House & Home - Do-It-Yourself - Carpentry

Build your own home with confidence and expertise using Habitat for Humanity: How to Build a House, a practical and accessible guide by veteran builder Larry Haun. This revised and updated edition offers step-by-step instructions and professional insights, making home construction more approachable for...

Elevate your living space with a comprehensive guide to tackling projects and enhancing your home's value. Whether you're a novice or experienced, this guide offers step-by-step instructions and essential tips.Author: Darren Middleton,Robson Morrow,Thaniel WaltonPublisher: Darren MiddletonPublished: 11/17/2023Pages: 64Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.32lbsSize: 10.00h x 8.00w...

This comprehensive resource offers practical advice and step-by-step instructions for building a small, sustainable home, ranging from 250 to 1,000 square feet. Whether responding to the high prices in the residential market or considering a minimalist option for a second home, a tiny house...

Expand the book-sharing movement to your community with How to Build Your Very Own Little Free Library--your photo-illustrated, inspirational source for building tiny sharing libraries. Around the world, a community movement is underway featuring quaint landscape structures mounted on posts in front yards and...

An essential guide for anyone looking to master the art of wood identification. With just your naked eye and simple tools like a hand lens or basic microscopy, you'll be equipped to identify over 180 domestic and tropical hardwoods and softwoods. R. Bruce Hoadley,...

Japanese Joinery showcases traditional and modern Japanese joinery techniques through beautiful photography and detailed illustrations. Japanese joinery is viewed by many as being an art as well as a craft. This is borne out by the intricate design and craftsmanship of the joints highlighted...

The elegant simplicity of timber frame construction is made accessible to all levels of builders with step-by-step building instructions for one small, easy-to-build timber frame cabin, along with plans for modifying it to suit particular needs and locations. Veteran timber framer Will Beemer takes...

From New York Times bestselling author, Emmy-winning actor, and charismatically carnivorous woodworker Nick Offerman, an illustrated woodworking guide with projects for the whole familyIn his long running hit book Good Clean Fun, Nick Offerman brought us into his woodshop with personal reflections on woodworking...

Have you ever dreamt of building doors and windows that are durable, attractive, and energy efficient? You can get exactly the look you want when you do it yourself with the simplified techniques, design tips, and guidelines for technical and structural requirements found in...

An updated and expanded edition of perennial bestseller Norwegian Wood by Lars Mytting, with 64 pages of new content"You don't need to have a wood-burning stove or fireplace to be captivated by the craft and lore surrounding a Stone Age method of creating heat."--Boston...

"Nostalgic and timeless, convenient and functional. You name it--or need it--and it can be found in this seemingly all-inclusive 'how-to' tome of more than seven hundred projects." --David Stiles, from the Introduction Practical Projects for the Handy Man, Third Edition, is the perfect book...

Root Cellar Construction HandbookThis book is for you if; You want to preserve your home-grown fresh produce to last all year.You want to sustain the security of your food in a grid-down situation.You want to live off the grid and need to freshly preserve...

Routing is the fundamental guide to using router trimmers and tables, including 16 projects suitable for all skill levels.Almost all tasks traditionally performed by standard routers can in fact be done using router trimmers, which are smaller, more maneuverable and cheaper. This comprehensive guidebook...

Swedish Carving Techniques by Wille Sundqvist, originally published in 1990 and long considered a must-have for carvers, is now back in print. Revered as the bible for spoon carvers and craftsmen alike, this newly issued edition brings timeless wisdom and practical techniques directly from...

Unlock the full potential of one of woodworking's most versatile tools. Whether you're shaping decorative edges, cutting precise joinery, or building custom furniture, the router is a must-have tool in any woodshop--and this comprehensive guide shows you how to use it with confidence and...

The Art of Chairmaking is the definitive guide to making Windsor chairs, with essential information on tools, materials and techniques. Windsor chairs, where the legs are mortised into the seat and don't form the backrest, are known for the striking elegance and comfort. This...

Gardeners, small farmers, and outdoor living enthusiasts will love this compilation of 76 rustic DIY projects. From plant supports and clotheslines to a chicken coop, a greenhouse, and a root cellar with storage bins, most of the projects are suitable for complete novices, and...

Transform your woodworking experience with The Complete Guide to Sharpening by Leonard Lee. Say goodbye to the frustration of working with dull tools. This comprehensive guide consolidates a lifetime of study into the most practical reference on sharpening techniques, methods, and devices. Whether you're...

Using the three basic approaches to producing curved parts--laminate bending, steam bending, and milling by machine--this book provides step-by-step instructions on each method, the pros and cons of each project, and how to troubleshoot problems. Also included are discussions and advice as to what...

The Complete Visual Guide to Building a House by John Carroll is the definitive course in residential construction. This comprehensive guide combines detailed illustrations with expert instruction, making it an essential reference for builders, carpenters, and homeowners alike. Covering every aspect of house building...