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For those looking to embark on a journey towards creating their own dream space, it provides readers with the inspiration and information needed.

This vintage guide from over a century ago offers timeless, practical advice on building log cabins. Simply stated, well-illustrated advice ranges from felling trees to furnishing and decorating interiors.

Written by bestselling author Boris Starling, The Home is one of the new titles for 2017 in the Haynes Explains series. A light-hearted and entertaining take on the classic workshop manual, it contains everything you'd expect to see including expl

At a time when the labour-market is failing as a source of security and identity for many, domestic tinkering is emerging as a legitimate occupation in a way we have not seen since pre-industrial times. In Australia, practices of repair, invention, building, improvising and crafting, that take place in sheds, back-yards, paddocks, kitchens and home-workshops, are becoming an important part of the informal economy and social cohesion, complicating distinctions between work and leisure, amateur and professional, production and consumption. Building on the work of historians, sociologists, psychologists and economists, but with a journalists impulse for the currency of her story, Katherine Wilson documents domestic tinkering as an undervalued form of material creativity, social connection, psychological sanctuary, personal identity and even political activism. This book mounts a surprising case for the profound value of domestic tinkering in contemporary Australia.

A practical guide to simple stone building projects for your yard

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. 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.

Build Stuff with Wood is a captivating book authored by Asa B. Christiana. Published in 2017 by Taunton Press Inc, this book falls under an intriguing genre that captivates the minds of its readers. Asa B. Christiana, with his profound knowledge and expertise, guides you through the process of building stuff with wood. The book is not only informative but also engaging, making it a must-read for anyone interested in woodworking. Published by the renowned Taunton Press Inc, this book guarantees quality content that is both reliable and easy to understand. The book is written in English.

Small is beautiful, and these 15 real farm plans show that small scale farmers can have big time success. Compact Farms is an illustrated guide for anyone dreaming of starting, expanding, or perfecting a profitable farming enterprise on less than five acres.

In her first book, interior designer Meg Braff presents the building blocks of a pretty, polished home.

Outdoor Woodworking Games is a captivating book penned by the talented author, Alan Goodsell. Published in the year 2018 by the esteemed Guild of Master Craftsman Publications Ltd, this book is a must-have for woodworking enthusiasts and game lovers alike. The genre of the book is a unique blend of DIY, woodworking, and outdoor games, making it a versatile piece of literature. Alan Goodsell, with his profound knowledge and expertise in the field of woodworking, has crafted a book that is both informative and entertaining. Outdoor Woodworking Games is not just a book, it's a guide that inspires you to utilize your outdoor space effectively by creating fun woodworking games. It's a testament to Goodsell's craftsmanship and his ability to simplify complex woodworking techniques for readers. This book is a treasure trove of ideas that will keep you engaged and motivated to create your own outdoor woodworking games. Don't miss out on this masterpiece by Guild of Master Craftsman Publications Ltd.

Home is our most fundamental human longing. Jen Pollock Michel connects that desire with the story of the Bible, revealing a homemaking God with wide arms of welcome-and a church commissioned with this same work. Keeping Place offers hope to the wanderer, help to the stranded, and a new vision of what it means to live today longing for our eternal home.

Build furniture the way your ancestors did!

Ever dream of escaping to a cozy cabin in the great outdoors? This unique bind-up of Conrad Meinecke's classic works helps make that a reality, while imparting a deeper appreciation of nature and of building something with your own two hands.

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This 3rd edition includes 48 quality woodworking projects for the home that can be build using materials found at any home center store and using only portable tools that most handy homeowners already own.

Show off your woodworking skills--in the kitchen!

Bring your home out of the mess it's in and learn how to keep it under control.

Whether you're a professional builder or a homeowner about to embark on building work, this handy-sized book contains everything you need to know to ensure the work runs smoothly. Thorough, clearly explained advice and information will guide you through the whole process and answer any questions you may have.

Woodburning stoves have become incredibly popular. Not only do woodburners save money on fuel, they're a carbon-neutral way to heat your home. This collection of basic information will guide you through everything you need to know, from choosing the most suitable stove for your needs to installing and operating one efficiently and safely.

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Small Woodworking Projects is a collection of approachable projects from Fine Woodworking magazine that will tempt and satisfy even the most discriminating of woodworkers.

You may have mastered Arduino and 3D printing, but what will you make when the power goes out? This book, featuring projects drawn from previous issues of Make: and Craft:, features projects you can build with little or no technology.

A study of political and social issues posed by the rise of CIDs (common interest housing developments) in the US. The work explores the consequences of CIDs on government and argues that private, residential government has serious implications for civil liberties.

As early as the 1960s innovative builders were beginning to design and construct underground and earth-covered houses. At first this different approach to house building was simply an outgrowth of the search for alternative life-styles, but since the energy shortages of the seventies, many homeowners have rekindled their interest in earth-sheltered dwellings for the energy savings they afford. This book has been written in response to the continuing need for information on earth shelters. Though many books on these new buildings have appeared in recent years, most of them have been "how-to" books--many of them long on photographs and short on detailed discussion of the basic variables that play a most important role in the success of the designs. This volume presents a comprehensive technical view of the problems involved for building science professionals, including students of architecture, working architects, building contractors, and engineers, as well as the informed lay public. Boyer and Grondzik discuss and interrelate such earth shelter design concepts as passive solar heating, daylighting, and hazard protection for all regions and climates, at the same time evaluating shelter performance in terms of comfort and habitability, cooling and heating effectiveness, and levels of protection. In addition, they present the proper use of various construction and waterproofing techniques in relation to climate, characteristics of the site, and other regional factors. The text encourages a system approach to design to allow the builder to achieve a house with outstanding performance. Readers will find the list of references provided particularly useful as a guide to further study of specific design features or problems. More than 120 supporting tables, charts, and other illustrations add clarifying information to the text. In compiling this comprehensive introduction to earth shelter design, the authors have used the evaluations provided by occupants of earth shelters, measurement and long-term studies of specific earth shelters, and various prediction models and methods as well as a thorough study of the literature on the subject. Although the text deals largely with residential applications, significant attention is also given to select nonresidential examples

In Make: Workshop Mastery With Jimmy DiResta, Jimmy and co-author John Baichtal teach readers essential workshop skills with over a dozen projects that explore everything from mold-making to CNC routing on to metalsmithing.

Britain has a wonderfully rich stock of period houses - everything from medieval cottages to Georgian townhouses and Edwardian mansions. But many of these historic properties are now at risk

Get the inside scoop from professional organizer Marcia Ramsland and begin to solve your life management issues like a pro.

Most renewable energy systems aren't new, but their use is. This handbook shows how each of the main renewable energy technologies works, along with step-by-step details of how it's installed, as well as the pros and - at least as importantly - the cons of each type of installation.