'Carving the Little Guys' presents an accessible introduction to the art of caricature carving for beginning woodcarvers. Author Keith Randich takes you cut-by-cut through the process of transforming a small block of wood into an expressive little guy. This easy-to-learn tutorial teaches all of the essential techniques needed to get started in an enjoyable and rewarding new hobby. Basic information is included on wood, tools, sharpening, cutting, safety, finishing, repairs and more.

Everyone wants to get as many amenities as possible when buying a home, but is buying a property that requires you to join a homeowner association the best option?In some states, close to 20 percent of homes belong to homeowner associations. They enforce neighborhood standards and assume responsibilities that local government is unwilling or unable to handle. You'll learn exactly how they operate and evaluate their pros and cons in this informational guidebook written by C.J. Klug, who has been involved with homeowner associations for more than twenty-five years.Klug examines a wide range of HOA-related topics, including why HOAs were created and different HOA types; what factors to consider when deciding whether to join an HOA; what HOAs do and how they function; answers to commonly asked questions; operating guidelines for HOAs.Don't be among the buyers who fail to realize that joining a homeowner association locks you into a contractual relationship. Whether you are an investor or someone who is ready to live in a new home yourself, it's imperative to understand "Homeowner Associations."

Featuring each piece in highly-detailed, exploded drawings and applying time-honoured dimensions and ergonomic standards, this comprehensive visual sourcebook takes the guesswork out of furniture joinery, assembly, dimension and style. Woodworkers of any skill level will benefit from more than 1,300 crisp and detailed drawings that explain classic solutions to age-old problems, such as hanging a drawer, attaching a tabletop and pegging a mortise. Covering hundreds of pieces of furniture, including kitchen cabinets, dining tables, desks, bookcases and chests, readers will unlock the mysteries of legs, moldings, separate braces and dozens of other sub-assemblies.Bill Hylton is a frequent contributor to woodworking magazines, including "Woodworker's Journal".

Wood finishing doesn't have to be complicated or confusing. It can be simplified with easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions, and that's exactly what Wood Finishing 101, Updated Edition provides; no science, no art, just simple directions with clear photography to show you every step of the process. With this must-have guide, you'll learn how to finish common woods using widely-available finishing materials. Follow step-by-step instructions, eliminate the guesswork, and get the finished results you want every time! Bob Flexner has been writing about and teaching wood finishing to hobbyists and professionals for over 30 years. With his expertise, guidance, and easy-to-understand directions, this complete guide to everything you need to know about wood finishing belongs in every woodworker's library. This new edition includes updated information on solvents and stripping agents.

Private houses, museums, restaurants, pubs, a former cinema and numerous little-known treasures jostle for attention in this beautifully photographed collection of weird and wonderful interiors in England.

Often featuring deliberate references to the tastes and styles of bygone eras, all the interiors in this book are united by a wonderful blend of vivacity and individuality, as well as displaying a great deal of passion and dedication in the creation of a unique space. At the same time, the 'Englishness' that characterises these interiors is often a diverse assemblage of traditions and tastes from every corner of the world, not only reflecting the historical make-up of British society but also the far-reaching knowledge-base upon which the creators of these glorious interiors have been able to draw.

From a bizarre magician's house in London to a wildly entertaining hotel in rural North Yorkshire, there is ample evidence across England of the creative output resulting from this heady mix of enthusiasm and expertise. Historical fantasies sit alongside glorious 21st-century expressions of maximalism, from Walpole's stunning 'little play-thing house' at Strawberry Hill in Twickenham to the newly opened Great John Street Hotel in Manchester where the style is joyfully described as 'New York meets vintage chic'. Quirky, intellectual, stylish or humorous, all the interiors in this book serve as a glorious testimony to the richly creative tradition of English eccentricity, past and present.

Mooi met weggooi is 'n voortvloeisel uit die sukses en terugvoer van die 'groen' insetsel op die KykNET-program, Droomhuis. Die aanbieder en skrywer, Karen Adendorff, bied 25 maklike dekorprojekte aan wat ses van die Droomhuis-projekte insluit. Die projekte is maklik, vinnig en, natuurlik, bekostigbaar! Die fokus is ook op dekor en bykomstighede wat jy elke dag kan bewonder en geniet. Word geinspireer met Mooi met weggooi en transformeer jou eie weggooigoed in mooigoed.

If you are ready to build or remodel a home, think again. Take a moment to ask yourself whether you have ever heard about a contractor or builder taking advantage of a client, who ends up losing piles of money. Have you done enough homework to prevent that from happening to you?

In "How to Avoid a Nightmare Contractor or Builder," Earl F. Anderson Jr., a building contractor with more than three decades of experience, takes you behind the scenes and helps you understand how to ward off your own nightmare story. Anderson guides you through:

.Analyzing types of contractors

.Selecting a contractor

.Bidding out your project

.Interpreting and accepting bids

.Staying involved throughout the project

.Completing your project

.And much more

Many people are familiar with the common adage, "They don't build them like they used to." Go back to the days of your parents, when builders were respectful and the job was done right. Whether it's a minor remodel or the construction of a new home, "How to Avoid a Nightmare Contractor or Builder" can save you money, prevent hassles, and get you on your way to completing the project of your dreams.

Originally published around 1900, this is an exhaustively detailed guide to cabinet making and woodwork for the amateur craftsmen. It contains hundreds of diagrams and illustrations and clear, simple instructions for many, many projects. An excellent book, featuring vintage techniques of master craftsmen. Contents Include The Carpenter's Bench Tools and Their Selection Hints About Wood Hints About Glue An Easily Made Four o' Clock Tea Table An Easily Made Dwarf Bookcase A Lavatory Glass A Kitchen Table A Plate Rack House Steps A Butler's Tray and Stand A Simple Cupboard Hanging or Medicine Cabinets Simple Screens Simple Window Boxes For Plants A Towel Horse A Pedestal Cupboard A Wooden Coal Box A Double Washstand A Combination Bedroom Suite Improving A Mantel Piece A Child's Cot A Duchesse Dressing Table A Chest Of Drawers An Overmantel A Small Whatnot An Umbrella Stand A Luggage Stool A Moresque Music Holder Or Bookstand A Combination Music Cabinet and Coal Box A Combination Music Box and Stool A Corner Bracket Cabinet A Wall Bracket For Bric a Brac A Moresque Seat A Simple Hall Stand A Simple Overmantle Combination Overmantel and Cigar Cabinet A Portable Bookcase A Garden Swing Combined Wall Desk and Pigeon Holes A Moresque Lamp Stand A Revolving Bookstand An Over Door A Wool Winder A Leaf Screen A Cheval Fire Screen A Hand Camera Instantaneous Shutters A New Dark Slide An Improved Clothes Horse and Cloth Rack A Hanging Whatnot A Three Cornered Writing Table A Fancy Shelf Bracket A Sideboard A Dinner Wagon A Combination Table and Music Stand A Folding Jewel Case An Old Style Cabinet or Sideboard A Fancy Cabinet An Easily Made Dog Kennel A Home Made Easy Chair A Combination Cupboardand Chest of Drawers A Small Wardrobe A Small Umbrella Stand A Plain Dressing Table A Quaint Wood Chimney Piece and Overmantel A Drawing Room Secretaire How To Make A Mortise and Tenon Joint

THE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGEMENT SUCCESS GUIDE 2ND EDITION: Everything You Need To Know About Construction Contracts, Estimating, Planning And Scheduling, Skills To Manage Trades And Home Renovations You're about to discover how to the re-emergence of the real estate market sparked renewed optimism in construction. Across different states in the country, residential construction jobs are being undertaken in order to satisfy the demands in housing. Since residential construction projects are still a business (except when you want to build your own home), the idea is to build enough living spaces and to offer them to prospective clients or leasers at an affordable price. Of course the success of such a goal still lies on income and the general economic outlook, but one thing is for certain: now that the housing crisis is over, more people will look forward getting a place to call their home.