Working Alone: Tips & Techniques for Solo Building (For Pros by Pros)
by John Carroll
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BookPal × TalezoWorking Alone
Build smarter—even when you’re working solo.
Working Alone is the essential guide for anyone tackling construction projects without a crew. Author John Carroll shares proven strategies for lifting, moving, and assembling materials safely and efficiently when you don’t have extra hands to help.
Inside, you’ll find practical solutions for common challenges faced by solo builders, including handling heavy loads, setting posts, framing walls, and installing roofing. Carroll’s tips emphasize safety, leverage, and planning, so you can work confidently and avoid injuries.
Detailed illustrations and step-by-step instructions make complex tasks manageable. You’ll learn how to use simple tools, jigs, and mechanical aids to multiply your strength and precision. Plus, advice on organizing your workspace and sequencing tasks ensures maximum productivity.
Whether you’re building a deck, a shed, or a full-scale home, Working Alone empowers you to take on ambitious projects without sacrificing quality—or your back.
The book, Working Alone: Tips & Techniques for Solo Building (For Pros by Pros) [Bulk, Wholesale, Quantity] ISBN#9781561585458 in Paperback by John Carroll may be ordered in bulk quantities. Minimum starts at 25 copies. Availability based on publisher status and quantity being ordered.
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- Publisher
- Harry N. Abrams
- Author
- John Carroll
- Format
- Paperback
- Published
- May 1, 2001
- ISBN-13
- 9781561585458
- ISBN-10
- 1561585459
- Pages
- 160
- Carton quantity
- 20 copies
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| 500 – 999 | $15.29 | 49% off list |
| 1,000+ | $14.70 | 51% off list |
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