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The Folding Book shows you how to fold your way to an organized home with over 100 expert folds to save space, create attractive drawers and closets, and edit your belongings.

The ultimate guide to woodturning useful items! Build your turning skills as you create functional and attractive woodturning projects. Featuring 14 project sections - most of which contain multiple variations for an endless array of inspiration - you'll turn everything from frames, funnels, and spinning tops to both antique and modern chess sets, a pepper grinder, backscratcher, and so much more. Also included are step-by-step instructions, helpful photography and diagrams, dimensioned scale drawings for over 20 woodturning projects, a detailed introduction to woodturning, and an informative section on various small tools. Author, instructor, and professional turner Mike Darlow has written seven other woodturning books, as well as hundreds of magazine articles for Fine Woodworking, The Woodworker, and Woodturning Design, making him a leading voice in the world of woodturning.

Packed with practical information and expert advice on everything from gardening to cooking, and from health and beauty to raising livestock, this is the indispensable guide to self-sufficiency. Whether you live in a small flat in the city or have land of your own in the countryside, The Self-Sufficiency Bible encourages you to sit up and say, ?I can do that'!

The ultimate guide to sheds from the renowned presenter of Shed and Buried.

Find happiness in the natural world, be fully present where you are and free yourself from the expectations of others.

A guide to the art of turning delicate bowls and goblets from freshly felled, unseasoned wood. It explains how to harvest and store timber, and how to make the best use of the grain patterns and other properties. Six projects are described and illustrated.

Discusses how to "assess your home to transform the spaces within to enhance your lifestyle; declutter and curate your possessions to keep what is useful and meaningful; clean with efficiency, adding an element of pleasure to everyday tasks; organize so you can find what you need, when you need it; beautify and decorate to create a welcoming atmos

John Whelan unlocks the fascinating secrets of an almost lost art: wooden planemaking. For those curious about the ingenious ways of the craft, this book lays out clear, step-by-step instructions that will enable any woodworker to make a plane. Each chapter (covering 20 different types of planes and spokeshaves) is fully illustrated by the author''s line drawings. In addition, there are chapters on the history and alternative methods of planemaking, making plane irons, and the tuning and using of wooden planes. Every chapter that details the construction of a particular plane starts with a photograph of the plane that has been made by the author. As you would expect from Mr. Whelan, this book is the finest and most complete work on the making of wooden planes in print. The reader will enjoy it even if he never puts blade to wood. Should he make a plane or two, he will find Making Traditional Wooden Planes most satisfying

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER AND OFFICIAL COMPANION TO THE HIT BBC SERIESBBC s The Repair Shop is a place where Britain s most skilled and caring craftspeople rescue and resurrect items that owners thought were beyond saving. Their shared love of craft has helped hundreds of people recover and relive cherished memories, and inspired millions to rediscover their own prized possessions. The skill required to properly restore those items may be beyond most of us, but there are small things we can all do to care for the items we love the most. How do you replenish the stuffing in your child s beloved, tatty teddy bear, for instance? Or remove a water mark left on your wooden table? What s the best way to prevent your leather from cracking?Direct from the Repair Shop's 'Workshop of Dreams', this make do and mend guide collects advice and stories from each of the show s experts, to help you understand and care for those aging treasures and heirlooms around your house or gathering dust in the garage. Whether it s wood, ceramics, leather or silverware, you will get to know your materials, tools and terms from Britain s best, as the Repair Shop experts share their tips on restoring and conserving, reveal their favourite tools, and provide a series of small, manageable projects that help tackle the most common problems that occur in their given medium. Their book, like the show it accompanies, with help you safeguard your sentimental legacy for generations to come.

Everything you need to know to build with rammed earth in warm and cold climates. Rammed earth - sand, gravel, and clay or lime/cement binder packed into forms - is a low-energy, high-performance building method, yielding beautiful, sustainable results. It's thermally stable and can be insulated, can actively modulate humidity, provides a healthy indoor environment, and allows site materials to be used for major structural and building envelope elements. Essential Rammed Earth Construction covers design, building science, tools, and step-by-step building methods for any climate, with a special emphasis on building in cold climates of the northern US, Canada, and northern Europe. Coverage includes: Overview of earthen building Appropriate use of rammed earth walls Stabilized versus raw rammed earth Design considerations, including structural, insulation, and building envelope details Special considerations for cold and freeze-thaw climates Construction drawings, with step-by-step building instructions Tools and labor covering industrial methods, low-tech techniques, formwork options, mix design, budgets, and schedules Codes, inspections, and permits. This guide is an essential resource for experienced builders, DIY home owners, designers, engineers, and architects interested in learning about rammed earth construction.

Micro Living is a fascinating book by Derek "Deek" Diedricksen, published in 2018 by Workman Publishing. This book takes you on an incredible journey into the world of compact living spaces, showcasing the innovative ways people are embracing a minimalist lifestyle. Written by an expert in the field, Diedricksen brings a fresh and insightful perspective to the genre of home improvement and lifestyle. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in exploring the possibilities of living big in a small space. With its 2018 publication, Micro Living has since become a significant contribution to the genre, reflecting the changing attitudes towards home and living spaces. Published by Workman Publishing, the book is a testament to their commitment to delivering quality content that challenges the status quo and inspires readers to think differently.

Joints: A Woodworker's Guide provides a comprehensive introduction to this crucial woodworking skill, covering all stages from planning to assembly.

You don't have to live overwhelmed by stuff---you can get rid of clutter for good!

A lavishly illustrated collection of features from the pages of the independent London-based home and lifestyle magazine dedicated to taking the time to live well, which shows you how to simplify life, beautifully.

Accurate and detailed step-by-step guidance on the design and construction of a wide range of timber staircases The only book that both describes and demonstrates every technique, skill and project Features the 'Rise & Going Calculator' - a colourful, easy-to-read chart which aids stair calculations

Title: How to Fix Everything For Dummies, Author: Gary Hedstrom, Publication Year: 2005-05-03, Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc, Language: eng

The Big Book of Weekend Woodworking by John Nelson, published in 2005 by Lark Books, U.S., is an essential guide for woodworking enthusiasts. This book encapsulates the passion and expertise of its author, making it a must-have for anyone interested in the craft. The genre is non-fiction, specifically focusing on woodworking and DIY projects. John Nelson, the author, is an expert in his field and he generously shares his knowledge and experience in this comprehensive guide. The Big Book of Weekend Woodworking is not just a book, it's a journey into the art of woodworking. Published by Lark Books, U.S., this book is a testament to their commitment to providing high-quality, informative books. This book is written in English.

'Ros Byam Shaw does a very good line in...exploring how exactly people live in their particular type of house and advising the rest of us how to achieve a similar decorative look in our own homes'  House & Garden

Green Wood Carving is a book is for anyone who wants to learn how to carve small, useful, beautiful wooden utensils from green wood.