DIY Books

Power outages don't care that you rent on the 12th floor. Blackout-Proof Apartment arms every tenant with plug-and-play hacks for light, power, and clean water-no landlord permission, no drilling, no diesel fumes. Prep coach Dana Li shows you how...

This Old House meets Wayne's World in this zany guide to designing and building tiny homes Derek Diedricksen has always had a love for small, modest houses ever since his father gave him the book Tiny Tiny Houses by Lester Walker for his tenth birthday...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

"This book deals exhaustively and in a thoroughly practical way with all methods of cabinet construction. Each detail is treated in a way that will guide the reader through it's construction in any size and in any style. The volume enables the woodworker...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

Elevate your living space with a comprehensive guide to tackling projects and enhancing your home's value. Whether you're a novice or experienced, this guide offers step-by-step instructions and essential tips.

 Transform your living space and rejuvenate your life with this comprehensive guide. Say goodbye to overwhelm as you embark on a decluttering journey, understanding the psychological impact of clutter and creating a space that inspires and uplifts...

Alguna vez ha soñado con hacer una diferencia significativa en el mundo o quiso hacer un cambio significativo en su vida, como comenzar un negocio, ganar un doctorado, o mudarse a un nuevo país, pero no tiene idea de cómo desarrollar la fundación para...

A relatively new building collapses, killing 98 people. There was no earthquake, no explosion, or terrorist attack.This book probes into how this calamity could have easily been averted and provides much-needed recommendations so that this tragedy does...

Un guide complet pour les artisans de la construction, couvrant toutes les compétences nécessaires pour le maçon-plâtrier, le carreleur, le couvreur et le paveur. Par l'auteur renommé Claude Jacques Toussaint.This work has been selected by scholars as...

I not only wrote this book, I lived it. In 1967, the purchase of a grand, historic home in Uptown New Orleans changed my life. The Lady, as I came to call her, had been divided into apartments, stripped of her original architectural features, and...

When we let go of anything, we experience loss and regret because we remember the sunk costs of buying it, the possibility that we might need it, the desire to use it, or the associated memories. That outdated adaption results in much clutter in today's...

New England Homes are very different from homes in other parts of the country. Though the same may be said for homes in any region, New England Homes definitely have features which are truly their own.Maybe it is the diversity in housing structures that...

2021 Reprint of the 1913 Edition.  Full facsimile of the original edition and not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. Reproduced from a rare 1913 edition, this volume features 112 designs for homes of "comfort and refinement. These...

This booklet has information not found in the big manuals, home improvement stores, the library, or the internet. The books found in the above named places have a lot of information about the entire subject. However, I could not find any information that...

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Introducing "Custom-Shaped Hardshell Backpack Construction: The Ultimate DIY Guide" by Hunter C. Johnson, a hilarious and informative deep dive into vacuum forming and industrial sewing, guiding you step by step through the process of building a...

In The Ultimate Home Office Design Guide, discover the secrets to transforming your home office into a dynamic and efficient workspace that unleashes your full potential.With the unprecedented rise of remote work, the home office has become more than...

The Comprehensive Guide to Buying, Using & Refurbishing Old Hand ToolsIn this age of modern power equipment, classic woodworking tools can be difficult to find and often even more challenging to properly recondition and tune so they work in the way...

“How to Scrapbook” is about the hobby of making a visual diary. While the format of scrapbooking may have changed as new tools and techniques are developed, the reason for “scrapping” is universal: it is to record precious...

Pursuing the idea for this booklet in the beginning, I thought it would be a good idea to be in possession of a handy book that can be kept in the kitchen as a quick reference guide to every day queries and cooking conversions. Since then, it has become...

Freedom. Flexibility. Happiness. Is it possible to have it all, or is it just a gimmick? Keep reading…What does your dream lifestyle entail?Maybe it consists of living in the much-popularized tiny house, where every nook and cranny is utilized for...

Keep organized from January to December with the 2021 – 2022 2-Year Monthly Planner. It measures 8.5 x 11 inches, is available in hardcover, and provides:24 months of planning pagesTwo-page monthly spreads that include past month, current month,...

First published in 1937, Woodcraft In Design And Practice contains a wealth of designs for 1930s furniture. Working from solid design principles, Rodney Hooper sets out plans for practical, modern furniture to suit the changing lifestyles of the time...

Taking a multidisciplinary approach, this long-needed, single-source reference, provides a wealth of knowledge, ranging from the basics of building systems to explanations of why systems need to be integrated, and how...

With high unemployment rates and the rising costs of food, clothing, and energy, it's often difficult to maintain a positive outlook. But there are ways to thrive and persevere through troubling economic times. In A How-to Book for Hard Times, author...

INSTEON: Smarthomes for Everyone is the first book to cover the amazing new INSTEON home automation and control system. INSTEON works over your existing powerlines to reliably control lighting and appliances from any switch in your house. Setup path...

No calculations. No guessing. No overwhelm.Do you and your family want to enjoy clean, unchlorinated water? Has your well been contaminated, or may not support you and your family within a few short years? Have you...

Imagine using your own two hands…To repair broken things, restore old favourites, improve your home, build new stuff from scratch or even just boring old maintenance...…But you’re afraid you don’t have the skills.Fear not,...

Have you ever wondered what a self-sufficient lifestyle would be like? Do you dream of growing and producing your own food? Did you ever wish to become an entrepreneur and sell things from the comfort of your own home? If you just answered yes to these...

2024 Reprint of the 1946 Edition. Facsimile of the original edition and not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. "Nothing could be more American than the simple cabin. Not many generations ago, it was the backbone of American life,...

This antique text contains a comprehensive treatise on the furniture of the ancient Greeks, Etruscans, and Romans, with a particular focus on their beds and couches. Complete with a wealth of fascinating information and detailed photographs and...

Originally published in 1868, this early works on The Lathe and its uses includes a description of the most modern appliances for the ornamentation of plane and curved surfaces. Copiously illustrated throughout much of the information is still useful and...

This vintage book contains two papers written by William Morris concerning the preservation of Westminster Abbey. These interesting and informative papers contain a wealth of information on the history and importance of this Westminster Abbey, and are...

Most households all over the world take electricity for granted: one flick of a switch on and a room is illuminated or a fan starts running or hot water begins to flow from a geyser. In reality, the entire process of generation of electricity...

"You can't do that" "You can't do that any more." That was the mantra of the average realtor when this family bought and sold the properties written about in this book. A time like today. This is a book of succinct examples of buying investment...

Simply Single contains no fuss recipes for those cooks on their own, and who find themselves opening a tin of soup or boiling an egg yet again. This book will tempt even the most reluctant lone cook to produce delicious meals with the very minimum of...

There are probably as many reasons for wanting to live in a tiny house as there are possible tiny house configurations. With less than 400 square feet of living space, some people might be intimidated by the idea of consolidating their lifestyle into a...

Have you ever dreamt of building doors and windows that are durable, attractive, and energy efficient? You can get exactly the look you want when you do it yourself with the simplified techniques, design tips, and guidelines for technical and structural...

An Illustrated Explanation of Earthed Equipotential Bonding is, as the title suggests, an explanation of why and to some extent how Electrical Safety Earthing should be provided, using simplified illustrations in an attempt to help explain a subject that...