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Simple Japanese Furniture presents 24 simple and stylish furniture projects for the home based on Japanese designs from the mid-1950s.

The golden era of industrial design that revolutionized home appliances.The fascinating world of product design that emerged between the 1960s and 1980s symbolized the birth of a new age and human behav- ior. From coffee grinders to fondue sets to hairdryers, each home appliance was intended to help in the daily household routines-but they were also masterpieces of style.Based on Jaro Gielens's collection, one of the largest in the world, Soft Electronics explores a nostalgic and unique set of prod- ucts from a very distinct time for design. Each object possesses a sense of longevity, quality, and innovation-one that has been hard to match since manufacturing was moved overseas and planned obsolescence redefined our relationship with electronic goods. Soft Electronics pays homage to an iconic era of design.

Anja Bruland dyrker blomster og lager naturlige, viltre og frodige buketter i Blomsterhagen på Abildsø. I boken viser hun hvordan du selv kan lage vakre buketter og oppsatser. Du kan bruke blomster fra egen hage, plukke i naturen eller kjøpe.Forfatteren gir råd om hvordan du bør høste og behandle blomster, og viser forskjellige teknikker for binding av flere typer buketter. Du får inspirasjon til å skape buketter til forskjellige anledninger ved å sette sammen blomster med ulike farger, former og teksturer.Her kan du hente ideer til å lage en stor hagebukett til 50-årsjubilanten, en enkel blomsteroppsats til spisebordet, en frodig engbukett til sommerfesten, eller du kan bryne deg på en nydelig bryllupsbukett.]]>

This big book provides the expert guidance you need to become a master woodworker, with step-by-step instructions on tools and techniques, 41 complete home furnishing project plans, easy-to-follow diagrams and more than 1,000 lavish full-color illustrations.

The Folding Book shows you how to fold your way to an organized home with over 100 expert folds to save space, create attractive drawers and closets, and edit your belongings.

The ultimate guide to woodturning useful items! Build your turning skills as you create functional and attractive woodturning projects. Featuring 14 project sections - most of which contain multiple variations for an endless array of inspiration - you'll turn everything from frames, funnels, and spinning tops to both antique and modern chess sets, a pepper grinder, backscratcher, and so much more. Also included are step-by-step instructions, helpful photography and diagrams, dimensioned scale drawings for over 20 woodturning projects, a detailed introduction to woodturning, and an informative section on various small tools. Author, instructor, and professional turner Mike Darlow has written seven other woodturning books, as well as hundreds of magazine articles for Fine Woodworking, The Woodworker, and Woodturning Design, making him a leading voice in the world of woodturning.

Packed with practical information and expert advice on everything from gardening to cooking, and from health and beauty to raising livestock, this is the indispensable guide to self-sufficiency. Whether you live in a small flat in the city or have land of your own in the countryside, The Self-Sufficiency Bible encourages you to sit up and say, ?I can do that'!

Featuring mythical creatures such as dragons and gargoyles, unicorns and mermaids, and griffins and hydras, this is a guide to scroll saw puzzles. Each puzzle interlocks and can stand on its own. It includes step-by-step instructions, guidance on getting started, and tips on wood selection, sanding, and finishing.

Keep organized from January to December with the 2021 - 2025 5-Year Monthly Planner. It measures 8.5 x 11 inches, is available in hardcover, and provides:60 months of planning pagesTwo-page monthly spreads that include past month, current month, and future month calendar blocks for quick referenceEach square measures 1.5 x 1.8 inchesMade in the U.S.A.

Discusses how to "assess your home to transform the spaces within to enhance your lifestyle; declutter and curate your possessions to keep what is useful and meaningful; clean with efficiency, adding an element of pleasure to everyday tasks; organize so you can find what you need, when you need it; beautify and decorate to create a welcoming atmos

John Whelan unlocks the fascinating secrets of an almost lost art: wooden planemaking. For those curious about the ingenious ways of the craft, this book lays out clear, step-by-step instructions that will enable any woodworker to make a plane. Each chapter (covering 20 different types of planes and spokeshaves) is fully illustrated by the author''s line drawings. In addition, there are chapters on the history and alternative methods of planemaking, making plane irons, and the tuning and using of wooden planes. Every chapter that details the construction of a particular plane starts with a photograph of the plane that has been made by the author. As you would expect from Mr. Whelan, this book is the finest and most complete work on the making of wooden planes in print. The reader will enjoy it even if he never puts blade to wood. Should he make a plane or two, he will find Making Traditional Wooden Planes most satisfying

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER AND OFFICIAL COMPANION TO THE HIT BBC SERIESBBC s The Repair Shop is a place where Britain s most skilled and caring craftspeople rescue and resurrect items that owners thought were beyond saving. Their shared love of craft has helped hundreds of people recover and relive cherished memories, and inspired millions to rediscover their own prized possessions. The skill required to properly restore those items may be beyond most of us, but there are small things we can all do to care for the items we love the most. How do you replenish the stuffing in your child s beloved, tatty teddy bear, for instance? Or remove a water mark left on your wooden table? What s the best way to prevent your leather from cracking?Direct from the Repair Shop's 'Workshop of Dreams', this make do and mend guide collects advice and stories from each of the show s experts, to help you understand and care for those aging treasures and heirlooms around your house or gathering dust in the garage. Whether it s wood, ceramics, leather or silverware, you will get to know your materials, tools and terms from Britain s best, as the Repair Shop experts share their tips on restoring and conserving, reveal their favourite tools, and provide a series of small, manageable projects that help tackle the most common problems that occur in their given medium. Their book, like the show it accompanies, with help you safeguard your sentimental legacy for generations to come.

Everything you need to know to build with rammed earth in warm and cold climates. Rammed earth - sand, gravel, and clay or lime/cement binder packed into forms - is a low-energy, high-performance building method, yielding beautiful, sustainable results. It's thermally stable and can be insulated, can actively modulate humidity, provides a healthy indoor environment, and allows site materials to be used for major structural and building envelope elements. Essential Rammed Earth Construction covers design, building science, tools, and step-by-step building methods for any climate, with a special emphasis on building in cold climates of the northern US, Canada, and northern Europe. Coverage includes: Overview of earthen building Appropriate use of rammed earth walls Stabilized versus raw rammed earth Design considerations, including structural, insulation, and building envelope details Special considerations for cold and freeze-thaw climates Construction drawings, with step-by-step building instructions Tools and labor covering industrial methods, low-tech techniques, formwork options, mix design, budgets, and schedules Codes, inspections, and permits. This guide is an essential resource for experienced builders, DIY home owners, designers, engineers, and architects interested in learning about rammed earth construction.

Micro Living is a fascinating book by Derek "Deek" Diedricksen, published in 2018 by Workman Publishing. This book takes you on an incredible journey into the world of compact living spaces, showcasing the innovative ways people are embracing a minimalist lifestyle. Written by an expert in the field, Diedricksen brings a fresh and insightful perspective to the genre of home improvement and lifestyle. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in exploring the possibilities of living big in a small space. With its 2018 publication, Micro Living has since become a significant contribution to the genre, reflecting the changing attitudes towards home and living spaces. Published by Workman Publishing, the book is a testament to their commitment to delivering quality content that challenges the status quo and inspires readers to think differently.

Wood Pallet DIY Projects, Author: Steve Fitzberger, Publication Year: 2018-06-12, Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing, Language: eng

Woodland Craft author Ben Law explains what makes a good workshop, outlines the key tools and shows how to make devices from scratch.

Joints: A Woodworker's Guide provides a comprehensive introduction to this crucial woodworking skill, covering all stages from planning to assembly.