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Upcycle that unwanted wood! The New Pallet Bookupdates a unique woodworking book with 25+ new ways to take a stack of pallets and put them to use. Join home improvement author Chris Peterson for a complete guide to deconstructing and repurposing pallets. This edition, with tons of new content and more than 50 projects and ideas, features everything from dead-simple builds like pathway pavers and a mug holder to more challenging projects like a recycling bin holder and bathroom magazine box. It's safe to say there's something for everyone—and every pallet. Some projects, like the raised bed, showcase the pallet. For others, like the fireplace surround, you'd be hard-pressed to guess the wood was free.New projects Include: Central AC Unit Screen Window Shutters Bike Rack Potting Bench Strawberry Box Toss Across Game Wall-Mounted Sneaker Rack Towel Rack Ladder Crafts Center Beer Cooler Tool Carrier Firewood Holder Bathtub Tray And Much More! There's no shortage of inspiration to put free wood to work and keep pallets out of landfills. Simple step-by-step instructions, as well as parts lists and images of the completed projects, make sure you will build it right the first time. Peterson also dishes out must-have pallet knowledge, including the basic tools for breakdown, finish options, and key information on pallet safety. It's a one-stop pallet workshop!

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Plan your barn-conversion dream home guided by inspiring real-life examples and practical, cost-effective solutions. Move over she sheds, the next innovation in real estate is a full-on house! That’s right: the customizable and cost-efficient barndominum, offering plenty of space and plenty of style. In Barndominiums, author Chris Peterson, a three-decade veteran home improvement author, tours through barndos nationwide in search of the latest and greatest in barndominium living. Chapters include: Why a Barndominium: Learn all about the benefits of the barndominium, including its flexibility, easy design, cost-effectiveness, and more! Barndominium Gallery: Gain an inside look at barndominium interiors, exteriors, and even some sample floorplans. Designing Your Own Barndominium: Plan out your personalized dream home, including which materials you’ll use, a design guide for specific rooms, and finalizing your plans. (Also, pros and cons to prefab vs. custom.) The Building Process: Your guide to every step of the construction process, including hiring a builder vs self-contracting, site prep, windows and doors, insulation, flooring, and much more! Choosing Your Barndominium Style: Learn about all the different kinds of barndominiums, furnishing guidelines, color schemes, accessorizing, and outdoor rooms, for your customized dream home! With beautiful photographs from real-life owners and builders, this book will guide you to create your perfect barndominium!

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They say that one of the hardest parts of parenting is that there’s no manual. Well, now there is (at least for dads!). Dadskills delivers simple, hard-hitting tips and advice in a witty, fun, and easily digestible format. This handy, amusing book is perfect for the busy guy who has his eye on the “Father of the Year” award. Organized by the child’s stage and age range, each chapter covers essential insights and techniques to keeping kids happy, safe, healthy…and stopping them from torturing their parents. Following the style of its tongue-in-cheek predecessor, Manskills, Dadskills wraps valid, incredibly useful information inside humorous writing. Chapters cover all stages of the journey: Baby Wrangling: Learn how to prep a go bag so you’re always ready, take a crash course in how to swaddle a baby, and find all you need to know about properly carrying your newborn. Dealing with Toddlers: Equip yourself to fight night terrors, learn how to manage tantrums, and make your way through the winding path from crawling to walking. The Single-Digit Challenge: Prime your kid to be a super student with a custom geography relief map, find tips for building self confidence, and embrace fun by learning how to make the perfect sandcastle. Managing Tweens: Get everyone on the same page by creating a calendar everyone will actually use and learn how to get a tween cooking with easy and fun recipes. Taming Teenagers: Everything you should know before having “the talk,” how to build skills through chores or a first job, and how to teach a teen to drive in four easy steps. Prepping for the Empty Nest: Tips for staying connected (but not too connected), cherishing memories with a tasteful craft project, and quick and easy ways to redesign a former kid's room. Can this book prepare you for all the challenges of fatherhood? Probably not! But every bit helps and you’re sure to learn a lesson or twelve that comes in handy.

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Step-by-step instructions for 25+ unique birdhouses tailored for specific birds—pick the one that fits your neighborhood’s birds and get building! Join home improvement pro Chris Peterson as he shares a variety of creative designs for birdhouses and bird feeders, from the classic bluebird house to a mid-century modern home. While all the designs are handsome, most are also approachable for beginning woodworkers. Squares, triangles, and simple joining are used throughout the book. For woodworkers with some experience, Peterson shares a variety of customization techniques that can enhance the designs.Every project contains a showstopping photo of the finished house and step-by-step instructions (with additional photos) to take any guesswork out of the assembly. You’ll also find mounting instructions and tips, as well as information on the types of birds each birdhouse can accommodate. Designs include:Small birdhouses: Chickadee Shelter, Nuthatch Wedge, Songbird PVC Birdhouse, Flycatcher Cinderblock Motel, Purple Martin Boarding House, Tufted Titmouse Cabin, Finch’s Pub, a Bat Cave, and more!Large birdhouses: Mourning Dove Monster Ledge, American Kestrel Lodge, Barn Owl A-Frame, Barred Owl Nest Box, Wood Duck Slat House, and a Woodpecker's Log House.Creative bird feeders: Telephone Platform Feeder, Porch Swing Bin Feeder, Hanging Man Suet Feeder, Squirrel Proof Feeder, and Zen Feeder.

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STANLEY® Jr. Gardening is Awesome! gets kids outside with activities and projects. Kids can jump right in with an introduction to gardening. A complete basics section on vegetables, fruits, flowers, trees, and shrubs kicks things off. You’ll also learn how to make super soiland keep plants happy with the right amount of sunlight and water. A complete garden gear guide gets you ready for growing. The rest of the book is all about things to do. With plenty for adults to learn about, too, chapters and projects include: Gardening How-Tos shows you how to test soil drainage and start plants in an egg carton. Great Bed Gardens sets you up for success when planting a row garden, a colorful summer flower garden, and more.  Container Gardening shows you how to grow strawberries in a 5-Gallon bucket and create a bea

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Whether you’ve been working from home for years and want to update your space, or you’re brand new to telecommuting and have a lot of questions, Home Office Solutions holds all the answers and inspiration for making a workspace you’ll love! From a cozy corner to converting a shed or garage, this must-have guide provides tips on home office ideas, space-efficient furniture, lighting, soundproofing, WIFI, organization, and so much more, also included is helpful, detailed advice on how to successfully work from home. Understand both the advantages and disadvantages of setting up a home office in different areas, including the kitchen, spare room, basement, and other creative spaces. With this timely resource, you’ll be inspired to create an efficient and attractive workspace so you can earn your living from home comfortably and affordably.

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Whether you're moving from an apartment to your first home or you're inspired to tackle a particular home project, we're glad you're here! If you've decided it's time to fix that dripping faucet or a small gutter leak before it becomes a big problem, let's get to it.Written by the knowledgeable editors at Cool Springs Press-recognized experts in DIY home improvement and maintenance with more than thirty years of experience in home improvement and hundreds of best-selling books under the BLACK+DECKER brand-this is DIY instruction you can trust. While we also publish expert-level guides on everything from plumbing to wiring, this book is designed to be different: it's a plain-language resource with directions not for experts, but for anyone looking to learn more about their home and make it better.Inside, you'll find directions for 100+ common home repairs and maintenance tasks, with an eye toward the most common issues people have in their home. Whether you need to fix a leaky faucet, cure garbage disposal odors, stop a door from squeaking, or bring a dead electrical outlet back to life, everything a budding DIYer needs is between the covers. A sample of the projects inside includes:- Home Heating and Cooling: Install v-strip door weather stripping, install adhesive foam window weather stripping, seal air leaks, insulate an attic or crawl space, caulk windows and doors, install a smoke detector, replace a bathroom fan, clean and maintain a central AC unit, replace a furnace filter, seal and insulate ductwork, install a ceiling fan, replace an exterior dryer vent.- Structural Openings: Hang a new door, install a lockset, install a screen or storm door, install bi-fold closet doors, maintain a sliding glass door, replace a window pane, patch a window screen.- Plumbing: Install a touchless faucet, repair a pop-up drain stopper, repair the four most common types of faucets, repair a kitchen sink sprayer, install a pedestal sink, unclog a sink, adjust shower water temperature, repair a leaking shut off valve, replace a toilet o-ring or flush mechanism, drain your water heater, recaulk a tub, insulate water pipes.- Electrical Issues: Install undercabinet lighting, install a dimmer switch, upgrade an outlet to GFCI, install a whole house surge protector, fix a dead outlet, replace a light fixture.- Interior Surfaces: Fix a wall crack, install a backsplash, hang a floating shelf, fix damaged tile countertop, fix floor squeaks, repair water damage.- Exterior Concerns: Fix a roof hole, replace shingles, patch a steel gutter, install gutter screens, repair or replace roof flashing, maintain a garage door, repair damaged siding, stiffen or reinforce an unstable deck, install a floodlightClear, easy-to-follow instructions with photos of each step lead the way. This is a book that gives you more power and control over your home, saves frustration, and ideally, helps save some money as well.

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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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Design, 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, including a Cold Frame Box, Raised Planting Bed, Potting Bench, and Trellis Planter And more! Also included is an updated look at new materials and products, along with tips for siting and orienting, which will help you make good design choices. Complete sections on heaters, ventilation, and watering systems show you how to set up and operate your greenhouse for maximum benefit. Building a greenhouse, even a relatively complex “stick-built” style, is a surprisingly easy DIY project and one that is sure to delight any gardener in your family. Find all of the most up-to-date information you need to build and run your own greenhouse, all in one place!

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BLACK+DECKER The Complete Guide to Plumbing Updated 8th Edition is the most comprehensive, up-to-date book on achievable home plumbing projects for DIYers of all skill levels. From fixing a toilet to installing and plumbing a vanity sink or curbless shower, this book has the answer to any home plumbing problem you’re likely to have. Whether your home is newer or older, you'll appreciate the clear color photos, illustrations, and easy-to-understand descriptions. The basics of home plumbing systems are clearly explained and all of the most popular plumbing projects are shown with clear directions and art.Projects include: Plumbing and tiling a curbless shower Installing a jetted spa Replacing a toilet Installing a dishwasher and garbage disposer Repairing faucets Accessibility projects that meet Universal Design standards Flooring Wallcoverings Lighting Ventilation Bathroom cabinetry Get those home projects you’ve been dreaming about accomplished and done right, with a little help from the experts at BLACK+DECKER.

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