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. ...

Anyone who finishes wood should own this completely revised version of the highly acclaimed The Woodfinishing Book. Michael Dresdner successfully demystifies the art & science of finishing with clear & up-to-date information, including coverage of spray finishing & the new generation of water-based finishes. Michael Dresdner, a nationally known finishing expert with over 20 years of experience in the field, focuses on finishes that amateur woodworkers & finishers use -- not fussy, unattainable finishes. He successfully demystifies the art & science of finishing with clear & up-to-date information, including coverage of spray finishing & the new generation of water-based finishes. ...

If you value your tools & want to find the best way to store or transport them, youll find essential information in this fully ...

Share the woodworkers knowledge of design, proportion & techniques. Each of the 20 classic projects have complete drawings & detailed construction techniques. These articles from Fine Woodworking magazine provide you with in-depth information on the construction of fine period pieces such as a Shaker-style end table, a pencil-post bed, a roll-top desk, & a Windsor chair. ...

The appeal of woodturning is simple: with only a few hand tools & a lathe, remarkable results can be quickly achieved, including beautiful bowls, boxes in the round, lamp bases, & furniture parts. & for over 20 years, woodturners have been turning to Richard Raffan for expert advice & inspiration. Revised & updated to embrace the increase & improvement in turning tools & lathes now on the market, this updated & expanded edition of his 1985 classic covers everything from the lathe -- how it works & how to choose the right model -- to fixings, cutting tools, safety, measuring, centrework, & more. Raffan also

Includes:: a brand new chapter on crafting hollow vessels.

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Wood Flooring is the most authoritative & comprehensive book on the subject, written by a professional wood flooring installer with almost 30 years’ experience. This professional-level resource covers every aspect of installing residential wood flooring – from estimating & preparing the job site, through sanding & finishing, to repairs & maintenance. Hardwood floor expert Charles Peterson covers it all in this indispensable guide to the most popular flooring choice around. ...

If I had a hammer…well, it’s a start. For absolute beginners looking to become confident woodworkers relatively quickly, this self-teaching guide will do the trick. Woodworking 101 combines the best material from the four books in Taunton’s Getting Started in Woodworking Series (Getting Started in Woodworking, Your First Workshop, Projects for Your Shop, & Furniture You Can Build). Gathered here in a single volume, it’s a powerful instructional tool. Highly visual & easy to follow, the book

Includes:: detailed step-by-step photos, illustrations, shop schematics & exploded drawings. Readers will learn how to set up & maintain their own shop, work with basic tools, & finesse their skills building a chair, a table, a bookcase, a bench
- even a simple bed. With the basics mastered here, there’s no end to what new woodworkers will accomplish for years to come.


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