Whether its new construction or remodelling, finish carpentry is what gives a home warmth, personality & style
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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. ...

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. ...

Making small boxes is a favourite subject for amateur woodworkers. This book covers all the methods from using a bandsaw, a lathe & traditional joinery to lid-making & partitioning with step-by-step photographs & text. ...

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. ...