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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This book in the successful ‘ Build Like a Pro’ series, shows how to build five different types of shed, but its real value to the would-be shed builder is the detailed coverage of materials options & construction techniques. The book can be used in two ways, as a handbook of shed building techniques or a set of instructions to build a shed featured in the book. Because a wide variety of options are shown, the reader can mix & match them to build a truly custom shed. Like all the books in this series, Building a Shed, offers advice from a true, experienced professional & with over 350 photographs & full step-by-step instructions, this book delivers on the promise of ‘expert advice from start to finish.’ ...

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. ...

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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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. ...