Keeping Down the Cost of Your Woodwork

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Keeping Down the Cost of Your Woodwork

by Curtis Companies

EN·~28 minutes·10 chapters

Chapters

10 total
1

Transcriber's Notes

0:56
2

Keeping Down the Cost of Your Woodwork

6:22
3

Restful Rooms

2:12
4

Where First Impressions Count

3:16
5

The Living Room That Deserves Its Name

3:41
6

Making the Dining Room Inviting

3:59
7

Lightening Kitchen Burdens

3:04
8

Where You Spend Over One-third of Your Life

1:16
9

Here and There About the House

1:44
10

How You Can Obtain Restful Rooms

2:06

Description

This guide explains how homeowners can achieve beautifully crafted woodwork without breaking the bank. It traces the shift from costly custom orders to the more accessible, standardized options offered by a pioneering manufacturer. Readers learn why thoughtful design, rather than extravagance, can add value while keeping expenses low. The book also highlights how architects and designers collaborate to create timeless styles that fit modern interiors.

The core of the approach is standardization: producing a range of sizes and patterns in large batches so waste is minimized and prices stay fair. By focusing on efficient manufacturing and using proven details, the cost per piece drops dramatically, yet the quality remains comparable to high‑end millwork. Homeowners are shown practical steps for selecting the right panels, trims, and cabinetry, and how to work with contractors to ensure a smooth installation. Ultimately, the guide empowers readers to enjoy the lasting charm of quality woodwork while staying within their budget.

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Language

en

Duration

~28 minutes (27K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Original publisher

United States: Curtis Companies Service Bureau, 1923.

Credits

Charlene Taylor, Jwala Kumar Sista and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Release date

2021-12-10

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

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Curtis Companies

Best known for early-20th-century home-design books and catalogs, this corporate author turned practical millwork advice into appealing guides for builders and homeowners. Its books blend salesmanship with useful plans, design ideas, and a strong belief that woodwork should be both attractive and long-lasting.

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