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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 643.7074753
EAN: 9781568981277
ISBN: 1568981279
Label: Princeton Architectural Press
Manufacturer: Princeton Architectural Press
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 120
Publication Date: April 01, 1998
Publisher: Princeton Architectural Press
Sales Rank: 1039995
Studio: Princeton Architectural Press
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Do It Yourself investigates the history behind the current do-it- yourself craze in home repair and remodeling. The origins of home improvement can be traced to the early part of the century, when government loan programs placed home ownership within the reach of growing numbers of families, mass-circulation magazines began providing their readers with information about home renovation, and increasing numbers of Americans turned to the manual arts and handicrafts as leisure-time pursuits. World War II provided many Americans with the skills and confidence to undertake home-improvement projects on their own, and after the war, changes in the manufacturing and retailing of tools and equipment created new possibilities for transforming one's home. As home remodeling became a central feature of domestic life and consumer culture, the 'do-it-yourself' movement was born, coming of age in the baby-boomer 1950s and 1960s, when Americans created suburban paradises and reclaimed decaying urban centers.
The text of Do It Yourself, which investigates topics ranging from women's roles in home repair to historic preservation, is a lively mix of illustrations--including period photographs, magazine spreads, and advertisements--and clearly written analysis of the trends behind these images.
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Glider Garden Bench
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Brand: Lifetime Products
Color: Almond
EAN: 0081483228716
Manufacturer: Lifetime Products Inc.
Model: 22871
Number Of Items: 1
Sales Rank: 624
Variation Description: Almond
Features:- Dimensions: 49 by 28 by 34 inches; weighs 63 pounds;
- Strong, durable 4-foot glider bench designed for high-impact outdoor use
- High-density polyethylene material won't crack, chip or peel; powder-coated steel frame for maximum weather resistance
- Contoured for a comfortable seat; ball bearings for a smooth, quiet glide
- Made in the USA; stain-resistant and easy-to-clean
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