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Designs and plans for constructing country homes with over 130 illustrations depicting interior and exterior designs, perspectives, and more.続きを見る

With Martha Stewart's unparalleled expertise and signature style on every page, this is the ultimate guide to caring for one's home. From home office to bedroom and every room in between, readers will want this reference at their fingertips every time they'd like Stewart's opinion on any household……続きを見る

In this book you will find a short history of timber framing and a fully illustrated discussion of the different kinds of joinery, assembly of timbers, and raising of the frame. There are also detailed sections on present-day design and materials, house plans, site development, foundation laying, ……続きを見る

Whether it's a full-time home or private retreat in the woods, on the lake, or in the mountains, it's here. With 458 plans from the nation's masters of camp, cabin, and cottage design, this book speaks to America's long love affair with the haven and refu続きを見る

Mendelson addresses the meanings as well as the methods of housekeeping with a keen sense of the history and values involved. The result is a warm, good-humored, engagingly written book with a message and a point of view, one that is overflowing with useful reflections and information.続きを見る

The fun and easy way to repair anything and everything around the house For anyone who's ever been frustrated by repair shop rip-offs, this guide shows how to troubleshoot and fix a wide range of household appliances-lamps, vacuum cleaners, washers, dryers, dishwashers, garbage disposals, blenders……続きを見る

Just in time for the millennial back-to-basics movement--more than 150 experts share their knowledge and experience in this ultimate guide to living a more self-sufficient, satisfying life. 1,200 2-color illustrations.続きを見る

A valuable manual for all woodworkers, you will learn how to sharpen and maintain all types of blades -- handsaws, bow saws, dado acts, bandsaws, and more.続きを見る

If you have only dreamed about the beauty of building with timbers, this book will open your eyes. It will convince you that this method is not only practical today for homes and other buildings, but often is less expensive than "stick building." Timber frame builder Jack Sobon and writer Roger Sc……続きを見る

A social worker and mother of three offers 25 practical, action-oriented tips for parents before, during, and after a move. Tips include giving kids a sense of control and involvement in the move, making the physical move less stressful, and creating a sense of belonging in a new home.続きを見る

How to control household pests in a more environmentally friendly way.続きを見る

A beautiful stone wall...yours with just a rock pile, a few tools, and this book! Building Stone Walls tells you all you need to know to build your own sturdy walls. Carefully detailed, clear drawings show the techniques to follow -- and how to avoid problems. Learn here about: -- wall foundations……続きを見る

One of America's most sought-after designers offers more than 500 ways--big and small--to turn a daily routine into a lifetime of beauty, serenity and efficiency. Black-and-white illustrations.続きを見る

A complete course in basic framing, including information on tools, plans, codes, permits, lumber and materials.続きを見る

A complete guide to building a wilderness retreat, from buying land and getting services, through developing plans and construction methods. All aspects of construction are clearly illustrated and various designs are explored.続きを見る

Master gardener and builder Roger Marshall enthusiastically presents his case for home greenhouses with a thorough examination of everything the potential builder needs to know. Whatever the greenhouse goal, Marshall opens the way to longer growing seasons, abundant organically grown fruits and ve……続きを見る

First published in 1994, this book quickly established itself as the standard shop reference on building kitchen cabinets. It covers all aspects of building a complete set of cabinets, from choosing a style for doors, to laying out the cabinets, to finishing and installing convenience hardware in ……続きを見る

To get the best remodeling results, you need solid advice from the best in the business. For Pros by Pros(R) books bring you field-tested techniques and real-world experience from the expert builders and remodeling pros who write for "Fine Homebuilding" magazine. "Roofing, Flashing, and Waterproof……続きを見る

Funny and moving, "Definitely Not Martha Stewart" is one woman's story about starting over after 20 years of marriage. With wry humor and down-to-earth candor, author Janice Wells struggles through the real world of little money and no time or desire to take care of necessary tasks like fluting mu……続きを見る

The organizational guru of TLC's hit show "Clean Sweep" shares his proven program to help readers let go of emotional and physical clutter, get organized, and simplify their homes for a happier, more stress-free life.続きを見る

The memoir follows Giffels' funny, poignant, and confounding journey, as he and his wife and a colorful collection of helpers turn a money pit into a livable house. But the story's heart lies deeper in the series of personal hardships that call into question what home really means. Illustrated.続きを見る

The authors of the Dare to Repair series are back with a perfectly timed book that goes beyond fixing what is broken to showing how to install useful and beautiful fixtures in and around the house.続きを見る