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• WOOD CARVING: PROJECTS AND TECHNIQUES

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  This compilation of fascinating articles from Woodcarving magazine combines sound technical advice with inspirational projects. Renowned woodcarving author Chris Pye takes the reader through all the practical information to achieve some great results. With diverse and appealing projects presented with clear, easy-to follow instructions, this book is ideal for all woodcarvers - whatever their ability: Includes sections on: * Tools and Equipment * Architectural Carving * Moulding * Lettering * Simple and Advanced Project

• PRACTICAL GREEN REMODELING: Down-to-Earth Solutions for Everyday Homes

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  Going green at home can seem like an all-or-nothing proposition. Do you sell everything (including the house) and start over, building and buying only eco-friendly, renewable goods? Or do you take the advice offered up in this smart and sensible book — and remodel instead? Green building expert Barry Katz makes a compelling argument for remodeling, as he guides readers through what can be a perplexing and daunting process. Too many decisions? No worries. Katz explains how different choices impact a home’s overall green quotient, as well as its bottom line. Emphasizing off-the-shelf materials, the book shows how homeowners of ordinary means can “green up” a remodel, resulting in less waste, more energy-efficient homes, lower maintenance costs, and more comfortable, healthful environments. This is an essential guide for anyone who has ever wanted to go green but wasn’t exactly sure where to begin.

• FOR PROS BY PROS: THE VERY EFFICIENT CARPENTER *

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  Professional carpenter Larry Haun shows all the techniques needed to frame a basic house, from laying the sills, to framing the roof. Fully illustrated with information on sitebuilt tools, permits, stairbuilding, tools, materials, task organization for stream-lining the job and more. See companion videos in section 22.

• BUILD LIKE A PRO: REMODELING A BATHROOM

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  Frechette shows you how to save time, avoid common mistakes, and get the stylish results you're after without breaking your budget. Selecting fixtures, finishes, and a floor plan, tap into existing water supply and waste lines, replace old tubs, showers, toilets, and sinks, comply with current building codes, repair damaged floors and walls, and install new flooring, lighting and ventilation. Frechette has been remodeling bathrooms for 20 years. He also leads seminars on popular building topics at trade shows around the country.

• Whittling Pencils

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  This introduction to the slender craft of pencil carving shows how to make ordinary pencils come to life. Readers learn to whittle fascinating Santa pencils, Wood Spirits, Leprechauns and even an iconic Uncle Sam. Each complete project includes detailed instructions for whittling these skinny subjects, accompanied by dozens of step-by-step illustrations. The author provides important tips for selecting the proper micro-mini carving tools, plus advice on choosing the right kind of oversized pencil-made from plastic resin-that will take fine detail. He describes different options for popular beard variations, plus basic rules for painting, finishing and sealing.

• Carving for Kids: An Introduction to Woodcarving

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  Woodcarving is a hobby that can be practiced from young childhood all the way into old age. This book aims to get children interested in carving at a very young age. A number of graded projects are presented that can be utilized by teachers, or parents, to interest children in carving. This is an excellent project book to introduce young people to the art of woodcarving.