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Anyone can learn the pros carpentry secrets thanks to Popular Mechanics and Rick Peters. Popular Mechanics covers everything: the equipment needed and how to use it; window and door casings; baseboards; all types of molding (including the always-challenging crown molding); wainscoting; and architectural trim like gingerbread. There are even insider tips on decorative molding, including how to dress up a plain door so it looks like it has raised panels. For owners wanting to add trim to their home, this book is the most valuable tool of all!
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$14.95 $8.97 |
This is taken from Stickley's magazine "The Craftsman" and reprints 296 architectural drawings, photographs, and floor plans along with essays on the simplification of life and the art of home building.
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$19.95 $11.97 |
If we just had a little more space! Organization and decluttering are always on homeowners minds, whether designing their dream home or reconfiguring the one they have. The latest in the popular Idea Book series, the completely revised All New Built-Ins Idea Book builds on the success of the original (one of Tauntons all-time bestsellers) and showcases a wide range of built-in and storage possibilities. A handy visual clip file, its full of fresh ideas for creating rooms that are both functional and stylish. From niches and bookcases to linen closets and pantries, built-ins can have a huge architectural impact on any home. Starting with the basics, this guide answers the questions of what to store, where to store, and how to storewith design solutions for kitchens, bathrooms, home offices, entertainment spaces, bedrooms, mudrooms, laundry rooms, and more. Readers are sure to make extra room for this richly illustrated space-solver.
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$60.00 $36.00 |
"A colorful new photographic tour of the legendary work of Charles & Henry Greene. Rand has documented the Greene's works since 1959. His images focus on details- architectural elements, lighting, materials, etc. The art of the Greene's is interpreted by Rand in 150 choice photographs, documenting the culmination of the Craftsman period and highlighting the art and workmanship of the architects.
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$24.95 $14.97 |
One of the best investments any owner can make to add value to their home is to renovate a kitchen. New cabinets and fresh countertops can make a world of difference. Both are surprisingly easy to install as detailed in this integrated book/DVD video by professional cabinetmaker Gregory Paolini. Through a comprehensive, multimedia approach he shows exactly how to do it yourself, from choosing the right cabinetry and countertop materials to preparing the site for easy installation. Theres valuable direction for installing both wall and base cabinets so theyre level and square, as well as perfecting side panels and trim around the cabinets. The authors foolproof methods apply to both stock and custom cabinets, giving readers plenty of optionsboth high-end and economicalfor updating their kitchens. Step-by-step text, photos, sidebars, and WorkSmart tips will go a long way in getting the new look just right.
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From a simple toy chest, to an innovative angler's cabinet, to an elegant cherry china closet-this book delivers plenty of creative solutions to your home storage problems. Plus, there are projects suitable for every woodworking skill level-from the enthusiastic beginner to the seasoned pro. Each project includes detailed plans, expert instructions, and helpful tips to ensure that your finished piece is both great-looking and long-lasting. What's Inside: * 16 beautiful and practical cabinet and storage projects for every room of your home * Comprehensive material lists * Easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions * Detailed technical and exploded drawings * helpful quick tips from the experts