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Feel the power of the Force as you enjoy hours of crocheting fun in the Star Wars universe! An out-of-this-world crocheting adventure, the Star Wars Crochet kit offers a fun and interactive experience by including a full-color paperback book with step-by-step instructions for crocheting some of the most memorable characters from the original Star Wars trilogy. Also included in the kit are yarn, a crochet hook, a needle, stuffing, and safety eyes, enough to complete two projects—Yoda and R2-D2. The instruction book shows you how to make twelve different characters, so your crochet collection will soon include Luke Skywalker, Darth Vader, Princess Leia, Jabba the Hutt, and many other favorites.

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Think you know everything there is to know about your body? Think again! Future Genius: Human Body is an interactive activity book for kids that contains all of the secrets about your brain, muscles, skin, eyes, and more, told with the help of incredible videos, illustrations, and over 100 fun facts. Inside, you’ll find out that you were born with roughly 300 bones, how your body makes 25 million cells every second, how your nose can pick up about a trillion smells, and how you can make yourself faster, stronger, and healthier than ever with our fun physical games. Work out our brain-teasing puzzles, quizzes, crosswords and word searches, discover how the human body works, and why you’re one of the most advanced living things on the planet!

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Get ready for lift-off and journey through outer space with Future Genius: The Solar System! Explore our cosmic backyard through awesome videos, brain teasers, quizzes, experiments, puzzles, sudoku, and so much more. This book includs amazing pictures and illustrations, plus video QR codes for an interactive learning experience that brings the page to life! You’ll get up close and personal with all of the planets in the solar system – from Mercury, the fastest planet around our sun, to the giant planet of Jupiter and its massive storms. Discover how our solar system was born and design your own spacecraft to travel to one of the coldest worlds in the known universe. An out-of-this world activity book, this is one of the most fascinating and engaging space books available today that kids will love!

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Before you head out on your next camping trip, flip through these pages, pick what you’ll pack to eat, and discover the tasty convenience of make-ahead meals that the whole family will love! Featuring more than 100 camping recipes for grilled sandwiches, all-in-one dinners, savory sides, delicious s’mores, and so much more, Weekend Camping Cookbook is the ultimate guide to easily preparing and serving scrumptious meals in the great outdoors. From cast iron nachos and fire-roasted pickle wraps to carrot cake pancakes, baby stuffed peppers, and so much more, this complete camping cookbook features unique, out-of-the-box recipes that are easy to make and delicious to eat!

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It’s the most wonderful time of the year…to bake! Unleash the magic of baking this holiday season with 100 Christmas classics and unique indulgences.’Tis the season for festive treats! Turn your kitchen into a haven of holiday cheer with The Christmas Baking Cookbook. From traditional gingerbread cookies to sweet innovations such as the eggnog-flavored cupcake, this cookbook is guaranteed to elevate your festive candies. Discover new favorites and expand your repertoire as you sit by the fireside this season with your favorite holiday goodies.Inside you’ll find: 100 deliciously simple recipes Step-by-step instructions Easy, festive decorating techniques Gather around the Christmas tree and treat yourself, delight your friends, and (most importantly) impress your in-laws. It’s time to deck the halls with loads of icing with The Christmas Baking Cookbook!

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Pop out these adorable pieces and match them to each shape with Match & Learn! This hands-on book is perfect for tiny hands and big imaginations.This interactive book introduces young readers to colors with removable shapes. Each page features a slot where children can match and insert the corresponding piece, turning each page into a fun puzzle. This hands-on approach reinforces shape recognition and develops fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. With vibrant illustrations and durable pieces designed for little hands, Match & Learn: Colors makes learning more fun than ever!

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Unwind and express your creativity with the fun designs in Color Me Capybaras.Who doesn''t love capybaras? This hilarious collection of coloring pages is something you never knew you needed until now. Take advantage of the meditative benefits of coloring with capybaras driving cars, sunbathing on the beach, listening to tunes, and living their best lives. These detailed illustrations allow you to practice mindfulness and will keep you busy for hours.Color Me Capybaras includes: 50 coloring pages to help you de-stress Designs suitable for all skill levels, with a range of selections for beginners and experienced artists One-sided pages so your art doesn''t bleed through to the other side Anxiety-reducing benefits to lift your mood Whether you need a calming atmosphere, want to relax at the end of the day, are trying a new hobby, or just love coloring, there is something here for every

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In Gardening Complete, eight of North America’s top gardening experts—and Cool Springs Press authors—present 19 subjects of critical interest to anyone who wants to learn or broaden gardening skills. Whether your main interest is in designing landscapes and gardens, ornamental gardening to make your yard more attractive, or gardening to provide nutritious edibles for the family table, this book will become your definitive source of information. It is intended for serious beginning to intermediate gardeners, but even veteran gardeners will be intrigued by what these experts have to say about core gardening skills and common horticultural subjects. A large-format book boasting 376 pages and 600 photos, Gardening Complete demonstrates how to accomplish the routine activities of gardening and beyond, including: Planning and planting your garden Essential care for the garden during the growing season Dealing with pests and diseases Harvesting fruits and vegetables Attracting pollinators Container, vertical, and raised bed gardening techniques While many gardening books focus on regional plant species or devote large sections to some form of plant catalog, this book is different. Gardening Complete serves not only as a self-contained manual for gardening skills and information in all regions, but also as a sampler that may help you determine where to focus your gardening hobby in the future or even help you identify authors you’d like to explore further. Each of the eight authors has an impressively broad background in publishing and lecturing on gardening, and you may discover a new favorite writer in these pages. We haven’t just allowed these authorities to express their individual views—we’ve encouraged them to do so. As is true in a healthy garden, we’ve aimed at diversity for this book. This book is not an organic gardening book per se, but if you have any previous familiarity with Cool Springs Press or any of these authors, you will know that we tend to take a low-impact approach to gardening. Thus, our authors generally offer advice that is gentle to the soil, to the environment, and to beneficial insects and animals. Success in your yard and garden awaits you with the help of Gardening Complete. Our authors are among the most passionate gardeners you will ever meet, and they have helped thousands of home gardeners just like you.

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The Encyclopedia of Cookies features over 500 delicious cookie recipes, perfect for any time of year!Chewy, crispy, nutty, fruity, and everything in between—this cookbook is your comprehensive guide to all things cookies. With over 500 recipes, this book is guaranteed to put a smile on everyone’s face, from chocolate lovers and caramel connoisseurs to those who have gone gluten-free or vegan.Inside this book, you will find: Cookies, brownies, and bars for every occasion Dozens of gluten-free, vegan, and keto-friendly cookies, so you can indulge without guilt Helpful tips and techniques to ensure every batch is at its best Beautiful photography that provides endless inspiration and excitement Whether you want to whip up a quick treat to take the edge off a long day or dazzle everyone at your holiday swap, simple recipes centered around pantry staples and tried-and-true techniques in The Encyclopedia of Cookies guarantee that you’ll rise to the occasion.

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Slow down, relax, and express your creativity with another fun coloring book for grown-ups in the Color Me Coloring Books series.Bring Easter to life with this charming collection of coloring pages. Take advantage of the meditative benefits of coloring with bunnies, chicks, decorative Easter eggs, Easter baskets, beautiful bouquets, and more. These detailed illustrations allow you to practice mindfulness and will keep you busy for hours.Color Me Easter includes: 50 coloring pages to help you de-stress Designs suitable for all skill levels, with a range of selections for beginners and experienced artists One-sided pages so your art doesn’t bleed through to the other side? Anxiety-reducing benefits to lift your mood Whether you need a calming atmosphere, want to relax at the end of the day, are trying a new hobby, or just love coloring, there is something here for everyone. Forget your worries as you explore these creative scenes. You can use colored pencils, markers, gel pens, watercolors, crayons, or whatever tool you want to fill in these designs. Let your imagination run wild with Color Me Easter.

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BLACK+DECKER The Complete Guide to Sheds Updated 4th Edition has the perfect plan for building your own tool shed, habitable shed, garden shed, and many other types of sheds. With more than 20 complete building plans, the most popular plans from previous editions are preserved, from small garage-style sheds with overhead doors, to kit sheds, to contemporary utility sheds with a dramatic flair. This new edition delves into new styles that are drawing strong interest today, including tiny sheds, miniature tool sheds, and even small habitable sheds that are designed to function as a private home office or a quiet retreat for practicing a particular hobby or activity. As with all of the hardworking, practical sheds from earlier editions, the new varieties include full-color step-by-step photos, complete building plan drawings with cutting lists, and clear how-to instructions. Other shed projects include: Garbage & Recycling Shed Bike Shed Gothic Playhouse Salt Box Storage Shed Sunlight Garden Shed Shed-building, like any other building process, starts with good techniques. That’s why the general skills section has been updated and improved. With this complete guide, you can build just about any shed you dream of. Plus, you’ll find information on new tools and products that will make your project go faster and more smoothly. Rounded out with helpful information on important considerations like siting and zoning, BLACK+DECKER The Complete Guide to Sheds Updated 4th Edition truly is a complete guide to this very popular DIY activity.

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For over 15 years, BLACK+DECKER The Complete Guide to Wiring has been the best-selling home wiring manual in North America. With this 8th edition, get the clearest, most up-to-date advice available.As the most current wiring book on the market, you can be confident that your projects will meet national wiring codes. You’ll also spend more time on your project and less time scratching your head thanks to more than 800 clear color photos and over 40 diagrams that show you exactly what you need to know about home electrical service; all the most common circuits, all the most-needed techniques, all the most essential tools and materials. Chapters include: Working Safely with Wiring Wire, Cable & Conduit Boxes & Panels Switches (including wall switches and specialty switches) Receptacles Preliminary Work (planning your project, highlights of the National Electrical Code, and more) Circuit Maps Common Wiring Projects (whole-house surge arrestors, underfloor radiant heat systems, doorbells, backup power supply, and many more) Repair Projects (light fixtures, ceiling fans, lamp sockets, plugs and cords, and more) The information in this book has been created and reviewed by professional electricians under the watchful eye of the experts at BLACK+DECKER. You can find plenty of articles and videos about wiring online or in other publications, but only The Complete Guide to Wiring has passed the rigorous test to make it part of the best DIY series from the brand you trust.

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This book features a wonderful collection of clock projects from the editors of "Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts" magazine. Learn how to make beautiful time pieces including grandfather clocks and pendulum clocks! It includes projects for all abilities and tastes, from learning to cut pieces and assemble parts to finishing and personalising. The editors of "Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts" magazine have selected a collection of the most beloved clock projects - from fancy fretwork grandfather clocks to classic pendulum clocks and whimsical desk clocks. This book offers something for everyone - no matter what their level of scrolling expertise. Beginners will learn how to cut their pieces like an expert and assemble clock parts. More advanced crafters will appreciate the section on finishing clocks and personalising special gifts. The articles, that represent the most popular clocks since the inception of "Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts" in 2000, have been fully updated to reflect current clock part sizes.

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A book with real cache . . . or is it cachet100 Words Almost Everyone Mixes Up or Mangles presents words that people can’t keep straight, no matter how hard they try. It features helpful notes that provide guidance on tricky usage issues: the confusion between lend and loan, between plurality and majority, whether free rein is spelled “rein” or “reign.” Each entry has a full definition and etymology, and most are accompanied by quotations from classic and contemporary authors that show how the words are used in context. With updates to some of the definitions and etymologies based on revisions made to the American Heritage Dictionary, a refreshed and diversified quotation program, and a brand-new cover design to match the updated series look, there’s no doubt this is the book people have been looking for; a book that readers will pour (pore) over, a book that is both masterful (masterly) and laudable (laudatory).

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Improve your memory immediately, using these proven techniques taught by a former US National Memory Champion. Names. Addresses. Where you left your keys. What would you like to remember?Mastering Memory can help! Chester Santos, the 2008 US National Memory Champion and one of the foremost experts in the field, lays out his techniques for total recall, including the story method, the body method, the journey method, and the phonetic alphabet system. Santos presents his effective strategies in a lively and accessible way, focusing on their practical value to your career and your personal life.

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Backpack Explorer: Discovering Trees encourages junior naturalists to step outside and get curious about the trees they see, whether in their backyard, in their neighborhood, in a park, or on a trail. With this take-along activity book—the fifth in the best-selling Backpack Explorer series from the Editors of Storey Publishing—kids will stop, look, listen, and touch as they search for leaves, count tree rings, notice the sound of birds or wind in the branches, gather pinecones, and feel bark. Each page is packed with prompts and activities, including 12 interactive field guides for identifying common trees, simple craft projects such as Make a Tree Rubbing or Make a Nature Mask from colorful leaves, and simple discovery features with fun tree facts. Equipped with a real magnifying glass, stickers, and log for recording tree finds, this book is the perfect accompaniment for any nature adventure.

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Whether they own the latest model or a classic with thousands of miles on it, beginner and experienced cyclists alike need a guide that will help them get their bikes out of the shop faster and keep them on the road longer. For more than 20 years, "The Bicycling Guide to Complete Bicycle Maintenance & Repair" has done just that. With troubleshooting sections to quickly identify and correct common problems, 450 photographs and 40 drawings to clarify all the step-by-step directions so even the complete neophyte can get repairs right the first time, and Web sites and phone numbers of bicycle and parts manufacturers, this is truly the ultimate bicycle repair and maintenance manual. Now better than ever, the newest edition contains the latest information on component kits and carbon fork specifications.

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On every page of this beautiful board book, Fiona Lee's charming illustrations invite little ones to celebrate a wonderful tree, learn its name, and say thank you for the tree’s joyful, natural gifts. From thanking a magnolia tree for its pink blossoms and a birch tree for a branch to swing on to thanking a maple tree for its colorful fall leaves and a cedar for a secret hiding place, this sweet book teaches the youngest readers to celebrates trees for their leaves, branches, flowers, fruits, and more.

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Gratefulness begins with babies! On every page of this beautiful board book, Jade Orlando's charming illustrations invite little ones to give thanks to their favorite farm friends. From thanking cows for their milk and bees for their honey to thanking sheep for a wooly sweater and the garden for yummy carrots, this sweet book teaches the youngest readers to celebrate and feel grateful for the simple gifts of the farm.

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Bicycling is undergoing a renaissance as millions of people are taking to the streets in this nostalgic, beloved pastime. From purchasing one's first bike to learning all its different components, Bicycling Big Book of Cycling for Beginners is the go-to guide for any beginning cyclist's collection. The vast territory of cycling and its facets will become a welcome terrain for any rider who wants to ride smarter, faster, and safer using this incredible wealth of knowledge. As the sales of new bicycles increase every year, these helpful tips will educate and inform beginning cyclists so they perform to the maximum potential, all while having fun. Trusted bicycle consultant Tori Bortman distills the essentials every beginning cyclist needs to know. She covers different types of rides, the components of bicycles, proper cycling clothing and equipment, basic road skills, nutrition, training, maintenance, and how to ride for a cause. She also explores how to approach cycling from the conceptual beginnings into tangible, real-time facts about riding as a new cyclist, as well as elaborating on the bountiful health benefits of cycling, including weight loss, stress reduction, and boosted immunity. This is the ultimate guide to bicycling know-how for beginning cyclists.

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Head outside and get the buzz on bugs! Packed with educational prompts and activities, this fourth book in the Backpack Explorer series encourages junior naturalists to spot insects while on a walk in the woods, playing in a park, or searching right outside their front door. Twelve interactive field guides help young seekers identify fliers, crawlers, and pollinators, while sensory scavenger hunts, projects such as Weave a Web or Make a Bug Hotel, and cool bug facts boost the insect intrigue. Equipped with a real magnifying glass, stickers, and a log for recording sightings, this book is the perfect companion for any nature adventure.

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Direct from the pages of "Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts" comes a collection of 29 favourite projects and patterns for the most unique wooden boxes. From delicate fretwork jewellery boxes to creatively shaped one-of-a-kind pieces that hold everything from poker chips to flags; the reader will discover projects to inspire their creativity no matter what their level of scrolling expertise. This book treats the reader to the work of artists such as John A. Nelson, Robert Ardizzoni, Sue Chrestensen, Kenneth Campbell, Gary MacKay and many more. Along with their beautiful designs, there are also expert step-by-step instructions along with all of the crisp photos, detailed patterns and tips and techniques needed to guarantee box-making success.

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Toys that Walk, Colorful Intarsia Bugs, Compound-Cut Cacti, and more! The spring issue of Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts magazine is sure to inspire both experienced and beginner scrollers alike! Featured projects and full-size patterns include a classic toy helicopter, a curious intarsia kitten, a stunning nautical fretwork scene, two interactive puzzles, and more! Amazing how-to articles are also featured, covering space-saving hacks from an 8'x6' workshop, turning kids' drawings into scroll sawn art, and making your own block-printed tees. You won't want to miss this issue!

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From the brains behind Brain Quest comes the 2nd edition of the revolutionary U.S. history study guide. Updated to include recent history and revised to reflect a more complete, balanced recounting of historical events. Big Fat Notebooks offer the support of a knowledgeable teacher in the form of an approachable peer-the notes of smartest kid in class. Everything You Need to Ace U.S. History in One Big Fat Notebook is the same indispensable resource so many students depend on, updated with new and improved content covering Indigenous history in the U.S., the legacies of slavery, exploration, colonization, and imperialism, and significant current events through 2022, including the COVID-19 pandemic, political protests,, the most recent presidential election, and historic nominations to the Supreme Court. It will be the cutting-edge reference for students as education styles shift toward this informed approach to history. The Big Fat Notebooks meet Common Core State Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and state history standards, and are vetted by National and State Teacher of the Year Award-winning teachers. They make learning fun, and are the perfect next step for every kid who grew up on Brain Quest.

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It's the revolutionary world history study guide just for middle school students from the brains behind Brain Quest.Everything You Need to Ace World History . . . kicks off with the Paleolithic Era and transports the reader to ancient civilizations-from Africa and beyond; the middle ages across the world; the Renaissance; the age of exploration and colonialism, revolutions, and the modern world and the wars and movements that shaped it. The BIG FAT NOTEBOOK™ series is built on a simple and irresistible conceit-borrowing the notes from the smartest kid in class. There are five books in all, and each is the only one book you need for each main subject taught in middle school: Math, Science, American History, English, and World History. Inside the reader will find every subject's key concepts, easily digested and summarized: Critical ideas highlighted in marker colours. Definitions explained. Doodles that illuminate tricky concepts. Mnemonics for a memorable shortcut. And quizzes to recap it all. The BIG FAT NOTEBOOKS meet Common Core State Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and state history standards, and are vetted by National and State Teacher of the Year Award-winning teachers. They make learning fun, and are the perfect next step for every kid who grew up on Brain Quest.

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Man cannot live by bread alone. Women, neither. They need toast...and steak, and tacos, wings and burgers, beef stew and pizza. They need to eat well but also to watch what they eat for the benefit of body and mind. Guy Gourmet provides home cooks with more than 200 recipes for guy meals that both satisfy the taste buds and deliver healthy nutrition for peak performance. Many of the recipes in the book are healthy makeovers of popular chefs' favorite creations. In addition to Thomas Keller, who writes the foreword, some of the well-known chefs who've contributed recipes include Seamus Mullen, Eric Ripert, Mark Vetri, and many others. Not only will readers get tons of great recipes, they'll also learn valuable lessons about eating healthier, cooking (and cleaning up) faster, cooking for a crowd, becoming a master of the barbeque grill, and pairing the right beers and wines with the food they make. Each chapter will feature a hodgepodge of factoids, informational quotes and tips like how to flip a flapjack, roll dough with a wine bottle, zest a lime, wash and store greens, debone a fish, pit an avocado, and do a self-administered Heimlich maneuver when choking. Illustrations will instruct and amazing food photography will inspire men to master the most important room in their home for good health-the kitchen.

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Enjoy these classic fairytales like you've never seen them before with The Big Book of Princess Stories.All new illustrations bring these gorgeous princesses to life, making these beloved stories dance off the page. Whether you're buying your first fairytale book or adding another cherished title to your collection, this is the perfect gift for aspiring royalty of all ages. With timeless classics like Snow White, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, and more, you'll never run out of bedtime stories again!

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People are hungrier than ever for clear-cut answers to their most perplexing food questions, but a private nutritionist or a membership in a diet club are expensive luxuries. What readers really need is an authoritative, encyclopedic source at their fingertips. "The Men's Health Big Book Of Food & Nutrition" is the ultimate guide to shopping, dining, and cooking for bigger flavor - and a leaner body. It answers the ongoing demand for definitive information about the food we eat and taps into a readership hungry for final-word answers. Based on the same format as the hugely successful "The Men's Health Big Book of Exercises" and filled with easy-to-swallow eating strategies - and backed by groundbreaking studies and interviews with the world's most authoritative nutrition researchers - "The Men's Health Big Book Of Food & Nutrition" will help readers discover just how easy it is to unlock the power of food and stay healthy for life.

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BLACK+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 section on bathroom design provides education and inspiration. It also includes information explaining how to remodel or re-imagine your bathroom to better meet the needs of aging in place, with projects that conform to Universal Design Standards: You’ll see a start-to-finish demonstration on how to replace a shower or tub with a curbless shower stall. To maximize access, a wall-mounted sink is hung and hooked up—and you see every step. Replace a traditional bathroom sink faucet with a hands-free model so you can turn on the water even if you can’t reach all the way to the faucet handle. Add a frameless glass shower surround and learn how to install and plumb a vanity cabinet and sink basin. The list of projects is long and the information, vetted by the experts at BLACK+DECKER, is complete and current.

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