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{"id":6979843653721,"title":"Salvage Secrets — Palmisiano \u0026 Teare '87","handle":"salvage-secrets-palmisiano-teare-87","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBy Joanne Palmisiano\u003cbr\u003ePhotographs by Susan Teare, Class of 1987\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-title-id=\"14796672\"\u003eSustainability and conservation are buzzwords in the construction and renovation of homes today. It's therefore no surprise that salvage design--reusing old building materials and other types of recycled goods--is becoming a popular technique, both for its environmentally friendly functionality and for its unique design aesthetic. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere, award-winning designer Joanne Palmisano presents an inspiring, practical guide that is also a striking visual tour of the full range of interior design possibilities incorporating salvaged materials. From using recycled wood as vintage flooring or accent beams to reclaiming stone as a kitchen island or fitting salvaged tiles into a bathroom backsplash, the book covers a range of materials and design concepts for different rooms and supplies technical information about what to keep in mind (size, shape, color, structural needs, etc.), how to use the salvaged materials most effectively, and where to go to find them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-From the publisher.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2022-01-26T16:06:22-05:00","created_at":"2022-01-26T16:06:21-05:00","vendor":"The Bowdoin Store","type":"Books","tags":["Bowdoin Alumni","Home Improvement"],"price":3000,"price_min":3000,"price_max":3000,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":3000,"compare_at_price_min":3000,"compare_at_price_max":3000,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":39713222459481,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"WBA409-Teare","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Salvage Secrets — Palmisiano \u0026 Teare '87","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":3000,"weight":0,"compare_at_price":3000,"inventory_quantity":2,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"9780393733396","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/store.bowdoin.edu\/cdn\/shop\/products\/wba409-teare-salv.jpg?v=1643231183"],"featured_image":"\/\/store.bowdoin.edu\/cdn\/shop\/products\/wba409-teare-salv.jpg?v=1643231183","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":"Salvage Secrets by Joanne Palmisano","id":21257223077977,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":550,"width":550,"src":"\/\/store.bowdoin.edu\/cdn\/shop\/products\/wba409-teare-salv.jpg?v=1643231183"},"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":550,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/store.bowdoin.edu\/cdn\/shop\/products\/wba409-teare-salv.jpg?v=1643231183","width":550}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBy Joanne Palmisiano\u003cbr\u003ePhotographs by Susan Teare, Class of 1987\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-title-id=\"14796672\"\u003eSustainability and conservation are buzzwords in the construction and renovation of homes today. It's therefore no surprise that salvage design--reusing old building materials and other types of recycled goods--is becoming a popular technique, both for its environmentally friendly functionality and for its unique design aesthetic. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere, award-winning designer Joanne Palmisano presents an inspiring, practical guide that is also a striking visual tour of the full range of interior design possibilities incorporating salvaged materials. From using recycled wood as vintage flooring or accent beams to reclaiming stone as a kitchen island or fitting salvaged tiles into a bathroom backsplash, the book covers a range of materials and design concepts for different rooms and supplies technical information about what to keep in mind (size, shape, color, structural needs, etc.), how to use the salvaged materials most effectively, and where to go to find them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-From the publisher.\u003c\/p\u003e"}

{"id":4786556731481,"title":"How Your House Works — Wing '61","handle":"how-your-house-works-a-visual-guide-to-understanding-and-maintaining-your-home","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBy Charlie Wing, Class of 1961\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-section a-spacing-small a-padding-small\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn easy-to-understand, richly illustrated guide to how everything in a house works\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-section a-spacing-small a-padding-small\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-section a-spacing-small a-padding-small\"\u003eWhy is my faucet leaking, my toilet running, or my dishwasher refusing to start? Can I fix it myself? What's causing the heating system to smell bad or the foundation to crack? Do I need an air filtration system? Is the new \"engineered lumber\" as good as conventional wood? These are just a few examples of questions homeowners face when repairs are needed or when a new house or addition is being planned.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-section a-spacing-small a-padding-small\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis new edition of \u003ci\u003eHow Your House Works\u003c\/i\u003e uncovers the mysteries behind just about every major appliance and building element in your house. Clear \"exploded\" drawings show you exactly how these things should be put together and how they function—what to check if they don't work, and what you can do that might save you from calling in a professional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe easy-to-understand pictures and explanations on every page get right to the point, helping you understand how things work, what can go wrong, and how to troubleshoot a problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVirtually everything in your house is included:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eElectrical\u003c\/b\u003e – circuit breakers and grounding, service, outlets, lamps, and fixtures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeating and air conditioning\u003c\/b\u003e – gas, electrical, and oil, ductwork and piping, thermostats, central and window AC units, humidifiers and dehumidifiers, and air filtering systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlumbing\u003c\/b\u003e – kitchen and bath fixtures, piping, water heaters, traps and vents, septic tanks, and pumps and water softener systems (even sprinkler systems and swimming pool filters\/heaters)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMajor household appliances\u003c\/b\u003e – from kitchen to laundry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFoundation, framing, doors, and windows\u003c\/b\u003e – including issues like drainage and radon, types of framing and how it supports the house, and all types of doors and windows\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSustainability and beyond\u003c\/b\u003e – covers sustainability and issues outside the house, as well as clock thermostats, ventless gas heaters, moisture and mold, and passive solar heating\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis quick and easy guide will save you time and money, answer nagging questions, and help you keep your house running smoothly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-From the back cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","published_at":"2021-02-06T17:27:31-05:00","created_at":"2021-02-06T17:26:25-05:00","vendor":"The Bowdoin Store","type":"Book","tags":["Bowdoin Alumni","Home Improvement"],"price":2495,"price_min":2495,"price_max":2495,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":2495,"compare_at_price_min":2495,"compare_at_price_max":2495,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":32375626235993,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"WBA277-Wing","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"How Your House Works — Wing '61","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":2495,"weight":0,"compare_at_price":2495,"inventory_quantity":1,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"9781118099407","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/store.bowdoin.edu\/cdn\/shop\/products\/wba277-wing-how_3adb11df-e1a8-4171-8e6c-5d1eb3c4fadb.jpg?v=1614019436"],"featured_image":"\/\/store.bowdoin.edu\/cdn\/shop\/products\/wba277-wing-how_3adb11df-e1a8-4171-8e6c-5d1eb3c4fadb.jpg?v=1614019436","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":"Cover of How Your House Works by Charlie Wing 1961","id":7515766292569,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":550,"width":550,"src":"\/\/store.bowdoin.edu\/cdn\/shop\/products\/wba277-wing-how_3adb11df-e1a8-4171-8e6c-5d1eb3c4fadb.jpg?v=1614019436"},"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":550,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/store.bowdoin.edu\/cdn\/shop\/products\/wba277-wing-how_3adb11df-e1a8-4171-8e6c-5d1eb3c4fadb.jpg?v=1614019436","width":550}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBy Charlie Wing, Class of 1961\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-section a-spacing-small a-padding-small\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn easy-to-understand, richly illustrated guide to how everything in a house works\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-section a-spacing-small a-padding-small\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-section a-spacing-small a-padding-small\"\u003eWhy is my faucet leaking, my toilet running, or my dishwasher refusing to start? Can I fix it myself? What's causing the heating system to smell bad or the foundation to crack? Do I need an air filtration system? Is the new \"engineered lumber\" as good as conventional wood? These are just a few examples of questions homeowners face when repairs are needed or when a new house or addition is being planned.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-section a-spacing-small a-padding-small\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis new edition of \u003ci\u003eHow Your House Works\u003c\/i\u003e uncovers the mysteries behind just about every major appliance and building element in your house. Clear \"exploded\" drawings show you exactly how these things should be put together and how they function—what to check if they don't work, and what you can do that might save you from calling in a professional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe easy-to-understand pictures and explanations on every page get right to the point, helping you understand how things work, what can go wrong, and how to troubleshoot a problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVirtually everything in your house is included:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eElectrical\u003c\/b\u003e – circuit breakers and grounding, service, outlets, lamps, and fixtures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeating and air conditioning\u003c\/b\u003e – gas, electrical, and oil, ductwork and piping, thermostats, central and window AC units, humidifiers and dehumidifiers, and air filtering systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlumbing\u003c\/b\u003e – kitchen and bath fixtures, piping, water heaters, traps and vents, septic tanks, and pumps and water softener systems (even sprinkler systems and swimming pool filters\/heaters)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMajor household appliances\u003c\/b\u003e – from kitchen to laundry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFoundation, framing, doors, and windows\u003c\/b\u003e – including issues like drainage and radon, types of framing and how it supports the house, and all types of doors and windows\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSustainability and beyond\u003c\/b\u003e – covers sustainability and issues outside the house, as well as clock thermostats, ventless gas heaters, moisture and mold, and passive solar heating\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis quick and easy guide will save you time and money, answer nagging questions, and help you keep your house running smoothly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-From the back cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e"}