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When Harold Hall was Editor of Model Engineer's Workshop magazine,
he was surprised by how just so many of his readers had no access
to a workshop at home, or even at college. This book presents a
complete guide to building or converting a workshop space and then
equipping it to serve a wide range of metalworking activities
including model engineering, model making, car restoration and
clockmaking. It explains all the essential requirements of the
workshop environment: planning, heating and lighting, condensation
plus health and safety factors. It then explains in detail the
choice of various tools and equipment for differing tasks so the
new workshop owner can avoid making unwise purchases. The book is
based on a very popular series of articles which originally
appeared in the pages of Model Engineers' Workshop magazine, and
which have been revised for publication in this edition.
The question of reparation remains. As South Africa prepares to
enter its second decade of democracy, there are no easy answers
about how to best repair the damage inflicted by the past. The
wounds are deep and they haunt. If left unresolved, apartheid's
legacy of inequality may come to thwart ongoing efforts to build a
culture of human rights, nurture democratic politics, and move
forward with the project of reconciliation. A difficult concept and
an even more difficult process, reparation in South Africa appears
to require a sustained combination of resources, will power and
committed dialogue. Beginning with a detailed analysis of the TRC's
recommendations for reparation and the ensuing public debate over
their implementation, To Repair the Irreparable features over
twenty essays from leading commentators about the past, present,
and future of reparation in South Africa. What are the benefits and
limits of current reparation policy? How can South Africa best
balance the demands of reparation, democracy-building and justice?
How does the South African experience contribute to international
debates over reparation? What is the best way to resolve ongoing
debates over land redistribution, the reconstruction of civil
society, the promise of restorative justice, and the legal disputes
that surround calls for reparation? These problems are urgent. For
both citizen and scholar, this book makes an important case for why
reparation matters and offers a timely discussion of how South
Africa can best continue the work of reconstruction.
If you've ever thought about starting your own farm or homestead
but weren't sure how to get started, follow Shannon and Stewart
Stonger, two self-made homesteaders, and their plan on how to start
and succeed at homesteading. Shannon and Stewart left their home in
the city and moved to an empty plot of land, with hopes of starting
their own farm. Their research and experiences produced not only a
successful and fruitful farm, but also a fully functional
homestead, without modern conveniences. They'll show you how they
did it, and how you can do it too, all on a budget. You'll learn
how to plow your land, grow your own fruits and vegetables, create
a viable water source for watering crops, harness energy from wind
and the sun, preserve the harvest through canning and dehydration,
raise livestock and much more. These attainable, game-changing tips
and projects will allow you to live a simple, debt-free life and
start your own agricultural homestead, all with your own two hands.
Concrete countertops are on the cutting edge of todays interior
design and outdoor kitchen trends. Kitchen designers, contractors,
architects, and homeowners alike can use this book to learn the
detailed process of creating amazing concrete countertops. Here
Ralston shows how to plan, execute, and complete a concrete
countertop cast-in-place for ease and convenience. This book is a
great inspiration for anyone interested in concrete countertop
fabrication. Beautiful images of kitchens both indoors and out will
inspire you, and step-by-step imagery will walk you through the
process of creation.
Join the tiny house trend! The tiny house movement is a big trend
with a very small footprint. Extremely small house, with less than
1,000 square feet of space, are environmentally friendly, less
expensive than typical homes, and often movable. Tiny Houses Built
with Recycled Materials is full of ideas for using reclaimed
materials and upcycled goods to construct a tiny house that is good
for the earth and truly unique. Ryan Mitchell, author of The Tiny
Life blog, shows you how to repurpose everyday items to create your
new home, including shipping containers, salvaged barn wood, and
reclaimed shingles. Featuring profiles on tiny house owners with
photographs and floor plans of the homes, ideas on where to find
materials, and what to look for and avoid when selecting reclaimed
materials, Tiny Houses Built with Recycled Materials is a unique
book perfect for your biggest DIY project yet!
If you love your tools, want to understand them, look after them,
own the very best, and use them effectively, then this is the book
for you. A complete visual guide featuring more than 800 images,
and a foreword from Nick Offerman, The Tool Book pays homage to
generations of craftsmanship, ingenuity, and know-how. It looks at
tools from every angle, so you can understand the structure and
make-up of your trusted tool, and includes illustrations of tools
in action. Gallery pages display different types of hammer, spade,
or chisel, and there's expert advice on what to look for when
choosing a tool. Clear step-by-step photography walks you through
how to use your tools like a pro, while easy-to-use charts provide
tips on how best to care for them. The Tool Book explores, in
loving detail, why each tool is the right tool for the job, and why
it deserves pride of place in your tool shed, workshop, or studio.
This completely revised and updated edition of the bestselling
Bathroom Idea Book features inspirational and practical design
solutions for the number one choice for a remodel indoors. A
virtual designer's notebook of ideas, inspiration and information,
without the high designer price tag, this will be a homeowner's
first step in turning a dream bath into a real one, whether it's
new construction or a remodel.
Everything you need to know to build with rammed earth in warm and
cold climates. Rammed earth - sand, gravel, and clay or lime/cement
binder packed into forms - is a low-energy, high-performance
building method, yielding beautiful, sustainable results. It's
thermally stable and can be insulated, can actively modulate
humidity, provides a healthy indoor environment, and allows site
materials to be used for major structural and building envelope
elements. Essential Rammed Earth Construction covers design,
building science, tools, and step-by-step building methods for any
climate, with a special emphasis on building in cold climates of
the northern US, Canada, and northern Europe. Coverage includes:
Overview of earthen building Appropriate use of rammed earth walls
Stabilized versus raw rammed earth Design considerations, including
structural, insulation, and building envelope details Special
considerations for cold and freeze-thaw climates Construction
drawings, with step-by-step building instructions Tools and labor
covering industrial methods, low-tech techniques, formwork options,
mix design, budgets, and schedules Codes, inspections, and permits.
This guide is an essential resource for experienced builders, DIY
home owners, designers, engineers, and architects interested in
learning about rammed earth construction.
Tips from a Professional Organizer on How to Have an Organized
Home"Real Life Organizing is a real solution to the clutter
challenges we all face." Peter Walsh, New York Times best-selling
author and organization expert #1 Best Seller in Do-It-Yourself
Improvements, Small Spaces, and Decorating & Furnishings An
organizing book with clutter-free solutions for keeping an
organized home in just 15 minutes a day from a professional
organizer and host of HGTV's HOT MESS HOUSE Create a Pinterest
worthy home on a small budget. Learn how to organize your home,
simplify life and have more time for things you love. Professional
organizer Cassandra 'Cas' Aarssen, the guru from YouTube's
ClutterBug channel and HGTV's Hot Mess House, reveals her tips,
tricks and secrets to a clean and clutter free home in just 15
minutes a day. Simplify your life. In Real Life Organizing, Cas
walks you through the steps to create a beautiful, organized,
clutter free, and almost self-cleaning home. You don't have to get
rid of all of your things, be a yoga loving minimalist, or
radically change your lifestyle or personality. The truth is you do
not need to actually be an organized person to live like an
organized person. Organized home. Through years of experience as an
industry expert, Cas has uncovered easy and inexpensive tips,
tricks and solutions that enable her to maintain a clean, organized
and functional home with minimal effort. After you've read Real
Life Organizing, you too will be able to live a more organized life
without having to give up your sanity. Learn how to: Create a
Household Management Binder Make a "Kids Cupboard" in your kitchen
Create an IN/OUT system Organize paperwork based on your unique
style Create a Kitchen Command Center Organize your holidays with a
gift closet Build a toy organizing system Also read Cas Aarssen's
other bestselling home organizing books, Cluttered Mess to
Organized Success, The Clutter Connection, and The Declutter
Challenge.
The wildly popular YouTube star behind Clean My Space presents the
breakthrough solution to cleaning better with less effort Melissa
Maker is beloved by fans all over the world for her completely
re-engineered approach to cleaning. As the dynamic new authority on
home and living, Melissa knows that to invest any of our precious
time in cleaning, we need to see big, long-lasting results. So, she
developed her method to help us get the most out of our effort and
keep our homes fresh and welcoming every day. In her long-awaited
debut book, she shares her revolutionary 3-step solution: -
Identify the most important areas (MIAs) in your home that need
attention - Select the proper products, tools, and techniques (PTT)
for the job - Implement these new cleaning routines so that they
stickClean My Space takes the chore out of cleaning with Melissa's
incredible tips and cleaning hacks (the power of pretreating!) her
lightning fast 5-10 minute -express clean- routines for every room
when time is tightest, and her techniques for cleaning even the
most daunting places and spaces. And a big bonus: Melissa gives
guidance on the best non-toxic, eco-conscious cleaning products and
offers natural cleaning solution recipes you can make at home using
essential oils to soothe and refresh. With Melissa's simple
groundbreaking method you can truly live in a cleaner, more
cheerful, and calming home all the time.
Streamline and simplify your holiday season with this comprehensive
guide filled with quick tips, easy hacks, and fun DIY project
ideas-all designed for the most wonderful time of the year! While
the holidays are a joyous time to spend with family and friends, we
all know they can quickly become a hassle if you're not prepared.
Holiday Hacks gives you expert tips and pointers to celebrate in
style-while getting the presents wrapped and sorted, the food
beautifully prepared, and the decorations on point-all with a
minimum of stress! Holiday Hacks includes over 600 handy tips for
everything holiday-related-from how to fill your house with a
festive cinnamon scent, to soothing those holiday headaches, to an
easy and delicious hot chocolate hack using Nutella and milk.
There's even advice about ornament storage-egg cartons are a great
way to keep your small and delicate ornaments safe in their yearly
hibernation-so you'll be ready to go when the holidays roll around
again next year!
With its overhanging eaves, exposed rafters, fieldstone verandas,
open floor plans, and fine woodwork, the bungalow has become a
quintessential model of American architecture. A hybrid import from
abroad over a century ago, its suitability for country living
quickly led to its adoption throughout the United States. However,
many modern homes lack the jaunty, distinctive style and attention
to detail that characterize older bungalows and mountain houses.
This unrivaled classic reveals the designs of thirty-two American
architects, including descriptions of materials, siting,
sanitation, color, furnishings, and an entire chapter devoted to
camps, lodges, and log cabins. More than a lovely expression of
old-fashioned charm, these plans can easily be adapted to create a
modern vacation home or country cottage.
The ultimate guide to sheds from the renowned presenter of Shed and
Buried. When it comes to truly finding out who you are and what
makes you tick, there is one thing that needs no online
subscription to a cloud-based server with a password you keep
forgetting. That, my friend, is a shed. Your shed is your refuge.
It's the place where you go when you need a break from this mad,
crazy world. But a shed can only help you if it's not attached to
the house. The minute you attach the shed to the gaff, or confuse
the concept of a shed with the concept of a conservatory, or a home
office or a Shepherd's Hut, you're doing yourself over. You're
never, ever going to get spiritual enlightenment in a lean-to.
That's like going to find yourself in Thailand, and staying in the
airport. You need to make that pilgrimage to the bottom of the
garden. Whether you're walking down a muddy track or crunching
along a perfect gravel path, you have to get out of the house.
Breathe in the fresh air. Then pull open the door, grapple for the
light switch, fire up the heaters and turn on the kettle. Once
you're inside the four walls of your shed, you can do whatever you
like. You're the king in there.
This book was written for people who have never used a 3D carving
machine. It teaches the basics of designing and making things with
Inventables' software (Easel) and 3D carving machines (X-Carve and
Carvey). We'll take you step-by-step through five projects you can
build yourself as a beginner: an inspiration tile, kitchen cutting
board, custom block stamp, fidget spinner, and balsa wood glider.
The book also features aspirational projects from makers in the
community, like an electric guitar, to show what is possible
through 3D carving. The design files and instructions for projects
- ranging from beginner to expert - can be found on the Inventables
website.
Top upholsterer Lorraine Osborne guides you in how to unleash
creativity and flaunt your style through upholstering old chairs.
Far too much furniture is thrown away -- and with it the perfectly
good materials and resources it contains that ought to be reused.
Its time we changed that. Its not the furniture thats lacking: its
our imaginations. Includes how-tos and encouragement for designing
your own fabrics. Choosing to reinvent a forgotten chair not only
gives it new life, but inspires you to see the new in the old and
the fabulous in the drab. All that you need are a few basic
upholstery skills, an ability to work three-dimensionally, and an
eye for shape and design -- plus your own personal style and a bit
of flair. Insider features include ways to calculate quantities of
fabric accurately, and 12 of Lorraine's top tips for making your
furniture projects amazing.
For avid gardeners, the biggest down-side of the hobby is the
limited growing season in much of the country. Gardening during the
winter is often reduced to tending house-plants and browsing seed
catalogues for next summer's tomato choices. Master Gardener and
builder Roger Marshall enthusiastically presents his case for home
greenhouses with a thorough examination of everything the potential
builder needs to know. Marshall's coverage of the subject begins
with a careful consideration of the various purposes served by
greenhouses. Will the structure be used as a damp, warm hothouse
for rare orchids? A tropical paradise for banana and citrus trees?
A friendlier environment in which to get a jump on a summer
vegetable garden is the goal for many gardeners, while an inviting
setting for a year-round hot tub surrounded by lush greenery has an
undeniable appeal. What ever its eventual use will be, Marshall
helps the reader examine every option and make an informed choice.
After determining the type and style of the structure, Marshall
progresses, chapter by chapter, through the construction elements
of the greenhouse - from choosing a site, to laying the foundation
and determining which glazing material will work best. Plumbing,
heating, supplemental lighting, misting, and automatic venting
systems are also covered for the truly committed reader/gardener.
The final section-of the book includes detailed plans for nine
actual greenhouses, from a simple cold frame to an elaborately
detailed framed, detached structure. Whatever the greenhouse goal,
Marshall opens the way to longer growing seasons, abundant
organically grown fruits and vegetables, and many more happy months
playing in the dirt!
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