Wood working books
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Beach Homes
Design and inspiration for a house at the beach Selected from the pages of Fine Homebuilding magazine and designed by some of America's leading architects, these 17 beach homes provide design guidance for building in this challenging environment and inspiration for anyone planning to have, or dreaming about, a house at the beach.
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Build Like a Pro Building a Shed
Instructions and plans for building four shed projects Once you’ve enjoyed the extra space a shed provides, you’ll wonder how you managed without the backyard addition. Joe Truini provides complete step-by-step instructions and plans for building four popular shed projects: A Saltbox Potting Shed, Garden Storage Shed, Storage Barn and Lean-To Tool Locker. You will learn how to design the right structure for you and build it from the ground up. Sound construction techniques and time-saving tips will help you build your structure quickly and efficiently. With plenty of pro-level advice, you’ll get the details you want in an outbuilding that you’ll enjoy for years to come.
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Build Like a Pro Remodeling a Bathroom
From start to finish There are a lot of decisions that you need to make when planning a bathroom renovation. Remodeling a Bathroom takes you through each step in the process: you learn everything you need to know to complete a pro-level bathroom remodel, from planning the renovation, choosing materials and fixtures to putting in the finishing touches.
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Build Like a Pro Remodeling a Kitchen
A homeowner's guide Kitchen remodeling is the most challenging remodeling you can do. You need good design information because there are many components to consider—from cabinets and countertops to appliances, plumbing fixtures, lights, and flooring. Careful planning and solid construction techniques are also essential to control costs and get the work done quickly so that your kitchen won't be out of commission for too long. Sam Clark is just the pro to guide you through this adventure. With over 25 years of remodeling experience, Clark knows what it takes to get pro-level results every time.
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Build Like a Pro Trim Carpentry and BuiltIns
Expert advice from start to finish Learn how to get tight miters and crisp details when casing doors and windows, running baseboard, and putting up crown molding. Trim Carpentry and Built-Ins shows you how to get professional results with all of your common trim projects. Among the latest in Taunton's Build Like a Pro series, Trim Carpentry and Built-Ins is filled with trade secrets and tried-and-true methods from carpenter and author Clayton DeKorne's 25 years in the industry.
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Build Like a Pro Windows and Doors
Hands-on advice for the homeowner With the hands-on advice of veteran carpenter Scott McBride, you’ll be able to replace or repair doors and windows like a pro. Detailed step-by-step instructions, photos, and drawings take you through each step of your door and window projects, including special installations.
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Building Kitchen Cabinets
Expert advice from start to finish When you build your own cabinets you’re not just saving money. You also can improve upon the materials and construction used in factory-made cabinets, and get exactly the sizes you want. And with the techniques that Udo Schimdt demonstrates and explains, you can incorporate custom details in your cabinets to make them even more distinctive. Arched doors, custom cornice treatments, oversize pantry cabinets, and solid wood end panels are just a few of the options to consider.
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Building The Custom Home Office
The 10 office projects in this book are accessible to anyone with basic woodworking skills!
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Constructing Staircases Balustrades amp Landings Building Basics Series
A stairway is much more than a means of exiting a house--a new one can be a way of exciting your home, as you showcase dramatic spaces, grand entrances, and beautiful materials, increasing value far beyond the cost.
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Fireplace and Mantel Ideas
Choosing the fireplace mantel that is right for your home is easy with this comprehensive, easy-to-read design and installation guide.
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Habitat for Humanity How to Build a House
A complete guide to building a house Available for the first time, Habitat for Humanity How to Build a House is a complete step-by-step guide to building a house from Larry Haun, the world’s leading authority on community homebuilding.
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Hardwood Floors
Nothing compares to the warmth and durability of a beautifully finished hardwood floor.
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Home Storage Projects
This book offers you a fountain of ideas to help control clutter, as well as show off woodworking skills and add to household harmony.
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Kitchens Simple Solutions Series
The kitchen is the home's ''nerve center''--so make it work for you!
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Lighting Solutions
Do it Now / Do it Fast / Do it Right The right light sets the mood, and a distinctive light fixture makes a dramatic style statement. It’s no wonder so many people take their favorite lighting fixtures with them when they move. The good news is that there’s never been a better selection of lighting fixtures at home centers and lighting suppliers.
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Paint Transformations
Do it Now / Do it Fast / Do it Right Change the mood, express your sense of style, create beautiful decorative effects and complete other paint makeover projects. Paint Transformations features high-impact paint projects for every room in your home. More than 300 step-by-step photos help you to quickly and dramatically change the look of a room with a can of paint and a few basic tools.
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Remodeling a Basement
From start to finish Finishing a basement is one of the fastest and most cost-effective ways to increase living space in a home. Remodeling A Basement will help you visualize an inspiring range of basement remodeling possibilities, and go about the remodeling process in an organized and efficient way.
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Renovating Old Houses revised and updated
Bringing new life to vintage homes The definitive book on how to bring an old house back to life -- without destroying its spirit -- is now updated with all new color photography.
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Stepbystep to a Classic Fireplace Mantel
Whether there is a fire burning or not, there is something about a fireplace that gives a room warmth. The mantel we build around the fireplace becomes a focal point of decorating, bringing to all that surrounds a sense of elegance.
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Tauntons Family Home Idea Book
Enhance your home, indoors and out Time spent at home is precious -- and more and more, families want their homes to allow for comfortable living, both inside ad out. Taunton's Family Home Idea Book focuses on spaces that work for all kinds of families. You'll find large rooms that invite everyone in to congregate, as well as smaller rooms that provide space for independent activities for different family members.
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