on renovating barns - it's the only one that I know of. But, this book is very, very good. I'm lucky enough to be able to spend much of my time designing new barns and helping clients restore old ones. I'm amazed and embarrassed by how much I learned from this book. Nick Engler presents a good primer on barn design, and then goes to work, explaining in detail how to repair each and every common problem with old barns. If your barn is leaning, if the stone foundation is buckled, if your pole-barn posts are rotting, if your timbers have splintered, if your roof sways, you'll learn what to do to fix the problem and to keep it from happening again.
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- the ultimate source book
- Great start for ideas
- Just What I Was Looking For
- A House-Plan Catalog for Barns!
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Barns and Backbuildings: Designs for Barns, Carriage Houses, Stables, Garages & Sheds with Sources for Building Plans, Books, Timber Frames, Kits, Hardware, Cupolas & Weather Vanes
Manufacturer: Donald J Berg
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ASIN: 096630750X |
Book Description
A complete guide to great backyard buildings with ninety four designs of barns, stables, garages, sheds and garden structures; plans that you can purchase directly from their designers; a directory of hard-to-find building products, guide books, kits, timber frames and prefab buildings; and good advice on site planning and construction.
Customer Reviews:
OUT OF STOCK.......2005-08-18
YOU DID NOT SEND ME THIS BOOK. THIS IS THE ONE I REALLY WANTED. I GOT A NOTICE TELLING ME IT WAS OUT OF STOCK.
INSTEAD, WHEN I WAS TRYING TO ORDER THIS, YOUR CROSS-SELLING SYSTEM SOLD ME ON A TWO FOR ONE DEAL....
THE BOOK I ACTUALLY GOT WAS OKAY, GOOD FOR GENERAL CONSTRUCTION KNOWLEDGE BUT NOT THE CONCEPT/DESIGN INFO I WAS LOOKING FOR.
the ultimate source book.......2000-10-31
If you are looking for plans for barn construction, this is the ultimate source book. It also includes sources for everything from stables and garages to sheds and playhouses. A helpful book before beginning a building project.
Great start for ideas.......2000-07-10
Definately designed to get you started with ideas for a small country home. The best part of the book is the references to dealers and builders.
Just What I Was Looking For.......2000-07-05
This book was just what I was looking for to find plans for a horse barn. It's a resource tool, not a picture book. It would be useful to someone who knows what size and type of structure they want to build and don't know where to find the plans. The authors give a good synopsis of the framing options that a homeowner has when considering building, and pros and cons of each. Also, I reccommend reading the paragraphs about laying out your farmstead.
A House-Plan Catalog for Barns!.......1999-08-02
Clever idea! There are 400+ house plan catalogs on Amazon.com - just this one on barns. Pretty, Old-timey barns, fair prices for blueprints, nice directory, fun to read. A good buy!
Average customer rating:
- Looks pretty, but this is NOT a very useful book
- Very informative!
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Building Backyard Structures: Sheds, Barns, Bins, Gazebos & Other Outdoor Construction
Paul Levine ,
Tom Begnal , and
Dan Thornton
Manufacturer: Sterling
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ASIN: 0806942169 |
Book Description
Do you need places to keep the things that make outdoor living so enjoyable? Complete instructions cover the basics of small shed building that are common to all the projects, along with tips on planning, selecting materials, and choosing a style and color that looks good, as well as technical aspects of selecting a site, dealing with grade levels, and water runoff. Construction techniques come with hundreds of photos that show exactly how to lay foundations, set up framing, put on roofing, install siding, and finish doors and windows.
Customer Reviews:
Looks pretty, but this is NOT a very useful book.......2003-06-03
[Just over 1.5 stars]
"Building Backyard Structures" is a deceptively good-looking book. Alas, nice color pictures won't help you design and build the shed or other small building you need in your backyard. A more accurate title would be "Plans for Seven Backyard Structures". If you want ANYTHING other than these exact seven plans you'll need to look elsewhere.
The deception starts right at the beginning. The chapters are:
1. Building Materials
2. Planning Your Project
3. Foundations
4. Framing
5. Roofing
6. Siding
7. Doors and Windows
8. Utility Shed
9. Pole Barn
10. Woodshed
11. Garbage House
12. Pool or Patio Shed
13. Gazebo
14. Children's Playhouse/Outdoor Toy Storage Shed
and you'd reasonably expect that the first seven chapters would provide a useful framework for creating your own small backyard project. You would be wrong, however.
In Chapter 3 the book illustrates five types of foundations. Unfortunately, the text then only discusses how to work with two of them; if you've got a wooden post or concrete slab project in mind, for instance, you're out of luck.
Chapter 4 is even more disappointing. Rather than tell you what you need to know to frame a shed wall, it merely states that "Local codes and the structure's design will dictate the stud spacing". The chapter goes through the steps of framing in numbered order, but again doesn't tell you enough to know what you're doing. Another quote: "Step 12: Add the Bracing. Walls with plywood sheathing or siding generally do not require additional bracing." There's no further explanation about when this "generally" applies, or why. Moving on to roof framing, the authors once again fall back to "Local building codes and the structure's design are going to dictate the size and spacing of the rafters" -- again, without telling you enough to create or even modify an existing design. Finally, they tell you how to create only bird's-mouth rafters, but then later in the book the plans for two smaller projects use straight rafters and mitered studs, instead.
Chapter 5 talks about five types of roofing materials, but then only discusses how to use two of them -- neither of which are suitable for shallow-pitched roofs -- but then the book doesn't tell you about THAT pitfall, either.
Moving into the specific projects doesn't provide much greater clarity. Each project has a "Materials List", but in the Quantity column the information is often labeled "as required", meaning multiple trips to the building supply store for you. And don't forget that in addition to the "Materials List", there's also "Miscellaneous Materials"; you need all the materials on both lists, plus the materials they've forgotten to put on EITHER list. Completely missing is any list of tools required; you'll have to read the complete chapter for that.
I won't go into all the projects. I'll just mention a few problems, and hope that provides enough insight into this book's suitability for your purposes. Do note, though, that NONE of the seven projects tell you how or why the structure's design will dictate foundation choice, stud spacing, rafter configuration, or roofing material selection. They just present each plan as if all these questions had already been answered.
In the Pole Barn project the illustration shows a door made with 2x4 battens without diagonal bracing, and the text then says "Refer to Chapter 7 for information on making and hanging a board-and-batten door." But Chapter 7 only shows how to make a door with 1x4 battens with diagonal bracing, and only how to install a pre-hung door.
In the Garbage House project, you'll need a router and four different router bits. No other part of the book mentions a router, how to use it, or why it might be required for a backyard structure. This project also requires you to assemble lattice from scratch, conveniently failing to mention that you can buy the stuff, pre-made, at any home center.
Finally, the Pool Shed project includes a tile top, and just has three paragraphs that literally say "install the tile" and very little else. There's no information about what tools are required other than a tile cutter. Nor do the components (tiles, cement backer board, thinset mortar) show up on either the "Materials List" or "Miscellaneous Materials" for this project. (The cement backer board and thinset mortar are my additions; the text doesn't mention them at all.)
Color me VERY disappointed.
Very informative!.......1999-01-19
This is the best book of this type I have seen. Separate chapters cover all the basics, such as foundations, roofing, siding, doors & windows, etc. Good hand-drawn plans and drawings and lots of pictures make it easy to visualize how to proceed. The book includes step-by-step plans on how to build 7 different structures, but it's the background "how-to" stuff that I found really helpful.
Book Description
Although it harks from a time before power tools, electricity, and gasoline, this book abounds in simple ideas that rural householders still find useful today.Barns, poultry houses, piggeries, corn cribs, ice houses, spring houses, granaries, smokehouses, root cellars and even kennels and birdhouses are included in this fascinating compendium from days gone by.
Customer Reviews:
An American classic.......2000-04-26
This is a direct reprint of an 1881 classic, with an informative new forward by Castle Freeman. Halstead selected some of the most popular published designs from over two decades of the farm journal, The American Agriculturist. Designs include barns, stables, carriage houses, animal shelters, corn cribs, ice houses, spring houses, dog houses and bird houses. This book is still an inspiration for country builders.
Good "old-timer" building book.......2000-04-04
Although this book was quite informative it was not what I was looking for as it is lacking the tecnological side of building barns, sheds etc. It is written with reference to a previous time period--I did not find this book very useful for today's building and planning of such structures.
Book Description
Brimming with 257 illustrations, this ecologically aware manual was written in 1881 with the farmer in mind. Its earthy, barn-building theories extend to dog- and bird-houses and are based upon principles that still shine brightly today: light and air, space, cost, beauty, and convenience.
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Barns, Sheds and Outbuildings
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Title: Creative Homeowner.(The New Smart Approach to Kids' Rooms)(Southern Inspired Home Designs)(Northeastern Inspired Home Designs)(New Decorating with Architectural Trimwork: Planning, Designing, Installing)(Barns, Sheds and Outbuildings: Plan, Design, Build)(Book Review)
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