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Whether it's empty-nest syndrome, a desire to streamline one's house to make travel and hobbies more affordable, or a divorce or death in the family, people are seeking ways to live large while living smaller. In Upscale Downsizing, home-style guru...

Cost-effective and adaptable, pole buildings are the perfect solution for tool sheds, barns, or even summer homes. Low-Cost Pole Building Construction focuses on designs that provide good wind resistance with minimal grading and no need to excavate for a...

This book comes from internationally recognized small living expert Jay Shafer. It contains photos, elevation drawings and door/window schedules for six box bungalows. It includes how-to set of instructions that can be applied to any backyard building...

Transform your play area with these environmentally friendly DIY projects for the Early Years! This one-of-a-kind book contains everything you need to build exciting, sustainable outdoor play spaces that can be adapted for any setting, big or small. ...

A practical and attractive handbook with more than 850 essential life skills to get anything done faster and easierThe editors and scientists at Good Housekeeping and its lab, the Good Housekeeping Institute, share genius solutions and trusted, expert...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780593446379Author Melissa Dilkes PaterasFormat HardbackPage Count 256Imprint Dial Press Inc.,U.S.Publisher Penguin Putnam IncWeight(grams)...

This homeowner's guide shows you how to build 35 useful and attractive outdoor features to enhance your garden. Complete Book of Outdoor DIY Projects is the ultimate resource for constructing a wide variety of professional-looking, stylish structures,...

Simple green roof design and installation for the do-it-yourself builder Essential Green Roof Construction is a comprehensive, in-depth guide to building simple green roofs for houses and small buildings. Packed with detailed photos, illustrations,...

'Ann Russell has all the answers' Sunday TimesFrom everyone's favourite online cleaning expert and 'TikTok Auntie', this is the only cleaning book that you will ever need. How to Clean Everything is full of genuinely useful tips and tricks, and advice...

'No one knows sheds like Joel Bird. The creativity and knowledge which won him shed of the year is echoed throughout this brilliant book.' - George ClarkeHave you ever wanted to design your very own garden shed? The Book of Shed will show you how:...

Joseph Jenkins climbed on his first slate roof in 1968, authored the first edition of The Slate Roof Bible in 1997, and published the second edition in 2003. Both editions received national awards. Now, a dozen years later, Jenkins is still very active...

When she arrived at Madame Chic's Parisian apartment as a foreign exchange student, Jennifer Scott was a casual California girl who thought sweatpants were appropriate street attire. Madame Chic took Jennifer under her wing and tutored her in the secrets...

This funny and charming book opens the door to the many possibilities of the garden shed - just about the last male bastion left in the modern household. It is packed with 101 tasks, tools, simple projects, science experiments and ideas of all sorts for...

This funny and charming book opens the door to the many possibilities of the garden shed - just about the last male bastion left in the modern household. It is packed with 101 tasks, tools, simple projects, science experiments and ideas of all sorts for...

Over many years in a workshop, the knowledge and ability to perform a wide number of relatively minor jobs becomes second nature to a skilled engineer, but the amateur, no matter how great his natural talent, rarely has the opportunity to experience the...

Looking to spruce up your outdoor space with creative DIY furniture? Yard and Garden Furniture will provide you with 20 creative and useful outdoor projects, from simple to sophisticated. With step-by-step instructions, coordinating photography, supply...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781616086473Author Bob FlowerdewFormat HardbackPage Count 112Imprint Skyhorse PublishingPublisher Skyhorse PublishingWeight(grams) 372gDimensions(mm) 209mm...

Adding a backyard storage shed, a new detached garage, an attractive playhouse or any other type of utility building not only improves the functionality of your home but also adds value to your property. Written with the DIY enthusiast in mind, Ultimate...

For years, woodworkers have turned to Fine Woodworking magazine, in particular the popular annual "Tools & Shops" issue, for advice about setting up their woodworking shop. This book is a collection of the best of those workshop articles from the last 10...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781528771320Author William Allyn RichardsFormat HardbackPage Count 234Imprint Read BooksPublisher Read BooksWeight(grams) 445gDimensions(mm) 216mm * 140mm *...

Whether you want to create a cozy winter wonderland in your living room, a blooming summertime welcome on your deck, or an autumn refuge by your fireplace, Liz Marie Galvan's Cozy White Cottage Seasons gives you the inspiring photos, DIY ideas, and fun...

This title offers expert advice on essential home decoration and maintenance, including painting, papering, tiling, laying floors, carpentry skills, insulation, and outdoor projects and repairs. Projects include painting and varnishing wood, tiling a...

This comprehensive how-to manual covers all the information you need to maintain and improve your house or apartment, with detailed instructions and helpful hints and tips from expert authors to ensure success. It shows the beginner the best way to...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780936070810Author Lloyd KahnFormat PaperbackPage Count 168Imprint Shelter Publications Inc.,U.S.Publisher Shelter Publications Inc.,U.S.

Welding is a skill that any do-it-yourself enthusiast needs in his arsenal. Its only when you can join metal that you can properly repair and create. This book is the perfect introduction for neophytes and an excellent refresher for veteran welders, a...

The Renewable Energy Home Handbook is biased towards the practical, and covers the installation of all leading types of alternative domestic energy sources - from ground- and air-source heat pumps, PV solar electricity generation and solar water...

Discover the slow, tactile art of hand-building ceramics and express yourself through the act of creating unique, timeless pieces for your home.The Urban Potter teaches you how to make beautiful, one-off handcrafted pieces with simple, natural shapes and...

Fragrance is as vital a part of your home as colour and texture. It can add depth to an otherwise stark room, warmth to a cold space, create a mood for a particular occasion - it can welcome, comfort and entice as much as any other aspect of interior...

Design a rainwater harvesting system for any home in any climate. Water is a crucial resource increasingly under stress. Yet rainfall, even in arid climates, can make up a sizable portion of any home, acreage, or farm's water requirements if harvested...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780804186278Author Emily HendersonFormat HardbackPage Count 304Imprint Random House IncPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 1168gDimensions(mm) 235mm...

Despite the growing interest in making paddles and canoes, it is difficult to find reliable information for that craft. For the how-to beginner, a paddle represents the perfect challenge, both finite and functional. For the skilled woodworker, the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781528770170Author Thomas F GoogertyFormat HardbackPage Count 154Imprint Owen PressPublisher Owen PressWeight(grams) 345g

'We love Diy. On a Budget. - it has the best DIY and decorating hacks and tips ever! ' Kate and Kay Allinson, Pinch of Nom Transform your home without breaking the bank - everything you need to know before starting your own DIY project. Dreaming of...

Have you ever wished you had the time and tools to organize your house in a clutter-free, design-conscious, Pinterest-worthy way? From storage solutions and cleaning tips to secret space-saving methods and expert strategies, The Complete Book of Home...

This second edition of Workshop Electrics has been completely revised and updated to bring it in line with the latest advances in technology and to fully conform with BS7671 (17th edition of wiring regulations). A quarter of the illustrations are also...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780593235041Author Monica KhemsurovFormat HardbackPage Count 288Imprint Random House IncPublisher Random House USA Inc

Taking the mystery out of the construction process, Monte Burch provides complete plans and step-by-step instructions for building more than 20 barns and outbuildings, including a greenhouse, equipment shed, horse barn, and even a small guest house...

Did you remember your goggles?There used to be a time when pretty much every high school offered Shop class, where students learned to use a circular saw or rewire a busted lamp- all while discovering the satisfaction of being self-reliant and doing it...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780645277449Author Ted RileyFormat PaperbackPage Count 354Imprint Ted RileyPublisher Ted RileyWeight(grams) 449gDimensions(mm) 216mm * 140mm * 20mm

". . . readers will count on Popular Mechanics' advice." -Booklist (starred review)For any home repair, big or small, homeowners can turn to this practical and portable reference. Got a squeaky floor or a rattling door?Is your grout a color you don't...