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DO IT YOURSELF PLUMBING
$14.95
$8.97
Complete, simple manual for repairing and installing every piece of plumbing in your home. More than 500 photos and drawings show how to fix leaky faucets, balky toilets, clogged drains and trapsand even how to install hot-water and steam-heating systems.
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ESTATE GARDENS OF CALIFORNIA
$50.00
$30.00
A showcase of fifteen magnificent estate gardens that are uniquely, exuberantly Californian. Included are the 654 acre gardens of Filoli, the Huntington Library gardens, the fantasy world of Ganna Walska at Lotusland, and other gardens in both northern and southern California.
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FARM MACHINERY: PRACTICAL HINTS FOR HANDYMEN
$12.95
$7.77
Honoring the legacy of American mechanical know-how, this classic guide presents the principles of mechanics as well as step-by-step instruction on how to build and repair all types of farm machinery, advice practical enough to use on todays modern farms.
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FENCES, GATES, AND BRIDGES: AND HOW TO BUILD THEM
$12.95
$7.77
This is an instruction guide to the best methods of building an incredible variety of these devices for all regions and weather conditions. Written in 1900, this is a functional pocket manual, and a testament to American ingenuity and practicality.
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FIREPLACE & MANTEL IDEAS 2nd ed.
$19.95
$11.97
The most complete reference ever. For the architect, woodworker, and builder. 100's of designs in color and 15 how to mantel patterns to build in your home workshop.
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GARDEN SEATING: GREAT PROJECTS FROM WOOD, STONE, METAL, FABRIC AND MORE
$17.95
$10.77
Includes plans, materials lists, tools lists and instructions for 40 projects. Some of these are a bit unusual. For example the Folk Art Fantasy Bench out of concrete, the chair out of rebar, recycled granite curb bench, and a Low Country Joggle Bench. Plus many others.
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GREAT BOOK OF WOODBURNING
$22.95
$13.77
"Pyrography Techniques, Patterns, & Projects for all Skill Levels". Irish provides details on temperature, speed of stroke, texture patterns, and layering. She also discusses equipment, surface selection and preparation as well as finishing. There are 30 patterns included that differ in skill and ability.
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HOUSE PAINTING: INSIDE AND OUT
$19.95
$11.97
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.
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KITCHENS THAT WORK
$22.95
$13.77
This is a complete resource that covers the entire process of designing and creating a great kitchen. The authors look at the way lifestyle affects a kitchen and then proceed to use this basis to guide the reader through the creation of a kitchen. They look at new construction and remodeling and take the reader through the actual design, contracting and construction. Martin Edic is a business consultant and former professional cook. Richard Edic is a professional cabinetmaker and kitchen designer in Rochester NY.
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MAKING CONCRETE GARDEN ORNAMENTS
$17.95
$10.77
You can create everything from bookends to a Venetian bench. Concrete can be formed, carved, enhanced with color, mosaics and embedded designs. You need few tools and everything can be found at the local DIY store. Projects include birds, a table base, a garden throne, bench, totem, fountain, a decorative face, relief planter and more.
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MAKING HEIRLOOM BOXES
$17.95
$10.77
Guided by an experienced woodworker and hundreds of photos, enjoy a full course in box making that covers everything you need to know. Sourcing and seasoning different types of wood, choosing and using tools, making dovetails, assembling the internal pieces, and mapping out a design.
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MAKING SHOJI
$24.95
$14.97
Shoji are the lovely sliding panels made of wood and rice paper that form walls and room dividers in the traditional Japanese house. This is the first and only book written by a traditionally apprenticed tategu-shi, or maker of sliding doors. Detailed information is presented on how to construct shoji for the home. Projects include the common shoji and the transom.
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MANSPACE: A Primal Guide to Marking Your Territory
$24.95
$14.97
Manspace takes a refreshing look at the space in and around a home that men usually claim as their own: the smoking room, the garage, a workshop, and basement. It and also delves into more specialized spaces like a recording studio, wine cellars, converted trailers, and more. Author Sam Martin brings you 50 examples of manspace, giving you ideas and inspiration to create your own personal space dedicated to your possessions and activities.
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NEW BEST OF FWW: BUILDING SMALL PROJECTS
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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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ORGANIZING IDEA BOOK
$14.95
$8.97
Organizing is not a process that requires you to tackle the entire house in one sweeping session. As such, youll find that this book is arranged according to the various hot spots in the home, starting with the area inside the front door and continuing through to the garage. Chapter by chapter, room by room, youll find helpful and practical techniques for creating (and maintaining) order.
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PICTURE PERFECT FRAMING
$14.95
Making, matting, mounting, embellishing, displaying, and more. There are about 20 projects with complete instructions as well as tools and materials. This is not particularly aimed at the woodworker but it does have a good section on how to actually hang and arrange pictures.
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PRODIGAL SONS (HC)
$24.95
$14.97
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SHELTERS, SHACKS AND SHANTIES: AND HOW TO BUILD THEM
$12.95
This book presents lively, step-by-step tutelage on building all types of temporary and long-term accommodations from both natural and man-made materials. Originally published in 1914, this practical classic is an essential guide for todays modern homesteader.
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SMART SHELVING & STORAGE SOLUTIONS
$21.95
$13.17
More than 27 woodworking projects to help the homeowner make the most of their space. Chapters cover each room individually: basement, laundry room, closets, kitchen, garage/workshop, bathroom, bedroom and kids rooms. Proulx provides basic plans ideal for beginning woodworkers. REGULAR $24.99 OUR PRICE $21.95. You save 12%.
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THE BIG BOOK OF BACKYARD PROJECTS
$19.95
$11.97
"Walls, Fences, Paths, Patios, Benches, Chairs & More". Includes design, technical considerations, tools and materials. Also drawings, patterns, photos, everything to make your project a success. Over 30 garden seating ideas alone.
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THE BIG BOOK OF WEEKEND WOODWORKING
$19.95
$11.97
This is a mammoth resource for weekend crafting. 150 classic projects. Included is an introductory section for beginners that explains choosing wood, gluing, patterns, and finishing. Projects include kids toys, puzzles, doll accessories, boxes, shelves, clocks, trellises, whirligigs, and many, many more.
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THE COMPLETE BOOK OF KNOTS
$18.95
$11.37
A beautifully illustrated guide to knots for home, camp, and the outdoors.
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THE COMPLETE ILLUSTRATED G/T BOX MAKING
$24.95
$14.97
Includes special box making techniques - making and attaching lids and bases and partitioning boxes to hold small objects. There are sections on techniques for creating special effects that decorate a box, turning a small, useful object into a jewel itself. Everything is covered in a step-by-step format with numerous photos and a highly explanatory text.
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THE COMPLETE PYROGRAPHY
$21.95
$13.17
This state-of-the-art woodburning guide introduces both traditional methods and todays techniques using electrically heated engraving tools and hot-wire tools. Every area of the craft comes with clear instructions: where to find designs, what tools and equipment to make or buy, and how to construct your own wire-point instruments, as well as how to produce lifelike textures, master the art of shading, select the proper color, enhance wood-turned objects, and protect finishes.
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THE COOPER AND HIS TRADE
$21.95
$13.17
The is the first book on coopering by a cooper. Mr Kilby comes from a family of coopers and was apprenticed to the trade, served in it, and finally abandoned it for teaching. The book is partly autobiographical and deals with with materials, tools, and techniques and discusses the roles of the white cooper, the dry cooper, and the various kinds of wet cooper. The 2nd section deals with the social history of the trade from the earliest times to the 20th century. Originally published in London. in 1971.
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THE HOMESTEAD BUILDER
$12.95
$7.77
This classic, first published in 1872, is filled with handy advice on the best ways to plan and construct dwellings in any location using wood, earth and gravel. Includes log cabins, houses, slab houses, frame houses, and guidance on building an outdoor oven, a cellar, fence posts and gates. This was originally titled "The Immigrant Builder" and aimed at those headed west to homestead.
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THE KITCHEN CONSULTANT: A HOMEOWNER'S GUIDE TO KITCHEN REMODELING
$19.95
$11.97
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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THE NATURE AND AESTHETICS OF DESIGN
$19.95
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The companion to "The Nature and Art of Workmanship" this is a highly recommended book. Pye investigates form and function. Are they related? Does form ever follow function? Pye wrote a penetrating, lucid work that should be read by anyone working in the crafts. It is a basic theory of design and design is virtually everywhere and impacts our lives constantly. REGULAR $19.95 OUR PRICE $15.95. You save 20%.
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THE WHEELWRIGHTS SHOP
$20.99
$12.59
This is a classic account of Sturt's life as a wheelwright in the late 19th century. It offers a unique glimpse into the working lives of craftsmen in a world since banished by technology. The wheelwrights shop where he entered business had been operating for 2 centuries; this chronicle, first published in 1923, is a poignant record of that tradition, written as it was passing into history.
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THE WIND OF MORNING [LSI]
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$21.95
$13.17
Colonel Boustead began his career by deserting as a midshipman from the Royal Navy in 1915 in order to serve with the South African Scottish in France. In his long military career he fought against the Red Army in Russia, worked with Orde Wingate and Emperor Haile Selassie during the Ethiopian Campaign of WWII, assulted Everest with the Shipton expedition, won the Army Lightweight boxing championship, and served in Sudan for many years as a district officer. This is a wonderful autobiography of a bygone era.
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THE WOODWORKER'S MARKETING GUIDE
$17.95
$10.77
Edic has written an introduction to basic marketing for anyone who wishes to earn an income from woodworking. Edic applies basic marketing concepts to help woodworkers learn exactly how to work craft and trade shows, all of this and more. Included are marketing plans that can be adapted to any woodworking business.
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TILING: THE INSTALLATION HANDBOOK
$17.95
$10.77
Dramatically or subtly transform any room with tiling, whether you want a hard-wring floor or beautiful walls. Heres how to get the job done right using the latest methods and materials available. Bonus: troubleshooting advice so that your tiling withstands the test of time.
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U.S. ARMY SURVIVAL HANDBOOK
$14.95
$8.97
The book is widely recognized as the finest single source on the subject of outdoor survival. It includes the will to survive, survival medicine, making tools and weapons, building fires, shelters, direction finding, signaling, mountain, desert, tropical and artic survival. Anyone interested in self reliance will enjoy this book.
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Unique Wood Lamination Projects
$19.95
$11.97
Syfert provides 10 enjoyable projects that incorporate beautiful, multi-colored laminations. The projects vary from straightforward to intricate. Each is accompanied by complete step-by-step instructions and numerous photos. Included are clocks, puzzles, piggy bank, basket weave box, and more.
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UPHOLSTERY: COMPLETE COURSE (REVISED)
$21.95
$13.17
"This massive compilation of facts, skills, techniques, designs, and insider advice tells you everything...Set up your own workshop with just a few tools, ..Its practically enough information to make you a professional upholsterer" Decorating Country Style
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WHERE WE LIVED
$40.00
$28.00
Subtitle: Discovering the Places We Once Called Home. Like people, houses are created, live, and grow old. Like us, they eventually disappear. In Where We Lived, these houses are our guides as we journey through the vanished landscape of our country when it was very young. Mile markers on this journey are the remarkable photographs of the Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS), created to document the nation's early structures. The narrative of our journey draws heavily on travelers' accounts, public records, community and family histories, letters and diaries, even novels and stories. It also takes note of the Direct Tax of 1798, which counted and measured houses from Maine to Georgia. From New England to the Middle States, from the South to the territory between the Appalachians and the Mississippi River called the West, you're treated to the earliest surviving homes of the New World to the "new" houses of the Greek Revival.