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• FOR PROS BY PROS: RENOVATING A KITCHEN

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  The best articles from Fine Homebuilding magazine. Installing cabinets, design and build cabinets on site, make plastic laminate tops, solid surface countertops, tile countertops, ventilation, assemble from custom made components.

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  "An Illustrated Guide to Heating and Cooling". This is the revised 2nd ed. and puts the newest heating, ventilation, and AC codes at the fingertips of pros in the field. Durable fold-flat format. A must-have reference for anyone in the construction business.

• Relief Carving Wood Spirits, Revised ed: A Step-By-Step Guide for Releasing Fac

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  by Lora Irish. With this book any carver can stand beside the workbench of acclaimed artist Lora S. Irish and learn everything she has to teach about creating an expressive wood spirit. Lora clearly explains the relief carving process from start to finish: every cut, every tool change, and every depth check. The entire craft is here, from preparing the wood to roughing out and detailing the wood spirit to applying a long-lasting finish. No step is left out and no technique is left unexplained. The author shares her tips for creating realistic and detailed facial features like eyelids, windswept hair, beards, and the ever-important mustache. Best of all, when the step-by-step project is complete, Relief Carving Wood Spirits, Revised Edition offers 20 more original patterns to keep any carver busy for seasons to come.

• How to Make Outdoor & Garden Furniture: Instructions for Tables, Chairs, Planter

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  From the Experts at American Woodworker. Stylish, well-designed outdoor furniture is the crowning beauty of a charming property. Enjoy outdoor living to the fullest with these functional and decorative furniture projects for deck, patio, yard and garden. From Adirondack chairs, patio bars and picnic tables to showcase Victorian trellises and planters, the experts at American Woodworker provide complete plans and instructions for building great-looking pieces that will beautify your outdoor space. Expert advice on finishing and varnishing ensures that your durable wooden furniture will stand up to the elements for years to come. How to Make Outdoor & Garden Furniture offers 23 do-it-yourself projects for both novice and experienced woodworkers. Superb step-by-step photographs and excellent working drawings help ensure success for both amateur and experienced builders. Each project takes from just a few hours to a weekend to complete, making this book an ideal resource for transforming your outdoor décor.

• FOR PROS BY PROS: BUILDING STAIRS

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  Stair building combines precision carpentry with tricky math, so even experienced builders can find it challenging. But as this extensively illustrated book demonstrates, any builder who can measure the distance between two floors can plan and build a stunning set of stairs. By clearly laying out the geometry, planning, and construction involved, author Andy Engel takes the reader from a simple structure of framing lumber to a set of stairs fit for a king. From building and installing railings to using off-the-shelf stair parts, Building Stairs lays out the process clearly and completely. All the reader needs to is a router, saw, drill, and level. This elevating book fills in all the rest -- step by step by step.

• Fine Woodworking's Best Tips on Finishing, Sharpening, Gluing, Storage, and More

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  Woodworkers are always on the lookout for clever tips or new twists on techniques. That's why Fine Woodworking magazine has such broad appeal; every issue is filled with expert advice on how to become better at the craft. This book brings together nearly 350 shop-tested tips -- from storage solutions and surface preparation; to milling lumber and power-tool strategies; to insights into clamping, gluing, sharpening, finishing, and more. This collection of great woodworking ideas is sure to become a quintessential reference book.