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Building Fireplace Mantels - Distinctive Projects for Any Style of Home (Paperback): Mario Rodriguez Building Fireplace Mantels - Distinctive Projects for Any Style of Home (Paperback)
Mario Rodriguez
R601 R520 Discovery Miles 5 200 Save R81 (13%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The hearth and fireplace is the centre of a traditional home and adds much-needed emotional warmth to contemporary houses. Replacing and renovating fireplace surrounds is one of the most popular DIY interior design projects. To actually build one from scratch is a aspirational project for any woodworker. This book provides nine fireplace projects in different period styles: Colonial; Georgian; William Morris; Charles Rennie Mackintosh; Farmhouse; Victorian; Greene & Greene; Art Deco; Modern

How to Fix Stuff - Practical Hacks for Your Home and Garden (Hardcover): Tom Scalisi, Tanya Watson How to Fix Stuff - Practical Hacks for Your Home and Garden (Hardcover)
Tom Scalisi, Tanya Watson
R611 R530 Discovery Miles 5 300 Save R81 (13%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Paint Effects - A Practical Guide (Paperback): Johan De Villiers, Len Straw Paint Effects - A Practical Guide (Paperback)
Johan De Villiers, Len Straw
R324 Discovery Miles 3 240 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Everything that readers could want to know about decorative paint techniques, with a wonderful collection of gorgeous color pictures for added inspiration This vibrant and exciting guide will open up whole new worlds of painting techniques and styles for readers who want to add a bit of color to their walls, floors, ceilings...and lives

Great Wood Finishes - A Step-by-step Guide to Beautiful Results (Paperback): Jeff Jewitt Great Wood Finishes - A Step-by-step Guide to Beautiful Results (Paperback)
Jeff Jewitt
R852 R719 Discovery Miles 7 190 Save R133 (16%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Finishing wood surfaces can be tricky and time-consuming, and all that effort and time may not yield the beautiful product envisioned at the start. Great Wood Finishes is written by an expert in the field to help the occasional finisher/refinisher or hobbyist woodworker avoid that problem. The book uses simple instructions and a wealth of illustrations to make the process easy and rewarding.

Great Wood Finishes begins with a thorough discussion of tools and materials. It moves on to instructions and photo essays covering every technique, including staining, glazing, and rubbing out. The final section, primarily photos and captions, covers specialty finishes that can easily be created by combining the techniques presented earlier in the book.

Dust Control Made Simple (Hardcover): S Nagyszalanczy Dust Control Made Simple (Hardcover)
S Nagyszalanczy
R627 R426 Discovery Miles 4 260 Save R201 (32%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Every woodworker knows that dust is dangerous to health; this book provides the professional guidance required to manage it. It covers all facets of dust control so that the process is truly demystified. This is equired reading (and viewing) for all woodworkers who care about health and safety. It poses a threat in any size shop and professional guidance is required to manage it. Enter woodworking expert Sandor Nagyszalanczy, who covers all facets of dust control in this book and DVD. In the past, dust-control installation required complicated calculations, but now manufacturers offer systems that are economical and easier to install. The process is truly demystified by Nagyszalanczy, who covers comprehensive systems, as well as air filtration, portable systems, shop vacuums, task dust collection and personal dust protection.

Build Stuff with Wood - Make Awesome Projects with Basic Tools (Paperback): Asa B Christiana Build Stuff with Wood - Make Awesome Projects with Basic Tools (Paperback)
Asa B Christiana; Foreword by Nick Offerman
R600 R483 Discovery Miles 4 830 Save R117 (19%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Build Stuff with Wood is a true beginner's guide to woodworking, aimed at anyone who is interested in the craft but has only a few tools and no real idea where to start. The idea behind the book is to begin with a basic toolset (a circular saw, chop saw, cordless drill, jigsaw, and a few hand tools) and then add tools as you go. Step-by-step projects are presented showing what you can build with that tool (plus the basic toolset). For example, adding a router to your tool arsenal allows you to gracefully round edges on tables and shelves; buying a simple doweling jig opens up the world of joinery. As well as power tools, hand tools are also introduced. In all, 14 fun projects will be presented, all built with just a few woodworking tools and off-the-shelf lumber.

Birdhouses You Can Build in a Day (Paperback): Popular Woodworking Books Birdhouses You Can Build in a Day (Paperback)
Popular Woodworking Books
R452 Discovery Miles 4 520 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Build a Fine Home for your Feathered Friends

Birds of all feathers will be flocking to your backyard to live in the beautiful houses and dine in the unique feeders you can build in just a few short hours. This book is chock-full of more than 50 simple projects for bird, butterfly and bat houses designed by the expert editors of Popular Woodworking Books. All you need are basic woodworking skills, tools, project materials and your imagination

Each design is guaranteed to attract specific birds in nearly every region, including Australia, Europe and the United States. Build a cottage for chickadees, nesting shelves and boxes for robins and mourning doves, basic bluebird houses--even a finch castle Step-by-step color photos and easy-to-follow instructions will guide you along the way.

Why spend your money on a ready-made birdhouse or feeder that looks like all the rest? In one afternoon, you can build a unique bird retreat that will soon turn your backyard into a birdwatcher's paradise

Pallet Craft - 20 Creative Makes Using Wooden Pallets (Paperback): Emma Basden Pallet Craft - 20 Creative Makes Using Wooden Pallets (Paperback)
Emma Basden
R483 R334 Discovery Miles 3 340 Save R149 (31%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

If you like the natural, rustic look in your home and want to make furniture and home accessories to suit, then look no further: this comprehensive, step-by-step guide tells you all you need to know to make a range of stunning pieces for inside and out using wood sourced from pallets. 20 step-by-step projects for both indoor and outdoor projects suitable for DIY novices, using simple tools and techniques environmentally friendly, inexpensive and trendy! projects include corner sofa, boot rack, coffee table, headboard, mirror, dog bed and more! Pallet Craft contains concise step-by-step instructions and clear photographs to guide you from start to finish. There's advice on sourcing pallet wood, instructions on how to dismantle pallets safely and easily, plus a tools and other materials section to make sure you have everything you need.

Do-It-Yourself Projects to Get You Off the Grid - Rain Barrels, Chicken Coops, Solar Panels, and More (Paperback):... Do-It-Yourself Projects to Get You Off the Grid - Rain Barrels, Chicken Coops, Solar Panels, and More (Paperback)
Instructables Com; Edited by Noah Weinstein
R515 R439 Discovery Miles 4 390 Save R76 (15%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Illustrated with full-color photographs accompanying easy-to-follow instructions, this unique collection utilizes the best that the online community has to offer, a mammoth database churning out ideas to make life better, easier, and, in this case, greener. Here are fun, useful projects designed to get you thinking creatively about going green. Let the Instructables team illustrate just how simple it can be to make your own backyard chicken coop or turn a wine barrel into a rainwater collector. Here, you will learn to: Clip a chicken's wings Power your lawn mower with solar power Create a chicken tractor for the city Water your garden with solar power Build a thermoelectric lamp Create an algae bioreactor from water bottles And much more! Get started today-making your life greener. Get off the grid!

Boxes to Build - 25 Projects to Use in the Workshop & Home (Paperback): Popular Woodworking Boxes to Build - 25 Projects to Use in the Workshop & Home (Paperback)
Popular Woodworking
R482 Discovery Miles 4 820 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Sustainable Home Refurbishment - The Earthscan Expert Guide to Retrofitting Homes for Efficiency (Hardcover, New): David Thorpe Sustainable Home Refurbishment - The Earthscan Expert Guide to Retrofitting Homes for Efficiency (Hardcover, New)
David Thorpe
R4,059 Discovery Miles 40 590 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

A retro-fit offers many benefits: cutting electricity and heating bills, increasing the resale value of homes, slashing carbon emissions and creating a healthier place to live. This book is the guide to making it happen. It looks at: - draught-proofing, insulation and damp - ventilation, heating and cooling - electrical efficiency and renewable energy - water use and re-use - materials' life cycles and incorporating nature - protection from climate change impacts - modelling energy flows and embodied energy - how we can meet the need to cut carbon emissions from dwellings by 80% by 2050. Projects can apply to apartment blocks, recent builds and older, solid-walled properties. Enlivened with helpful diagrams and photographs, plus plenty of pointers for further information, it provides a comprehensive resource handbook for any building professional and contractor, students - or any homeowner serious about efficiency (cash and carbon) savings.

The Nautical Home - Beach-Themed Ideas to Decorate with Seaside Spirit (Paperback): Anna OErnberg The Nautical Home - Beach-Themed Ideas to Decorate with Seaside Spirit (Paperback)
Anna OErnberg; Translated by Gun Penhoat
R301 Discovery Miles 3 010 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Sit back, relax, watch the waves, and transform your home into the perfect beachfront "cabin." Are you a beach bum, a beach lover, or simply just a fan of the water? If you find yourself constantly longing for a relaxing vacation along the sandy shores of Tahiti or yearning to go on a coast-to-coast cruise, look no further. Interior designer Anna OErnberg has all the solutions to bring the waves to your home and living room. With Anna's advice and expertise, you can turn your own apartment or living space into a beautiful waterfront home. Live on the beach with nautical style and enjoy the waves. Using seashells, ropes, dark woods, and light-colored walls, the interior designs in this book remind readers of sunken ships and buried treasures. The decor will inspire homeowners to personalize their homes into the most calming and soothing living quarters, a place where they can sit, relax, and enjoy the ocean breeze. Projects include: Wooden lampshades Nautical placemats and pot holders Building your own lighthouse Beanbags and pillowcases The nautical look is a classic theme that suits a wide audience. Whether you're looking for new ideas to spruce up your city center apartment or looking to decorate your holiday vacation home, this book has the answers. The Nautical Home has a little something for everyone, from the average homeowner hoping to reinvent a room or more to the recent college grad looking for new ways to decorate a new home. With the interior designs in this book, you can finally be the captain of your own ship or home.

Projects from the Minimalist Woodworker - Smart Designs for Mastering Essential Skills (Paperback): Vic Tesolin Projects from the Minimalist Woodworker - Smart Designs for Mastering Essential Skills (Paperback)
Vic Tesolin
R583 R484 Discovery Miles 4 840 Save R99 (17%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Vic Tesolin's Projects from the Minimailist Woodworker teaches the basics of furniture making using step-by-step photos detailing the process of building handsome projects any woodworker will be proud to create. A follow-up to Vic's much-lauded first book, The Minimalist Woodworker, this book is a celebration of the small tool set needed to create beautiful work and and expansion of the techniques and skills learned in that first book. Like a seasoned woodworker lending a helping hand in the workshop, Vic Tesolin, aka "The Minimalist Woodworker," is a master at demystifying the craft of woodworking so that anyone with any skill level can dive in and do good work. With Projects from the Minimalist Woodworker and even a modest toolset, anyone can develop their skill and enjoy unlimited hours in their shop. You'll learn to build a variely to pieces including a handsome dovetailed box, a wall cabinet, a storage chest, and handy shop projects like a handplane and a marking knife.

Shelves, Cabinets & Bookcases (Paperback): Fine Homebuildi Shelves, Cabinets & Bookcases (Paperback)
Fine Homebuildi
R576 R396 Discovery Miles 3 960 Save R180 (31%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Everyone needs more storage for books and other media. That's why building shelving is so popular among woodworkers, whether the project is a simple shelved built-in or a high-style bookcase. While building a basic box is fairly easy, constructing a stylish piece that that will hold substantial weight takes some design savvy. In this collection of recent articles from "Fine Woodworking "and" Fine Homebuilding," America's most accomplished craftsmen contribute their advice on building sturdy and attractive bookcases and shelves, and also provide instruction for the special design requirements of built-ins and entertainment centers. The 16 projects, in a wide array of styles, offer enough variety to suit any taste and skill level.

Woodturning Wizardry (Paperback, Rev ed): D Springett Woodturning Wizardry (Paperback, Rev ed)
D Springett
R542 R372 Discovery Miles 3 720 Save R170 (31%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Spheres within spheres, stars within cubes, delicate lattices with no apparent means of support - wood turners over the centuries have developed a whole range of extraordinary structures which seem at first sight to be quite impossible. In fact, all of these items can be made by anyone with basic wood turning skills, an ordinary lathe and simple hand tools - and this book shows you how. Topics included are: arrow through a bottle, lattice-lidded boxes, lattice pomander, Singapore ball, spiked star in sphere or cube, captive cube in sphere, pierced sphere, lidded box in sphere, Chinese balls and rings, and interlocking spheres. A best-seller when first published in 1993, the book has been thoroughly revised for this new edition, with colour photography throughout. It features stunning new 3-D illustrations showing cutaway views of the work in progress, making the instructions even easier to follow than before. The introductory chapters describe the equipment required - much of which you can make yourself - and give advice on wood selection, setting out the work, and workshop health and safety.

Identifying Wood - Accurate Results with Simple Tools (Hardcover): R.Bruce Hoadley Identifying Wood - Accurate Results with Simple Tools (Hardcover)
R.Bruce Hoadley
R1,367 R1,104 Discovery Miles 11 040 Save R263 (19%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

With a naked eye or microscope you will be able to identify 180 hardwoods, softwoods amd tropical woods by following the straightforward techniques described in this text.

Handmade - Learning the Art of Chainsaw Mindfulness in a Norwegian Wood (Paperback): Siri Helle Handmade - Learning the Art of Chainsaw Mindfulness in a Norwegian Wood (Paperback)
Siri Helle; Translated by Lucy Moffatt, Kari Dickson
R240 Discovery Miles 2 400 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Humans have always used their hands to create the world around them. But now most of us have gone from being practitioners to theorists, from being producers to consumers. What happens to our society when we are so divorced from the act of making? What happens to us as individuals when we limit the uses to which we put our hands? These are questions that preoccupy Siri Helle when she inherits a cabin of 25 square metres, without electricity, inlet water, or a loo, and decides to build an outhouse herself. Without any previous experience of building anything, she has to learn on the job and what she learns is not just about how to lay a floor and construct walls, but about what she is capable of and about craft and about the satisfactions to be found in making things by hand. Written with humour and insight, Handmade is the inspiring story of someone who tried to do it herself - and did.

The Homekeeper's Diary 2022 (Hardcover): Francis Brennan The Homekeeper's Diary 2022 (Hardcover)
Francis Brennan
R417 Discovery Miles 4 170 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Whether your home is a city apartment, country cottage or large and rambling house, it is your space and should be well cared for. The secret is managing the upkeep without feeling overwhelmed. As a hotelier, Francis Brennan has gathered unparalleled expertise in home maintenance and care, and this year, once again, he has compiled his Homekeeper's Diary to help you manage household tasks month by month. From getting organised to gardening, cookery and a whole host of useful tips, it's a practical bible which you can delve into daily to discover all the information you need to keep your home looking its best.

Black & Decker The Complete Photo Guide to Treehouses 3rd Edition - Design and Build Your Dream Treehouse (Paperback): Mark... Black & Decker The Complete Photo Guide to Treehouses 3rd Edition - Design and Build Your Dream Treehouse (Paperback)
Mark Johanson; Philip Schmidt
R552 R488 Discovery Miles 4 880 Save R64 (12%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days
The Repair Job - How Love, Kindness and Community Helped Me Repair My Life (Hardcover): Jay Blades The Repair Job - How Love, Kindness and Community Helped Me Repair My Life (Hardcover)
Jay Blades
R527 R432 Discovery Miles 4 320 Save R95 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

'We had our hardships, and there were times that we didn’t have a lot of food and didn’t have a lot of money. But that didn’t stop me having the time of my life.'

Making It is an inspirational memoir about beating the odds and turning things around even when it all seems hopeless. In this book, Jay shares the details of his life, from his childhood growing up sheltered and innocent on a council estate in Hackney, to his adolescence when he was introduced to violent racism at secondary school, to being brutalized by police as a teen, to finally becoming a beloved star of the hit primetime show The Repair Shop.

Jay reflects on strength, weakness and what it means to be a man. He questions the boundaries society places on male vulnerability and how letting himself be nurtured helped him flourish into the person he is today. An expert at giving a second life to cherished items, Jay’s positivity, pragmatism and kindness shine through these pages and show that with care and love, anything can be mended.

The Beginner's Handbook Of Woodcarving (Paperback, New edition): Charles Beiderman, William Johnston The Beginner's Handbook Of Woodcarving (Paperback, New edition)
Charles Beiderman, William Johnston
R398 Discovery Miles 3 980 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Detailed instructions, illustrations for carving animals, flowers, figures, more. Tips on tools, techniques, painting, finishing, exhibiting.

Learn to Timber Frame (Paperback): Will Beemer Learn to Timber Frame (Paperback)
Will Beemer
R607 R518 Discovery Miles 5 180 Save R89 (15%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

The first guide to timber framing written specifically for beginners! Expert Will Beemer takes you through the entire process from start to finish, beginning with timber sourcing and ending with a finished building. Using full-colour photos, detailed drawings, and clear step-by-step instructions, Beemer shows you exactly how to build one small (12' x 16') timber-frame structure - suitable for use as a cabin, workshop, or studio. He also explains how to modify the structure to suit your needs and location by adding a loft, moving doors or windows, changing the roof pitch, or making the frame larger or smaller. You'll end up with a beautiful building as well as solid timber-framing skills that you can use for a lifetime.

Woodturning Full Circle (Paperback): D Springett Woodturning Full Circle (Paperback)
D Springett
R542 R373 Discovery Miles 3 730 Save R169 (31%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This inspiring book provides a wealth of fascinating projects for woodturners. It will extend their skills and give them a chance to try more unusual, challenging pieces. The book reflects the author's fascination with complex geometrical shapes, puzzles and mathematical curiosities. It gives woodturners the chance to try their hand at making twisted polygons, gravity-defying clocks and much more. A wealth of close-up photographs guide the reader through each project and a gallery section provides further inspiration, showing how a range of artists have decorated the author's work. David Springett's interest in woodturning began when he was a woodwork teacher - by reading each of the few books available, experimenting and persevering, he improved his skills. Since leaving teaching nearly 20 years ago, he has earned his living doing what he enjoys most. David and his wife Christine live in Rugby, Warwickshire.

The Art of Kumiko - Learn to Make Beautiful Panels by Hand (Paperback): Matt Kenney The Art of Kumiko - Learn to Make Beautiful Panels by Hand (Paperback)
Matt Kenney
R611 R565 Discovery Miles 5 650 Save R46 (8%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Kumiko is a delicate and sophisticated art created by assembling small wooden pieces into beautiful patterns, and Matt Kenney's latest book offers step-by-step instructions for 10 patterns, with a level of detail that cannot be found in print elsewhere. Also included are cutting diagrams for several original decorative wall panels that make use of the patterns taught in the book. In The Art of Kumiko you'll learn Kenney's methods for making Kumiko, which combine the accuracy and efficiency of modern woodworking equipment with the precision of hand tools to create beautiful pieces. You'll also learn how to incorporate Kumiko in both furniture designs and as stand-alone framed panels that pay homage to this centuries-old craft.

Mechanical and Electrical Equipment for Buildings,  Thirteenth Edition (Hardcover, 13th Edition): Wt Grondzik Mechanical and Electrical Equipment for Buildings, Thirteenth Edition (Hardcover, 13th Edition)
Wt Grondzik
R4,059 Discovery Miles 40 590 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The definitive guide to the design of environmental control systems for buildings--now updated in its 13th Edition Mechanical and Electrical Equipment for Buildings is the most widely used text on the design of environmental control systems for buildings--helping students of architecture, architectural engineering, and construction understand what they need to know about building systems and controlling a building's environment. With over 2,200 drawings and photographs, this 13th Edition covers basic theory, preliminary building design guidelines, and detailed design procedure for buildings of all sizes. It also provides information on the latest technologies, emerging design trends, and updated codes. Presented in nine parts, Mechanical and Electrical Equipment for Buildings, Thirteenth Edition offers readers comprehensive coverage of: environmental resources; air quality; thermal, visual, and acoustic comfort; passive heating and cooling; water design and supply; daylighting and electric lighting; liquid and solid waste; and building noise control. This book also presents the latest information on fire protection, electrical systems; and elevator and escalator systems. This Thirteenth Edition features: Over 2,200 illustrations, with 200 new photographs and illustrations All-new coverage of high-performance building design Thoroughly revised references to codes and standards: ASHRAE, IES, USGBC (LEED), Living Building Challenge, WELL Building Standard, and more Updated offering of best-in-class ancillary materials for students and instructors available via the book's companion website Architect Registration Examination(R) (ARE(R)) style study questions available in the instructor's manual and student guide Mechanical and Electrical Equipment for Buildings, has been the industry standard reference that comprehensively covers all aspects of building systems for over 80 years. This Thirteenth Edition has evolved to reflect the ever-growing complexities of building design, and has maintained its relevance by allowing for the conversation to include "why" as well as "how to."

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