DIY Books

Walter Turpening has been designing and perfecting seating for crafters and artistic creators (particularly weavers, knitters, handspinners, and musicians) for 20-plus years. His signature cotton-cord, curved, woven seats on fine woodworked frames are...

Older homes are gaining in value, especially when the original craftsman details are well maintained, such as antique lead panes and wood windows. And refinishing beautiful old windows happens to be one do-it-yourself project that a home owner can...

This massive collection was originally published by Popular Mechanics in 1931, with projects for the home, garden, transportation and recreation. Clear, illustrated instructions show readers how to: *build a porch swing *make a telescope *make a leather...

A dreamer's handbook for kids-and parents-offering practical results All kids love the idea of a hideaway-a place that is theirs, no parents allowed. But how on earth can they actually build one? In Forts for Kids, an inspirational yet practical guide,...

From bears on the Renaissance stage to the equine pageantry of the nineteenth-century hunt, animals have been used in human-orchestrated entertainments throughout history. The essays in this volume present an array of case studies that inspire new ways...

A stunning celebration of bold colour design in our homes Many of us are too afraid to introduce bold use of colour into our clean, white homes. Yet colour is an essential part of the human existence and to life on Earth in general. Colour inspires...

The Poet�������s Song: For The Heart And The Home is a book of poetry written by S. Dryden Phelps and published in 1867. The collection features a variety of poems that explore themes of love, nature, spirituality, and family. The poems are written in a...

Home Improvement Hacks: DIY Projects Made Easy is a comprehensive guide that equips homeowners with step-by-step instructions, expert tips, and inspiring ideas to tackle a wide range of home improvement projects. From painting and finishing to plumbing...

The ingenious team at IkeaHackers.net show you how to transform affordable IKEA products into creative new furniture and more! Jules Yap and the contributors to her wildly popular website IkeaHackers.net show you how to transform affordable IKEA(R)...

Take a journey through your home from top to bottom. You'll be surprised by all the dirt you discover! Richard A. Slinde, a longtime domestic cleaner, has seen how messy homes can become during his more than thirty years of cleaning houses and...