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At some point a homeowner will be confronted by their plumbing: a dripping tap, a flood of biblical proportions, a freezing cold house, a new dream bathroom or the latest gas bill. This Haynes Manual covers it all and is bang up-to-date, dealing with real taps that often don't have washers (but still drip) right through to the latest green technologies and gadgets that could save a fortune. Everything is explained in a clear and light-hearted fashion that will leave the reader confident that they can tackle their own plumbing and not have to cross the living room by canoe afterwards. 'Haynes Manual shows you how to do it yourself with confidence' Your Home

Most of us would love to design and build our own home. In fact, more people than ever are doing precisely this

Many of Britain's four million Victorian and Edwardian houses were shoddily built and often require 'essential repairs'. This book shows where to look for danger signs, what's normal and what isn't, and how to fix common defects.

Features 35 simple, inexpensive projects that you can make from salvaged and upcycled materials - cardboard, metal, plastic, and wood. This book includes projects such as tables, shelving units, chairs, lamps, and more, in a variety of styles.

Making use of the six basic tools - spindle roughing gouge, spindle gouge, parting tool, bowl gouge, skew chisel and scrapers, this book introduces a couple of carving tools and a boring tool and explains why and how to use them. Each project will have a list of tools and materials required, drawings with dimensions and a panel on the wood used.

Nothing is more challenging to the carver than carving a realistic face. To help in the process Terry Kramer begins with modeling clay. With this pliable medium, he leads the reader through the exploration of the planes and features of the face. In a series of exercises, the carver learns the basics about shaping the face in clay, and then transferring that knowledge to wood. This is a basic reference for face carvers. Following Terrys technique will lead to a new level of accomplishment and competence. Fully illustrated with clear photographs and drawings, each step is clearly explained and organized to take the carver to a satisfying result.

Projects designed to move from the easiest, a lighthouse, to one of medium difficulty, a dilapidated barn, to one that requires some skill, a clipper ship. Every step is illustrated with a clear photo and description. In addition a gallery of Dick's work gives the reader many ideas for application of these skills.

Every scroll saw user will benefit from this book. Beginning with the mechanics of the scroll saw itself, and continuing with the basic skills every scroll saw user needs for a fun and successful hobby, Frank shares secrets for maximizing the capabilities and efficiency of the saw. The selection of wood, the creation of patterns, and the basic techniques of scroll saw use are also covered.

All of the techniques necessary for capturing the sleek beauty and strength of dolphins and whales in wood are presented here. Dale Power takes the carver through each step in the process of creating a dolphin from basswood with a combination of hand and power tools, then burns, paints, and mounts it. Patterns for three dolphins and two whales are provided as well as a color gallery.

The companion volume to Making Concrete Countertops with Buddy Rhodes, this book details the art and craft of creating vertical concrete applications as well as integral sink and drainboard elements and curved-edge counters, for advanced users of the medi