Taunton Press

Transform your living space into a model of self-sufficiency with this captivating collection of actionable insights from Martin Holladay, a leading voice in building science and energy efficiency.

This book compiles the 50 most popular posts from his renowned blog, offering practical advice to help homeowners embrace a greener lifestyle.

With Musings of an Energy Nerd, you’ll not only gain valuable knowledge but also the tools needed to make your home more energy-efficient and sustainable.

Key Features:

• Expert Insights: Holladay breaks down complex topics related to energy efficiency, making them accessible for homeowners of all backgrounds. Learn how to enhance your home’s performance while reducing energy costs.

• Practical Strategies: Discover actionable tips on improving insulation, selecting energy-efficient appliances, and implementing renewable energy solutions, all tailored to fit different budgets and lifestyles.

• Comprehensive Knowledge: The book addresses a wide range of subjects, including indoor air quality, sustainable materials, and the impact of design on energy consumption. Each post is backed by research, ensuring you receive trustworthy information.

• Step-by-Step Guidance: Martin provides clear, step-by-step instructions for various energy-saving projects, along with important safety considerations and best practices to ensure successful implementation.

• Inspire Change: Whether you're a seasoned energy nerd or a curious beginner, this book encourages readers to take charge of their energy use and create a home that is both comfortable and environmentally friendly.

Unleash your creativity with Kaffe Fassett's Quilt Grandeur​—a beautiful volume in which traditional quilting meets contemporary artistry.

This collection offers a fresh perspective on quilting, moving beyond the ordinary to inspire quilters of all skill levels to create stunning, large-scale designs that make a bold statement in any space.

With Kaffe Fassett's Quilt Grandeur, you’ll discover that quilting is more than a craft—it's a means of artistic expression. Dive into the world of Kaffe Fassett and elevate your quilting skills while creating beautiful pieces that will be cherished for years to come.

Key Features:

• Innovative Designs: Discover a variety of 20 unique quilt patterns, including Dotty Frames, Amber Snowball, Shadow Pinwheel, and Mirror Squares. Each design encourages customization, allowing you to select color combinations that reflect your personal style and seamlessly integrate into your home decor.
• Visual Inspiration: Immerse yourself in a gallery of breathtaking quilts that showcase Kaffe Fassett’s signature vibrant fabrics and bold patterns. Each page is a celebration of color, inviting you to envision the endless possibilities for your own projects.
• User-Friendly Instructions: The book provides clear, step-by-step guidance, making it accessible for both novice and seasoned quilters. Whether you're looking to create a cozy throw or a stunning wall hanging, you’ll find all the information you need to bring your vision to life.
• Versatile Aesthetic: Perfect for modern and traditional settings alike, these designs will enhance any room, transforming your space into a vibrant haven of creativity.

If you're looking to enhance your home with the unique texture and beauty of tile, Tiling Complete: 2nd Edition is the ultimate guide you need to achieve stunning results.

Crafted by two tiling experts, each with over 20 years of experience, this comprehensive manual covers everything from the basics to advanced techniques, ensuring you can tackle any tiling job with confidence.

Whether you're a novice or an experienced DIY enthusiast, Tiling Complete is packed with color photographs and actionable advice, making it easy to get the job done right. If you're ready to tackle the unique challenges of a home tiling project, this book provides the breadth and depth of information you need to succeed.

Key Features:

• Comprehensive Coverage: This all-encompassing resource provides in-depth guidance on a wide variety of tile types, including standard ceramic, porcelain, terra-cotta pavers, natural stone, glass, specialty, and trim tiles.
• Material Insights: Learn about the natural characteristics of each tile type—such as hardness, softness, and durability—and discover which materials are best suited for specific applications.
• Design Options: Explore various design elements including color, décor, style, tile size, shape, and orientation, along with creative ways to combine tile with other materials for a truly unique look.
• Expert Techniques: Get detailed advice on essential tools and techniques for preparation, demolition, cutting, drilling, installing, grouting, and caulking tile, presented in clear, precise language.
• Installation Know-How: Gain a solid understanding of installation materials, membranes, substrates, adhesives, grout sealants, and caulks, helping you make informed choices for your project.
• Step-by-Step Guidance: With clear instructions for tiling floors, countertops, walls, and backsplashes, you'll be equipped to create a beautiful finished product that transforms your home.

Pallet Style: 20 Creative Home Projects Using Recycled Wooden Pallets by Nikkita Palmer is your ultimate guide to transforming reclaimed pallets into stylish, functional furniture for your home.

This innovative book showcases 20 inspiring projects ranging from chic sofas to practical shelving and even a trendy home bar, all designed with a modern aesthetic that suits both urban apartments and rustic retreats.

With detailed instructions and creative solutions, you'll discover how to create stunning pieces that elevate your living space.

Transform your space with Pallet Style, and let your creativity shine as you craft one-of-a-kind furniture pieces that reflect your personal style and commitment to sustainability.

Key Features:

• Diverse Project Selection: Explore 20 unique projects that cater to various skill levels, allowing you to choose between quick weekend crafts or more intricate bespoke furniture.

• Sustainable Materials: Learn to use reclaimed wooden pallets, a cost-effective and environmentally friendly option, with guidance on sourcing pallets, often available for free.

• Step-by-Step Instructions: Each project includes clear, easy-to-follow instructions to ensure you can create beautiful pieces with confidence.

• Pallet Deconstruction Guide: The introductory section provides essential tips on how to deconstruct pallets safely and effectively, setting you up for success in your DIY journey.

• Stylish Design Solutions: Perfect for those seeking Scandi-inspired designs, each project is thoughtfully curated to blend functionality with modern aesthetics.

Discover the vibrant world of quilting with the bestselling Kaffe Fassett’s Quilts on an English Farm. Set against the picturesque backdrop of a classic English farm, this book brings together 20 stunning quilt designs that capture the rustic charm and natural beauty of the countryside.

Key Features:

• Inspiration from Nature: Kaffe Fassett draws inspiration from the lush fields, fruit trees, and charming farm animals of a Kent farm, creating quilts that reflect the serene and timeless beauty of rural life.
• Exquisite Photography: Each quilt is beautifully photographed by Debbie Patterson, showcasing the intricate details and vibrant colors in settings that enhance their appeal.
• Diverse Patterns: From simple to complex designs, this book offers a range of patterns suitable for quilters of all skill levels. Each quilt utilizes fabrics from the Kaffe Fassett Collective, including many from the Classic Collections.
• Detailed Instructions: Step-by-step instructions and detailed diagrams make it easy to recreate Kaffe’s stunning designs. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced quilter, you’ll find guidance and inspiration to create your own masterpieces.
• Creative Exploration: Kaffe encourages quilters to experiment with their own combinations of patterns and colors, making each quilt a unique work of art.

Join Kaffe Fassett on a journey through the English countryside and let your creativity flourish with “Quilts on an English Farm.” Perfect for quilters, fabric enthusiasts, and anyone who appreciates the art of quilting.

You never know what you'll encounter during a remodel, so you must be prepared to work around problems when they inevitably arise. In Plumbing, second edition, third-generation master plumber Rex Cauldwell provides real-world problems, and solutions that you can use to figure out problems on your own jobs.

This book covers the full range of pipe types you'll likely encounter on a remodel job, including steel, copper, PB, CPVC, and PEX. You won't just learn how to install them, but how to tie them into existing systems. This complete guide explains:

·        The water supply system

·        Tapping into supply lines

·        Adding/running drains and vents

·        Remodeling kitchens and baths

·        Installing a dishwasher

·        Plumbing in an icemaker

·        Converting a tub-only faucet to a tub/shower

·        Installing a toilet in a basement

Praised as "the best sewing book for anyone who wants to make great clothes" by Dawn O'Porter, Sewing Your Perfect Capsule Wardrobe is the ultimate guide to creating a versatile, personalized wardrobe.

This book combines timeless fashion with the art of sewing, helping you craft five essential garments that suit your unique style.

Key Features:

• Five Timeless Patterns: Includes full-size patterns for five wardrobe staples—each designed to be customized for different looks and occasions.
• Step-by-Step Instructions: Clear, detailed guidance ensures each project is easy to follow, whether you're a beginner or an experienced sewist.
• Customizable Designs: Learn how to adapt patterns with different fabrics, colors, and details to create a wardrobe tailored to your personal taste.
• Expert Sewing Tips: Offers professional advice on techniques like fitting, finishing, and selecting the right materials for polished results.
• Sustainable Fashion: Encourages thoughtful, sustainable sewing practices by creating fewer but more versatile and high-quality garments.

Unlock the secrets of box-making with the Doug Stowe classic Designing Boxes.

This comprehensive guide goes beyond basic woodworking techniques, offering a deep dive into the art and science of creating beautiful, functional boxes that reflect your unique style and needs.

Whether you’re a seasoned woodworker or a beginner looking to expand your skills, Designing Boxes provides the inspiration and knowledge you need to create boxes that are not only practical but also works of art.

Join Doug Stowe on a journey of creativity and craftsmanship, and take your woodworking to the next level.

What’s Inside:

• Thoughtful Design Principles: Learn how to incorporate harmony, rhythm, texture, and contrast into your designs.
• Material Mastery: Explore the nuances of different woods and materials, and how they influence the final product.
• Tool Techniques: Understand the relationship between tools and craftsmanship, and how to use them to enhance your designs.
• Creative Exploration: Discover how to infuse storytelling and personal expression into your box-making projects.
• Step-by-Step Guidance: Follow detailed instructions and illustrations that guide you through the process of designing and building stunning boxes.

Kaffe Fassett’s Brilliant Little Patchwork Collection is a vibrant celebration of textile art from the world-renowned designer Kaffe Fassett.

This inspiring collection features 20 delightful projects that invite quilters of all levels to dive into the joy of patchwork with bold colors and stunning fabrics.

Key features:

• 20 Fun, Quick Projects: Enjoy easy-to-make accessories that can be completed in a weekend or during cozy afternoons.
• Signature Kaffe Fassett Fabrics: Use the celebrated, bright, and colorful fabrics that Kaffe is known for, bringing an explosion of color to each project.
• Step-by-Step Instructions: Kaffe guides you through each project with clear instructions, making it simple to mix and match patterns and colors.
• Over 200 Stunning Photographs: Be inspired by gorgeous, vivid images that showcase the beauty of each project and the unique fabric combinations.
• Versatile Accessories: Create a variety of items, including aprons, tablecloths, kimonos, cushions, and mini quilts, each infused with Kaffe's signature style.

This newly revised and updated edition of the classic visual handbook to frame construction is loaded with up-to-date code information, the latest material advice, and detailed construction methods.

Whether you’re a builder, architect, or homeowner, this visual handbook is designed to be an invaluable tool. Rob Thallon, an accomplished architect and teacher, brings over 30 years of experience to this essential guide, ensuring you have the knowledge you need to get the job done right.

What’s Inside:

• Extensive Coverage: From footings and foundations to roof framing and insulation, this guide covers a broad range of projects.
• Detailed Drawings: With over 500+ meticulous drawings, including more than a hundred new illustrations, you’ll find clear and precise explanations of best practices.
• Energy-Efficient Techniques: Learn advanced framing techniques and how to control moisture in wood-framing for more sustainable construction.
• Practical Advice: Get installation information for new building materials and tips on how to handle various construction challenges.
• The book’s major categories include:
  • Footings and Foundations
  • Beams, Joist Systems, and Subflooring
  • Wall Framing, Bracing, and Sheathing
  • Roof Framing, Flashing, and Insulation
  • Exterior and Interior Stairs and Handrails

Eichorn gives readers tips on experimenting with color, design, and fabric in creating their own distinctive fabric collages. Instructions are included for a variety of surface design techniques, from free-motion stitching and soft-edge applique to continuous-strip prairie points and intriguing closures. She shows step by step how to use fabric collage to create artful vests, jackets, quilts, wall hangings, and more. Advice on how to adapt garment patterns for a variety of figure-flattering styles and construction techniques is also included.

This step-by-step reference provides quick access for learning this essential woodworking process. More than 750 photos and drawings illustrate the equipment available for sharpening and the methods for getting sharp edges on all types of tools -- from basic chisels to molding planes and jointer knives.

Among the subjects covered:

• Choosing a sharpening system

• Sharpening planes and saws

• Touching up blades and bits

• Shaping turning gouges

• Honing carving tools

The world of haute couture is a place where only a privileged few can ever hope to reside, right? Wrong. Fashion historian Claire B. Shaeffer opened the door to this exclusive realm in her authoritative guide to the techniques that define couture sewing. And now, the industry bible, Couture Sewing Techniques, has been revised and updated throughout — with new photos and a chapter on specialty fabrics.

No one can unravel couture garment construction the way Shaeffer can, from the art of hand sewing to mastering edge finishes, from classic closures to shaping a garment for a perfect fit. Readers learn all the basics — and more importantly: how to apply the techniques — on skirts and sleeves, pockets and jackets, evening gowns, and more. Gorgeous photos, clear illustrations, and concise language combine to make this the most complete couture-sewing course available.

Want to grow your own vegetables? Here is a true beginner's guide to producing a garden that's filled to the brim. Loaded with expert tips, tricks, and techniques from Fine Gardening magazine, this book is a touchstone for planting, weeding, growing, and harvesting advice. Get the basics on creating a garden bed, preparing soil, and properly rotating crops. This book provides in-depth information on cultivating:

• Tomatoes
• Peppers
• Green Beans
• Carrots
• Onions
• Lettuces
• Zucchini
• Kale
• Cucumbers
• Herbs
• and many more!

Rely on Easy-to-Grow Vegetables for solid design ideas, quick fixes, and successful planting solutions. Including more than 300 photos and illustrations, this helpful guide will certainly aid in simplifying and putting the methods into practice.

You can't get any more local than your backyard. Whether you're concerned about pesticides, you're watching your grocery bills, or you've always wanted to learn about vegetable gardening, this book is for you.

The world is full of people who would love to start building things with wood but who are intimidated by their inexperience. Well, worry no more! If you can read a tape measure, drive a screw and a nail, and cut a straight line, you can handle any project in Stanley Outdoor Projects.

• 14 great projects covering everything from simple outdoor furniture to a small garden shed and a colorful chicken coop
• each project is designed to fulfill a need
• easy to build without special skills
• customizable to fit your space and your style

Armed with Stanley Outdoor Projects, with its more than 500 photos, 40 illustrations, and a quick introduction to tools and materials, even novice woodworkers will be filling their yards with man-made items in no time at all.

The celebrated King of Color brings his stunning artisan fabrics to life through 17 beautifully crafted designs in Kaffe Fassett's Sew Simple Quilts & Patchworks.

This essential guide is perfect for quilters and sewists of all skill levels, offering a delightful array of projects that are as fun to make as they are to admire.

With Kaffe Fassett's Sew Simple Quilts & Patchworks, you’ll find the perfect balance of creativity and practicality, making it easy to practice your quilting and sewing skills while creating gorgeous, colorful pieces that brighten any space.

Key Features:

• Vibrant Designs: Kaffe Fassett and his talented team of designers present a rich collection of striking yet simple patterns. From colorful throws and quilts to eye-catching cushions and placemats, every project radiates creativity and style.
• Kids’ Projects: Engage younger crafters with fun and imaginative projects such as a playful tent and a cozy pillow bed, making sewing an enjoyable experience for the whole family.
• Stylish Garments: In addition to home decor, explore the world of simple yet stylish garments, allowing you to wear your creativity proudly.
• Step-by-Step Guidance: Each project is accompanied by clear, step-by-step instructions and detailed piecing diagrams, ensuring success for both beginners and seasoned quilters alike.
• Inspiration Gallery: Get inspired by a stunning gallery of finished pieces that showcases the endless possibilities of Kaffe Fassett's Artisan fabrics.

The bandsaw is a woodworking favorite and the workhorse of any wood shop. Craftsmen and women turn to this practical tool for a wide array of tasks -- cutting curves, ripping stock, making a variety of useful joints, using guides and templates, and transforming thick boards into veneer. Now woodworkers can learn to make the most of their bandsaw in this valuable addition to the acclaimed Complete Illustrated Guide library.

The format is highly visual, covering all there is to know about working with a bandsaw -- from basic uses to some of the most advanced techniques -- including shaping operations and sophisticated joinery. Safety and bandsaw maintenance complete this essential guide.

Installing a beautiful walkway made of pavers, creating a dramatic brick-covered wall, or even repairing foundational cracks to preserve your home--projects like these are easier than ever for DIY-ers with Masonry Complete, today's most comprehensive reference on masonry. Written for both beginner and advanced home improvers by a second-generation stonesman, this complete masonry guide delves deeply into everything, including buying the right tools, setting up safety precautions, digging a footing, pouring concrete, building a stone fireplace, repairing old masonry, and more.

With Cody Macfie's step-by-step approach and you-can-do-it attitude, readers will feel empowered and confident to tackle any project, deal with challenges should they arise, and proudly net a finished product in less time than imagined.

An initial chapter discusses materials, tools, jigs for cutting small parts, and safety issues. The rest of the book contains scale drawings (with dimensions) and step-by-step instructions.

Achieve the bathroom of your dreams with expert advice from the pros. Bathroom Remodeling equips you with everything you need to tackle any bathroom renovation, from simple updates to complete remodels, while ensuring you stay on budget and avoid costly mistakes.

Written by experienced professionals, this guide takes you through every phase of bathroom design, construction, and installation with up-to-date techniques and tips that will help you add value to your home and create a space you’ll love.

With expert guidance on plumbing, tile, fixtures, and design, Bathroom Remodeling (For Pros By Pros) gives you the knowledge and confidence to tackle any bathroom renovation, ensuring the end result meets both your aesthetic and functional goals.

Key Features:

• Comprehensive Bathroom Makeovers: Learn how to transform any bathroom, from creating luxurious spa-like retreats to making efficient use of small spaces.
• Expert Solutions to Common Challenges: Avoid moisture issues, stay on budget, and discover the secrets to successful bathroom layouts, including how to sidestep the seven sins of bathroom design.
• New Materials & Techniques: Navigate the latest innovations in plumbing, tile, fixtures, and more to make informed choices that balance cost with durability and style.
• Professional-Grade Tips: From start to finish, this guide is packed with insights and practical advice that professionals use to create functional, long-lasting bathrooms.

One person's trash is another's treasure. That's a fact of life that the Junkmarket gals know only too well. Through their annual Minneapolis fleamarket, The Junk Bonanza, web site junkmarketstyle.com, and tireless touring, Sue Whitney and Ki Nassauer have helped countless devotees transform junk into one-of-a-kind furnishings and accessories. Working their magic on every room of the house--from kitchen to home office--they present conversational case studies that introduce the clients and explore their needs.

With characteristic humor in tow, they take readers through each renovation adventure, from shopping for recycled materials to the actual construction projects. Junk Beautiful also includes a complete materials lists, plus paint chips and fabric swatches, so that everything can be recreated down to the last delicious detail.

This comprehensive guide delves into the fascinating world of turning objects from glued-up blanks, enabling you to design and craft stunning patterns and visual effects that elevate your woodworking projects to a new level.

Whether you’re looking to enhance your woodworking skills or explore new creative avenues, Segmented Turning provides the knowledge and inspiration you need to succeed.

With Dennis Keeling as your mentor, you’ll gain confidence in your ability to turn intricate segmented pieces that showcase your artistic vision.

Key Features:

• Step-by-Step Techniques: Dennis Keeling, a professional turner, provides clear, easy-to-follow instructions on the essential techniques for closed segmented, open segmented, and ornamental segmented turning. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced woodworker, you’ll find valuable insights into the fundamentals of accuracy and precision.

• Essential Tools and Materials: Understand the equipment, tools, and materials needed for successful segmented turning. Keeling emphasizes the importance of accuracy in construction, ensuring you have the foundational skills necessary for your projects.

• Showcasing the Experts: The book features the work of seven other talented segmented turners, offering diverse perspectives and techniques that will inspire your creativity. Learn from their experiences and broaden your understanding of this intricate craft.

• Comprehensive Projects:Segmented Turning includes 10 projects that gradually increase in complexity, making it an ideal resource for skill development. Each project is designed to reinforce your learning while allowing you to create beautiful, functional pieces.

• Inspiration Gallery: Concluding the book is a stunning gallery of inspirational segmented designs. Let these visuals spark your imagination and guide your future projects, encouraging you to experiment with patterns and shapes.

In sew + quilt, Susan Beal provides clear, step-by-step instructions for 4 fundamental hand-stitching techniques and 4 foundational quilt blocks as the foundation for learning how to use hand-stitching as an embellishment to add texture and color to quilt projects.

• Each fundamental technique includes a small project as a learning tool, followed by 12 more-generous yet accessible patchwork projects that build on the basics.
• A mix of traditional and modern patterns for both smaller, faster quilts and larger quilts.
• Step-by-step instruction, with lots of illustrations and photos, plus tips and advice on everything a quilter needs to experience the joy of making something beautiful and personal.

Unlock the art of box making with Doug Stowe’s Beautiful Boxes: Design and Technique. This comprehensive guide is perfect for both beginners and experienced woodworkers looking to enhance their skills and create stunning, handcrafted boxes.

Whether you’re looking to make a special gift or simply enjoy the process of creating something beautiful, Beautiful Boxes: Design and Technique s your go-to resource for mastering the art of box making.

Key Features:

• Expert Guidance: Learn from one of America’s premier box makers, Doug Stowe, as he shares his expertise and passion for woodworking.
• Diverse Projects: Explore eight distinctive box designs, each showcasing a variety of styles, sizes, and techniques. From simple lift-lid boxes to intricate jewelry boxes, there’s a project for every skill level.
• Design Principles: Each chapter focuses on a key design principle—harmony, rhythm, texture, or contrast—helping you understand and apply these concepts to your own creations.
• Creative Variations: Discover design variations that encourage you to experiment and develop your own unique style.
• Detailed Instructions: Follow step-by-step instructions and detailed illustrations that make it easy to build beautiful boxes with precision and confidence.
• Inspiration and Creativity: Gain the confidence to create personalized, meaningful pieces that reflect your creativity and craftsmanship.

Roll out the ribbon! Those little strips of brightly colored fabric – a favorite crafting medium with versatility and charm – are about to be put to good use. Little Ribbon Patchwork and Appliqué focuses on ribbons and small amounts of fabric to create 18 petite, budget-conscious, and imaginative projects.

From world-renowned textile artist and quilting expert Kaffe Fassett. Featuring the vivid ribbons and fabrics of Kaffe, these projects are small enough for a beginner to take on with gusto, yet sophisticated enough to capture the imagination of the seasoned crafter.

Create an array of small projects to liven up your home and wardrobe including:

• Tote Bag
• Pillow
• Espadrille
• Apron
• Lampshades
• Jewelry
• Cushions
• Headband, and many more!

Little Ribbon Patchwork and Appliqué packs in everything you need to know to turn ribbons into beautiful, one-of-a-kind projects. It’s the best way to finally start whittling down your stash of scraps while making unique, satisfying designs that you’ll enjoy in your everyday life.

Bring the expertise of an up-and-comer in the crafting world right to your home.

Learn to make beautiful vases and other hollow forms. For thousands of years, and throughout the globe, mankind has created hollow forms to store everyday essentials and things of value. Objects like these, while designed to be functional, can also be beautiful, intricate, imaginative, and decorative. Today, interest in making your own hollow forms is on the rise. Turning Hollow Forms fills a gap in the contemporary world of “hollow” to show turners of all levels just how to create these works of art. You’ll find in-depth, step-by-step coverage of turning techniques with over 450 clear photos, nearly 50 illustrations, and tons of expert instruction.

7 thrilling projects, presented in order of difficulty. With 7 striking projects set out in a clear, step-by-step format and progressing in difficulty, you can quickly choose what suits you best. Projects include:

• An open-necked vase
• Two-part vase with inset neck
• Squat hollow form with inset base
• Two-part end-grain vase
• End-grain hollow form produced from seasoned wood
• Cross-grain lidded form with finial top
• And a green hollow form
• PLUS, discover the basics including health and safety, tools and equipment, and anatomy of forms

This comprehensive book covers all the bases. With this expert guide even the greenest beginner has everything needed to start. You’ll learn how to work with different types of wood, which tools to use, and how to apply basic techniques with confidence. You’ll also learn the basic principles of form, proportion, and design and how to apply this knowledge to your own work.

Calling ALL Junkers! Sue Whitney is back with a brand-new collection of gorgeous and green decorating projects! Through her popular website, www.junkmarketstyle.com, and numerous TV appearances, the Junkmarket gals have taught legions of devotees how to beautify their homes with tossed-away treasures.

In their latest junk journey, Junk Beautiful Outdoor Edition, Sue Whitney and friends tastefully transform patios, porches, pools, outdoor kitchens, meditation gardens, camping retreats, and much more. Each fun-filled chapter details a wealth of style options, project how-tos, and entertaining tips and trade secrets.

Build beautiful and functional furniture while honing your woodworking skills with Furniture You Can Build.

This comprehensive guide is designed for both beginners and experienced woodworkers, offering a variety of projects that not only enhance your craftsmanship but also result in stunning pieces for your home.

Furniture You Can Build is the perfect companion for aspiring woodworkers looking to enhance their skills while creating beautiful, functional pieces that will be cherished for years to come.

Key Features:

• Diverse Projects: Discover a wide range of furniture projects, from simple to more complex, allowing you to choose based on your skill level and interests.
• Skill Development: Each project is carefully crafted to help you develop essential woodworking skills, including measuring, cutting, joinery, and finishing techniques.
• Clear Instructions: Step-by-step guidance with detailed illustrations makes it easy to follow along, ensuring successful completion of each project.
• Material Guidance: Learn about the different types of wood and materials best suited for each project, empowering you to make informed choices for your builds.
• Tools and Techniques: Get acquainted with the necessary tools and techniques to execute your projects efficiently and effectively, making your woodworking journey enjoyable.
• Personal Touch: Each project allows for customization, encouraging you to add your personal flair to the furniture you create.

Details, details, details …they’re what make the exterior of your home stand out from the crowd. This new edition of Siding, Roofing, and Trim—the latest installment in the FOR PROS BY PROS series from the editors of Fine Homebuilding—provides you with all the expert advice and instruction you need to choose, install, and detail these three main parts of your home’s exterior.

Among the many fresh design topics covered in this all-in-one resource are how to: safely replace a roof, while keeping in mind venting and flashing for a weather-tight and long-lasting installation; apply trim details to achieve that finished look; choose a roof that will last a lifetime; paint like a pro with 10 expert tips; fix 10 typical roof goofs; plus energy-saving advice.

Small Woodworking Projects brings together some of the best ideas and designs from the pages of Fine Woodworking magazine. Perfect for both beginners and experienced woodworkers, this collection offers a wide range of small-scale projects that can be completed in a weekend or less.

From elegant home accessories to functional furniture, each project is designed to teach new skills while producing something beautiful and useful for your home.

Whether you're looking to improve your woodworking techniques or need inspiration for your next build, this book has something for every woodworker. With clear instructions, detailed illustrations, and expert advice, you'll have everything you need to create stunning pieces that showcase your craftsmanship.

Small Woodworking Projects is the perfect resource for woodworkers looking to create beautiful, practical pieces while honing their skills.

Key Features:

• Diverse Project Selection: Includes a wide range of small-scale projects, from simple home accessories to more advanced furniture builds.

• Perfect for All Skill Levels: Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned woodworker, these projects offer something for everyone, with clear instructions and step-by-step guidance.

• Teach and Improve Skills: Each project helps improve essential woodworking techniques, from joinery to finishing, while producing functional, attractive pieces.

• Weekend-Friendly Projects: Most designs can be completed in a weekend or less, making them perfect for woodworkers with limited time.

• Expert Advice: Benefit from the guidance and insights of master woodworkers as you work on each project, ensuring professional results.

Whether you're tackling a remodel or need to solve unexpected plumbing issues, Plumbing by Rex Cauldwell is your ultimate resource.

As a third-generation master plumber, Cauldwell shares his wealth of knowledge, providing real-world solutions to common problems you might face on the job.

This comprehensive guide is designed for both seasoned professionals and DIY enthusiasts, ensuring you’re well-equipped to handle any plumbing challenge that comes your way.

Equip yourself with the knowledge and skills needed to tackle plumbing projects with assurance. Plumbing (For Pros By Pros) is not just a book; it's a valuable tool that brings professional insights directly to your hands.

Key Features:

• Comprehensive Coverage: Explore a wide range of pipe types including steel, copper, PB, CPVC, and PEX. Understand not just how to install these materials, but also how to integrate them seamlessly into existing plumbing systems.
• In-Depth Guidance: Each chapter delves into essential topics such as:
  • The water supply system and its intricacies
  • Tapping into supply lines with precision
  • Adding and running drains and vents effectively
  • Expert tips for remodeling kitchens and baths
  • Step-by-step installation of appliances like dishwashers and icemakers
  • Converting tub-only faucets to functional tub/shower setups
  • Installing toilets in challenging locations like basements
• Problem-Solving Focus: With real-world scenarios and practical advice, this book empowers you to troubleshoot issues and implement effective solutions confidently.

Transform your home with the expert guidance found in Trim Carpentry and Built-Ins, a comprehensive resource from Taunton's Build Like a Pro series.

This essential guide equips both novice and experienced woodworkers with the knowledge and skills needed to achieve professional-quality results in all your trim carpentry projects.

With Trim Carpentry and Built-Ins, you’ll elevate your carpentry skills and transform your living space into a stunning showcase of craftsmanship. Get ready to build with precision and confidence!

Key Features:

• Professional Techniques: Learn how to achieve tight miters and crisp details for a flawless finish when casing doors and windows, running baseboards, and installing crown molding. Benefit from trade secrets gathered over 25 years in the industry from seasoned carpenter and author Clayton DeKorne.
• Step-by-Step Instructions: Each project is broken down into clear, detailed instructions accompanied by hundreds of high-quality photos and drawings. This visual guidance helps you tackle common challenges, such as out-of-square walls, floors, and ceilings, with confidence and skill.
• Custom Built-Ins: Unlock the potential of your space with expert advice on designing and building custom built-in bookcases and cabinets. Elevate the functionality and aesthetics of any room in your home while showcasing your woodworking prowess.
• Comprehensive Coverage: This book covers a wide array of common trim projects, including window and door casing, baseboards, crown molding, and wainscoting. No matter the project, you’ll find the professional tips and techniques you need to succeed.

28 beast-loved baby patterns to knit up in a flash! There’s the Dancing Dinosaur Cap, Serrated Shark Hat & Mitten Set, Wild Thing Ogre Cap, What a Hoot Owl Beanie, even a Bright Butterfly Scarf and Hat Set. You see the monstrously good theme here? Baby Beasties celebrates all creatures big and small from land, water, and air with easy-to-knit patterns for hats, mittens, and scarves. Designed to fit newborns, babies, and toddlers, these adorable pieces are fun, colorful, and simple to make.

Perfect as gifts for the holidays, birthdays, and welcome-to-the-world celebrations. Imagine having your favorite bundle of joy looking like a mini Abominable Snowman this holiday season? She’ll be deliciously cute. How about transforming your little toddler into a Stinging Bumble Bee? He’ll love buzzing around! There’s the Puckering Clown Fish Cap, and if it weren’t puckering, it would be smiling, just like you. These are just a few of the 28 whimsical patterns that are sure to please parents, grandparents, friends, coworkers – and most of all, the precious children wearing them.

Easy-to-follow instructions and 75 beautiful photographs guarantee success for knitters of all abilities. You don’t have to be a ferocious knitter with tons of experience – but you can be – to take on these sweet projects. Even new, sleep-deprived parents can successfully complete these projects! Well-loved baby knitwear designer Debby Ware offers you straightforward instructions to guide you through every step. There’s a weight chart, knitting needle size guide, instruction for special stitches, and a metric conversion chart for making life easy. 50% dress up and 100% practical, the hats, mittens, and scarves in Baby Beasties will stir the imagination as well as protect your favorite cutie from the cold.

A kitchen or bathroom renovation can significantly raise the value of your home, and Building Kitchen Cabinets & Bathroom Vanities by Steve Cory shows you how surprisingly straightforward it is to do it yourself.

This heavily illustrated guide features nearly 500 photos and drawings, offering step-by-step instructions for building beautiful, durable kitchen and bathroom cabinets at a fraction of the cost.

Whether you're a novice or an experienced craftsman, Building Kitchen Cabinets & Bathroom Vanities provides the tools and insights you need to create custom cabinetry that will enhance the beauty and value of your home.

Key Features:

• Clear Step-by-Step Instructions: Learn how to build face-frame cabinets in various styles, including Shaker, slab, and cottage designs.
• Comprehensive Guide: Chapters cover everything from design, tools, and wood selection to building, finishing, and installing kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities.
• Perfect for All Skill Levels: Beginners will find essential instructions for starting their first project, while experienced woodworkers will appreciate expert advice on advanced techniques.
• Versatile Applications: Build wall cabinets, base cabinets, drawer bodies, and bathroom vanities with ease, using Cory’s trusted guidance.

This vibrant collection reimagines the classic 9-patch block, offering 18 stunning quilt projects that cater to both beginners and advanced quilters.

As the founder of the ScrapTherapy® program and author of the best-selling ScrapTherapy Cut the Scraps! and ScrapTherapy Scraps Plus One!, Ford provides clear instructions that guide you in transforming your leftover fabrics into beautiful quilts.

The Versatile Nine Patch is your go-to guide for discovering new ways to utilize a beloved quilt block, allowing you to make the most of your fabric stash while creating stunning pieces.

Key Features:

• Diverse Designs: Explore a variety of fresh and exciting quilt designs, showcasing the versatility of the nine patch block across different projects.
• Step-by-Step Instructions: Each project includes clear, easy-to-follow patterns that inspire quilters of all skill levels to jump right in.
• ScrapTherapy Process: Embrace the ScrapTherapy philosophy by using up leftover fabrics, making your quilting more sustainable and resourceful.
• Variety of Projects: Create beautiful table toppers, runners, bags, pillows, lap quilts, bed quilts, and more to enhance your home décor.
• Special Techniques: Includes a section on using ScrapTherapy fusible interfacing for foolproof results when constructing your nine patches.

Windows and Doors contains the best field-tested residential construction and remodeling information available for professional builders, remodelers, and homeowners who want real pro advice. Inside these covers is the information you need to spec, install, replace, or repair windows and doors. From simple jobs to more complicated ones, this book from the editors of Fine Homebuilding magazine covers a range of window and door projects, and gives you the technical help you need for a variety of projects.

In this book we've collected 21 articles from past issues of Fine Homebuilding magazine that deal with windows and doors. Written by builders, these articles represent hard-won knowledge and years of experience. Because they're often called on to remodel homes, builders see first-hand what has and hasn't worked. You would be hard pressed to find better advice than what is collected here.

Renowned as the dean of turning teachers, Richard Raffan brings his unparalleled expertise right to your workshop.

Transform your woodworking experience with All New Turning Projects with Richard Raffan, where you'll find accurate, precise, and aesthetically pleasing projects that will leave you with a profound sense of accomplishment.

With Raffan as your mentor, your turning skills will flourish, and your workshop will become a hub of creativity.

Key Features:

• Expert Guidance: Learn from an internationally acclaimed turning teacher whose bestselling works, including Turning Toys, Turning Wood, and The Art of Turned Bowls, have inspired countless artisans. Raffan’s approachable instructional style demystifies the complexities of turning, ensuring you can confidently tackle each project.

• Comprehensive Project Collection: This book features an array of woodworking projects designed to spark joy and creativity. With clear, step-by-step instructions accompanied by nearly 450 detailed photos and drawings, you’ll find yourself crafting everything from elegant candlesticks and stylish lamps to practical kitchen spatulas, condiment shakers, and unique nesting boxes.

• Beautiful Results: Each project allows the natural beauty of the wood’s grain to shine, adding depth and character to your creations. Whether you’re making functional household items or artistic pieces, you’ll be delighted by the stunning results.

• Skill Building for All Levels: Suitable for novices and experienced turners alike, the projects range from simple to complex, providing an excellent opportunity for skill development. Feel the thrill of mastering new techniques as you progress through the book, all under the expert guidance of Raffan.

• Design and Proportion Mastery: With Raffan’s insight, you’ll not only work faster and more efficiently but also enhance your understanding of design and proportion, elevating your craft to new heights.

Is it possible to create the perfect workbench? The answer is yes, with Fine Woodworking Best Workbenches, a collection of the best articles on the subject from America’s premier woodworking magazine. Filled with focused advice on how to choose and customize a workbench, this book will prove invaluable to woodworkers of all skill levels.

Whether you’re looking for a quick and easy workstation that will handle 90% of what you need or a no-compromise workbench that will function flawlessly for decades, or you just want to soup up an existing or ready-made workbench, this indispensible reference book offers the best projects and designs, ranging from traditional to special-purpose workbenches and those sporting the latest innovations and hardware.

Building furniture for a child is a special pleasure for a woodworker. And because kids need safe and durable furniture sized to their needs, furniture for them presents special challenges, too.

Childrens Furniture Projects provides a mix of projects that has something for woodworkers of all skill levels. The ten projects—ranging from a fanciful rocking dinosaur to sturdy childrens beds—are designed to help make the childrens room as well furnished as any other room in the house. Many of these projects have knockdown construction, which makes the pieces easy to store once they are outgrown. Detailed step-by-step instructions and photos explain how to construct durable furniture that will last a whole childhood, including:

• an elegant rocking cradle
• a chair that doubles as a toy
• a solid heirloom crib
• a Tyrannosaurus rocker
• an ample and practical toy chest

Here is the best of both worlds: New houses with old world sensibilities. In Creating a New Old House, architect Russell Versaci shows you that it is possible to design and create a new house that looks and feels like it has always been there.

Versaci explores how architects, builders, and craftsmen are reinterpreting the traditional American house. Through photographs and engaging text, discussions of history and craftsmanship, and sidelong glances at the workings of real old houses, Versaci explains how traditional houses go together and what gives them their unique design appeal.

• Features 17 new, old-style houses -- from colonials to farmhouses -- from all over the country
• Versaci identifies Eight Pillars of Traditional Design that create a solid foundation for combining authentic, traditional design with livability to create homes that feel old yet work for the demands of modern family living.

The Not So Big House created a movement that is changing the way people think about the American home. That groundbreaking book proposed a new blueprint for the American home: a house that values quality over quantity, with an emphasis on comfort and beauty, a high level of detail, and a floor plan designed for today's informal lifestyle.

Creating the Not So Big House is the blueprint in action. Focusing on key design strategies such as visual weight, layering, and framed openings, Sarah Susanka takes an up-close look at 25 houses designed according to Not So Big principles. The houses are from all over North America in a rich variety of styles -- from a tiny New York apartment to a southwestern adobe, a traditional Minnesota farmhouse, and a cottage community in the Pacific Northwest. Whether new or remodeled, these one-of-a-kind homes provide all the inspiration you need to create your own Not So Big House.

Simple, functional-and just plain fun. That describes the 12 projects in this collection of classic wooden toys in Tremendous Toy Trucks. The projects featured here include dump trucks, a tow truck, a flatbed, a semi, a cement truck, logging trucks-and more beautiful heirlooms.

There's a project for every woodworker -- and hours of imaginative play for the lucky kids who will get the trucks once they are made.

• Designs are varied and durable enough for kids who play hard
• Includes more than 300 photos and illustrations
• Projects have working parts -- from winches to rolling wheels.

Roe Osborn’s comprehensive and visually rich guide Framing a House helps make even the most complex steps of framing a house more accessible.

Whether you’re building your first home or looking to sharpen your carpentry skills, Framing a House breaks down every stage of the process with clarity and precision.

With Osborn’s clear instructions and expert insights, Framing a House ensures you can tackle any framing project with confidence, precision, and success.

Key Features:

• Step-by-Step Guidance: From laying out the first-floor deck to building stairs, roofs, dormers, and exterior trim, this guide covers everything you need to know.
• Expert Tips: Learn the critical techniques for using tools correctly, cutting wood to precise measurements, and assembling frames with safety and accuracy in mind.
• Highly Visual Approach: With detailed illustrations and photographs, complex tasks are made easy to understand and follow.
• Designed for All Skill Levels: Whether you’re a novice or a seasoned builder, Roe Osborn’s years of experience as a builder and Fine Homebuilding editor make this book an invaluable resource.

Frame Carpentry from the editors of Fine Homebuilding provides the best field-tested information on framing efficiently, safely, and the right way the first time. No source of knowledge on framing is better respected or more widely followed than that provided by the authors of Fine Homebuilding magazine.

At 240 pages with more than 350 illustrative on-the-job photos and drawings, Frame Carpentry distills centuries of hands-on builder-tested methods and techniques as the finest builders in the country pass on their hard-won trade secrets for better construction. You'll learn how to:

• frame a gable wall
• build a hybrid timber-frame floor
• lay out and cut roof rafters
• choose the right header for a wall
• work with pressure-treated lumber

The book covers the basics of framing, as well as more advnced techniqes on framing for energy efficienty, wind-resistant framing, and framing with double-stud walls. There is also up-to-date information on the latest framing tools and materials. Frame Carpentry will serve as your definitive guide to framing.

Pizza lovers and grill masters, get ready for a game-changer! Pizza on the Grill by Bob Blumer is packed with over 100 fire-roasted recipes that will revolutionize your pizza-making experience.

Whether you’re using gas or charcoal, this expanded edition brings the bold flavors of wood-oven pizza straight to your grill, complete with step-by-step instructions for both traditional and gluten-free dough.

Perfect for pizza fans and grilling enthusiasts alike, Pizza on the Grill ensures you’ll serve up delicious, crispy pies with ease. Fire up your grill and get ready for a pizza party that’s out of this world!

Key Features:

• Expanded Edition: Includes a brand-new gluten-free dough recipe, making this book perfect for anyone with dietary restrictions.
• 100+ Creative Recipes: From classic All-American Pepperoni Pizza to indulgent Kung Pao Cashew Chicken Pizza, this collection offers endless inspiration.
• Dessert and Brunch Pizzas: Surprise your guests with unique options like Caramelized Pear and Roasted Walnut Pizza or Artichoke Benedict Pizza.
• Tips and Pairings: Discover wine and beverage pairings, plus easy side dishes and appetizers to round out your meal.
• For Every Occasion: Whether it’s dinner, brunch, or dessert, you’ll find pizza recipes to satisfy any craving.

Discover the vibrant beauty of Burano, a colorful Venetian island, as the backdrop for Kaffe Fassett’s gorgeous quilt collection.

In Kaffe Fassett's Quilts in Burano, the renowned designer showcases 19 stunning quilt patterns inspired by the island’s brilliantly painted houses and rich cultural heritage.

Whether you're an experienced quilter or just starting, this book will inspire you to create stunning quilts that celebrate the beauty of a Venetian island.

Key Features:

• Breathtaking Inspirations: Each quilt is photographed on location in Burano, capturing the charm of the island’s jewel-toned buildings, canals, and intricate lacework. This picturesque setting adds a unique flair to Kaffe's new designs.
• Variety of Patterns: This collection features a mix of new fabric designs from the Kaffe Collective and beloved classics. Highlights include the Shimmer Star quilt, with its luxurious Bali Brocade backdrop, and Hot Steps and Cool Steps, two variations of a simple quilt presented in contrasting color palettes.
• Comprehensive Instructions: Kaffe Fassett’s Quilts in Burano includes detailed instructional text, diagrams, and templates for each quilt, making it accessible for quilters of all skill levels. A section on basic patchwork techniques is included for those who are new to quilting.
• Creative Exploration: The designs encourage crafters to explore their creativity while incorporating Kaffe's signature color combinations and textures, resulting in breathtaking quilts that reflect the essence of Burano.

No project has more universal appeal among woodworkers at every skill level than the blanket chest. It’s a simple form — essentially a large box with a lid — and yet it can be complex, elaborate, and intricately detailed. This collection of 30 original designs by artisans from around the globe illustrates the versatility of the chest, one of the oldest forms of furniture.

Blanket Chests opens with an overview of chest-building techniques; following are the chests, each of which features design and construction details, working drawings, and technical details of the more challenging pieces. Chests range from traditional to contemporary and offer inspiration to woodworkers and furniture makers of all skill levels. Approximately 200 photos and 50 drawings illustrate these designs.

Imagine a workplace where lumber is easy to handle, the air is clean, the temperature is right, every tool is close at hand, and work flows smoothly from station to station.

Now you can find everything you need to create your dream workshop in this valuable collection of articles from Fine Woodworking magazine. In a single volume, you'll explore a carefully selected compilation of the very best shop ideas we've discovered.

Where do we find these state-of-the-art shop ideas? The editors of Fine Woodworking hit the road for months every year to visit hundreds of real-world shops across the country. We check out every detail - including projects and processes as they really happen- to bring you the most extraordinary success stories.

Whether you're upgrading your current workshop or building from scratch, Great Workshops delivers all the tips, techniques and trade secrets to help you design a workplace around your specific needs.

As you flip through the pages, you'll discover floor to rafters profiles of shops that work on every level, from layouts and workstations to wiring, lighting and safety issues.

Here are just a few of the other topics you'll find covered in great detail.

• Creating organized workspaces
• Ergonomics
• Racking lumber
• Tool storage
• Clamp storage
• Dust collection
• Heating
• Shops in tight spaces

For the real-life challenges every woodworker faces, Great Workshops provides solutions that make every job more efficient - and more satisfying.

If you agree that your shop is your most important woodworking tool, here's all the expert advice you need to make your ideal workplace a reality.

Woodshop tools are a major investment -- and keeping them in good running order is essential. In Care and Repair of Shop Machines, veteran woodworker John White shows you how to assemble, tune, maintain and repair the machines that you count on. Throughout the book, Whites approach is practical, straight-forward, and effective.

White includes chapters on tune-up, the jointer, the table saw, the thickness planer, the drill press, the bandsaw, the router table and the miter saw. This is the first book youll reach for when your machines arent performing, and its the book you need to keep them running at their best.

Care and Repair of Shop Machines gives you:

• complete guidance on assembling, tuning, maintaining and repairing all major shop machines
• low-tech solutions and alternatives to expensive set up tools and jigs
• clear, concise troubleshooting information geared to help you solve common tool problems
• some excellent jigs to improve tool performance

When it comes to home renovation, there's no substitute for experience.  Renovation 4th Edition contains the collective wisdom of hundreds of contractors, architects and tradespeople who shared their first-hand experience with Mike Litchfield as he interviewed and photographed them on job sites across North America.

As a founding editor of Fine Homebuilding magazine, the author of 12 acclaimed books, and a home renovator himself, Litchfield was able to record lifetimes of practical, field-tested solutions and trade secrets from the cream of the crop—the pros that other pros admire.

Both first-time renovators and professionals who want to supplement their knowledge of specific trades will find Renovation 4th Edition invaluable. R4 reflects the new realities of planning carefully, spending wisely, maximizing space and building durably. Its 614 pages contain extensively revised chapters on planning; doors, windows and skylights; electrical wiring; and energy conservation. Its illustrations are crisp and informative. And its 1000+ photos were selected from more than 40,000 that the author has taken over the years.

This classic work covers renovation from start to finish surfaces. Best of all, R4 is written in a down-to-earth conversational style that is clear and easy to understand. Litchfield has a sharp wit and a dry sense of humor that makes this book not only useful, but great fun to read.

Completely revised and updated edition of the best-seller The All New Backyard Idea Book has been completely updated to bring together hundreds of fresh ideas and unique solutions for making the most of any backyard or outdoor spaces. With all-new photos that demonstrate design ideas, it’s the most up-to-minute source for outdoor living inspiration and information.

Packed with gorgeous images for every yard  Lushly illustrated with 275 photos, All New Backyard Idea Book provides hundreds of expert design ideas for both urban and suburban settings. Author Sandra S. Soria focuses on choices that are practical and accessible for patios and decks; structures like pergolas, arbors, and sheds; beds, borders, and other landscaping; and dining and entertaining.

From small projects to complete rethinking  Hundreds of practical solutions offer fresh ideas for simple and stylish redos of average-size backyards as well as more elaborate outdoor designs readers can bring to their own homes. Chapters cover:

• Planning the Best Backyard
• Decks, Patios, and Porches
• Planting the Backyard
• Entertaining Out Back
• Backyard Structures
• Pools and Play Spaces

This book and DVD set provides home sewers with all the behind-the-scenes knowledge and couture techniques needed to craft a signature piece that embodies elegance and sophistication.

Couture Sewing is the ultimate guide for creating such pieces as your very own Chanel-inspired cardigan jacket.

Key features:

• Expert Insights: Learn the designer secrets and techniques from renowned fashion instructor Claire B. Shaeffer, a true Chanel collector and couture expert.
• Step-by-Step Instruction: The companion book offers detailed explanations of construction methods, including cutting and shaping, sewing princess seams, and setting sleeves.
• Exclusive Sewing Workshop: The included DVD provides a visual guide to Shaeffer’s legendary couture workshop, walking you through each technique with precision and clarity.
• Authentic Couture Details: Master the signature elements of the Chanel jacket, such as adding the chain weight for drape and creating the iconic double buttonhole.

This newly revised and updated edition of the classic visual handbook to frame construction is loaded with up-to-date code information, the latest material advice, and detailed construction methods.

Whether you’re a builder, architect, or homeowner, this visual handbook is designed to be an invaluable tool. Rob Thallon, an accomplished architect and teacher, brings over 30 years of experience to this essential guide, ensuring you have the knowledge you need to get the job done right.

What’s Inside:

• Extensive Coverage: From footings and foundations to roof framing and insulation, this guide covers a broad range of projects.
• Detailed Drawings: With over 500+ meticulous drawings, including more than a hundred new illustrations, you’ll find clear and precise explanations of best practices.
• Energy-Efficient Techniques: Learn advanced framing techniques and how to control moisture in wood-framing for more sustainable construction.
• Practical Advice: Get installation information for new building materials and tips on how to handle various construction challenges.
• The book’s major categories include:
  • Footings and Foundations
  • Beams, Joist Systems, and Subflooring
  • Wall Framing, Bracing, and Sheathing
  • Roof Framing, Flashing, and Insulation
  • Exterior and Interior Stairs and Handrails

Prefab home construction has come into its own.

Prefabricated homes used to be considered inferior to houses built on site, but not anymore. In Prefabulous Small Houses, best-selling author Sheri Koones presents 32 stunning prefabricated homes from around North America. 250 beautiful photographs and floorplans show the amazing breadth of styles available to today’s homeowners.

Small is the new big.

Everyone from Millennials looking to buy their first homes to Boomers trying to downsize have turned to small houses in recent years. These homes cost less to build, less to heat, and less to maintain. All of the houses in Prefabulous Small Houses range from 325 sq. ft. to 2,000 sq. ft. and showcase construction methods perfect for any climate.

Building better, building greener.

All of the houses featured here are highly energy efficient and are built with sustainability in mind. In eco-friendly prefab construction, local materials are used when possible, metals and wood are recycled, and houses are built with a conscious attempt to preserve the land on which they now stand. A foreword by actor and environmentalist Robert Redford speaks to the urgency with which we must act to combat climate change and how prefabricated small homes have a role to play in that challenge.

Amazing diversity.

The houses presented here cover a truly remarkable range of custom styles and exciting locales, including:

• The Lake Union Floating House in Washington, which is built right in the water with hybrid marine construction techniques
• The 325-sq.-ft Casita de Invierno in Florida, made of just 4 rooms with high ceilings
•  The Westport Beach House in Connecticut, built using a panelized system on the ocean front
•  And many more, coast to coast

Monster trucks can roar right into your home with Great Big Toy Trucks, a step-by-step guide to making a collection of wooden vehicles that can be played with and enjoyed – by the truck maker and the truck receiver alike!

Sturdy, fun, and popular. Wooden trucks are great projects for the beginner and the experienced woodworker with the end results giving children hours of pleasure playing with the toys. With more than 400 images to view, detailed instructions for a fleet of vehicles are easily explained by author Les Neufeld, who has chosen toys that are consistently rated by toy manufacturers and retailers as top sellers.

Nine working vehicles can be made, including:

• giant loader
• mining dump truck
• school bus
• tractor with wagon
• 6-wheel dump truck
• fire truck
• steamroller

The tablesaw is the cornerstone of most shops, able to cut precise dados and rip full sheets of plywood with ease. Still, many woodworkers aren't using this tool to its full extent. This collection of articles from Fine Woodworking magazine remedies that. Written by experts, these 26 articles cover every aspect of the subject and is an ideal reference for woodworkers of all skill levels. Section 1 covers techniques, including a basic primer and articles on safety procedures, cutting coves, and template cutting. Section 2 on joinery features box joints, dovetails, and tenons. Section 3 goes deeper into safety aspects: dust-proofing, tablesaw guards, and preventing kickback. Section 4 explores reproducing a project and creating a one-stop cutting station. Section 5 covers shop made accessories. With plans and instructions for building a variety of jigs and accessories, and a wealth of color photos and black-and-white illustrations, Working with Tablesaws is a welcome addition to the home workshop library.

Wood bending is intriguing to the vast majority of woodworkers, but until now most have not had access to the information they need to add it to their repertoire. Wood Bending Made Simple, a highly visual book and DVD, changes that. It features step-by-step instruction on some of the most common techniques.

Expert Lon Schleining explains and demonstrates both steam bending (where steam relaxes wood fibers so they can be shaped when clamped to a bending form) and bent lamination (where thin strips of wood are glued together, then clamped to a bending form). Schleining shows just how easy it can be to master these techniques, even using relatively low-tech equipment.

Jamie Gold named on of 2017's "The 50 Top Innovators" by Kitchen & Bath Design News

The bathroom continues to be one area of the house that homeowners are willing to spend money on. This all-new edition of Bathroom Idea Book—a virtual designer's notebook of ideas, inspiration, and information—will be a homeowner's first step in turning a dream bath into a real one, whether it's new construction or a remodel.

Lavishly illustrated with 325 photos and 15 illustrations, New Bathroom Idea Book provides design options for all areas of the bathroom, from vanities and countertops to fixtures, flooring, and finish details. Up-to-the-minute information on new trends like digital integration in the bathroom, new materials that mimic natural materials, accessibility and aging-in-place options, and code changes that mandate water and energy conservation make this the go-to resource for all things bathroom.

You are a contractor. You know your trade, and you're good at it. But what about the unique financial and legal concerns of running a construction business? Do you have the right tools for dealing with money and the law? Attorney Jim Kramon provides all the information you need to turn your hard work into greater financial security.

A Field Guide to Identifying Woods in American Antiques & Collectibles is the authority on wood identification. Beginning with general information about the featured woods, the book then delves into hundreds of detailed photographs, even at a macroscopic level, depicting the critical characteristics used in identification. Ultimately, each wood is presented in two or more antique or collectible objects to illustrate the traits that confirm the wood's identification.

Ideal for anyone who owns, or is thinking of buying, a router.
-- Covers bits, accessories, and a wide variety of routers.
-- Surveys the router's many uses -- from edgework to cutting joinery.

Move over, Man Caves. She Sheds are coming to a house near you. Across the country, ladies are carving out a special place for themselves, one free from stress and concern. And they're doing it in their own backyards by turning spaces usually reserved for old tools and greasy car parts into refined relaxation. The beauty of the She Shed is that it can take whatever form best suits your tastes.

In Junk Beautiful: She Sheds, best-selling author and Queen of Junk Sue Whitney, founder of JUNKSTYLE and author of the Junk Beautiful brand of books, will introduce the "rustoration" philosophy to 15 she sheds from across the country.

• Featured She Sheds will largely be small wooden structures, but could also take the shape of a dolled-up camper, vintage horse trailer, tree house, or other unique space.
• Shed rehab will include indoor and outdoor projects that run from light construction to accessory projects and simple hacks.
• Re-using and re-inventing castoffs as home furnishings and accessories create uniquely personal spaces —the hallmark of She Sheds.
• She Sheds on the East Coast (greater Philadelphia), South (Texas), Midwest (greater Minneapolis), and West Coast (central California) will allow for regional design flavor.

Trim carpentry requires attention to minute detail, the right tools, and a good amount of patience and care. Written by builders from all over the country, this all-new compilation of articles from Fine Homebuilding magazine provides readers with tips, techniques, and invaluable advice from some of the best professionals in the industry. From the basics of trim carpentry and crown molding techniques, to trimming windows and doors, wainscoting, and stairs, Trim Carpentry is the ideal how-to guide for builders and ambitious do-it-yourselfers who want pro-level information.

Everyone looks great in clothes that fit, no matter what your size. If ready-to-wear doesn't do it for you, let Barbara Deckert teach you how to sew for your plus-size body with Sewing for Plus Sizes. She will guide you through the process of selecting designs, fabrics, and colors that flatter plus- and super-size figures. In addition, you'll get great techniques for sizing up any pattern (even those fancy designer ones!), special concerns for plus-size sewers, and lots of hints and advice make this the most useful sewing book you'll ever own.

Unlock the secrets to creating stunning, functional art with The Art of Turned Bowls by renowned turner Richard Raffan.

This beautifully illustrated volume goes beyond mere technique to delve into the essential principles of design, empowering woodturners of all skill levels to craft bowls that are not only visually striking but also harmonious and balanced.

Whether you’re a beginner eager to learn the basics of design or an experienced turner looking to refine your craft, The Art of Turned Bowls is an essential resource that will inspire and guide you in creating spectacular bowls that are truly works of art.

Key Features:

• Focus on Aesthetics: While technical skills are essential, Raffan emphasizes the importance of design in woodturning. This book is dedicated to helping you understand the aesthetics of bowl design, enabling you to create pieces that resonate with beauty and craftsmanship.
• Diverse Examples: Explore a wide range of bowls created by experienced turners, accompanied by insightful analysis. Each example illustrates key design elements, offering inspiration and practical guidance to elevate your own work.
• Understanding Form and Shape: As you flip through the pages, you’ll learn how the subtle form and shape of a well-turned bowl enhance its visual appeal and functionality. Discover how to create bowls that are not only delightful to look at but also a joy to hold and use.
• Practical Insights: Gain valuable insights into achieving balance and proportion in your designs, helping you transform your ideas into beautiful, functional art pieces.

There is a wide variety of flooring options available -- wood, tile and stone, laminate, resilient vinyl, bamboo, and cork -- and Installing Floors shows homeowners how to lay them all like a pro. In this new title from the successful Build Like A Pro series, contractor and experienced author Joseph Truini covers the subject in great detail; he walks readers through the process of installation -- made attainable through more than 350 step-by-step photos and illustrations -- and explains the benefits and unique properties of different materials. Like previous titles in the series, this book delivers on its promise of, "expert advice from start to finish."

Getting organized is a perennially popular topic for home DIYers. Everyone wants to make optimal use of the space in their homes, and simply knowing where to find something when you need it saves frustration and time in our busy lives. Intelligently designed storage is the answer, and custom built-ins are often the most efficient and attractive ways to achieve storage goals.

This Stanley-branded book includes step-by-step projects for every room in the house, from the mudroom to the attic. After introductory chapters on tools and materials and frequently used techniques, Built-Ins and Storage presents 17 great projects for kitchens, living rooms, and other rooms throughout the house. Each room chapter begins with a brief discussion of considerations for storage in that type of room, followed by step-by-step projects with exploded illustrations and photos.

Every woodworker knows that dust is dangerous to your health. It poses a threat in any size shop, and professional guidance is required to manage it. Enter woodworking expert Sandor Nagyszalanczy, who covers all facets of dust control in this book and DVD, Dust Control Made Simple. In the past, dust-control installation required complicated calculations, but now manufacturers offer systems that are economical and easier to install. The process is truly demystified by Nagyszalanczy, who covers comprehensive systems, as well as air filtration, portable systems, shop vacuums, task dust collection, and personal dust protection. This is required reading (and viewing) for all woodworkers who care about health and safety.

Whatever the size of your garden or outdoor space, raised beds can work for you. With Simon Akeroyd’s Raised-Bed Gardening: How to Grow More in Less Space, home gardeners will find the perfect bed to suit their needs and objectives.

Greater yields and less watering are the keys to using and maintaining raised garden beds. The heart of the book comprises step-by-step instructions for building and maintaining 15 types of raised beds – from the conventional to the innovative “keyhole garden,” which is particularly effective in hot and dry climates, to rooftop. The book also offers plans for raised-bed dining areas and designs to be used by children.

Illustrated with 250 images, Raised-Bed Gardening answers numerous questions, including how big and high to make a bed, using reclaimed and recycled materials, extending the season, tackling pests, watering and water conservation, and maintenance.

Herb, vegetable and ornamental gardens are explained in detail as well as:

• building a bed with center pond
• rotating crops
• creating fruit cages
• dealing with compost

Also included are suggestions for building projects and planting schemes to inspire you to create your own unique raised-bed garden.

In Kaffe Fassett's Quilts in the Cotswolds, Kaffe returns with his 21st installment, showcasing a stunning collection of medallion quilt blocks.

Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the renowned Hidcote Manor Garden in the picturesque Cotswolds, this book beautifully merges the vibrancy of Kaffe's latest fabrics with the natural beauty of one of the UK’s most beloved gardens.

Transform your quilting experience and immerse yourself in the artistry of medallion quilts. With Kaffe Fassett’s guidance, you can create stunning pieces that reflect the beauty of the Cotswolds!

Key Features:

• 19 Unique Medallion Designs: Explore a varied selection of medallion quilts that highlight Kaffe’s signature color combinations and innovative fabric patterns.
• Stunning Photography: Each quilt is artfully photographed within the enchanting Hidcote garden, providing an inspiring visual experience.
• Easy-to-Follow Instructions: Step-by-step guidance ensures that quilters of all skill levels can successfully create these captivating designs.
• Versatile Framework: The medallion quilt structure is perfect for showcasing Kaffe’s dynamic fabrics and enhances the overall aesthetic of each piece.
• Collaborative Creations: Benefit from the expertise of Kaffe’s talented team of designers and makers, whose contributions enrich this exceptional collection.

Concrete Countertops re-invents the countertop with a single material: concrete. Although this method of building kitchen and bathroom countertops is currently very popular, not one book on the subject exists - until now.

Enter Fu-Tung Cheng, master of design and construction. Here at last is a complete, start-to-finish book on creating concrete countertops. Cheng takes you step-by-step through the process of making a concrete countertop -- from building the mold and mixing and pouring concrete to curing, grinding, polishing, and installing the countertop.

Youll be inspired by the 350 color photographs that bring this exciting medium to life. And youll discover that the possibilities for creative expression with concrete are endless. Countertops made of custom-formed, colored and finished concrete can look like marble, granite, glass or sculpture - the look is limited only be the imagination.

Throughout the book, Cheng offers valuable troubleshooting advice and useful tips on maintaining a concrete countertop.

Build skills and classic furniture pieces for your home. Author Gregory Paolini is a professional woodworker, with an affinity for the Arts and Crafts style. When he isn't building and teaching classes in his workshop, Paolini writes woodworking books with expert instruction, including this must-have guide - Arts & Crafts Furniture Projects.

If you like Arts & Crafts style, you will want this book in your shop. Appealing to both beginner and seasoned woodworkers, Arts & Crafts Furniture Projects showcases nine iconic furniture projects that vary in difficulty. Timeless and always in style, Arts & Crafts is a perennial favorite and a style that works nicely with almost any home decor.

Learn from an expert. Now, with help from Gregory Paolini, you can construct a beautfiul suite of handcrafted furniture for your home! The projects featured here take you from the basics to advanced techniques - all clearly demonstrated in 25 detailed illustrations and 250 beautiful and instructive photographs.

Enjoy all this and more:

• Informative overview of the Arts & Crafts movement and revival
• Key construction methods for beginners
• Basic stock preparation
• Mortise and tenon joinery
• Half lap joints
• Dovetail sockets
• Prepping a panel
• Through-tusk tenon
• Rabbet joints
• Ship lapping and much, much more

9 projects that build on your skills. As you work your way through the book you learn new skills with each chapter that then develops into more advanced techniques with each new project.

• The Stickley Inspired Frame and Mirror
• Round Table
• Bookcase
• Bed
• Cabinet with Hinges
• Book/Magazine Pedestal
• Stickley Side Chair
• Greene and Greene Wall Table
• Morris Chair
• Finishing Methods

Take your pick: apples, pears, peaches, blueberries? For health- and money-conscious consumers, homegrown edibles are the way to go. While vegetable gardening has been the hot trend, fruit growing is now taking a bite out of the market. This timely and comprehensive book, Grow Fruit Naturally, from gardening expert Lee Reich shows the way to successfully grow fruits that are delicious and nutritious, with information on over 30 fruits and how to reap the most of their bounty. Covering all topics from planning and planting to pruning and harvesting, this essential reference also discusses natural pest-control and fertilization methods, pollination, irrigation, and special techniques such as espalier and growing fruit in containers.

A handy, encyclopedic listing of fruits provides in-depth information on individual fruit needs, care, and varieties, with a focus on all-natural growing techniques. With 150 photos and over 50 illustrations, this highly visual guide is the book to pick up to keep your fruit crops thriving.

Perfect for turners and crafters of all abilities. The Complete Guide to Turning Pens & Pencils lives up to its name. Here’s everything you need, even if you’re just starting out, to craft your own custom-made writing instruments.

15 enticing projects. Build your turning skills as you work your way through these gorgeous projects that range from beginner to advanced. Master the sanding, polishing, and finishing techniques to craft pens and pencils from scratch or using blanks. Learn to work with wood, acrylics, or polymer clay and how to choose the right mechanisms.

Minimum investment for maximum enjoyment. The beauty of these projects is that you can turn out beautiful work using little more than a standing or even a portable lathe. And, even the most time-starved crafters can fit these projects into a busy schedule.

Inspiration and instruction from a pro. Author Walter Hall, an accomplished wood turner in the U.K., shares a wealth of ideas and trade secrets in this complete guide. Springboard off of his experience to create your own works of art.

Most beading books include a mix of patterns but call for very specific beads and materials. So if crafters don't like the beads used in the projects, or don't have them in hand, they won't enjoy the projects, no matter how beautiful they are. But Susan Beal has untangled this knotty problem. "Bead Simple "is the first work of its kind that offers stunning jewelry patterns that can be completely customized with a variety of beads and stringing materials. Based on simple, yet effective beading techniques, this strikingly illustrated pattern guide includes 50 glittering designs, each featuring two bold variations for a total of 150 projects that can easily be achieved with different materials or tweaks. With hot guest designers, including DIY Network's Jennifer Perkins and Megan Nicolay, author of the bestselling "Generation T," here is the one book that finally offers jewelers the versatility to let their unique personalities shine through.

There's something extraordinary about a handmade shawl and the sense of warmth, love, and support in which it wraps the wearer, especially during hard times. As our world unravels in various ways, caring circles of knitters are stitching together blessings--in the form of prayer shawls--to send to friends and strangers in need. The New Prayer Shawl Companion the latest book in the best-selling Prayer Shawl series, supports and inspires these dedicated knitters with a host of new stories and patterns for boundless creativity.

Knitting enthusiasts, both amateur and professional, will embrace the 35 easy-to-follow prayer shawl patterns in the book--some designed for times of celebration, others for solace and remembrance. In addition to clear instructions, each pattern is accompanied by encouraging stories from other crafters, and blessings to knit by. Co-founders of the Prayer Shawl Ministry and lifelong knitters themselves, the authors offer readers bountiful design inspiration, stitching ideas, and patterns for creating beautiful shawls.

Learn to turn your tees into super-stylish tops. High-fashion t-shirts are all the rage and it's no wonder why – they're gorgeous, they mix and match with endless pants and skirts, and they can't be beat for comfort. What you may not know yet is that these great tees are also super easy to make! Just a few cuts and quick-to-stitch seams can turn a plain t-shirt into a runway-worthy garment.

In Glamour Tees, author and fashion designer Linda Zemba Burhance details 15 clever, hip, and easy-to-make t-shirt projects. With each design she begins with a basic t-shirt and then radically transforms it with fabrics and trims. Throughout the book, Linda offers step-by-step instruction for every design, from the simplest tee to the most elaborate. With her advice, you'll learn to:

• Add fun fringe
• Go wild with cute buttons
• Work with delicate, elegant lace and crocheted embellishments
• Apply fantastic edge treatments to necklines and hems
• Introduce dramatic accent fabrics
• Layer for fabulous effect
• Create perfect cutouts
• Sew popular peek-a-boo looks
• Make cool wrapped and overlapped tees
• Combine two basic t-shirts into a single fab one
• and more!

Whether you're a seasoned professional or a first-time homebuyer, The Complete Guide to Home Inspection is the definitive reference you need to navigate the complexities of home inspection with confidence.

Written in clear, straightforward language, this comprehensive guide is designed for everyone—from homebuyers and sellers to professional inspectors and homeowners eager to understand their property better.

Empower yourself with the information you need to make informed decisions about your home. Whether you are buying, selling, or simply maintaining your property, The Complete Guide to Home Inspection is your indispensable companion.

Key Features:

• Extensive Coverage: This all-in-one resource offers an exhaustive examination of home inspection, covering every area of a home from top to bottom. Learn the critical trade secrets of industry experts in home building and inspection, ensuring you can identify potential problems before they escalate.

• Visual Guidance: Featuring over 250 descriptive photographs and 20 helpful illustrations, this guide makes complex concepts easy to grasp. Visual aids enhance your understanding of various systems and components in your home.

• Expert Insights: With over 70 years of combined experience, the authors provide invaluable insights that can save you from the costly pitfalls often referred to as the “Money Pit.” Gain the knowledge needed to head off potential problems and maintain your home’s integrity.

• Helpful Resources: In addition to detailed inspection advice, the book includes numerous resources that help you put your newfound knowledge into practice. It’s not just about inspection—it's about understanding what your home is telling you.

Kitchen Upgrades is a compilation of the very best expert design and product advice, using real-world remodels to help professionals and passionate amateurs remodel a kitchen of any shape and size, on any budget. The pros take you through every step of the remodeling process, with over 300 photographs and illustrations—from identifying the best layout; choosing the best fixtures and materials; installing flooring, countertops, and backsplash; maximizing storage; and more. Site-tested tips and professional techniques will help you handily hammer out the kitchen of your dreams.

All the contributing authors are seasoned professionals whose articles have appeared in Fine
Homebuilding magazine. With a circulation of over 200,000, the magazine provides expert
information and inspiration to everyone who cares about quality home improvement and construction.

*Fine Homebuilding is the best source of home improvement information to help readers build projects better, faster, and more efficiently.

*Kitchen remodeling was one of the two most popular remodeling projects in the latest NAHB survey of professional remodelers.

Reviving the lost art of French polishing. Popular in Victorian times, French polish is the mirror-like finish that has long been admired as one of the most beautiful ways to finish wood. Because it is also labor-intensive, its popularity waned in the 20th century, but that could all change with the publication of French Polishing by Derek Jones.

A no-nonsense approach to this antique finish. Simple and straightforward, French Polishing demystifies the entire process, demonstrating that this finish is easier to do than most people think. Essentially, it consists of laying down one thin coat of shellac over another, time after time, to produce a tough, high-gloss finish.

Get the inside story from a hands-on pro. Now you can easily master all aspects of French polishing with this complete guide with all the must-know details, including:

• Techniques for applying layers of shellac to achieve a warm glow
• Step-by-step instructions for restoring an old finish to its former beauty
• Properly preparing the wood surface before beginning
• Choosing the right products and materials to do the job
• Solving the most common problems woodworkers encounter
• And tips for getting flawless results every time

A good choice for a special project. Since French polishing cannot be replicated by mass production methods, it is worth learning because it enhances a newly made piece with the warm glow of a prized heirloom. And if you enjoy refinishing older pieces, it's important to learn how to repair this finish – and that, too, can be easily learned in French Polishing.

Named a Best Reference Book of 2017 by Library Journal

The best-selling fabric guide for sewers just got better. Fully updated to reflect new fabrics and notions as well as changes in sewing tools and techniques, All New Fabric Savvy is chock-full of essential information that all garment and home dec sewers need to work with 107 different types of fabric.

Organized alphabetically, the 107 fabrics include:

• old favorites like cotton, wool, and knits
  
• new synthetic options like faux fur and leather, oilcloth, and ripstop.
• more than 475 photographs and 110 illustrations

Includes a comprehensive set of appendices covering everything you need to know about working with fabric. All New Fabric Savvy guarantees success for sewers of all stripes by removing the confusion inherent in working with the many types of fabric available today.

This breathtaking collection showcases Kaffe Fassett’s remarkable fabric designs and his signature color palette, all set against the enchanting backdrop of Powis Castle, a stunning 13th-century landmark in north Wales.

This exquisite book features 20 unique quilts, brilliantly photographed by Debbie Patterson, highlighting the intricate beauty of each design within the castle's historic setting.

Whether you are an experienced quilter or just starting your journey, Kaffe Fassett Quilts In Wales offers endless inspiration and a chance to create stunning pieces that reflect your style and love for color.

Key Features:

• Stunning Quilt Gallery: Experience a sumptuous display of quilts that perfectly complement the storybook castle and its beautiful grounds.

• Innovative Designs: Discover Kaffe's special creations alongside those of his long-time friend and co-designer, Liza Prior Lucy. Each quilt is a visual delight, from the vibrant hues of Kaffe’s Saturated Red quilt to the striking patterns of the Cold Frames quilt.

• Eclectic Patterns: Enjoy a diverse range of quilts suitable for all skill levels, featuring bold floral prints by Philip Jacobs and quirky patterns from Brandon Mably.

• Detailed Instructions: Each quilt includes fully illustrated, step-by-step instructions, accompanied by flat shots, a practical know-how section, and a glossary for easy reference.

• Inspiration from History: Each quilt draws inspiration from the castle's rich history, architecture, and beautiful interiors, making this collection a feast for both the eyes and the creative spirit.

Make great designer look-alike bags. In her amazing how-to book, Handbag Workshop, Anna Mazur lets the cat out of the bag and tells all. In her inimitable style, Anna divulges little-known details for sewing 18 gorgeous bags. You know, the kind you drool over in specialty shops. Darling wristlets, swanky carryalls, classy clutches in sumptuous leather, suede, alligator, and snakeskin - faux and genuine – they’re all here, just waiting for you!

An entire course in the art and craft of handbag making. Beginning with Bag Anatomy 101, you’ll be treated to a fun introduction to the basics that includes understanding handbag shapes, choosing materials, and all the essential supplies you will need. Anna, a long-time contributor to Threads magazine, is known for her clear and concise instruction and that is fully evident here. Handbag Workshop is designed to inspire and instruct crafters of all abilities and it is easy to navigate with complete chapters dedicated to beginner, intermediate, and advanced projects.

Expert techniques and can’t-miss directions. Handbag Workshops provides an unprecedented look at how the bags you love are made from scratch. You get expert guidance from beginning to end with:

• Over 600 beautiful, instructional photographs and 90 illustrations
• Sewing basics and must-know construction techniques
• A range of patterns in all the latest, most-wanted styles

With Handbag Workshops, you can end up with the perfect handbag. Not only that, you can actually make one in every style – without spending a fortune.

Readers simply cannot get enough of Sarah Susanka. Homeowners are certain to embrace this new collection of articles by the best-selling author and visionary residential architect who sparked a movement toward “better, not bigger” homes. Practical solutions abound in this creative reference – everything from how to use color and unify an interior with trim to finding space for an “away room” and designing a laundry room that works. Susanka poses – and clearly answers – such questions as “How much space do you really need?” and “Where does the garage belong?” Written in her engaging conversational style and illustrated with her own inviting sketches, More Not So Big Solutions for Your Home is a collection of attainable home improvements is a valuable addition to any smart and thoughtful homeowner’s library.

If crafts are big, then clay is colossal. From pins and pendants to bracelets, buttons, and embellishments, crafters of all ages are embracing the creativity that polymer clay inspires. The Complete Book of Polymer Clay is an encyclopedic book by renowned expert Lisa Pavelka includes the latest techniques, handy tips, and trade secrets. Pavelka presents a sweeping overview of materials, how-to fundamentals, and construction techniques. She also introduces six original projects with complete instructions showing readers how to make pendants, curio boxes, a necklace, and a bracelet. Clear, concise, and comprehensive, this is an essential addition to any crafter's library, no matter his or her skill level. For even more inspiration, this indispensable reference features a gallery of 50 original projects by Pavelka and other talented polymer clay designers.