Part memoir, part cultural history, this is a book about the history of homebuilding in America over the past 100 years, told through twelve unique but modest houses that the author knows intimately. We follow the author from the sod house in Nebraska where his mother was born through the frame house where he spent his childhood to the production houses that he built one a day in the San Fernando Valley to the Habitat for Humanity houses that he has been devoting his time to most recently. While the houses provide the narrative glue, they are but part of the story. What emerges through the pages of A Carpenter’s Life is a passionate paean to the earth & those who walk upon it, written by a veteran builder with a deep connection to the natural world, a yearning for simplicity, a respect for humanity & an evocative notion of what we mean by “home.” ...

Organization & decluttering are always on homeowners’ minds, whether designing their dream home or reconfiguring the one they have. The latest in the popular IDEA BOOK series, the completely revised All New Built-Ins Idea Book builds on the success of the original (one of Taunton’s all-time bestsellers) & showcases a wide range of built-in & storage possibilities. A handy visual clip file, it’s full of fresh ideas for creating rooms that are both functional & stylish. From niches & bookcases to linen closets & pantries, built-ins can have a huge architectural impact on any home. Starting with the basics, this guide answers the questions of what to store, where to store, & how to store. With design solutions for kitchens, bathrooms, home offices, entertainment spaces, bedrooms, mudrooms, laundry rooms & more, readers are sure to make extra room for this richly illustrated space-solver." ...

Woodworkers are always on the lookout for clever tips or new twists on techniques. That’s why Fine Woodworking magazine has such broad appeal; every issue is filled with expert advice on how to become better at the craft. This book brings together nearly 350 shop-tested tips, from storage solutions & surface preparation; to milling lumber & power-tool strategies; to insights into clamping, gluing, sharpening, finishing & more. This collection of great woodworking ideas is sure to become a quintessential reference book. ...

These elegant designs, from some of the world’s finest craftsmen, range from traditional to contemporary & offer inspiration for workers of all skill levels. No project has more universal appeal among woodworkers at every skill level than the blanket chest. It’s a simple form & yet it can be complex, elaborate & intricately detailed. This collection of 30 original designs by artisans from around the globe illustrates the versatility of the chest, one of the oldest forms of furniture. The book opens with an overview of chest-building techniques; following are the chests, each of which features design & construction details, working drawings & technical details of the more challenging pieces. Chests range from traditional to contemporary & offer inspiration to woodworkers & furniture makers of all skill levels. Approx. 200 photos & 50 drawings illustrate these designs. ...

This book, in Tauntons Build Like A Pro series, takes the reader through the entire process of building a deck
- from planning
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Homeowners are spending more time & money than ever creating & sprucing up living spaces outside the house. Now that DIYers have greater access to the tools, techniques & materials required to build great patios & walkways, they’re going all out. & this newest offering from the successful Build Like a Pro series is the best guide they can ask for. It’s all in here – from base construction techniques to surface materials. A reader can choose to complete the six projects in this book exactly as presented or mix & match techniques to create a truly custom project. Complete in-depth information, step-by-step instructions, focused sidebars & tips add up to a professional patio or walkway project that homeowners will enjoy for years to come. ...

Installing trim requires precision & know-how, but this book in Tauntons Build Like a Pro series, demystifies the art of getting tight miters, & working with out-of-square walls, floors & ceilings to get professional results. Covers all common trim projects including window & door casing, baseboards, crownmoulding & wainscot. ...

In the six years since the publication of the first edition, the tile world has gone through some significant changes. Advances in technology & research have brought new installation products & tools to the market (including new waterproofing membranes, backerboards, grouts & cutting tools) & the changes continue at a rapid pace in every facet of the tile industry. Design elements have also seen a dramatic shift, as the emergence of glass & stone has taken tile into a new era of creativity. Simply put, it’s time to update this book. This revised edition will introduce the latest tools & materials available to DIYers, including two all-new chapters on grouting & working with porcelain & glass tile. Updated photography throughout will showcase the latest styles & designs. ...

This outstanding selection of articles from Fine Homebuilding magazine covers design ideas, inspiring case studies & key construction details for a wide range of storage solutions throughout the home. ...

If youve ever wondered what to carve next, this treasury of easy-to-reproduce, classical patterns will help you decide. Themes include ornamental motifs from many periods, images from nature
- animals, grapes & vines, oak leaves, intricate floral designs
- & fantasy patterns.

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