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The imitable style, elegance, and character of historic American architecture are beautifully presented in this guided tour to the magnificent millwork of the Winterthur Museum and Country Estate. The former residence of Henry Francis du Pont, Winterthur features more than 175 period rooms spanning in time from 1640 to 1840. Each room showcases not only the finest American antique furniture, but also the extensive range of historic millwork from this particularly stunning era. Moving chronologically through the Georgian and Federal periods, the various millwork styles featured in 20 of the Winterthurs most representative rooms are explored through a unique blend of photographs, history, and technical drawings. Each rooms discussion features a color photograph, breakdown of the architectural details, commentary on each element, and glossary of pertinent architectural terms.
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A variety of small projects that have appeared in recent issues of the magazine. Projects to make in a weekend, perfect picture frames, compact, wall-hanging shelves and cabinets, designing and building occasional tables, mitered boxes, and more.
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Explore the charm of the bungalow through 500 color photos. Discover the enduring charm and artistry of the bungalow by touring hundreds of examples, from prairie- and Spanish-style, to Craftsman and beyond. Douglas Keister, renowned architectural photographer takes you on a visual tour of Americas favorite house style. He has beautifully photographed bungalows from across the country, and presents them here in crisp detail. Whether youre looking to build or improve your home, or just want enjoy this architectural forms casual elegance, 500 Bungalows is a delight!
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This beautiful 12-ft, octagon gazebo looks great in any setting. If youve built a deck you can do this project yourself. This plan comes with a complete shopping list, construction details, step-by-step instructions and photography. Skill Level - Intermediate Tools Needed Tape measure, chalk line, hammer, shovel, 2 - 8 foot step ladders, drill, handsaw, jigsaw, circular saw, 4 foot level, protractor style cutting grids
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Inspired by Shaker, Arts & Crafts, and other popular styles, here's a new book of Traditional Box Projects that will appeal to a wide range of woodworkers. It's not a book full of exacting reproductions for master craftsmen only -- but more of a detailed guide to creating attainable interpretations of the most beautiful and enduring box designs. Although most of the boxes are easy to build, there is a range of complexity to the projects you'll find -- with a few challenging projects that will test your skills. Here are just a few of the projects you'll discover. Shaker lap box Fumed oak humidor Glass-tipped display case Jewelry box with dovetailed drawers By presenting each project with step-by-step instructions -- and detailed photos -- author Strother Purdy gives you all the advice you need to build these durable, functional boxes with precision. And he shares lots of inside secrets on how to add the final aesthetic touches to each piece. You'll also discover some tried and true tips on how to avoid common pitfalls -- plus some very creative alternative design and construction options. If you've always wanted to try your hand at building these classic wooden boxes, here's a user-friendly guide that will walk you through a range of satisfying projects. And the next time you're searching for a unique gift, you can share a little part of yourself with one of these beautiful boxes.
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This book is for anyone who wants to paint the interior or exterior of their house and get professional results. Since 80% of the cost of a paint job is labor, readers can save by doing it themselves. Over 200 photos show you how to check paint conditions and when to remove old paint, should you brush or roll, what equipment to rent or buy, what are the latest tools and techniques. All of this and more is discussed by the authors.