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From Justina Blakeney, the ultimate guide to designing wildly creative interiors that are free-spirited, layered, and deeply personal Justina Blakeney's new book is her biggest, boldest, and most beautiful volume yet, filled with irresistible...

All about building entrances to the home. Detailed charts for identification or joints and parts, steps for construction and hanging, and dozens of designs.About the AuthorThe Bridgewaters have written and illustrated more than 40 books on woodworking...

In this series of highly practical, step-by-step photographic manuals, Upgrading Your Boat'sInterior shows boatowners how to improve their boat's living space in terms of comfort, functionality and convenience. After just a few years, cabins can all too...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781914207846Author Small Footprint PressFormat PaperbackPage Count 172Imprint Muze PublishingPublisher Muze PublishingWeight(grams) 177gDimensions(mm) 203mm...

A decade ago, B. Allan Mackie was nearing completion of Ardea, the log house he built on Shanty Lake. He shared these experiences in the original edition of The Owner-Built Log House. In this new edition he continues his personal journey, which led him...

For 70 years, readers have been enjoying Meinecke's classic odes to the simple life, Your Cabin in the Woods (1943) and Cabin Craft and Outdoor Living (1947). For the first time, these books are combined into a deluxe two-color vintage package, featuring...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781119467618Author Charlie WingFormat PaperbackPage Count 240Imprint R.S. Means Company LtdPublisher R.S. Means Company LtdWeight(grams) 635gDimensions(mm)...

Retreats, hideaways, escape spaces - call them what you will, such havens offer us a personal, private and peaceful place to nest, nurture and take time out. These spaces offer the chance to create a completely unique interior. Be it a simple garden...

Undertaking a building or renovation project can be a bit daunting. But with the help of this book you will be in control at all times, confident in your decision making, and sure of getting the job done on time and to a high standard. It includes proven...

Interior design maven Whitney Leigh Morris makes living in under 400 square feet look elegant and effortless-even with a husband, baby, and two Beagles in the mix. In her debut book, Whitney shares her ideas and practices for making any tiny space...

If you do not own a milling machine (and even if you do) what you can achieve in your workshop is greatly enhanced if you own a spindle or two for use with your lathe. Spindles come in many shapes and sizes, ranging from 19mm (0.75 in) to 57 mm (2.25 in)...

Hundreds of thousands of us renovate, convert, extend and improve our homes each year, and one-third of all new detached homes are self-built. If you're looking to build your own home from scratch or work on your existing property, this is the one and...

**** New edition fully revised and updated, including new material on the most popular questions and household problems ****Master Basic DIY explains all the basic tasks and gives you all the information you need to undertake essential decorating and...

"The Hand-Sculpted House inspired me to learn and do more and transformed how I saw homes and building in general."-Mother Earth News "If you follow it word for word you will build yourself a house no matter who you are."-Builder Paul Dillon, quoted...

Join the tiny house trend! The tiny house movement is a big trend with a very small footprint. Extremely small house, with less than 1,000 square feet of space, are environmentally friendly, less expensive than typical homes, and often movable. Tiny...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781528702881Author Paul N HasluckFormat PaperbackPage Count 772Imprint Read BooksPublisher Read BooksWeight(grams) 962gDimensions(mm) 216mm * 140mm * 43mm

Clean is the new green! Sustainable. Organic. Minimalist. Natural. Now more than ever, people are looking to create a nontoxic home by using products that are not only effective, but good for the planet. Salt, Lemons, Vinegar, and Baking Soda puts...

Just like houses, chicken coops come in all shapes and sizes. Judy Pangman presents how-to drawings and conceptual plans for 45 coops - from the strictly practical to flights of fancy - guaranteed to meet the needs of every bird owner, however big or...

This latest volume in the Workshop Practice Series presents a general overview of the grinding, lapping, honing and polishing of metal, as well as the materials used to make grinding wheels, belts and papers. The uses of various machines and grinding...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780645277418Author Ted RileyFormat HardbackPage Count 174Imprint Ted RileyPublisher Ted RileyWeight(grams) 372gDimensions(mm) 216mm * 140mm * 14mm

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780593420683Author Marty RaneyFormat PaperbackPage Count 208Imprint TarcherPerigeePublisher Penguin Putnam IncWeight(grams) 1g

How long is an ell? What is the largest size of champagne bottle? How do you measure the heat of a chilli pepper? Why is the depth of water measured in fathoms? And what is a cubit? The Curious History of Weights & Measures tells the story of how we...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780645277401Author Ted RileyFormat PaperbackPage Count 174Imprint T&s Universal Pty LtdPublisher T&s Universal Pty LtdWeight(grams) 227gDimensions(mm) 216mm...

BLACK+DECKER The Complete Guide to Bathrooms brings you design advice, how-to instructions, and all the facts you need to achieve the bathroom of your dreams. This sixth edition of the perennial bestseller from the BLACK+DECKER Complete Guide series...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781621454571Author Editors of Reader's DigestFormat PaperbackPage Count 256Imprint Trusted Media BrandsPublisher Trusted Media BrandsWeight(grams)...

This completely revised and updated edition of the bestselling Bathroom Idea Book features inspirational and practical design solutions for the number one choice for a remodel indoors. A virtual designer's notebook of ideas, inspiration and information,...

The bestselling alternative energy reference book in North America-now in an updated edition Want to take advantage of solar power in your home? Whether you're looking to save on your energy costs by adding a few solar components or you want to build a...

Celebrate each season with styling inspiration and simple DIY projects for a festive and cozy home every month of the year.Join Steffy Degreff as she invites you on a year-long tour of her thoughtfully designed living spaces-an A-frame cabin in the...

A detailed guide to installing high performance felt and torch on roofs, for both DIY enthusiasts and professional roofers. From safety precautions, to the tips and tricks to keep a flat roof water-tight for many years, Felt and Torch on Roofing will...

Craft your own colorful paper goods and personalized stationary. With clear, step-by-step instructions, Helen Heibert covers all aspects of the papermaking process - from growing and harvesting plants for a malleable paper pulp to embellishment...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780997288704Author Dan LoucheFormat PaperbackPage Count 180Imprint Tilt DevelopmentPublisher Tilt Development

This is a practical illustrated guide to tiling surfaces in the house, using ceramic, vinyl, cork and lino tiles. It includes expert advice for tiling walls, splashbacks, floors, borders and worktops. It offers detailed information on how to lay a wide...

This book starts the reader on a journey through time, with a short history of folding knives, leading to the evolution of the first switchblade. Progressing through time, wonderful photos illustrate the descriptions of switchblades. Throughout the book,...

W. Ben Hunt's classic has earned a reputation as the" authentic handbook since it was first published in 1939. Updated in 1974, it remains the only step-by-step guide to building log cabins and log furniture -- pioneer style."About the AuthorW. BEN HUNT,...

Creating the perfect loaf of bread--a challenge that has captivated bakers for centuries--is now the rage in the hippest places, from Waitsfield, Vermont, to Point Reyes Station, California. Like the new generation of beer drinkers who consciously...

In 2003 Ben Law captivated the nation by building his woodland house on Channel 4s Grand Designs programme, the home was later voted the most popular Grand Design ever by viewers. The presenter, Kevin McCloud, loved the project so much that he has...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780882662954Author Ed EpsteinFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Storey BooksPublisher Storey BooksWeight(grams) 0g

The debate over the merits of power tools vs. hand tools has raged for years, but the bottom line is that you need both to be a successful woodworker. Machinery provides efficiency for labor-intensive tasks such as sawing and planing, whereas hand tools...

Small changes can make a big difference to your home - refresh your rooms and discover the true meaning of comfort. The Comforts of Home is a book that enters into the spirit of how we want to live now, at a time when excess is no longer desirable...

Some years ago the author, Jim Forrest, a professional engineer and model engineer of many years' experience, needed a purpose-built and relatively inexpensive workshop for his hobby. After discussing this need with Peter Jennings, a professional...