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Glen D. Huey pieces are instantly recognizable--in large part because of his signature finishes; they make Glen's work stand out in any room. Now, you can achieve the same eye-catching result with step-by-step instruction from Glen. Whether you work with figured woods such as tiger maple or flame birch, or you use traditional hardwoods such as cherry, walnut or mahogany, the DVD shows you everything you need to make your finishes pop!

All woodworkers have a pile of wood scraps lying about, but aren't sure how to put it to use. Kerry Pierce helps them work with this perfectly good material in fun and creative ways. In 18 projects, Pierce shows woodworkers how to tum their leftovers into great gifts using carving, turning and hand-tooling techniques. Step-by-step photos and instructions are included with each project. Woodworkers will start turning their "waste" into carved kitchen utensils, small boxes, letter openers, jewellr...

This is a practical guide to insulating and draughtproofing your home, as well as improving ventilation. It is a guide to the different kinds of insulation materials available, including loose-fill, blanket and slab insulation, and how to fit them correctly. How to draughtproof your home to eliminate cold air coming through doors, windows, floorboards and letter boxes. It includes techniques for ventilating your home, such as fitting ceiling, window and wall extractor fans, and adding airbricks...

Provides advice on planning outdoor living space including evaluating the property, learning about different deck and patio styles and materials, and cost information.

Bestselling author Brett Markham's new handbook gives us the mini farming basics along with in-depth tips on vegetable gardening, fermenting, composting, and self-sufficiency in a handy new format and design. Includes: Soil management and making your own fertilizer Crop rotation and cover cropping Composting Seed starting and timing/planning Raised beds and pest management Pvc trellising and planting spacers Raising chickens, making your own chicken plucker, and butchering Growi...

Fu-Tung Cheng's surprise bestseller Concrete Countertops paved the way for a fresh look at a familiar surface. His new book moves beyond the kitchen and transforms this commonplace material into an elegant medium that can be used throughout the house. Combining cutting-edge design with helpful how-to information, Concrete at Home offers ingenious ideas for planning and building walls, fireplaces, mantels, hearths, and exterior and interior floors, as well as tips on incorporating architectural e...

Only you can know what kind of kitchen you need, so whether you plan to do most of the work yourself or hire specialists to do it for you, this book takes you through the whole process of working out your requirements and translating them into reality. It helps you anticipate practical problems, offers detailed guidance & is fully illustrated in colour, making the process of creating your dream kitchen as painless as it can be. Dennis Dixon is a professional kitchen fitter and a qualified electr...

The book takes a classical approach to teaching woodworking, introducing fundamental tools and shop practice. It is a solid, systematic learning tool for the advanced beginner seeking to master the basics of woodworking craftsmanship. This is a book with a strong point of view. It is the basis of the two-week basic woodworking college class that the author currently runs at the Centre for Furniture Craftsmanship in Rockport, Maine. It pushes the idea that learning basic skills is essential to cr...

This little book is big on answers Whether you're an apprentice in the piping trades or a seasoned tradesperson, you'll find this completely revised and updated guide has answers to the questions you'll encounter on the job. Get current, concise facts on * Metrics and conversions * Tungsten inert gas welding and arc welding * Steam heating, hot water, refrigeration, and air conditioning systems * Grooved end/plain end piping systems * Process piping using plastics * Automatic fire pr...