The first handbook on reclaimed wood, combining useful information, rich history, and design ideas Wood reclaimed from old houses, factories, barns, water tanks, and boardwalks has become a valuable commodity, treasured for the patina that gives witness to its history. Our ancestors built well, using locally sourced lumber that expressed the culture and natural history of their region: oak and pine in the Northeast; hickory and cypress in the South; Douglas fir and redwood in the West. Reclaimed Wood: A Field Guide is the first complete visual handbook to this popular resource, covering hist... View More...
Timberframe shows that time-honored timber construction has unlimited design possibilities. Written by Tedd Benson, who is nationally known as the leader in timberframe design and construction, this vividly photographed book explores a variety of styles, from traditional homes to contemporary classics. View More...
This guide gives a reference to improving interior rooms with paint, wallcoverings and other decorative materials using professional techniques, including selecting and estimating materials, preparing the room and application techniques. View More...
DIY for Renters Don't Call the Landlord is a complete repair and maintenance guide for everyone who rents--not owns--their home. It's designed to help apartment and house renters perform common repairs and upgrades that are economical, safe, and don't conflict with tenant/landlord agreements. Also included are tips on taking down and removing upgrades when it's time to move out of the rental unit so you can get your security deposit back in full. Packed with step-by-step instructions, illustrations, and color photos, this book teaches basic repair skills that potential future homeowners will u... View More...
50 of the world's most exciting designers and visionary artists have devised simple objects that anyone can make at home.Do It Yourself collects 50 simple, beautiful projects by the world's best designers and artists. From lamps and tables to toys and chairs, all items can be constructed using basic tools and everyday items, making designer classics from the everyday. Each project is illustrated with full color photographs of the finished piece and all tools and materials required to make it, in addition to hand-drawn illustrations for the step-by-step instructions. Text for each object descri... View More...
If you dream of living in a tiny house, or creating a getaway in the backwoods or your backyard, you'll love this gorgeous collection of creative and inspiring ideas for tiny houses, cabins, forts, studios, and other microshelters. Created by a wide array of builders and designers around the United States and beyond, these 59 unique and innovative structures show you the limits of what is possible. Each is displayed in full-color photographs accompanied by commentary by the author. In addition, Diedricksen includes six sets of building plans by leading designers to help you get started on a mi... View More...
Ask homeowners to identify the hub of the home and they'll say, "the kitchen " This completely revised edition of Kitchen Ideas that Work--the consummate resource for kitchen redesign--features over 350 ideas with 370 photos for a facelift or full-throttle redo of a range of kitchen styles and sizes. From the latest information on energy-efficient appliances and lighting, to cabinetry and flooring, this amazing sourcebook will help homeowners make smart choices about what they want, and what they can afford, in a kitchen transformation. Packed with accessible solutions, practical advice, tangi... View More...
All pros on deck in the completely new edition of All New Building Decks. It's the ideal time to start thinking about your deck - either the one you already have that you want to fix up, or the one that you've been dreaming of building. Either way, All New Building Decks - the hot-off-the-press new edition of the bestselling favorite - will walk you through the steps, materials, and do's and don'ts for taking on your deck-building project. Get more tips, more advice, and more deck projects you can easily take on. All New Building Decks, a fresh collection of best advice from the experts at Fin... View More...
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER "Wise and funny. . . . The Lorrie Moore short story, or the Tina Fey memoir, of cleaning tutorials."--Dwight Garner, The New York Times "Thrillingly titled. . . . For a generation overwhelmed not just by dust bunnies, but by bong water on the carpet, pee stains on the ceiling and vomit seemingly everywhere, Jolie Kerr dispenses cleaning advice free of judgment. . . . A Mrs. Beeton for the postcollege set." --Penelope Green, The New York Times "Jolie Kerr really cuts through the grease and grime with her new book. I do what she tells me to do." --Amy Sedaris The author... View More...
The only full-color, photographic, truly accessible how-to guides on the market. The Keep It Simple Series has set a new standard in how-to publishing. The truly accessible guides inspire and instruct readers and deliver all the information one needs to know about the featured subject. Expertly written with helpful diagrams, full-color photographs and illustrations, these books give readers even more reasons to K I S S inexperience goodbye. View More...
With a friendly, down-home style, this guide encourages readers to whittle away the hours. Great for beginners looking for an easy way to get started and more advanced carvers looking for a relaxing way to spend their time, this instructional manual provides 18 step-by-step whittling projects, including knives, forks, birds, animals, trees, and flowers. Chapters detail the proper whittling tools and materials, including what woods are best to carve, and how to start projects by selecting and safely sharpening the best knife for each project.
No woodwork experience is required to make attractive, functional rustic furniture in a weekend. This guide explains the materials and tools needed and demonstrates such simple techniques as mortise-and-tenon joinery. Projects include: all types of simple tables; a bentwood chair; a twig picture frame; fence panels; panel benches; a garden sun screen; a plant stand; and trellis and arbour frames. View More...
CUSTOMIZE YOUR FAVORITE IKEA(R) HOME FURNISHINGS WITH DIY PROJECTSYou love IKEA(R) for its affordable, high-quality home furnishings. Now thanks to this book's DIY decorating projects, you can easily transform those furnishings into fully customized decor. Packed with 200 step-by-step illustrations and instructions, I Modify IKEA(R) offers a range of inspiring ideas to reflect your unique style.- Living room: appliqu pillows- Dining room: a rolling bar cart- Kitchen: embroidered dish towels- Bedroom: decorated nightstands- Closet: an adorable jewelry box- Bathroom: unique shelving- Kid'... View More...
