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Turning - one of the most effective and satisfying modes of ornament, has been employed from the earliest times in constructive and decorative woodwork, and this volume has been designed to assist the professional craftsman and the amateur in practical lathe work. Complete with wonderfully detailed illustrations and a wealth of handy tips and instructions, this antique text constitutes a definite treatise on the subject and is not to be missed by those with a keen interest in lathe-based woodwork. The chapters of this book include: Lathe Turning Small Objects, Tools: Grinding and Sharpening, The Back Stay ¿ Sawing and Boring, Split Turnings and Turned Mouldings, Twisted and Spiral Turnings, Chucks and Face Plates, Hollowing a Vase ¿ Supporting Collars, Turning a Ball, Finishing Turnings ¿ Staining and Polishing, Miscellaneous Hints, and many more. We are proud to republish this text now with a new introduction on woodworking.

An improbably funny account of how the purchase and restoration of a disaster of a fixer-upper saves a young marriageWhen a season of ludicrous loss tests the mettle of their marriage, Matthew Batt and his wife decide not to call it quits. They set their sights instead on the purchase of a dilapidated house in the Sugarhouse section of Salt Lake City. With no homesteading experience and a full-blown quarter-life crisis on their hands, these perpetual grad students/waiters/nonprofiteers decide to seek salvation through renovation, and do all they can to turn a former crack house into a home. Dizzy with despair, doubt, and the side effects of using the rough equivalent of napalm to detoxify their house, they enter into full-fledged adulthood with power tools in hand.Heartfelt and joyous, Sugarhouse is the story of how one couple conquers adversity and creates an addition to their family, as well as their home.

"From the #1 bestselling sensation and Netflix star comes her guide to designing not just the home-but the life-of your dreams, fully illustrated with more than 200 photographs from inside the Marie Kondo lifestyle"--

This book contains a detailed instruction manual for the designing and making of a variety of tables out of wood. Containing a great number of innovative and attractive pieces complete with step-by-step instructions and helpful diagrams, this book is ideal for anyone with an interest in constructing their own furniture and makes for a great reference book on many aspects of woodworking. The chapters of this book include: 'The Extending Table', 'Dining Table', 'Occasional Tables ¿ Four Designs', 'Modern Style ¿ Occasional Table', 'Contemporary Glass Top Coffee Table', 'Coffee Tables in Contemporary Style', 'Tripod Coffee Table', 'Combination Coffee Table and Seat', 'Attractive Combined Coffee and Sewing Table', 'Folding Coffee Table', 'Side Table', 'For Tables with Skew Legs ¿ Corner', and many more. We are proud to republish this antique book here complete with a new introduction on making and restoring furniture.

"Old-World Galleries" is a vintage catalogue of antique furniture which was on sale at 31, Baker Street, London. As well as examples of antique furniture, this profusely-illustrated volume also includes timeless tips and advice on identifying, cleaning, repairing, and much more; and as such will be of utility to antiques dealers and collectors alike. Contents include: "Useful Hints", "Staining Floorboards", "Cleaning Furniture", "Polish", "To Remove White Marks from Mahogany", "Hints on Furnishing", "Schemes for Sitting Rooms", "Scheme for Dainty Bedroom", "A Few Hints on Faked Antiques", "Goods Taken in Part Exchange", "Repairs", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this book now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on the history of furniture.

To be successful in woodwork construction, the possession of two secrets is essential ¿ to know the right joint to use, and to know how to make that joint in the correct way. It is to these ends that this text will help not only the beginner who wishes preliminary instruction, but also the expert who desires guidance over ground hitherto unexplored by him. This antique text provides concise yet comprehensive information on joints, how they are set out, how they are made, and where they are used, including a plethora of detailed and extremely helpful illustrations. The chapters contained herein include: Mortise and Tenon Joints, ¿Lap¿ Joints, Dovetail Joints, ¿Glue¿ Joints, Scraping Joints, and Circular Joints. This text has been elected for modern republication due to the timeless nature of the information contained herein, and we are proud to republish it here complete with a new introduction on wood working.

In A Healthier Home, Shawna Holman, founder of A Little Less Toxic, provides an inspirational yet achievable approach for making the home a safer space.

The star of HGTV's Boise Boys and founder of the beloved design firm Timber + Love, Luke Caldwell showcases his impeccable eye for intentional and timeless design and offers readers an approach to living with the things they love in an aspirational and accessible book.

Making her debut in 2020 and already followed by more than 3.8 million fans on TikTok, the internet sensation The Folding Lady shows everyone how to use her smart and simple home hacks and tips to fold any household item and organize difficult areas to create extra space and improve functionality in the home.In this illustrated guide, Sophie Liard brings her expertise together and teaches you how to fold all of your household items, from boxers, leggings, and socks to sheets, towels and even napkins and wrapping paper. The Folding Lady shows you that anything is foldable and shares the inner joy that folding brings and offers extra tips on organizing drawers, desks, snack drawers, cosmetics, and more to make life a little easier and more manageable.Sophie encourages you to take charge of small, simple, and achievable tasks. Sometimes you have to let go of trying to tackle the big stuff and make the most of the little things that can be controlled. The Folding Lady will bring you comfort and help you find solace amid the daily stress.

Design your own sustainable homeMANY PEOPLE DREAM of building a beautiful, environmentally friendly home. But until now there has been no systematic guide to help potential builders work through the complete process of imagining, planning, designing, and building their ideal, sustainable home. Essential Sustainable Home Design walks potential homebuilders through the process starting with key concepts, principles, and a project vision that will guide the house to completion. Coverage includes:How to clarify your ideas and create a practical pathway to achieving your dreamA criteria matrix to guide design, material, and systems decisionsCreating a strong, integrated design team and working with professionals and code officials to keep the project on track from start to finish.Key building science concepts that make for a high-performance, durable buildingPrimer on building logistics, material sourcing, and protocols to ensure that the initial vision for the project comes to fruition.One-page summaries and ratings of popular sustainable building materials and system options.Ideal for owner-builders and sustainable building contractors working with clients aiming to design and build a sustainable home. Chris Magwood has designed and built some of the most innovative, sustainable buildings in North America, including the first off-grid, straw bale home in Ontario. He is co-founder and director the Endeavour Centre for Innovative Building and Living and co-editor of the Sustainable Building Essentials series. Chris is the author of Essential Prefab Straw Bale Construction , Essential Hempcrete Construction , Straw Bale Details , More Straw Bale Building , and Making Better Buildings ."It's all here. Everything you need to know about designing a sustainable home, for you, your family and the planet. Easy to read and understand while tackling a myriad of complex subjects." - Martin Hammer, architect, co-author of the Straw Bale, Light Straw-Clay and Tiny Houses appendices in the International Residential Code "Finally! An up-to-date overview of the most important approaches and questions to address when making a more sustainable home." - Ben Falk, MALD, author, The Resilient Farm and Homestead and Whole Systems Design, LLC"An intelligent synthesis of all things "green," presented in an easy-to-understand format to help future home owners make the best choices for every stage in creating their new home." - Paula Baker-Laporte FAIA co-author, Prescriptions for a Healthy House and The EcoNest Home "Both comprehensive and concise." - David Eisenberg, Director, Development Center for Appropriate Technology"I will be referring prospective clients and colleagues alike to Essential Sustainable Home Design ." - Tim Krahn, LEED AP, P. Eng. New Society's Sustainable Building Essentials Series aims to provide the highest quality information on sustainable building methods and materials. Editors Chris Magwood and Jen Feigin have scoured the world of sustainable building to bring you the techniques and systems that deliver measureable benefits in terms of greater energy efficiency and reduced environmental impact. Written by the world's leading sustainable builders, designers, and engineers, these succinct, user-friendly handbooks are indispensable tools for any project.