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Parties with pizzazz -- parties that everyone talks about -- happen
when some creative person gets things rolling! Twenty-three
absolutely unforgettable party themes for all seasons and occasions
are included -- a "TGIF (Thank God It's Friday) Party, " a "Murder
We Wrote (whodunit participation) Party, " a "Kidnapping Caper (for
teens only) Party" -- these and many more. Each party plan tells
how to do it, gives food suggestions with recipes, reproducible
party game papers, checklists and lots more, plus "do-it-yourself"
invitations professionally designed! Just add the specifics and
photocopy them. Everything made easy. Success assured -- these
ideas have all been party-tested. We know they're good! Enough
parties here for a year or two of fun. Guaranteed to make you the
most celebrated party people in town!
This volume in Collins & Brown's bestselling Ultimate series
reveals all the skills a woodworker needs. From selecting tools to
joints and finishing, all the basic techniques of woodworking in
this book are illustrated with clear step by step instructions and
diagrams. With these thorough directions and some practice you will
soon be able to create almost anything from wood. Whether you are a
novice or an experienced woodworker, this book will become an
indispensable reference source that you will use time and again
either to learn a new technique or to remind you of a specific
detail.
This book offers hundreds of ideas for turning a backyard into an
outdoor living area. Taunton's best-selling "Idea Book" series has
sold more than 2.5-million copies. Featured ideas range from
outdoor kitchens and fireplaces to innovative and clever solutions
for outdoor storage and play areas. Everyone wants more from their
homes and that means expanding the liveable space to the outdoors.
In fact, homeowners are spending more time and money than ever on
their gardens. This book brings together hundreds of fresh ideas
and unique solutions for making the most of outdoor space. The
inspiration is limitless for small to extensive projects. It is
brimming with ideas for porches and patios, outdoor rooms for
dining and entertaining, garden rooms, all types of sheds and
outdoor buildings and more. Add natural pool settings and
picturesque outbuildings to the mix and readers will delight in
this outdoor design guide. A new sidebar features a DIY project for
more hands-on homeowners.
Hanging drywall properly can be a difficult and tedious job, which
is why it's so expensive to have a professional do it for you.
"Drywall" has received rave reviews from readers for its thorough
and clear instructions and this revised version gives readers
information on new tools and materials and techniques that the
author has field-tested since the last revision in 2008. For the
first time the book also includes a bound-in DVD with tips and
techniques for hassle-free drywall installation. "Drywall" offers
the very latest information with the familiar easy-to-use format
that made the first three editions such great successes.
From one of "Fine Homebuilding's" best-loved authors, Larry
Haun, comes a unique story that looks at American home building
from the perspective of twelve houses he has known intimately. Part
memoir, part cultural history, "A Carpenter's Life as Told by
Houses" takes the reader house by house over an arc of 100 years.
Along with period photos, the author shows us the sod house in
Nebraska where his mother was born, the frame house of his
childhood, the production houses he built in the San Fernando
Valley, and the Habitat for Humanity homes he devotes his time to
now. It's an engaging read written by a veteran builder with a
thoughtful awareness of what was intrinsic to home building in the
past and the many ways it has evolved. Builders and history lovers
will appreciate his deep connection to the natural world, yearning
for simplicity, respect for humanity, and evocative notion of what
we mean by "home."
We're excited to present our 2019 Make: Digital Fabrication Guide!
This year we get our hands on maker-ready waterjet cutters with
machines from Wazer and Omax. We also review the latest 3D
printers, CNC routers, laser cutters, and vinyl cutters. More than
20 tools tested to help you find the best one for your shop or
makerspace. Plus, more than 30 DigiFab projects and lessons: Build
a robot companion that reacts to the faces of people around you
Make Nixie tube-style display with LEDs and acrylic Create a mini
Intaglio printing press and create unique artwork and much more.
This book was previously published under the title Using Natural
Finishes. With the increasing awareness of eco-building techniques
alongside the desire to make our homes healthier, the historical
benefits of using natural renders and paints are being
rediscovered. Clay and Lime Renders, Plasters and Paints is an
in-depth guide to the selection, mixing and application of lime and
clay based plasters, renders, paints and washes. Step-by-step
instructions for applying lime and clay based plasters, renders and
paints. Information on the benefits of natural finishes for
personal health, the environment, and for buildings. Drawing on
traditional methods & materials for using lime & clay
finishes on new and historic buildings. A comprehensive and
up-to-date online resourceguide to suppliers, practitioners and
courses. Easy to follow DIY projects guide the reader through all
aspects of using these natural finishes, with beautiful photographs
of techniques and examples from the UK and abroad.
A practical guide for advanced DIY enthusiasts, as well as
professional and student builders, which shows properly how to
install or repair and asphalt or shingle roof. Asphalt shingles are
lightweight, fire resistant and relatively inexpensive which has
made them a popular option in modern housebuilding. This book walks
you through the techniques and procedures for laying down the
shingles, working round obstacles and repairing small patches.
Understanding Wood is the definitive reference on wood technology,
and is a keystone of every woodworker's library. The first edition
(1980) sold over 128,000 copies: this new edition updates the
classic text with new information on new materials: composite
board, adhesives and finishes which have been developed since the
original edition. There are also 225 brand new colour photographs!
Up-to-date and Comprehensive: revised and updated edition of a
woodworking classic (Taunton Press, 1980; 1-918804-05-1) which
continues to sell thousands of copies a year to this day. New four
colour photography is clearer and more informative. Comprehensive:
everything you know about wood and wood technology: the nature of
wood and its properties, the basics of wookworking technology,
using the woodworker's raw materials.
This is a practical guide to tools: how to choose and use them,
shown in 220 photographs. It is a simple and accessible guide to
do-it-yourself tools for a wide range of jobs, including tiling,
painting, flooring, woodwork and general repairs in the home. It
includes photographs for easy identification of the tools. It shows
you how to use planes, chisels, saws, drills, hammers,
screwdrivers, pliers, sanders and many more. It includes
instructions on making the best use of each tool, with hints and
tips on selecting the right types. It offers guidelines that show
you what to wear, how to handle tools with care, and how to tackle
jobs safely to avoid accidents. For any task around the home, tools
will be needed. Knowing how to use them efficiently is vital if you
want a good result. This book discusses preparation, the right
tools to use for a particular job, and how to use them safely and
effectively. Useful tips point the way to improving your skills to
get the most out of your tools.
Whether they' re drawn to the traditional or the innovative, the
plain or the flamboyant, woodturners can expand their horizons with
this storehouse of inspirational images and ideas. The emphasis
throughout is on showcasing graceful and well-proportioned work,
along with examples of usually overlooked styles. More than 100
pieces appear, arranged around ten basic themes: combining
different woods for interesting contrast, achieving surface
texture, producing paired or grouped items, incorporating other
materials (such as rope or leather), fashioning the hard angles of
squares and rectangles, exploring exotic woods, turning plywood,
laminating work, doing off- center turning, and creating simple
shapes and forms.
Duct Tape Engineer: The Book of Big, Bigger, and Epic Duct Tape
Projects shows you how to create the most enjoyable and impressive
projects you've ever made-and they all start with a simple strip of
duct tape. Build furniture, bags, outdoor items and more using
simple tools and materials, with no special engineering skills
needed. Start with duct tape basics that will aid in assembly:
Learn cutting and tearing methods and taping techniques (yes,
there's more to it than slapping it down). Discover how to make
sturdy duct tape sheets that can be cut and shaped. Using easily
accessible tools and supplies like a utility knife and heavy-duty
cardboard boxes, try your hand at making a desk and desk chair.
Grab some foam and make a backpack, or create a custom hammock.
Build a geodesic dome, and go truly epic with a giant pyramid
catapult. Every project includes step-by-step instructions and
clear diagrams and photos. Don't miss Lance Akiyama's tips and
suggestions for supplies, project variations, and material
substitutions. Follow the solid construction techniques and you'll
ensure that these DIY projects will become favorite classroom
activities and family projects. Among the projects are: A
lightweight bed frame and full-size dresser with working drawers
Outdoor pieces like a hammock and garden swing A heavy-duty toolbox
with pockets galore, and a stylish two-color messenger bag
Ballistics, including a slingshot A kayak! These projects are real,
they work, and are super fun. Roll up your sleeves and let the
engineering begin!
This title offers expert advice on essential home decoration and
maintenance, including painting, papering, tiling, laying floors,
carpentry skills, insulation, and outdoor projects and repairs.
Projects include painting and varnishing wood, tiling a work
surface, laying foam-backed carpet, replacing window panes, fitting
window locks, making a garage storage wall, insulating roofs,
repairing roofs and guttering, laying decking, making pergolas,
building rock gardens, installing water features, and many more. It
features a guide to tools for a wide range of do-it-yourself jobs,
including using chisels, saws, drills, hammers, screwdrivers,
pliers and sanders. Over 2400 photographs illustrate each
step-by-step project, to provide instant reference. Looking after
your home is economical and satisfying, and this book is filled
with practical tips for do-it-yourself jobs. All areas of the home
are covered, both indoors and out. There is clear step-by-step
advice on internal and external maintenance, repairs, carpentry,
flooring, brickwork, roofing, fences, walls and paths.The book
includes instructions for painting and papering walls and ceilings,
laying ceramic tiles, fitting floor coverings and carpets, making
bookshelves, draught-proofing doors, repointing brickwork, laying
patios and installing ponds and fountains. The book also contains a
guide to tools, from saws and drills to spanners and paintbrushes.
A reference for beginners and experienced do-it-yourselfers alike,
this is an essential manual that you will refer to again and again.
Inspired by radical Italian designer Enzo Mari, this practical book
with step-by-step DIY projects for hand built, beautiful furniture
is a tribute to his simple ideas that challenged the consumerism of
the furniture industry. Many interpreted Enzo Mari's book
Autoprogettazione? as a manifesto of nostalgic longing for a
pre-capitalist society where people built what they needed
themselves, but Mari's goal wasn't to make people cease consuming.
Mari wanted people to consider the more basic aspects of the
objects we surround ourselves with and what it is that makes a
piece of furniture, beautiful, comfortable and functional. Taking
Enzo Mari and his book as his influence, Erik Eje Almqvist unpacks
the practical aspects of the Autoprogettazione? theory, offering
simple designs for handbuilt, beautiful furniture. Using just a
hammer, nails and boards cut to standard dimensions, Hammer &
Nail explores only a few techniques but arms the reader with skills
and inspiration for life. With easy-to-follow instructions and
diagrams, there are basic methods for making furniture joints, and
includes tips on how to avoid cracking boards as you go, making
clean cuts with a saw, and ideas on surface treatments. Projects
include: Sheep chair, Tilting Shaker chair, Pinstol/Windsor chair,
Garden chair, Arts & Crafts chair, Ski chair, Mirror stool,
Stackable stool, Beer table, Kitchen bench, Park bench, Sofa, Top
and tail bed, Dining table, Worktable, Cabinet, Gun Kessle's shelf
and Giraffe lamp.
When first published in 1987, "The Art of Turned Bowls" was a work
ahead of its time. Now, considering the resurgence in popularity of
this woodworking genre, the book is perfectly poised for
rediscovery. Retooled with fresh full-color photographs of
contemporary bowls featuring the work of award-winning turners from
around the world, Richard Raffan's classic has been totally updated
to meet the demands of today's turner. With a unique talent for
making even the most abstract ideas accessible, the world's most
admired turning teacher offers an invaluable wealth of design
advice. Practical, informative, and undeniably inspiring, this new
edition also expands its exploration of form and developing
profiles. Along with a good lathe and a reliable set of tools, "The
Art of Turned Bowls "belongs in the shop of every serious bowl
turner.
'Heartwarming, magical and uplifting' In today's throwaway culture,
there's a counter movement growing that urges us to 'make do and
mend'. The BBC's The Repair Shop has brought this waste-conscious
message to an even wider audience, with its regular viewing figures
of 7 million in the UK alone, cementing itself as a classic series
in the vein of Antiques Roadshow. This new book concentrates on the
show's much-loved experts, including woodworker and furniture
restorer Will Kirk, clock restorer Steve Fletcher, metalworker
Dominic Chinea, silversmith Brenton West, leatherworker Suzie
Fletcher, upholsterer Sonnaz Nooranvary, and seamstresses Julie
Tatchell & Amanda Middleditch - aka The Teddy Bear Ladies. Each
of the experts shares their own stories and their repairs,
capturing in the process the magic and ethos of the barn. Includes
quotations and Q & As from the experts as well as Jay Blades on
some unique restoration collaborations. With the focus on the
experts themselves, readers will feel as though they're stepping
straight into the 'workshop of dreams' and experiencing first hand
the magic of the barn.
Whether you're pouring a concrete walkway or staking out the
excavation for a basement foundation, doing the job right demands a
thorough knowledge of concrete construction techniques. In Working
with Concrete, veteran builder Rick Arnold explains everything from
mix characteristics and formwork options to waterproofing details
and repair procedures. You'll benefit from Arnold's years as a
general contractor, framer, and foundation contractor as he offers
time- and money-saving advice that comes from understanding the
subject from all angles. Get the rock-solid results youre after
with this comprehensive guide to building with concrete. This book
will enable you to: prepare a site for excavation evaluate soil
conditions lay out footings and foundation walls use site-made and
manufactured forms install proper reinforcement in footings, walls,
and flat work estimate and order ready-mix concrete test and
evaluate concrete quality before the pour build walkways, patios,
steps, and slabs from start to finish
Chris Mitchell and Pilar Guzman are design obsessives who both want
the same thing: rooms that are spare yet warm, layered yet clean,
current yet timeless. Rooms that never forget the real humans -
with all their needs, hopes, emotions, aspirations, and even spills
- who live in these spaces. Over the course of six ever more
ambitious home renovations, they've cracked the code on how to
achieve this. It's a simple formula, one that lies in mixing modern
design with timeworn materials - in particular, white oak, brass,
and bridle leather, all three of which become richer, mellower, and
burnished with patina as they age. Add a few essential lessons
(Decorating by Mood, Borrowing from the Best) and a nine-point
manifesto that covers everything from lighting (rooms should feel
like lanterns at night), to the use of black as an accent, to the
intention that every space should serve multiple purposes, and the
result is Patina Modern, a uniquely inspiring and practical design
guide. The book leads by example, as the authors reveal in
room-by-room detail the full evolution of their homes, including a
Brooklyn brownstone and two classic Hamptons "cottages." Along the
way, we come to not only understand just how they see and think but
also learn what they've learned, getting an education in colour,
proportion, paint, and the world of modern furniture design, for
which the authors have a special passion. Tools, principles, and
the power of designing around the things you love - this is the
gift of Patina Modern, showing just how to put it all together to
create your own beautiful spaces.
Introducing a new woodworking series in the tradition of Tage
Frid...a series filled with essential information required by
woodworkers today. For the first time ever, all the techniques and
processes necessary to craft beautiful things from wood have been
compiled into three comprehensive volumes: The Complete Illustrated
Guides. Highly visual and written by woodworking's finest
craftsmen, these three titles -- Furniture & Cabinet
Construction, Shaping Wood, and Joinery -- will establish a new
standard for shop reference books.
The Complete Illustrated Guide to Furniture & Cabinet
Construction is the ultimate reference work -- a graphic,
step-by-step presentation of basic furniture-construction
techniques. Expert woodworker Andy Rae brings organization,
enthusiasm, and more than 20 years' experience to this essential
book. Readers will acquire a working knowledge of woodworking
materials, a higher level of control over their work and tools, and
an understanding of basic design principles.
Wood Identification & Use is a gift book for wood lovers - an
indispensable and informative guide to over a hundred different
kinds of wood. This compact directory explores the world's most
valuable natural resource in detail. This new gift edition gives
helpful details about the most popular and useful woods with
illustrations and photographs to help with identification. There is
also valuable information on the typical uses, durability, wood
defects and potential health hazards for each species. Based on a
best-selling reference work, this revised and updated abridged
version includes drawings and descriptions of the living trees to
enhance appreciation of the raw material of woodwork. In-depth yet
accessible this handy pocket guide will be the perfect gift for all
woodworkers and wood lovers.
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