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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Californian architect Fu-Tung Chenghas became internationally renowned for his custom-formed concrete designs finished to resemble marble, glass, or granite. This book illustrates every step of the process
- from designing, forming mixing & pouring to colouring, trowelling, inlaying, cutting & finishing.
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This definitive homeowner’s guide to solar energy has arrived at just the right time. With the cost of heating oil & electricity fluctuating wildly, consumers are clamouring for information on alternative energy. This source book covers all the relevant technologies, including solar space & water heating, as well as photovoltaic electricity. It’s practical (with cost calculators, tips on taking advantage of rebates & tax incentives & advice on finding specialised contractors). & it’s authoritative, written by a recognised expert in the field, Everett Barber, Jr., who has 30 years’ experience installing all kinds of solar energy systems. Co-author Joseph Provey has been writing about the topic for almost as long. Together, they cover every facet of planning, installing, operating & maintaining a residential solar energy system. ...

Many homeowners look at decorating as do-it-yourself proposition. Others seek out the advice of an expert. Decorating Ideas that Work covers both bases completely. Bursting with over 500 photographs & drawings, Heather Papers hard-working sourcebook is all a potential decorator needs to transform their house into a showcase. Chock full of information on both contemporary & traditional furniture & accessories
- & how to thoughtfully combine them.
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" Woodworkers look to the Fine Woodworking Design Books as the gold standard in woodworking design. Woodworkers use these books as a source of inspiration & project ideas. Interior designers & architects use them as a means to keep up with the latest trends in furniture design. The series has been published since 1977. To date, seven Design Books have been published, the last in 1996. The series is being expanded in response to reader requests. Past design books were basically a catalogue of woodworking projects selected by a panel of experts. Design Book Eight will depart from that tradition by featuring fewer examples, but offering design talk about each piece as well as detail shots. The book is organized by class of furniture: Tables, Chairs, Desks, Cabinets, Book cases, Home Entertainment Furniture, Beds & Bureaus." ...

Whether its new construction or remodelling, finish carpentry is what gives a home warmth, personality & style
- & this new,
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This latest edition of Fine Homebuilding’s Framing Floors, Walls, & Ceilings is the biggest & most authoritative volume yet on the subject. At 288 pages with more than 400 illustrative on-the-job photographs & drawings, this book distills centuries of hands-on builder-tested methods & techniques as the finest builders in the country pass on their hard-won trade secrets for better construction. The book covers the basics of framing, as well as more advanced techniques on framing curved walls & cathedral ceilings, along with up-to-date information on the latest framing materials. This definitive guide provides the best field-tested information on framing efficiently, safely, & the right way the first time; plus, no source of knowledge on framing is better respected or more widely followed than that provided by the authors of Fine Homebuilding magazine. ...

Whether you are planning a new kitchen or remodelling an old one, this book is for you. Learn from professional advice on how to design a functional kitchen, remodel your existing kitchen to suit your family’s needs, choose & install quality cabinets & find the best materials for a lasting countertop. ...

This collection of 18 articles explains the tools, techniques & trade secrets used by the experts to successfully complete flashing, roofing & waterproofing projects & ensure the job is correct the first time. In two parts the first covers Flashing & Water Control & the second Roofing. ...

Relatively affordable as DIY projects go, tiling is also one of the most popular among homeowners. New tile can cover a multitude of sins & transform a space, from tiny entry to spacious kitchen, in a matter of hours, if it’s done properly. This book presents all of the information needed to take on a tiling project from start to finish, including planning & layout, installation & upkeep -- from tiling a kitchen counter or outdoor patio, to installing glass block in a shower, on a curve. From the For Pros By Pros series, this book delivers pro-rated instruction guaranteed to get the job done right the first time. ...