With a combined total of a quarter of a million copies in print in their separate editions, "Illustrated Interior Carpentry" and "Illustrated Housebuilding" are the undisputed classic guides for theaverage person doing interior or exterior home carpentry. Armed with this new two-in-one volume, anyone can tackle such jobs as the construction of plaster walls, and even build an entire house, economically, speedily and sturdily. In addition, Blackburn also discusses tools, materials, decorative moldings, stairs and handrails. With more than 600 illustrations, bibliography, index, and easy to follow text, this how-to reference provides sound and encourageing instructions for all home carpenters.