Sunset commissioned a master woodworker to design projects for 18 high-end, elegantly simple pieces of outdoor furniture. Step-by-step instructions guide builders through the process, and over 200 color photos show off the beautiful design and craftsmanship of the completed projects.
This is a completely new edition of Sunset's perennial best-seller for backyard buildings. Centered around 15 detailed step-by-step projects for backyard builders, Sheds & Garages gives readers all they need to know to enhance the functionality as well as the beauty of their property. Structures from simple to advanced are covered along with ...
With expert advice, colour photos, drawings, and exploded diagrams, Popular Mechanics reveals exactly what the endlessly versatile and extremely popular scroll saw can do. By first explaining how the scroll saw works, then offering basic techniques, and finally presenting simple projects, this invaluable manual provides an education that ...
The table saw is the single tool that turns the hobbyist into a real woodworker, capable of handling a range of challenging jobs. With expert advice, colour photos, drawings, and exploded diagrams, Popular Mechanics reveals exactly what this all-important piece of equipment can do. This invaluable and instructive manual covers it all: cutting wood ...
Don't deny the health-hazards of long-term exposure to wood dust in your workshop. It's critical and simple to make your shop a safe place to work and breathe with this non-technical, easy-to-use guide to the latest equipment and the most efficient techniques. Start taking control with dust collectors for your particular tools, dusk masks and ...
Doing it yourself is so much cheaper than calling in the professionals Suitable for total beginners Includes tips, tool advice and tricks of the trade Money saving ways to fix up existing flooring
It happens all the time: woodworkers proudly survey their handiwork only to discover gaps in the glue joints and between parts. The solution? This comprehensive guide. It delves into every aspect of each tool--basic anatomy, features, motor sizes, dust ports, maximum cut, and more. Check out bench-top, stationary, and portable models of each; ...
This guide shows the reader when and how to use power tools in woodworking with tips and tricks for getting professional performance from each of them. A section on saws shows how to choose, use and care for a table saw, band saw, chop saw, sliding compound miter saw, scroll saw, radial arm saw, circular saw, saber saw and trim saw. Then comes the ...
Woodworkers trust "Popular Mechanics" to give them the information they need - and the "Workshop" series, written by respected DIY author Rick Peters, has proven invaluable. Each title covers a single tool in depth, with photos and exploded views, instructions, charts and sidebars. This new entry covers the popular miter saw - a relatively new ...
Get the kitchen you want, without exceeding your budget. From planning the makeover to the nuts-and-bolts basics of tackling each project, Popular Mechanics provides appealing recipes for the perfect kitchen. All the fundamentals are here, in a wide variety of attractive styles (Arts & Crafts, Retro, Modern, Country, Shaker, Contemporary, and ...
In the great tradition of Popular Mechanics, here are ideas for makeovers you can actually use, afford, and do yourself. Unlike some books on remodelling the bathroom, this real-world guide steers clear of wildly expensive options that demand a costly contractor to implement. Instead, eye-catching, sensible suggestions explain how to get rid of ...
From planning a makeover to tackling the nuts-and-bolts of each project, "Popular Mechanics" provides three appealing ways to create your dream kitchen. See what amazing transformations are possible on economy, mid-range, and high end budgets, either to duplicate exactly or use as inspiration. Best of all, this is real-world advice on a real-world ...
Not every plumbing job requires a plumber! An expert with a knack for breaking down complex tasks provides hundreds of insider tips, enhanced with ample color photos and illustrations that take the mystique out of working with pipes, water, faucets, and fittings. Fix emergency leaks and clogs; recognize the five common faucet types and how to ...
You know you could replace a faulty receptacle, add a dimmer switch, or install a recessed light...if "only" an expert would show you how. This all-in-color book--packed with charts, diagrams, and photos--gives you a thorough yet amazingly easy-to-understand overview of basic home electricity. From blown fuses to circuitry, you'll take command of ...
A manual of advice on big home improvement projects. It contains instructions, tips, photographs and line drawings demonstrating how to make key structural changes to your house. Topics covered include: which lumber you should buy; how to demolish a wall without damaging the rest of the house; the safe way to construct a garage; and more. The book ...
Here are makeovers you can actually use, afford, and do yourself. Unlike some books on remodeling the bathroom, this real-world guide steers clear of wildly expensive options that demand a costly contractor to implement. Instead, eye-catching, sensible suggestions explain how to get rid of the dingy old vanity, redo that terrible lighting, and ...
"The Popular Mechanics MoneySmart Makeovers" series has helped thousands redo their kitchens, bathrooms and living rooms. This inspiring volume shows authentic makeovers that anyone can accomplish. After discussing in detail all the basics that go into constructing a good porch, deck, or patio, Rick Peters gets to work and remodels one of each, ...
Introduces a wide variety of budget-conscious, stylish solutions for renovating different rooms of the home, from the dining room or kitchen to bedroom and living room, presenting helpful planning and design guidelines, real-life makeover examples, and detailed instructions on the ins and outs of creating a new look, from choosing a color scheme, t
The latest entry into the "Home How-to Handbook" series by esteemed do-it-yourself author Rick Peters covers one of the most versatile and useful materials for home remodeling: tile. With the practical advice provided here, anyone can begin laying tile like a pro in no time and produce a basic ceramic tile bathroom floor or a spectacular tiled ...
All homeowners dread the moment when the faucet starts dripping, the water pressure plunges, or the pipes freeze. That's why it's important to have this how-to on hand with layouts of the typical bathroom and kitchen. There's coverage of pipes, fittings, shut-off valves, and every variety of sink, faucet, toilet, tub, and shower. Find out what's a ...
Begin by exploring the myriad types of doors and windows available, and then examine detailed information on the tools and material needed. Learn how to frame opening, install jambs, add trim and weather-stripping, remove windows, install locks and latches, and more. You'll find step-by-step instructions for some of the most common door projects ...
With more than 300 color photos, this fourth authoritative "Popular Mechanics Workshop" tool book helps woodworkers take full advantage of this most essential piece of equipment. No guide will give them a better start: do-it-yourself author "extraordinare" Rick Peters discusses every aspect of the lathe, from the simplest function up to the most ...
It's important to know how to take care of electrical problems in the home, and this manual explains everything from basics to projects to troubleshooting. Find out the fundamentals of electricity, including power distribution and branch circuits, and examine a blueprint of standard house wiring. See which tools and materials are required to do ...
Anyone can learn the professional carpenters' secrets to obtaining that elusive perfect fit for trim, thanks to "Popular Mechanics" and Rick Peters. Peters, one of the most revered names in home how-to, covers everything: the equipment, window and door casings, baseboards, mouldings, wainscoting and more. There are even insider tips on decorative ...
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