Young House Love


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This New York Times bestselling book is filled with hundreds of fun, deceptively simple, budget-friendly ideas for sprucing up your home. With two home renovations under their (tool) belts and millions of hits per month on their blog YoungHouseLove.com, Sherry and John Petersik are home-improvement enthusiasts primed to pass on a slew of projects, tricks, and techniques to do-it-yourselfers of all levels. Packed with 243 tips and ideas—both classic and unexpected—and more than 400 photographs and illustrations, this is a book that readers will return to again and again for the creative projects and easy-to-follow instructions in the relatable voice the Petersiks are known for. Learn to trick out a thrift-store mirror, spice up plain old roller shades, "hack" your Ikea table to create three distinct looks, and so much more.







HomeMade Modern


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You can make the furniture you want at a fraction of the price of store-bought furniture. Not only will you save tons of money, but you'll also make environmentally sustainable pieces that are solidly built, using real materials like metal, wood, concrete, and other recycled ready-mades. The projects in this book don't require special skills, prior experience, or even a garage full of tools. You'll be walked step-by-step through the process of making furniture, from where to buy the materials (or where to scavenge) to how to make the most of the tools you own.




How to Make Outdoor & Garden Furniture


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Enjoy outdoor living to the fullest with these 22 functional and decorative furniture projects. Superb step-by-step photographs and excellent working drawings help ensure success. The time to complete each project ranges from a few hours to a couple of weekends, making this book an ideal resource for transforming your backyard or deck. From Adirondack chairs, patio bars, and picnic tables to showcase Victorian trellises and planters, these attractive pieces will beautify your outdoor space.




Making Dolls' House Furniture in 1/12th Scale


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Julie Warren's beautifully illustrated fourth book includes 30 easy to follow, step by step projects showing you how to create realistic furniture for your 12th scale dolls' house.Also included is a list of the tools and materials you'll need to complete each of the projects, along with tips and advice on cutting and shaping wood and the best types of craft wood to use.There are projects for the bedroom and the nursery and a selection of elegant shabby-chic French style furniture. For the busy miniaturist, there is also a selection of quick and easy projects.With lots of inspiring photographs, tips and advice, this book is a must for any dolls' house enthusiast.




Simple Furniture Making - How to Make Tables, Chairs, Bookshelves, Sideboards, Chests, Kitchen Accessories, Etc.


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This text contains a comprehensive guide to furniture making, including information on making tables, chairs, bookshelves, sideboards, chests, and much more. Comprising detailed instructions and handy little tips, this text is perfect for the amateur and will be of great value to anyone with an interest in creating their own home furniture. The sections of this book include: Equipment – Woods to Use – Tools; Very Simple Bookshelves; Designing Furniture – A Bathroom Stool – Uneven Legs; Table Making – Kitchen Table – Ornamental Tables; An Adjustable Chair – Small Chairs; Cabinets and Chests, Staining and Polishing, Kitchen Accessories – An Ironing Board – A Clothes Horse; et cetera. We have elected to republish this antique text now due to its timeless instructional value, and we proudly present it here complete with a new introduction on making and restoring furniture.




Everyone Can Draw


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If you can make a mark on a piece of paper you can draw! If you can write your name... you can draw! Millions of people watch Shoo Rayner's Drawing Tutorials on his award-winning YouTube channel - ShooRaynerDrawing. learn to draw with Shoo Rayner too! In this book, Shoo shows you how, with a little practice, you can learn the basic shapes and techniques of drawing and soon be creating your own, fabulous works of art. Everyone can draw. That means you too!




2x4 Furniture


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Guide to easy-to-make furniture using inexpensive wood with detailed instructions and illustrations, including coffee table, sundial, kitchen cabinet.




Instant Furniture


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