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. ...

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. ...

This book offers a wide variety of woodworking projects on a smaller scale. There’s something here to inspire any woodworker, with projects ranging in complexity from simple, but elegant boxes to a carved & upholstered Chippendale stool. ...

For most woodworkers, the router is an essential power tool because it can do so much -- whether you are working with solid wood, sheet goods, or veneer. Articles contained in this book provide overviews on the different types of routers & router tables & how to use them to finish projects successfully. ...

This book shows how to set up task-specific work areas, innovative ways of storing tools & accessories & how to build classic workbenches & toolboxes. The 26 articles will inspire & instruct woodworkers of all skill levels on the best ways to organize tools & get the most from their workspace. ...