Learn how to build premium cabinetry of superior quality in your own shop...from layout & design to installation & final adjustment. Jim Tolpin simplifies the process of building cabinets by using modern hardware & joinery systems that are fast & foolproof to execute. He shows how to construct easily handled cabinet modules & how to customize face frames, doors, & drawers in the style you choose. With the help of this book & basic shop tools, you can build a complete set of kitchen cabinets that will add beauty & value to any home. ...

The nuts & bolts of carpentry, all in one handy volume. Carpenter & author Andy Engel provides homeowners with a comprehensive & easy-to-use reference covering all home carpentry projects from the most basic to the most advanced. Full of authoritative & reliable information, Carpentry Complete is designed to help any homeowner or DIYer tackle projects with complete confidence. Organised so that information can be accessed quickly (including advice on how to deal with the inevitable things that can go wrong), this highly visual book makes it easy for readers to find the step-by-step advice they’re looking for. With 850 photos & 50 illustrations, it’s a must-have reference for any homeowner. ...

With proper planning & design, a deck can add a new dimension of living space to a home. Not only is it an enjoyable outdoor retreat & expanded entertainment area for family & friends, but it’s also a great return on a home investment. For homeowners building new decks or upgrading existing ones, or for builders & remodeling contractors looking for new ideas for their clients, this most complete & up-to-date book is packed with over 300 inspiring photographs along with hundreds of design solutions & top-notch advice to help inform smart decisions. Chapters focus on a wide range of deck sizes, styles, & materials, as well as furniture, accessories, & landscaping ideas. In addition, practical sidebars & case studies will help anyone plan just the right deck to suit their home, yard, & lifestyle. ...

Designing a piece of furniture should be fun. Yet woodworkers who think nothing of building a complicated jig or mastering a difficult finish feel lost when it comes to designing a piece of furniture. This book will help readers understand the basics of designing & learn approaches for successful construction.

Includes:: design strategies for coffee tables, sideboards & chests of drawers.
- Design inspiration
- from Shaker to Arts & Crafts
- The four objectives of furniture design- Drafting basics & how to create working drawings- How to choose the best construction methods for your designs- Models that help projects succeed
- Tips for designing graduated drawers, legs & aprons, doors
- Design strategies for coffee tables, sideboards, chests of drawers






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This essential reference for pros & passionate amateurs is back with a fresh design & updated content. Written by respected builders from all over America, this extensive revision collects all the latest roof framing articles from the pages of Fine Homebuilding magazine, from cutting rafters & framing roof valleys to building dormers & working with roof trusses. The contributors offer hard-earned, job-tested advice on an impressive variety of tools, techniques & trade secrets. Framing Roofs shows how to work with speed & precision &, since working on a roof is often a complicated & dangerous task, safety is always at the forefront. ...

With Bolllingers help youll be able to install a strip, plank or parquet floor with professional results & preserve it with a rich finish. Chapters include materials, estimating & tools, preparation & underlay, strip & plank, parquet, sanding & finishing. ...

A bathroom redo is one of the most popular remodelling projects. If homeowners aren’t thinking about an update, they’re considering a full-scale remodel. No matter what they’re planning, they’ll find plenty of inspiration in this up-to-date bathroom design sourcebook packed with innovative solutions & practical advice. This revised edition features over 350 ideas covering a range of bathroom styles & sizes. All aspects are considered: choices for fixtures, lighting & cabinetry; finishes for floors, walls & ceilings, budget-conscious options for tubs, showers & sinks; & ideas for heating & cooling, ventilation, storage & finishing touches. The book also

Includes:: the latest information & design options for accessibility & water conservation. Homeowners, as well as designers & contractors, will have all they need to make smart & affordable buying choices as they transform an old bathroom into something totally new.

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Discover practical & inspiring ideas for beautifying your landscape using stone. Along with tried & true designs for inviting walkways & beautiful walls, you’ll see new ways of using stone in gardens & patio spaces. You’ll create graceful streams, waterfalls, or even simple fountains that will help transform your backyard into a private retreat. & you’ll find a wide range of outdoor living spaces that family & friends can enjoy for years to come. ...

This book covers the tablesaw, the workhorse of a small woodshop. The articles cover not only basic operations, but building jigs & accessories that extend the versatility of the machine. The tablesaw is the work horse of the modern wood shop. Peerless at ripping stock, this verastile tool can also crosscut accurately & cut a wide variety of joints. This book covers basic tablesaw operations as well as special tasks like cutting coves. Expert woodworkers also offer advice on tablesaw joinery, dust control, & making jigs. What’s inside:* Sawing joint-quality edges* Cutting box joints* Tablesawn dovetails* Shopmade tenoning jigs* Building extension tables* One-stop cutting station* Dustproofing a tablesaw ...

This complete guide to the router covers every type of router, their tooling, & best uses which will be essential for anyone who owns or is planning to buy a router. Useful & versatile, the router has a huge range of uses & this book surveys them all, from edge work & moulding, to cutting joinery & shaping, to making multiples with patterns. ...