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. ...

" In this book Taunton present 21 articles from past issues of Fine Homebuilding magazine,
- all of which deal with windows
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Since its founding in 1976, the non-profit Habitat for Humanity International has built more than 255, 000 houses for more than one million people & families in need world wide. First published in 2002, Habitat for Humanity How to Build a House has helped thousands more build simple, energy-efficient homes of their own by helping guide them from foundation to roof, through all interior finishes & fixtures. Written by long-time carpenter & Habitat volunteer, Larry Haun, this extensive revision features up-to-date information on residential codes, construction methods, & materials
- as well as an updated design inside & out. Haun also provides new sections on tools, siding, ventilation, & landscaping. With Clear information on everything from obtaining a site & permit to finishing touches like installing door locks & cabinets, this is the best single-volume resource for the beginning homebuilder.
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Professional woodworker Paul Anthony has gathered the best examples of workshop accessories, shop aids, & storage solutions & provides plans & instructions for building them. A perennial woodworking favourite, shop improvement is on every woodworker’s mind. ...

Illustrated throughout with hundreds of detailed colour photographs, this resource for professionals & do-it-yourselfers describes the techniques used in sharpening common woodworking tools. Toolmaker Lie- Nielsen begins with an overview of the uses of basic tools & materials such as grinders & abrasives. ...

One of the most important tools in any woodworking shop, tablesaws are available in a tremendous variety of styles & prices. The latest addition to Tauntons invaluable Complete Illustrated Guide to Woodworking series is the sharpest reference available, covering all the essential tablesaw techniques from the most basic cut to the most advanced joint. Every process is illustrated with step-by-step full-colour photographs. This no-nonsense, comprehensive shop-companion examines everything from ripping & crosscutting to cutting coves & multi-sided shapes, always keeping safety at the forefront. Anthony also provides a wealth of ideas & designs for extremely useful jigs. Like a tablesaw itself, this wonderfully visual guide belongs in the shop of every woodworker. ...

This step-by-step & alphabetically arranged guide to furniture construction techniques is set to become THE woodworking encyclopedia every woodworker will want. With detailed contents, visual maps, cross-references & indexes it covers the many construction methods & tools & gives up-to-date coverage of new tools & techniques including biscuit joiners, plunge routers, & even mechanical methods. ...

How to make every practical woodworking joint. Designed for quick access this book uses visual maps & detailed visual content. Like a classic cookbook, this guide presents all the standard methods & variations for varying skill levels, while also covering seldom used but sometimes necessary techniques. ...

The Energy-Smart House, from the editors of Fine Homebuilding, provides all the advice needed to become an energy-smart homeowner. Features articles on the methods, materials & technology that will help homeowners make their homes more energy-efficient. Written by builders & energy-smart experts from all over, these articles were originally published in Fine Homebuilding magazine, the most respected residential construction magazine in the country. ...