DIY (Do it yourself): general guides and advice Books
HarperCollins Publishers Collins Complete Wiring and Lighting
Book SynopsisA completely revised, redesigned and updated edition of the number one guide to home wiring and lighting, now in handy paperback format.Contains comprehensive and up-to-date information on the new electrical regulations.Whether you're changing a fuse, inserting a light fitting or rewiring an entire room, Collins Wiring and Lighting contains all the information you need to complete the job simply and safely.Now in paperback, this new edition includes information on all the new products, techniques and electrical regulations, allowing you to make home improvements cheaply and easily.With over 250 colour illustrations and photographs and clear, step-by-step instructions, this book will help you turn your good intentions into a job well done!contents include:emergency repairsuses and plugscomplete wiringlight fittings and fixturesidentifying faults and maintenancesafety tipstools for the job
£13.49
John Wiley & Sons Inc How to Build and Furnish a Log Cabin
Book SynopsisW. Ben Hunt's classic has earned a reputation as the authentic handbook since it was first published in 1939. Updated in 1974, it remains the only step-by-step guide to building log cabins and log furniture -- pioneer style..Table of ContentsForeword. Introduction to Log Cabin Construction. 1. The Cabin and the Site. 2. Logs and Other Materials. 3. Tools. 4. Foundations and Fireplaces. 5. Walls. 6. Roofs. 7. Windows, Doors, and Shutters. 8. Floors, Stairs, and Ceilings. 9. Partitions, Additions, and Porches. 10. Fixtures and Fireplace Equipment. 11. Ligting and Heating. 12. Reconditioning Old Log Cabins. 13. Outddor Fireplaces. 14. Help Wanted. Introduction to Rustic Construction. 15. Slab Furniture. 16. Interior Fixtures and Equipment. 17. Fences and Gates. 18. Arbors. 19. Bridges. 20. Wayside Stands. 21. Road Signs. 22. Birdhouses. Index.
£16.15
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Dare to Repair Replace Renovate
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£15.29
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Homemakers
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£20.69
HarperCollins Publishers Inc A Hot Glue Gun Mess Funny Stories Pretty DIY
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewAmazon Book of the Month! -- No Source "Lifestyle guru Kate Albrecht is pretty much the antithesis of Martha Stewart...[she] probably has more in common with the late Nora Ephron than with any maven of domesticity." -- Los Angeles Times "When you flip open a DIY book, you don't typically see chapters named 'Hooker with a Head of Gold'... Learn how to make a no-sew tutu... and read about how Kate used to babysit for her stepmom." -- Blogher.com "What's better than a book of DIYs? One that pairs each project with a hilarious story that will have you laughing out loud from behind your glue gun." -- Refinery29 "Beautifully photographed and just so damn clever... I absolutely recommend you pick up a copy. Not only will you laugh, you'll get some good crafting knowledge." -- Weheartthis.com
£15.60
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Dad How Do I
Book SynopsisHe started a YouTube channel for anyone looking for fatherly advice, and in the course of three months, gained a following of nearly 2.5 million subscribers, with millions of views for his how-to and inspirational videos.Trade Review“Like the YouTube channel, this is a touching yet informative guide for those seeking fatherly advice, or even a few good dad jokes.” — Library Journal
£18.00
International Marine Publishing Co Understanding Boat Design
Book SynopsisFor new boating enthusiasts--even if they've been at it awhile--there are scores of burning questions. If one boat has a round bottom and another's is veed, what difference does it make in the way they perform? What are the advantages of a cutter rig over a sloop? Why does one sailor swear by a full keel, while others won't have anything but a fin keel? Why does one powerboat have more flare in its topsides than another? And what is flare? Why do some hull shapes look "right"? How big an engine and propeller will it take to move that powerboat? What elements make a boat safe, or comfortable?Understanding Boat Design has been the place to look for quick, uncomplicated answers since 1971. Founder of the Yacht Design Institute, a highly respected designer for more than 30 years, and a frequent contributor to SAIL, Cruising World, and other magazines, Ted Brewer has again revised his classic primer. This new volume has been greatly expanded and contains information on mTrade Review"The clear, non-technical language, logical development of the subject, and the scope of the publication make Understanding Boat Design a success." Naval Engineers Journal "This tight little book should be required reading." Soundings "Brewer provides as good a basic introduction to small craft design as you could ever hope to find. If more people read this book before buying a boat, they'd likely make a much better choice and be a lot happier." The Ensign "One of the cleanest and clearest expositions on the elements of yacht design ever published.--By a naval architect who knows what he is talking about." WoodenBoatTable of ContentsPreface1. Boats for Every Purpose2. Hull Shapes3. Interpreting the Lines Drawing4. Lateral Plane5. Sailboat Rigs6. Powering7. Aesthetics8. The Accomodation Layout9. Safety at Sea10. Construction11. Plans, The Designer, and You12. Amateur BoatbuildingAppendicesA Portfolio of Brewer DesignsUnited States Coast Guard Auxiliary Courtesy ExaminationSuggested ReadingA Short GlossaryIndex
£19.79
International Marine Publishing Co Wooden Boat Renovation New Life for Old Boats
Book SynopsisThis book is about fixing up old boats made of wood. For many people, a boat isn't a boat unless it's made of wood. The psychological and philosophical reasons for needing to own a boat made from honest trees instead of the material that L. Francis Herreshoff characterized as "frozen snot" needn't concern us. But in this day and age, hard-nosed economics and the ubiquitous bottom line certainly should.FACT: You can buy a repairable wooden boat and renovate and remodel it for a lot less money than you can buy and renovate a plastic or metal of similar size and condition. Jim Trefethen has renovated dozens of good old wooden boats, and in this book he's sharing his collected wisdom, craftsmanship, and penury with you. It will supply you with the basic skills you'll need to successfully renovate an old wooden boat--any old wooden boat, from a 16-foot canoe to a 50-foot cruiser, and everything in between--provided the boat actually is repairable (and you'll learn how to determine Trade Review"I strongly recommend this book. It is as full of humor and wisdom as practical tips...It's an enriching, helpful book." The Ash Breeze "Not just another how-to book, this is in-depth instruction written with knowledge, compassion and love for wooden boats." The EnsignTable of ContentsAcknowledgmentsIntroductionChapter One: Why Wood?Is Fiberglass Really Easier to Maintain?Fiberglass Boats Last ForeverWood Rots and Fiberglass DelaminatesWooden Boats Cost a Lot to BuildPlastic Boats Have More SpaceUsed Wooden Boats Cost LessWooden Boats Are Real BoatsWooden Boats Are Traditional BoatsChapter Two: Selecting the Perfect Project BoatAttemptus FutilitusWhat Kind of Boat Do We Want?Where Can We Work?Let's Stop Planning and Start LookingWhere Do We Look?What to Look ForNarrowing the FieldNegotiationsThe Offer to PurchaseGet a SurveyFinancing Your PurchaseSo Let's Buy It AlreadyChapter Three: Work Schedule and BudgetPlanning with a ComputerThe Work ScheduleThe Project BudgetChapter Four: Something About ToolsBuy the Best--You Deserve ItUsed Tools Are Good ToolsBorrow if You Can, Rent if You MustKeep It SharpThe Basic Tool KitThe Tool BoxSawsChisels and GougesPlanesMeasuring and Marking ToolsPower ToolsCircular SawsBandsawsPlanersJointersThe Drill PressPower SandersHand DrillsRoutersChapter Five: Boatbuilding WoodsGrades of LumberSawing and Drying LumberRain-Forest WoodsOakTeakMahoganyCedarCypressSitka SpruceDouglas FirLarchPlywoodMarine PlywoodThe Affordable AlternativeVeneersChapter Six: Just for the Hull of ItDefining TermsHull RepairsCarvel PlankingStrip PlankingLapstrake PlankingPlywoodCold-Molded HullsChapter Seven: Hull RepairsEpoxyHull FlexibilityRefasteningFrame RepairsLaminating Bent FramesPlank RepairsSpilingCarvel PlankingLapstrake PlanksStrip PlankingPlywoodFiberglassing Wooden HullsChapter Eight: All Hands on DeckDeck LeaksThe Fiberglass OptionDoing the JobWooden Decks and Other Forms of Self-FlagellationCabin Trunk and DeckhouseSpars and RiggingChapter Nine: Internal SpacesThe Tick-Stick TrickThe Built-Up BulkheadInterior CabinetryDrawersLouvered DoorsSinks and CountertopsChapter Ten: Little Boats--Big MemoriesWorks in ProgressRenovating RunaboutsRenovating Canvas-Covered BoatsRenovating Lapstrake BoatsChapter Eleven: The Finishing TouchSurface PreparationSandpaperSanding New WorkSanding Old WorkVarnishThe Epoxy UndercoatBrushes for VarnishApplying VarnishMaintaining VarnishPolyurethanePaintSurface Preparation for PaintingEpoxy Base CoatThe Prime CoatBrushes for PaintApplying PaintAppendix A: Suggested ReadingAppendix B: Sources of SupplyGlossaryIndex
£37.79
Ebury Publishing Building Your Own Home 18th Edition
Book SynopsisHundreds of thousands of us renovate, convert, extend and improve our homes each year, and one-third of all new detached homes are self-built. If you''re looking to build your own home from scratch or work on your existing property, this is the one and the only book that you really need. Building Your Own Home has been updated and expanded by David Snell, acknowledged expert and guru in the field of self-build and it remains the best book on the subject. Packed with authoritative advice, charts, diagrams and photographs, this fully illustrated bible contains everything you need to know, from finding and buying a plot of land to explaining planning and building regulations, financing the project, buying materials and choosing the design. In addition, it also gives an insight into the costs and problems encountered by self-builders in a varied collection of case histories.Trade ReviewClaiming to be the number one bible for self-builders everywhere, David Snell's Building Your Own Home [18th edition] is just that. His informative book manages to combine masses of information with a light touch...it's big draw is its usefulness to anyone doing up their existing home, since it gives details of new building regulations that came into force on 6 April 2006, plus up-to-date requirements for things such as boiling and rewiring. Hugely helpful and intelligent. * Evening Standard *[David Snell's] writing style is nicely accessible but reassuringly authoritative. He's like a dad who always knows best. The book covers every subject a self-builder needs to be aware of, from setting the budget to construction techniques. For practical advice I can't recommend this book enough. * Grand Designs *this is a book for the bedside table as well as the building site * Homebuilding and Renovating magazine *Updated and expanded this book is regarded as the `bible’ for self builders * Ulster Architect *
£34.00
Penguin Putnam Inc Forgotten Ways for Modern Days
Book SynopsisA beautifully designed guide to natural beauty products, home cleaners, health remedies, and other household tips inspired by the techniques of our ancestors.Using ingredients from your kitchen cupboards, garden, and vegetable patch (or your local supermarket), Forgotten Ways for Modern Days draws on the wisdom of homemakers, gardeners, and crafters of the past, introducing their knowledge and time-tested tips. From brightening your whites by putting eggshells in your washing to making beeswax furniture polish to herbal hair rinses, Rachelle Blondel brings the crafty ways of our grandparents into modern times.
£20.80
Dorling Kindersley Ltd RHS The Creative Gardener
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£18.00
Dorling Kindersley Ltd All Up in My Space
Book SynopsisYou have just gotten the keys, unpacked the boxes, and officially moved into your new apartment. Or maybe you have lived in your home for a couple years and it is in need of some extra love and care to make it into the place you always dreamt it would be. But where do you start? Should you repaint the walls or replace the floors? Are you a minimalist or a maximalist? What is missing?In this beautiful book, from the authors and creators of the award-winning blog All Up In My Space, Robyn Donaldson and Emma Hopkinson share their abundance of knowledge on interior design to help you figure out how to make your space your own. Learn about how to decorate a rental property without losing your deposit, discover how to switch things up in your home without having to change everything, and identify what type of interior design style suits you.With practical tips for things like painting and vintage shopping and advice on where to purchase classy yet budget-conscious furn
£18.00
Dorling Kindersley Ltd The Complete Book of SelfSufficiency
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£22.95
Little, Brown & Company Cabin Porn Inspiration for Your Quiet Place
Book Synopsis Are you yearning for a simpler existence? Find the rural escape of your dreams in this beautiful book from the creators of the wildly popular tumblr Cabin Porn.Created by a group of friends who preserve 55 acres of hidden forest in Upstate New York, Cabin Porn began as a scrapbook to collect inspiration for their building projects. As the collection grew, the site attracted a following, which is now a huge and obsessive audience.The site features photos of the most remarkable handmade homes in the backcountry of America and all over the world. It has had over 10 million unique visitors, with 350,000 followers on Tumblr. Now Zach Klein, the creator of the site (and a co-founder of Vimeo) goes further into the most alluring images from the site and new getaways, including more interior photography and how-to advice for setting up a quiet place somewhere.With their idyllic settings, unique architecture and cozy interiors, the Cabin Porn phot
£14.50
Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales) Sustainable Home Refurbishment The Earthscan
Book SynopsisA retro-fit offers many benefits: cutting electricity and heating bills, increasing the resale value of homes, slashing carbon emissions and creating a healthier place to live. This book is the guide to making it happen. It looks at: draught-proofing, insulation and damp ventilation, heating and cooling electrical efficiency and renewable energy water use and re-use materials' life cycles and incorporating nature protection from climate change impacts - modelling energy flows and embodied energy how we can meet the need to cut carbon emissions from dwellings by eighty percent by 2050. Projects can apply to apartment blocks, recent builds and older, solid-walled properties. Enlivened with helpful diagrams and photographs, plus plenty of pointers for further information, it provides a comprehensive resource handbook for any building professional and contractor, students â or any homeowner serious about efficiency (cash and carbon) savings. Trade Review'This is an excellent book ... It should be the first stop for anyone seeking objective advice in a field cluttered with misleading claims. I couldn't recommend it more strongly.' George Monbiot 'At last, a sensible book on eco-renovation that is full of useful facts ... Earthscan bill these volumes as expert handbooks and they do not disappoint. They will save you from making costly mistakes and are well worth the cover price.' Permaculture Magazine'We can't recommend this book highly enough. David Thorpe has produced an interesting read whilst managing to also include all the necessary technical energy information. This should be required reading for the capable amateur and the professionally engaged, as well as students and qualified architects.' Penney Poyzer, campaigner low carbon living and working and Gil Schalom, green architect; co-owners of the pioneering Nottingham ecohome, the UK's first radical eco-retrofit 'This book should be read by anyone engaged in domestic energy efficiency programmes. It goes back to basics and sets out systematically and incrementally how to approach the refurbishment of existing homes which will result in reduced energy demand and lower bills.' Jenny Saunders, Chief Executive, National Energy Action 'David Thorpe's oh-so-valuable book excellently covers the full spectrum of low impact home refurbishment. It is jam-packed with detail, and rises to the challenge of being both useful and accessible to a range of people from construction professionals to the committed DIYer wanting to crack on in eco-refurb.' Simon McWhirter, Director, Great British Refurb Campaign 'If you haven't got a copy go out and get one pronto!' mynewbookreview.blogspot.com 'Make[s] what can be a very complicated subject accessible ... a very good buy for homeowners and professionals looking at this subject for the first time.' Property Care Association 'Anyone considering refurbishing an older home ... will certainly benefit from reading this new book. It is packed with common sense, practical information and guidance ... Authoritative, skilfully edited and a well thought-out practical manual that will be very useful to practicing building engineers, contractors and even DIY'ers!' Building EngineerTable of ContentsIntroduction 1. Airtightness: Reducing Energy Demand for Heating and Cooling 2. Insulation Materials 3. Insulation Strategies 4. Going All The Way – Towards Passivhaus 5. Windows and Doors 6. Ventilation, Cooling and Heating 7. Water Management 8. Electricity Efficiency and Supply 9 . Contextual Issues
£35.14
Penguin Random House LLC The Furniture Doctor A Guide to the Care Repair and Refinishing of Furniture
£14.25
Dover Publications Inc. OldTime Farm and Garden Devices And How to Make
Book SynopsisHandy tips for building everything from a cheese press, hog house, and bicycle-powered washing machine to advice on the proper way to split wood, sharpen scissors, and paper a room. 200 black-and-white illustrations.
£9.99
Random House Publishing Group Acquired Tastes
Book SynopsisIn Acquired Tastes, Peter Mayle, the erudite sojourner and New York Times bestselling author of A Year in Provence, sets off once more, traveling the world in search of the very best life has to offer. Whether telling us where to buy the world’s best caviar or how to order a pair of thirteen-hundred-dollar custom-made shoes, advising us on the high cost of keeping a mistress in style or the pros and cons of households servants, he covers everything the well-heeled—and those vicariously so inclined—need to know to enjoy the good life. From gastronomy to matrimony, from the sartorial to the baronial, Acquired Tastes is Peter Mayle’s most delicious book yet—an irreverently spiced smorgasbord of rich dishes you’re sure to enjoy. Praise for Acquired Tastes “Mr. Mayle is a writer who never fails to entertain. If he were told to go forth and write about doorknobs, he would return
£14.45
Potter/Ten Speed/Harmony/Rodale Weekend Refresh
Book SynopsisTastemade’s design experts are here with innovative and accessible ideas, tips, and projects to make over your home—one weekend at a time.Time to spruce up your space! Whether you have a few hours or an entire weekend to spare, the easy-to-follow DIYs in this book include illustrations, photos, and diagrams to help you achieve transformational results—from a portrait gallery wall to a succulent coffee table to a vintage trunk bar cart. And when you need a quick fix, you’ll find plenty of inspiration for small tweaks that require no tools, such as making a mood board to direct your vision, styling your entryway, or being a good plant parent.Design is for everyone, and whether you’re a renter, new homeowner, or DIY-aholic—even if you’re working with a small space or a tight budget—your home should make you feel good. With Weekend Refresh, you’ll be on your way to personalized, intentional, and well-t
£25.50
Potter/Ten Speed/Harmony/Rodale Hill House Living
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£25.50
Penguin Putnam Inc A Dirty Guide to a Clean Home
Book SynopsisEverything you need to know about laundry, cleaning, and basic home repairs—from the TikTok star who made bluing a thing, showed you how to fold a fitted sheet, and taught you to properly use your (caulk) gun.“[Melissa Pateras] makes chores enjoyable in her bawdy debut. . . . Doing laundry has never sounded so fun.”—Publishers WeeklyMelissa Dilkes Pateras is the most competent housekeeper, DIY-project master, and home repair genius that you’ve ever fantasized about becoming. When she followed her kids on to TikTok, she discovered a community hungry for her approachable, tongue-in-cheek advice on everything from balls—dryer balls, that is—to why color-coded closets are a spiritual experience. She doesn’t expect you to know what you were never taught, and she doesn’t care about transforming your home into a minimal, beige Instagram post; she simply wants to help make your life easier.Whethe
£19.50
Penguin Publishing Group The Paper Solution
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£15.30
Gill Build Your Own
Book SynopsisMaking, maintaining and mending our own homes is part of what makes us human. It is a skill that was alive and well until just two or three generations ago. Harrison Gardner is a man on a mission to help us rediscover the lost art of building our own while leaving a more harmonious mark on the environment.Build Your Own explores the principles of construction and outlines a multitude of practices and methods that enable you to build a home with the materials available to you. Practical techniques, such as plastering, moving earth, basic demolition, installing insulation, building internal walls and attaching cladding, are demystified and made easy.Whether you plan to build your own structure, are curious about the idea or are dealing with construction workers, Build Your Own is an essential tool that shows that anyone can learn to build and perhaps everyone should.A revolutionary book within it is the knowledge to empower you to shape and craft your own living space.' Manchán Magan
£18.99
The Crowood Press Ltd Draughtproofing and Insulation
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£15.29
Harvest House Publishers,U.S. 10Minute Decorating Ideas
Book SynopsisDiscover more than 70 quick, easy, and stylish decorating ideas that will add seasonal warmth and charm to your home. Seriously, these projects are so easyyou can do these! Getthe inspiration and encouragement you need to go from dreaming to doing!
£14.24
Simon & Schuster A Queen for All Seasons
Book SynopsisThe "Queen of Clean" presents a year's supply of practical cleaning, housekeeping, and gardening tips, including advice on how to allergy-proof a home, clean jewelry, stress-proof the holidays, and create natural fertilizers.
£9.90
DK Dehydrating
Book SynopsisPerfectly preserve your favorite foodsDehydrating is easy and inexpensive, and the results are loaded with flavor and nutrition. If you have a bumper crop of garden vegetables, scored a deal on in-season fruit at the farmer's market, or have a neighbor with more fresh oregano than they know what to do with, there's no better way to preserve your bounty than by dehydrating! With over 170 recipes for dehydrating fruits, vegetables, jerkies, leathers, trail mix, and even treats for your dog, this definitive guide gives you everything you need to know to make the most of your dehydrator. In this newly updated edition, you'll discover:A guide on the types of dehydrators availablePointers on proper food prep and safety storageDozens of recipes on dehydrating all kinds of fruits, vegetables, and herbsRich and flavorful recipes for dehydrated beef, chicken, duck, and other jerkiesEasy ideas for making ch
£17.59
DK A Home for Every Season
Book SynopsisCelebrate each season with styling inspiration and simple DIY projects for a festive and cozy home every month of the year.Join Steffy Degreff as she invites you on a year-long tour of her thoughtfully designed living spaces-an A-frame cabin in the Catskill Mountains and a Cape style home in Long Beach, New York. You''ll learn how to use decorative elements to create a home that feels warm and inviting.For each month, Steffy shares styling tips to reflect the seasonal changes and showcase your personal aesthetic, from the addition of whimsical vintage pieces to a spring table setting or mini pumpkins placed around a room in creative ways for fall. Enhance both the interior and exterior of your home with:- 50 tips on styling your space with coordinating colors, textures, patterns, and more- 25 DIY projects including everything from hanging flowers to cabinet wreaths- 12 months of ideas showcasing fun ways to swap out your home décor- 8 diffe
£26.99
DK The SelfSufficient Life and How to Live It
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£34.00
Taylor & Francis Ltd Guide to Home Improvement Costs
Book SynopsisExtending your home? New kitchen or bathroom? Planning to decorate? If you''re taking on a job like this you need to know three things - can you do it on your own; how long is going to take; and most important of all, how much is it going to cost.This book tells you the answers. With simple-to-follow guidance on all your home improvement projects it tells you: the time the job will take the costs of the materials how difficult it''s going to be and what a professional is going to charge to do it for youTrade Review"Beat the builders at their games of bluff...this is a new trump card for the householder..." Sunday Times "...invaluable for anyone thinking of undertaking home improvements, both large and small." Citizens Advice BureauTable of ContentsPart 1 Part One; Chapter 1 Using a Contractor; Part 2 Part Two; Chapter 2 Doing it Yourself; Part 3 Part Three; Chapter 3 Hours, Materials and Costs; Part 4 Part Four; Chapter 4 Building Your Own Home; Part 5 Part Five; Chapter 5 Total Project Costs; Part 6 Part Six; Chapter 6 Tool and Equipment Hire; Part 7 Part Seven; Chapter 7 General Construction Data;
£42.74
Anness Publishing Doityourself Essential Tools Measuring And
Book SynopsisA simple and accessible guide to the basic tools you need for a wide range of jobs, including tiling, painting, flooring, woodwork and general repairs in the home; useful tips show you the basic techniques and how to use them.
£5.68
Anness Publishing New Crafts Sticks and Stones 25 Practical
Book SynopsisThe natural beauty and texture of sticks, wood, stones and pebbles celebrated in inspirational and practical designs. With contemporary and original projects by leading artists, this is the first craft book to explore the beautiful potential of Nature's timeless materials.
£7.59
Anness Publishing Complete Doityourself An Essential Guide to
Book SynopsisLooking after your home is economical and satisfying. This book is filled with practical tips for do-it-yourself jobs. It covers all areas of the home both indoors and out. It offers clear step-by-step advice on internal and external maintenance, repairs, carpentry, flooring, brickwork, roofing, fences, walls and paths.
£18.00
Cool Springs Press Camper Rehab A Guide to Buying Repairing and
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£22.39
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc Black Decker The Complete Guide to Wiring
Book SynopsisThe Complete Guide to Wiring is BLACK+DECKER’s eighth edition of the best-selling home improvement book in North America for more than a decade, now completely updated to conform to 2020–2023 National Electrical Code.Table of ContentsIntroductionWORKING SAFELY WITH WIRINGHow Electricity WorksGlossary of Electrical TermsUnderstanding Electrical CircuitsGrounding & PolarizationHome Wiring ToolsWiring SafetyWIRE, CABLE & CONDUITWire & CableNM CableConduitBOXES & PANELSElectrical BoxesInstalling BoxesElectrical PanelsSWITCHESWall SwitchesTypes of Wall SwitchesSpecialty SwitchesTesting SwitchesRECEPTACLESTypes of ReceptaclesReceptacle WiringGFCI ReceptaclesTesting ReceptaclesPRELIMINARY WORKPlanning Your ProjectHighlights of the National Electrical CodeRoom by Room WiringCIRCUIT MAPSCommon Household CircuitsCOMMON WIRING PROJECTSGFCI & AFCI BreakersSurge-Protective DevicesService PanelsGrounding & Bonding a Wiring SystemSubpanels120/240-Volt Dryer Receptacles120/240-Volt Range ReceptaclesDryer and Range CordsAdding an Outdoor ReceptacleCeilings LightsRecessed Ceiling LightsTrack LightsUndercabinet LightsVanity LightsLow-Voltage Cable LightsHardwired Smoke & CO Alarms2-WIRE CABLELandscape LightsDoorbellsWireless SwitchesBaseboard HeatersWall HeatersUnderfloor Radiant Heat SystemsCeiling FansRemote-Control Ceiling Fan RetrofitBathroom Exhaust FansRange HoodsBackup Power SupplyInstalling a Transfer SwitchOutbuildingsMotion-Sensing FloodlightsREPAIR PROJECTSRepairing Light FixturesRepairing ChandeliersRepairing Ceiling FansRepairing Fluorescent LightsReplacing Plugs & CordsReplacing a Lamp SocketCOMMON WIRING PROBLEMS & SOLUTIONSService Panels & GroundingCables & WiresBoxesCordsReceptacles & SwitchesLight FixturesConversionsResourcesIndex
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Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc Black Decker The Complete Photo Guide to
Book SynopsisBLACK+DECKER The Complete Photo Guide to Treehouses 3rd Edition features new building technique information on using TAB (Treehouse anchor bolt) support systems and extended information on cable-supported platforms.Table of ContentsContents The Complete Guide to Treehouses Introduction Lofty Ideas: A Gallery of Creative Treehouses Treehouse Basics Choosing a Tree General Tree Health Is It Big Enough? Location Trees to Avoid Grooming the Winner Choosing a Tree Species Planning + Design Building Codes + Zoning Laws Parts of a Treehouse Design Considerations Lumber, Hardware + Tools Treehouse Safety Safe Treehouse Design Working Safely Treehouse Construction Treehouse Support Systems Treehouse Support Options Beams and Braces Platforms Single Tree: Platform Nestled in Branches Single Tree: Trunk as Center Post Two Trees: Platform Spanning Between Trunks Three Trees: Platform Spanning Between Trunks Two Trees + Two Support Posts Framing + Finishing Walls Framing Walls Siding + Trim Installing Walls Building Railings Finishing Interiors Wall + Ceiling Paneling Shelves + Tables Flip-down Table + Bunk Doors + Windows Building a Window Shutters + Pop-up Windows Fun Doors Classic Doors Building Roofs Framing the Roof Sheathing + Roofing Modes of Access Ladders Trap Doors Fireman’s Pole Swings + Playthings Classic Tree Swings Zip Line Rock Climbing Wall Water Cannon Speaking Tube Slides Treehouse Projects Open-air Treehouse Gable House with Entry Deck More Treehouse Plans Plan 1: Gable Roof with Auxiliary Posts Plan 2: A-frame with Walkout Deck Plan 3: Half-covered Crow’s Nest Plan 4: Wraparound Shed on Stilts Plan 5: Triangular Tree Hut Plan 6: Four-tree Shanty Resources/Photo Credits Index
£15.99
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc Black and Decker The Complete Guide to Bathrooms
Book SynopsisBLACK+DECKER The Complete Guide to Bathrooms brings you design advice, how-to instructions, and all the facts you need to achieve the bathroom of your dreams.This sixth edition of the perennial bestseller from the BLACK+DECKER Complete Guide series covers all the bases when it comes to bathroom remodeling. From freshening up decor to a down-to-the-studs remodel, all of the information you need to design the job and do the work yourself is right here. This new edition also features smart home projects, from advanced toilets and add-on bidets to freestanding tubs, dimmable lights, and touchless faucets.Through step-by-step photography and instructions, you’ll see how to update lighting, ventilation, flooring, surfaces, cabinetry, toilets, bathtubs, and accessories. This comprehensive buyer’s guide takes you through one of the most important steps in any remodeling project, and a complete and up-to-the minute se
£19.80
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc Black and Decker Codes for Homeowners 5th Edition
Book SynopsisGet your home projects up to code with BLACK+DECKER Codes for Homeowners 5th Edition, which includes all the most common standards for plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and construction work. Table of ContentsIntroduction Codes + Permits: The BasicsBUILDING DESIGN + SAFETY Habitable Rooms Fire Separations Stairways Emergency Escape Openings Egress Doors Exterior Doors Door + Window Hazards Ventilation + Exhaust Smoke + Carbon Monoxide AlarmsSTRUCTURAL COMPONENTS Foundations Crawl Spaces Decks Floor Systems Wall Systems Wall Penetration Flashing Roof SystemsEXTERIOR COMPONENTS Shingle Roof-Covering Installation Fireplaces + ChimneysHEATING + AIR CONDITIONING HVAC Appliances HVAC Duct Installation Combustion Air for Fuel-Burning Appliances Vents for Fuel-Burning AppliancesPLUMBING SYSTEM The Home Plumbing System Water Supply Piping Drain, Waste + Vent Piping (DWV) Plumbing Vents Plumbing Traps Plumbing Appliances + FixturesELECTRICAL SYSTEM Understanding Electrical Circuits Electrical Grounding + Bonding Electrical Branch Circuit Requirements Electrical Receptacle Installation Ground-Fault (GFCI) + Arc-Fault (AFCI) Protection Junction Boxes, Device Boxes + Enclosures Switch Installation Light Fixture Installation Satellite Dishes, Television + Radio Antennas Broadband Cable Wiring Appendix Measurement Conversions Resources Photo Credits Index
£17.60
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc Black and Decker The Complete Guide to DIY
Book SynopsisDesign, build, and equip your very own greenhouse with the building plans and photo-illustrated step-by-step instructions in BLACK+DECKER The Complete Guide to DIY Greenhouses 3rd Edition. A start-to-finish book on building greenhouses for the home gardener, this is the most complete book on DIY greenhouses you’ll find anywhere. Featuring full-color step-by-step photos and comprehensive how-to instructions, the book features full plans for structures that are designed to extend the gardening season. From ornate, Victorian-style greenhouses to basic cold frames and simpler kits, you’re sure to find a project that meets your needs and fits your space. The projects include: DIY Gabled Greenhouse PVC Hoophouse Sun Porch Kit Shed-Style Greenhouse Old-Window Greenhouse Low-Maintenance Sunroom Companion projects, includin
£24.69
Cool Springs Press Black and Decker Advanced Home Wiring Updated 6th
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£20.99
New Shoe Press Trellises Planters Raised Beds for Beginners
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£11.69
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Collectible Blowtorches Schiffer Book for Carvers
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£23.79
Schiffer Publishing Ltd PROJECTS FOR THE MINI LATHE A Schiffer Book for
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Schiffer Publishing Ltd Keen Kutter Pocket Knives
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Schiffer Publishing Ltd 7 Great Turning Projects for the Smaller Lathe
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Schiffer Publishing Ltd Festool Essentials TS 55 TS 75 Portable Plunge
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Schiffer Publishing Ltd Concrete Flatwork For Homeowners and Contractors
Book SynopsisEvery modern house includes flat concrete surfaces. Concrete features range from utilitarian sidewalks to garage floors to tennis courts made of pervious concrete so water won''t pond on it. You don''t need years of experience to build a good concrete floor, but you do need information. Until now, that information has been surprisingly hard to find. Learn all you need to know to plan and complete small concrete pavement jobs around the house. Included are footpaths, driveways, patios, sports surfaces, and indoor floor slabs. There is guidance for all the basics: ordering concrete, adding joints, curing, and more specialized topics including pervious concrete and exposed-aggregate finishes. The final chapter addresses things that can go wrong, and how to prevent and fix them.
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