Water supply and drainage
An archival overview of water-meter chambers, pipes, domestic drainage, traps and systems for discharging wastewater.
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Wallpaper installation: wall preparation, types and hanging
An archival overview of wall preparation, wallpaper cutting and hanging, material types, roll dimensions and auxiliary materials.
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Paints, pigments and historical painting materials
An archival overview of pigment-mixing compatibility and auxiliary materials historically used in painting and finishing.
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Tools for painting and wallpapering
An archival overview of tools for surface preparation, coating application, spray painting and wallpaper hanging.
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Painting and varnishing of wooden doors and windows
Preparation, sanding, priming and painting of wooden doors and windows, with preserved original instructions for other wooden, wall and metal surfaces.
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Colour harmony and historical wall-painting methods
An archival overview of choosing colours, preparing walls, whitewashing, painting and finishing lines, with original quantities and illustrations.
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Family house (initial construction difficulties, building)
Family house (initial construction difficulties, building)
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Fabrication of elements for wooden houses on a do-it-yourself basis; pergola and fireplace in the garden
Fabrication of elements for wooden houses on a do-it-yourself basis; pergola and fireplace in the garden
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Fences and simple garden gates
An archival overview of fences, posts, garden gates, wire mesh and historical methods of making them.
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Landscaping, paths and garden ponds
An archival educational overview of planning and surveying land, terraces, paths, steps and small garden ponds.
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Basics of concreting. Production of colored concrete and concrete fences.
Basics of concreting. Production of colored concrete and concrete fences.
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What are eaves and facade mouldings for?
An archival overview of the practical and decorative roles of eaves, parapets and facade mouldings, with historical maintenance details.
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Articles related to selection, use and maintenance.
Featured topics help explain glass, wood, surface protection, and window and door systems.
01 Why can glass break even though no one hit it? Thermal glass breakage and ways to reduce the risk. → 02 How to choose the best glass for joinery and save money? A guide to choosing glass for windows and doors. → 03 The real truth about wooden joinery Existing article about choosing between wooden and PVC windows. → 04 Repair or purchase new wooden windows? Existing article about restoring or replacing wooden windows. → 05 Protecting windows from water and sun Article about protecting wooden windows from weather exposure. → 06 Windows and doors Overview of the role and basic parts of windows and doors. → 07 Glass at a different altitude Article about the effect of altitude differences on insulating glass. → 08 Wood moisture — why it is important to understand it Article about wood moisture and its importance in processing. → 09 Painting and varnishing wooden doors and windows Article about preparation and finishing of wooden surfaces. → 10 Wood-joining technique Article about joints in wooden elements. → 11 Weight and moisture of wood Existing article related to the properties of wood. →
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