Do-It-Yourself
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Alaska Homesteader’s Handbook: Independent Living on the Last Frontier
$18.95 Add to cartA remarkable compilation of practical information for living in one of the most impractical and inhospitable landscapes in the United States. More than forty pioneer types ranging from their mid-ninet… [more below]
- Author: Brown, Tricia
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 162
- Publish Date: November 01 2012
- ISBN10: 0882408119
- Language: English
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Learn to Weld: Beginning MIG Welding and Metal Fabrication Basics
$24.99 Add to cartMaster MIG welding and the metal fabrication techniques you need to repair, create, and duplicate projects in your home welding studio. Learn to Weld starts with the basics: setting up your studio, th
- Author: Christena, Stephen
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 176
- Publish Date: January 01 2014
- ISBN10: 159253869X
- Language: English
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Stanley Woodworking Tools: The Finest Years
$24.95 Add to cartFor more than fifteen years, Walter Jacob has been writing about Stanley Tools for The Chronicle, the quarterly journal of The Early American Industries Association, Inc. STANLEY WOODWORKING TOOLS: TH… [more below]
- Author: Jacob, Walter H.
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 244
- Publish Date: October 21 2011
- ISBN10: 0943196000
- Language: English
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Foundations & Concrete Work
$34.99 Add to cartWritten by seasoned builders from across the country, this revised edition of Foundations & Concrete Work features 17 new articles from Fine Homebuilding magazine, all focused on helping builders form
- Author: Fine Homebuilding
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 272
- Publish Date: January 16 2018
- ISBN10: 1631869132
- Language: English
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The Frugal Homesteader: Living the Good Life on Less
$24.99 Add to cart“Practical advice . . . from the farm field to foraging in the forest . . . a must-have for anyone looking to transition from homeowner to homesteader.”–Scott Mann, host of The Permaculture Podcast
- Author: Moody, John
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 224
- Publish Date: October 02 2018
- ISBN10: 0865718938
- Language: English
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Doormaking: Materials, Techniques, and Projects for Building Your First Door
$26.95 Add to cartMaking a door is easier than you think–here’s everything you need to know to build a door that will last for years and you’ll use proudly every day.
Few pieces of furniture, save perhaps chairs, work
- Author: Purdy, Strother
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 144
- Publish Date: June 01 2017
- ISBN10: 1610352912
- Language: English
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Hot Tubs, Saunas, and Steam Baths: A Guide to Planning and Designing Your Home Health Spa
$32.00 Add to cartUnwind from a stressful day and soothe tired muscles in your own luxurious hot tub, sauna, or steam bath. Alan E. Sanderfoot shows you how to create the perfect home spa experience, from choosing whic
- Author: Sanderfoot, Alan
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 160
- Publish Date: August 01, 2005
- ISBN10: 158017549X
- Language: English
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Essential Cob Construction: A Guide to Design, Engineering, and Building
$49.99 Read moreSetting the standard for modern cob construction – from design, engineering, and building code compliance, to sculpting beautiful structures
Cob – a mix of clay, sand, and straw – is one of the most
- Series: Sustainable Building Essentials
- Author: Dente, Anthony
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 160
- Publish Date: January 16 2024
- ISBN10: 0865719683
- Language: English
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Small Homes: The Right Size
$29.95 Add to cartFind inspiration from DIY owner-builders who constructed their own small homes in this coffee-table book filled with photography.
Are tiny homes too little for you? Well, small is bigger than tiny! The
- Series: Shelter Library of Building Books
- Author: Kahn, Lloyd
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 232
- Publish Date: April 14 2017
- ISBN10: 0936070684
- Language: English
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Habitat for Humanity How to Build a House: How to Build a House
$34.99 Add to cartSince its founding in 1976, the non-profit Habitat for Humanity International has built more than 255,000 houses for more than one million people and families in need world wide. First published in 20
- Author: Haun, Larry
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 288
- Publish Date: September 09 2008
- ISBN10: 1561589675
- Language: English
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The Half-Acre Homestead: 46 Years of Building & Gardening
$19.95 Add to cartDiscover the benefits and joys of simple living in this coffee-table book that presents the homestead of Lloyd Khan and Lesley Creed.
If you’ve ever researched a DIY home-building project, then you’ve
- Author: Kahn, Lloyd
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 168
- Publish Date: March 03 2020
- ISBN10: 0936070811
- Language: English
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Swedish Carving Techniques
$29.99 Add to cartFor all those looking for this much sought-after handbook, the wait is over. Originally published in 1990 and out of print for almost 10 years, Swedish Carving Techniques by Wille Sundqvist has enjoye
- Series: Fine Woodworking
- Author: Sundqvist, Wille
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 144
- Publish Date: December 17 2013
- ISBN10: 1627106731
- Language: English
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Self-Sufficiency for the 21st Century: The Complete Guide to Sustainable Living Today
$30.00 Add to cartFind your route to a more sustainable lifestyle with Dick Strawbridge and his son, James.
We can all take steps to reduce our carbon footprint and be more self-sufficient. For some, that might mean he- Author: Strawbridge, Dick
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 282
- Publish Date: March 10 2020
- ISBN10: 1465489584
- Language: English
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The Complete Manual of Wood Bending: Milled, Laminated, and Steambent Work
$27.95 Read moreUsing the three basic approaches to producing curved parts–laminate bending, steam bending, and milling by machine–this book provides step-by-step instructions on each method, the pros and cons of e… [more below]
- Author: Schleining, Lon
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 190
- Publish Date: November 01 2001
- ISBN10: 0941936546
- Language: English
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The Backyard Homestead Book of Building Projects
$26.99 Add to cartGardeners, small farmers, and outdoor living enthusiasts will love this compilation of 76 rustic DIY projects. From plant supports and clotheslines to a chicken coop, a greenhouse, and a root cellar w
- Series: Backyard Homestead
- Author: Carlsen, Spike
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 296
- Publish Date: March 25 2014
- ISBN10: 1612120857
- Language: English
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Feels Like Home: Transforming Your Space from Uninspiring to Uniquely Yours
$30.00 Add to cartDiscover how to achieve your dream home on an affordable budget using these inspiring pictures, practical tips, and easy-to-implement tutorials.
Most of us don’t live in a dream home that was custom b- Author: Parsons, Marian
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 304
- Publish Date: October 12 2021
- ISBN10: 1546015833
- Language: English
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Building Stairs
$24.95 Add to cartStair building combines precision carpentry with tricky math, so even experienced builders find it challenging. But as this extensively illustrated book demonstrates, any builder who can measure the d
- Series: For Pros By Pros
- Author: Engel, Andrew
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 240
- Publish Date: November 27 2007
- ISBN10: 156158892X
- Language: English
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Build Stuff with Wood: Make Awesome Projects with Basic Tools
$24.95 Add to cartBuild Stuff with Wood is a true beginner’s guide to woodworking, aimed at anyone who is interested in the craft but has little to no tools and no real idea where to start. The idea behind the book is
- Author: Christiana, Asa
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 208
- Publish Date: August 22 2017
- ISBN10: 1631867113
- Language: English
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Practical Houseplant Book
$24.99 Add to cartTwelve inspiring projects, plus 200 in-depth plant profiles with detailed useful information and care instructions to help you cultivate and care for your houseplants.
Learn how to choose which plants- Author: Allaway, Zia
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 224
- Publish Date: February 27 2018
- ISBN10: 1465469214
- Language: English
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Hammer & Nail: Making and Assembling Furniture Designs Inspired by Enzo Mari
$29.99 Add to cartInspired by radical Italian designer Enzo Mari, this practical book with step-by-step DIY projects for hand built, beautiful furniture is a tribute to his simple ideas that challenged the consumerism
- Author: Eje Almqvist, Erik
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 160
- Publish Date: November 01 2022
- ISBN10: 1911663909
- Language: English
