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Forging of Iron and Steel - A Text Book for the Use of Students in Colleges, Secondary Schools and the Shop (Hardcover):... Forging of Iron and Steel - A Text Book for the Use of Students in Colleges, Secondary Schools and the Shop (Hardcover)
William Allyn Richards
R835 Discovery Miles 8 350 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
The Woodland House (Paperback, 2nd Revised edition): Ben Law The Woodland House (Paperback, 2nd Revised edition)
Ben Law
R466 R427 Discovery Miles 4 270 Save R39 (8%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

In 2003 Ben Law captivated the nation by building his woodland house on Channel 4s Grand Designs programme, the home was later voted the most popular Grand Design ever by viewers. The presenter, Kevin McCloud, loved the project so much that he has written the foreword to this book! A Grand Designs Revisited programme was aired on British TV in October 2005. Full of stunning colour photographs, The Woodland House is a visual guide to how Ben built his outstandingly beautiful home in the woods. It is also a practical manual, and the story of a man realising a lifetimes dream to build one of the most sustainable and beautiful homes in Britain. The Woodland House gives details of the evolving design process, the identifying of materials, costings, project management and the actual building. It proves that low cost, low impact and high aesthetics can go hand in hand and that it is possible to build green and affordably. As the pre-eminent UK example of building with wood and renewable materials this will also appeal to the growing number of people with environmental and green interests, as well as to the building community

Hardening and Tempering (Hardcover): E. R. Markham Hardening and Tempering (Hardcover)
E. R. Markham
R668 Discovery Miles 6 680 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
The Haynes Manual on Welding (Paperback, New edition): Jay Storer The Haynes Manual on Welding (Paperback, New edition)
Jay Storer
R985 R820 Discovery Miles 8 200 Save R165 (17%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

One of a new series of Haynes DIY Manuals. Welding is an art that goes back to the days of the village blacksmith, but until recently the tools and materials needed were too expensive for DIY use. Nowadays, however, equipment that was once considered

Absolutely Unforgettable Parties - Great Ideas for Party People (Paperback, 1st ed): Janet Litherland Absolutely Unforgettable Parties - Great Ideas for Party People (Paperback, 1st ed)
Janet Litherland
R453 R397 Discovery Miles 3 970 Save R56 (12%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

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!

How to Build a Treehouse (Hardcover): Christopher Richter How to Build a Treehouse (Hardcover)
Christopher Richter; Illustrated by David Sparshott; Miriam Ruggeberg
R490 Discovery Miles 4 900 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Many of us dream of owning a treehouse, whether it's a tree fort or playhouse for the children, a secret retreat or just a unique space for relaxing and reconnecting with nature. This book is a comprehensive guide to designing and building your perfect treehouse - no previous building expertise required. Beautifully illustrated, and written by a professional treehouse builder, the book explains how you select the right tree, which materials and tools to use, and how to construct the platform, walls, floor and roof. For anyone wanting to be more ambitious, there are options for installing special features such as ladders, slides and climbing walls.

Making Concrete Countertops (Hardcover): Buddy Rhodes Making Concrete Countertops (Hardcover)
Buddy Rhodes
R1,212 R964 Discovery Miles 9 640 Save R248 (20%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

For the first time, the art and craft of creating concrete countertops is detailed, step-by-step. This invaluable manual will guide craftsmen through each step of creating a cast concrete countertop, from the careful process of measuring for a template, to building a mold, through casting and installation. Moreover, you will be inspired by a gallery of more than 60 color images that explore actual kitchens and baths featuring hand-crafted countertops. With more than 30 years of experience in concrete art and fabrication, artist Buddy Rhodes shares his skills and experience in this tell-all book. Most importantly, he shares the process he pioneered for creating the natural, stone-like pressed surface countertops that have become his hallmark. Additionally, he details techniques for hand-trowelled and polished countertop surfaces. As the popularity of concrete in home decor soars, this book will be an indespensable guide for any craftsman who hopes to make his mark in this expanding market. Amateurs alike will appreciate the intricate detail and the helpful hints that Rhodes includes in this comprehensive guide.

Guide to Home Improvement Costs (Paperback): Bryan Spain Guide to Home Improvement Costs (Paperback)
Bryan Spain
R1,005 Discovery Miles 10 050 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Extending your home? New kitchen or bathroom? Planning to decorate?
If you're taking on a job like this you need to know three things - can you do it on your own; how long is going to take; and most important of all, how much is it going to cost.
This book tells you the answers. With simple-to-follow guidance on all your home improvement projects it tells you:
.the time the job will take
.the costs of the materials
.how difficult it's going to be
.and what a professional is going to charge to do it for you
.Make sure you get value for money
.Budget for your home improvements
.Do It Yourself or use a professional - helps you to decide

Pavers 101: Pati and Other Projects You Can Do (Paperback): Tina Skinner Pavers 101: Pati and Other Projects You Can Do (Paperback)
Tina Skinner
R626 R539 Discovery Miles 5 390 Save R87 (14%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Includes a wonderful circular patio centered around a firepit, to a demonstration walkway that illustrates how to lay basketweave, running brick, and herringbone patterns, this book is the perfect resource for anyone who wants to undertake a great home improvement project. Learn how to lay the groundwork, study details for edging and popular paver designs, and finish up like a pro. A special chapter details the process of laying a permeable paving surface, an increasingly popular alternative in today's eco-conscious world. Clear photos detail every step in the process, and a gallery of more than 100 finished projects will inspire you to get to work. All you need is the muscle.

Hybrid Electric Home : Clean * Efficient * Profitable (Paperback): Craig Toepfer Hybrid Electric Home : Clean * Efficient * Profitable (Paperback)
Craig Toepfer
R746 R629 Discovery Miles 6 290 Save R117 (16%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

By combining proven and promising wind, solar, and other clean and renewable energy technologies, individuals, businesses, and communities can invest in equipment to produce electricity for themselves. This book explains how to reduce reliance on power companies, restore market forces, increase economic security, create jobs, improve efficiency, and reduce waste.For more than 100 years, electric energy has been a fundamental feature of human existence. It powers our tools, which helps us achieve our many individual and societal wants, needs, and goals. This comprehensive survey explores how electric power generation in the United States began, largely as a private endeavor, and quickly evolved into a race to capture and control its release to the people. The combination of wind, solar, and other renewable energy technologies, as proposed, enables people to restore their ability to independently generate electricity for home and business use.

Wiring: A Homeowner's Guide (Paperback): Steve Cory Wiring: A Homeowner's Guide (Paperback)
Steve Cory
R689 R632 Discovery Miles 6 320 Save R57 (8%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Wiring repairs, replacements, and upgrades are among the most popular projects for home DIYers--and, potentially, the most fraught with risk. With an unerring emphasis on safety, wiring expert Steve Cory prepares homeowners for the most common situations they are likely to encounter and gives them the confidence to tackle their own home wiring projects. After introductory sections on understanding the residential electrical system and basic wiring techniques, projects include: replacing switches and receptacles installing lights and fans retrofitting under-cabinet lighting running cable and installing electrical boxes and more With quick tips throughout, this handy reference provides all you need to know to tackle any home wiring repair project.

A Study Of Bows And Arrows (Legacy Edition) - Traditional Archery Methods, Equipment Crafting, And Comparison Of Ancient Native... A Study Of Bows And Arrows (Legacy Edition) - Traditional Archery Methods, Equipment Crafting, And Comparison Of Ancient Native American Bows (Hardcover, Legacy ed.)
Saxton T. Pope
R765 Discovery Miles 7 650 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Old World Kitchens and Bathrooms: A Design Guide (Paperback): Melissa Cardona Old World Kitchens and Bathrooms: A Design Guide (Paperback)
Melissa Cardona
R627 R539 Discovery Miles 5 390 Save R88 (14%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This book captures today's hottest design trend for the home - textures, design, colors, and craftsmanship that evoke European ideals of a bygone era. Explore kitchens and baths rich in the fine details that characterize Provencal, Tuscan, and English country designs. Massive range hoods and brick hearths, faux finishes, rich natural stone, and tile provide polish and posh to up-to-the-minute home environments. Enjoy hand-carved wood, wrought-iron, and fine crystal chandeliers in spaces filled with the latest appliances and an abundance of workspace. The atmosphere is timeless, and these designs are certain to endure. This is an indispensable design guide for professional designers and discerning homeowners.

Operation, Care, and Repair of Farm Machinery - Practical Hints For Handymen (Paperback, Second Edition): John Deere Operation, Care, and Repair of Farm Machinery - Practical Hints For Handymen (Paperback, Second Edition)
John Deere
R339 Discovery Miles 3 390 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This comprehensive and classic text, originally published in the early 1900's, was written to assist farmers and mechanics instructors, and was the first book on the subject to deal exclusively with the operation, care, and repair of farm machines. Divided into six distinctive sections ranging from the preparation of the seed bed to harvesting, The Operation, Care, and Repair of Farm Machinery offers detailed information and instructions on how to use and care for dozens of different machines, including: Plows Harrows Tillers Spreaders Cultivators Sowers Diggers Harvesters Pickers Presses Mowers Binders Planters Pulverizers Loaders Drills Listers Rotary hoes

Scott Cohen's Family Friendly Landscapes - Backyards Built for Fun and Games (Paperback): Scott Cohen Scott Cohen's Family Friendly Landscapes - Backyards Built for Fun and Games (Paperback)
Scott Cohen
R740 R623 Discovery Miles 6 230 Save R117 (16%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

In 265 photos, this book provides all the knowledge you need to make the most of your space outdoors, creating landscape for recreation, gardens, and play that is also a safe, child friendly environment. Whether you choose to design the ideal setting for the neighborhood ping-pong tournament, create an imaginative space to inspire games for kids, or add splash-happy features to your pool, this treasure trove of backyard fun will show you how to do it right. The popularity of outdoor living is growing by leaps and bounds as ever-increasing numbers of homeowners look for ways to enjoy economical backyard environments. From croquet, bocce ball, badminton, and table tennis to horseshoes, corn in the hole, and ladder ball, families everywhere are getting outside to play. Why shouldn't you?

Building Dry-stack Stone Walls (Paperback): Rob Gallagher Building Dry-stack Stone Walls (Paperback)
Rob Gallagher
R896 R743 Discovery Miles 7 430 Save R153 (17%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

A dry-stack stonewall is a project that almost anyone can build, and it will last well over a century if built correctly. Like most projects, knowing all of the steps involved is critical to ensure a safe and solid job. This book provides thorough, step-by-step procedures for three projects using stones of various sizes from the smallest all the way up to boulders, with a focus on a safe work environment. Learn a system for planning a project, and proceed through all the steps required to completion. A gallery of wall images will inspire you to start stacking.

Antique New England Homes and Barns: History, Restoration, and Reinterpretation (Hardcover): Jim DeStefano Antique New England Homes and Barns: History, Restoration, and Reinterpretation (Hardcover)
Jim DeStefano
R1,222 R974 Discovery Miles 9 740 Save R248 (20%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

There is something about antique homes and their hard-working barns that captures the imagination. Maybe it's their pleasing proportions, maybe they remind us of a simpler time, or maybe we sense that these venerable old survivors that were built when our country was young have seen it all. But how many of us have bothered to listen to the stories they tell or tried to understand what makes them tick? This book reveals the essence of antique New England homes and barns-their history, the people who built them, why they were built that way, and how to restore them, piece by piece, without losing their character. Learn to identify architectural styles from different periods, how to strategize a restoration, and how to approach it systematically, from the timber frame to the floors, walls, and ceilings, windows and doors, wiring, finishes, and landscaping.

The Joy of Home (Hardcover): Pauline Barrett The Joy of Home (Hardcover)
Pauline Barrett
R46 Discovery Miles 460 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The Jarrold Joy of series of books comprise quotations and verses on a theme that include music, domesti c life, gardens and garden implements and food and drink. Th e books are designed to give inspiration and encourage thoug htful reflection. '

Code Check Complete 3rd Edition - An Illustrated Guide to the Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, and Electrical Codes (Hardcover,... Code Check Complete 3rd Edition - An Illustrated Guide to the Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, and Electrical Codes (Hardcover, 3rd ed.)
Redwood Kardon; Illustrated by Paddy Morrissey; Douglas Hansen, Skip Walker
R1,648 R1,319 Discovery Miles 13 190 Save R329 (20%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Concrete Flatwork: For Homeowners and Contractors (Paperback): George Garber Concrete Flatwork: For Homeowners and Contractors (Paperback)
George Garber
R626 R538 Discovery Miles 5 380 Save R88 (14%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Every modern house includes flat concrete surfaces. Concrete features range from utilitarian sidewalks to garage floors to tennis courts made of pervious concrete so water won't pond on it. You don't need years of experience to build a good concrete floor, but you do need information. Until now, that information has been surprisingly hard to find. Learn all you need to know to plan and complete small concrete pavement jobs around the house. Included are footpaths, driveways, patios, sports surfaces, and indoor floor slabs. There is guidance for all the basics: ordering concrete, adding joints, curing, and more specialized topics including pervious concrete and exposed-aggregate finishes. The final chapter addresses things that can go wrong, and how to prevent and fix them.

How To Repair Everything - A Green Guide to Fixing Stuff (Paperback): Nick Harper How To Repair Everything - A Green Guide to Fixing Stuff (Paperback)
Nick Harper 1
R260 R228 Discovery Miles 2 280 Save R32 (12%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

With advice on tools, materials and methods and written in an easy-to-follow, step-by-step format, this is a book that makes it easier to say 'No' to our disposable society and make a real difference. Not everything has built-in obsolescence - as this fantastically handy guide to fixing everyday objects proves! Whether you need to repair a strap on a favourite handbag or mend a leak in a washing machine, How to Repair Everything is packed full of tips and tricks of the trade for the person who likes to do-it-yourself. From quick fixes that will get you out of a jam to permanent solutions that make the item good as new, this is perfect for anyone who hates the throwaway society and would much rather refurb and recycle. With advice on tools, materials and methods and written in an easy-to-follow, step-by-step format, this is a book that makes it easier to say 'No' to our disposable society and make a real difference. Whether it's a sweater that's shrunk in the wash, a broken umbrella spoke or fixing a microwave oven, you'll be amazed just how many things can be mended with a few tools and a bit of patience.

507 Mechanical Movements - Mechanisms and Devices (Paperback, PAPERBACK ed.): Henry T Brown 507 Mechanical Movements - Mechanisms and Devices (Paperback, PAPERBACK ed.)
Henry T Brown
R627 Discovery Miles 6 270 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
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
R3,969 Discovery Miles 39 690 Ships in 10 - 15 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."

DIY Aromatherapy - Over 130 Affordable Essential Oils Blends for Health, Beauty, and Home (Paperback): Rockridge Press DIY Aromatherapy - Over 130 Affordable Essential Oils Blends for Health, Beauty, and Home (Paperback)
Rockridge Press
R465 Discovery Miles 4 650 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Garden Alchemy - 80 Recipes and Concoctions for Organic Fertilizers, Plant Elixirs, Potting Mixes, Pest Deterrents, and More... Garden Alchemy - 80 Recipes and Concoctions for Organic Fertilizers, Plant Elixirs, Potting Mixes, Pest Deterrents, and More (Paperback)
Stephanie Rose
R606 R478 Discovery Miles 4 780 Save R128 (21%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days
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