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  Features 17 quick and easy to carve projects for beginners. Each project has been chosen to introduce new techniques. Norbury covers the techniques of carving in the round, chip carving, and relief carving, as well as knife work, and working with burrs and rasps. The projects are small, useful, and fun to make and most can be completed in a few days or over a weekend.

• FOR PROS BY PROS: CARPENTRY

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  The book includes the best field-tested advice, tips, techniques and instruction on the most common carpentry jobs. It covers every important facet of residential carpentry, from framing the mudsills, walls, floors, ceilings and roof to building stairs, cabinets and other built-ins, as well as basic finish carpentry skills such as interior trim carpentry and exterior siding.

• FOR PROS BY PROS: BATHROOM REMODELING

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  Bathroom remodels of every size and shape continue to be popular renovation projects. One, because they can truly enhance a home’s appeal. And two, because they can be done on any budget. Now, with a fresh design and expanded, up-to-date content, the newest edition of the best-selling Bathroom Remodeling is a must-have for pros and passionate amateurs. Written by builders from all over the country, including some of Taunton’s most well-respected authors, the articles showcased here were originally published in Fine Homebuilding magazine. Expert guidance covers all the components of a bathroom renovation: design, tiling, lighting, heating, and ventilation.

• Finishing a House: A Complete Guide from Installing Insulation to Running Trim

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  Roe Osborn’s first book, Framing a House, tackled the complex art of house framing. Now, in this follow-up volume, he lays out all the steps and instruction required to complete the inside. The timing of each step is critical, and it’s important to understand what needs to be done first. Whether you’re finishing one room or the whole house, this richly illustrated reference demystifies the process and follows a logical progression from installing insulation and drywall to hanging cabinets and doors to putting down floors and running trim. Each chapter begins with the question: Should I tackle this step myself ? The pros and cons of hiring someone are then discussed. Applicable both for new construction and remodels and with 400 photographs and 20 drawings, this book shows DIYers how to make a house their own.

• WOODTURNING WITH RAY ALLEN

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  Covering a technique popularized by master woodturner Ray Allen, this manual moves beyond basic woodturning with the segmented woodturning technique. This creative approach is demonstrated in one complete step-by-step project that effectively guides woodturners through the complicated process of creating geometric, repeating patterns with a Southwestern feel. Detailed, illustrated instructions make this seemingly elaborate technique approachable. Additional information on common problems helps avoid mistakes along the way. A full-color photograph gallery provides inspiration for future projects.

• STANLEY OUTDOOR PROJECTS

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  by David Schiff. Outdoor projects are perfect for the do-it-yourselfer, and the projects in this book are designed and presented specifically for those of us who spend 9 to 5 doing something other than carpentry or woodworking. I This Stanley-branded book is designed to help you think about your outdoor space as a whole and then create the garden structures and furnishings that fit the way your family lives. Here you will find: •14 great projects covering everything from simple outdoor furniture to a small garden shed and a colorful chicken coop •each project is designed to fulfill a need •easy to build without special skills •customizable to fit your space and your style. If you can read a tape measure, drive a screw and a nail, and cut a straight line, you can handle any project in this book. Even if you are new to working with wood, you'll find handsome and useful projects in these pages that are perfect for getting your feet wet.