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Practical Masonry
- A Guide to the Art of Stone Cutting, Comprising the Construction, Setting-Out, and Working of Stairs, Circular Work, Arches, Niches, Domes, Pendentives, Vaults, Tracery Windows, Etc., Etc. for the Use of Students, Masons, and Other Workm
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There's no place like home!
And that's why we're back. "Dare to Repair, Replace &
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In our first book, we taught you how to fix a leaky faucet. In
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showed you how to change the direction of ceiling fan blades. In
this book, we show you how to install a new fan. We've gone from
basic repairs to easy projects that can make your home more
comfortable, more beautiful, and more valuable. We will show you
how to:
- Put up a tile backsplash
- Install a closet system
- Install a deadbolt lock
- Replace a medicine cabinet
- Mount blinds, shades, and shutters
- Install landscape lighting
And we provide easy, step-by-step instructions so you can get
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- Outdated vanity? Out of there.
- Broken garbage disposal? History.
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Incorporating detailed illustrations with witty and encouraging
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you to turn your project wish list into a can-do list.
If fear of the unknown is all that is preventing you from embarking
on the satisfying hobby of model engineering, then this is the book
that will banish your concerns. Author Harold Hall has established
his reputation as a mentor to tyro model engineers through the
pages of Model Engineer magazine and Model Engineers' Workshop, of
which he was the editor for a number of years. This book assumes no
previous experience and using the medium of twelve lathe turning
projects will lead prospective model engineers through all of the
basic techniques needed to tackle ambitious projects. All of the
projects are extensively illustrated and full working drawings
accompany the text. Once followed through, the reader will have
amassed a wealth of practical skills and a range of useful workshop
tools and equipment.
The most comprehensive, user-friendly upholstery book on the
market just got better!
Over its lifetime, "SINGER Upholstery Basics "has sold nearly
150,000 copies. Now, with five new projects and an entirely fresh
presentation, "SINGER Upholstery Basics" Plus is truly the best
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of chairs or couches, stools, different styles of ottomans, a
bench, and a headboard. Some projects are built-from-scratch items
that require only simple carpentry skills for building the frames.
Others show the complete process of stripping, repairing, and
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color photos of the step-by-step instructions set this book apart
from all the others.
300+ photos show the techniques in great detail, plus 5 new
projectsProjects are practical and most representative of the types
of furniture pieces usually reupholstered or constructed from
scratchHidden wire-o binding keeps the book open flat while you
work
Whether it's old second-hand furniture that you want to upcycle, or
a modern piece that needs a soft, aged look, this book shows you
how to transform an old wooden piano, a metal cabinet, cement
floors, tables and chairs, a plain built-in wardrobe, brick wall,
staircase and even an entire bathroom into works of art with an
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basic information on understanding colour and how it can affect you
and the space you live in, followed by a description of all the
tools and products you will need for the techniques and projects in
this book. Clear setp-by-step photographs and instructions show you
how to apply the different paint techniques like colourwash,
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graining and more, to any surface or piece of furniture in your
home. More than 40 inspiring projects are accompanied by beautiful
photographs of the finished look, easy instructions and helpful
tips to enable you to create pieces that are original and somewhat
out of the ordinary. This book is the perfect excuse to grab a
paint brush and start breathing new life into your home. So what
are you waiting for? Go paint!
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