Carpentry category: 189 books
Building a Sustainable Home
Practical Green Design Choices for Your Health, Wealth, and Soul
Language: English
Release Date: August 7, 2018
The green building movement has produced hundreds of “how-to” books and websites that are filled with tips about green building and what homeowners should do to go green. While helpful and informative, when it comes to making actual purchasing and installation decisions, these books do not make...
100 Weekend Projects Anyone Can Do
Easy, practical projects using basic tools and standard materials
Language: English
Release Date: June 7, 2016
uild fashionable, functional, inexpensive indoor and backyard furniture—even if you're a complete beginner. These are realistic projects for the average weekend warrior that require no great skills, just normal tools you already have and easy-to-buy materials available at any home store.
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by Editors of Family Handyman
Language: English
Release Date: October 24, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: October 24, 2017
Save Thousands! Tackle the Easy Fixes Yourself
Over 120 Step-by-Step Secrets Revealed
The Basics Everyone Can Master
Don’t pay a professional tons of money! We make it so easy for you to tackle the tasks yourself. Below are some of the everyday projects you will find in here...
Deck Ideas You Can Use - Updated Edition
Stunning Designs & Fantastic Features for Your Dream Deck
Language: English
Release Date: March 14, 2016
This photo-rich book is the tool every DIYer and homeowner needs to plan and design a beautiful custom deck. If you're looking to build a new deck or remodel the one you have, you want to start by spreading some innovative deck designs in front of you. Look no further than Deck Ideas You Can Use....
by Anon
Language: English
Release Date: September 6, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: September 6, 2016
This book contains a lovely collection of designs for the making of wooden toys for children. With a wide selection of items for all ages, from baby to teenager, this book will help keep a child amused throughout their childhood. From baby rattles and pull along toys, to garden swings and box kites...
by Anon
Language: English
Release Date: September 20, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: September 20, 2016
This book contains a lovely collection of designs for the construction of kitchen furniture and accessories from wood. Clearly layed out and with explanatory diagrams, this book makes it easy to add some beautiful additions to your kitchen, or make someone a wonderful gift from the 'serving and tablware'...
by Steve Cram
Language: English
Release Date: May 29, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: May 29, 2016
In recent decades, the existence of what has become known as man caves is growing increasingly popular. These areas, which exist both inside and outside of the home, provide the solitude that men need and allow them to express themselves in areas that are separate from what is typically designed and...
Crafting with Wood Pallets
Projects for Rustic Furniture, Decor, Art, Gifts and more
Language: English
Release Date: September 21, 2015
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The Versatile Shed
How To Build, Renovate and Customize Your Bonus Space
Language: English
Release Date: August 8, 2012
Sheds aren't just for storage anymore. With a little bit of thought and work, your shed can become a guest cottage, a recording studio, a writer's getaway and even a "small" business location. With more people staying in their current homes, the opportunity to add on beyond the scope of...
Building the Timber Frame House
The Revival of a Forgotten Craft
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 1981
For centuries, post-and-beam construction has proved to be one of the most durable building techniques. It is being enthusiastically revived today not only for its sturdiness but because it can be easily insulated, it is attractive, and it offers the builder the unique satisfaction of working with...
by Karen Barnes
Language: English
Release Date: January 11, 2018
Language: English
Release Date: January 11, 2018
Learn how to do a partial demolition on a bathroom through the self-taught techinques I learned. These techiniques can be used for any room in your home.
The Homebuilt Winery
43 Projects for Building and Using Winemaking Equipment
Language: English
Release Date: July 4, 2012
Build your own winery! Learn how to set up a home winery and construct all the basic equipment for just a fraction of what commercially manufactured products would cost. Leading you through the entire winemaking process, Steve Hughes includes building plans and step-by-step instructions for making...
by Carol Fielding
Language: English
Release Date: July 19, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: July 19, 2014
Trellis Plans- How to Build a Free Standing Trellis, is a pictorial guide to building my free standing trellis for a corner. Tips on choosing wood, and finishing options. You can build this trellis in a weekend! Enhance your yard or garden by giving climbing plants a beautiful structure to grow on!
by J. C. S. Brough
Language: English
Release Date: December 21, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: December 21, 2012
This vintage book contains a complete guide to staining and polishing wood, with information on enamelling, varnishing, and other methods of finishing. Complete with simple instructions and a catalogue of useful recipes, this volume is highly recommended for anyone with a practical interest in wood...