Off-the-wall solutions for real farmstead problems Fueled by a failing economy and a passionate desire for a return to simpler times, a new wave of homesteaders is seeking the good life and the kind of true satisfaction that can only be built, not bought.
How to Build Your Own Bentwood Chair is an introductory guide for those who want to master the art of rustic furniture making and learn how to sell their creations, either as a hobby or full time business.
This is a practical handbook to the construction of cabinet furniture, with information on the use of tools, formation of joints, hints on designing and setting out work, veneering, and other related aspects.
This book contains a classic article on treating wooden poles with preservative finishes, and includes information on tools, technique, common problems, and other related aspects.
This vintage book contains a complete guide to staining and polishing wood, with information on enamelling, varnishing, and other methods of finishing.
Originally published in 1915, this classic work aims to lay the foundation for skill in cooking by directing the pupil to follow established recipes and to treat the process of cooking as experiments in a scientific study.
This volume contains a practical handbook on the construction of cabinet furniture, with detailed information on the use of tools and numerous recipes for making polishes, varnishes, glaze-lacquers, and revivers.
The books in this bite-sized new series contain no complicated techniques or tricky materials, making them ideal for the busy, the time-pressured or the merely curious.
This guide to the basics of plumbing and central heating is designed for complete amateurs, and written by one of the most experienced plumbing tutors in the country.
Master Basic DIY explains all the basic tasks and gives you all the information you need to undertake essential decorating and maintenance in an informed and sensible manner.
Packed with creative advice on how to get the most out of your living space, The Everything Home Storage Solutions Book can help solve even the worst packrat's storage problems with such hints as:Tuck away kitchen tableware and cooking tools in hidden shelving and door racksStore bedroom clothing and toiletries in roll-a-ways, drawer dividers, and valet chairsOrganize home office paperwork in desk caddies and expandable-and storable-shelvesIf you're one of the 87 percent of Americans who live in small to medium-sized homes, you know that good storage is critical to comfortable living.
Homeowners spend more than $200 million a year on home repairbut according to home repair expert Hector Seda, many of them neglect the most important repairs and spend way too much money on projects that do not pay off in the long run.
A COMPLETE GUIDERecommended for Ages 15 and OlderThis book explains how to start and operate your own lawn mowing business: It shows the easiest ways to get customers .