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One of the hottest trends in home design is the creation of outdoor roomsall the comfort of the family room, kitchen, and dining room in an al fresco setting. Provides ideas for cooking and dining areas, patios/ terraces for entertaining, relaxing porches and spas, plus ideas on outdoor décor.
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Discover the appeal of this modest, yet inviting house style through 500 color photos. Few things do more to set a homes character than its scale. And in the cottage, people have for hundreds of years found a home that is inviting, without being ostentatious, modest without a feeling of confinement. Doug Keisters photography brings to life 500 cottages, organized by style, including English, storybook, bungalettes, Victorian, and Spanish-influenced casitas.
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Kimball leads the homeowner through a remodel job from contracting and designing to choosing materials and fixtures. There are options for all budgets and comparisons between all common kitchen materials. Kimball is an experienced kitchen contractor and this is an invaluable guide to the whole process. In addition to Kimball there is input from more than two dozen kitchen consultants from around the country.
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One minute it's a relaxing sofa. The next, it's a comfortable bed. Either way, our sturdy oak frame supports its fluffy mattress in the greatest of style. Build one for an extra bedroom, the familyroom, or that college-bound scholar. You'll find that the futon gets lots of use, and that you'll be the genius who made it. We built our frame around a 54X75" FULL-SIZE futton mattress. If you select a different size mattress, you'll need to adjust the frame size accordingly.
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Twelve puzzles of four different basic types are described in this guide, along with the tools and techniques needed to make them. There is expert advice on the woods, glues and finishes that will give the best results. These puzzles are beautiful and intriguing objects in their own right, and offer woodworkers a delightful means of sharpening their skills and astonishing their friends.
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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.