A celebration of craftsmanship, teamwork, and the relationship between contractor and client."An enriching and poetic tribute to manual labour."—Karl Ove KnausgaardMaking Things Right is the simple yet captivating story of a loft renovation, from the moment master carpenter and contractor Ole Thorstensen submits an estimate for the job to when the space is ready for occupation. As the project unfolds, we see the construction throug...

From a master carpenter, Making Things Right is a celebration of good craftsmanship and a tribute to manual labor in the story of a loft renovation.Making Things Right is the simple yet fascinating story of a loft renovation. It is also a book about work and identity, about collaboration and pride in skilled craftsmanship, and about what it means to make things with your hands in a consumerism-driven world. From the moment carpenter and contractor Ole receives the...

Discover the best cabin for your lifestyle and location with this illustrated guide featuring sixty-two floor plans for under one,zero feet.Design and build the comfortable cabin that perfectly suits your every desire. The sixty-two plans in Compact Cabins feature innovative storage solutions, clever use of outdoor space, mix-and-match modular elements, and off-the-grid energy options to help you create the cabin of your dreams—all in less than one,zero sq...

You can have the home of your dreams!This comprehensive guide walks you through every decision and addresses all the details that most homeowners don't even know to consider.In this step-by-step, room-by-room handbook, Susan Lang considers every aspect of your homebuilding or remodeling project, such as how toHire the right architect, interior designer, and builderDesign each room to perfectly fit your family's lifestyle

"Jewelry Making For Beginners" is a text that not only highlights the basics of making various types of jewelry, it also goes just a bit further into the process without making it overwhelming for the beginner. The aim that the author has with this text is to inform and educate and make the overall process as easy as possible to execute. The individual that has no concept at all of what jewelry making entails can read the text and not only get an overview of the jewelry making process but ...

You can have your very own home for about the price of a brand-new car. In these days of cash crunches and economic recession, that is very enticing to a lot of people!In this book, you'll learn about building a functional and comfortable home for very little money, and you’ll start with one or more shipping containers.Shipping container construction is not brand-new – people have been building homes and other sorts of enclosed structures out of shipping containers for seve...

For anyone that has wished to get out there and grab life by the reigns. The enchanting world of “tiny homes” holds a very special allure. Saddling up to live in a space that is smaller than most studio apartments is a big leap for most of us. But if you are informed and know what you are doing you can go a long way with the latest in tiny home designs. Since the trend has advanced, so have the choices. In what was once a very obscure market decked out with a very small variety of tiny hom...

"A great book with wonderful designs for smaller homes. Just the inspiration you need to find the right design for a small home for your future needs" (Kent Griswold, TinyHouseBlog.com).Imagine a home that contains everything you need in no more than one,400 square feet. Thoughtfully designed for maximum comfort efficiency, Gerald Rowan's floor plans offer innovative options for building or retrofitting an affordable home that is easy to maintain and environmentall...

Learn How You Can Save Money With Insider Tips On How To Build Your Shipping Container Home!How would you like to pay way less per month and still live in your dream home?Well, that's the promise that a shipping container home offers!These small houses are taking the world by storm at the moment, and rightfully so. Combine a massive oversupply of containers with people looking to live in cheap homes, that are even eco-friendly, and you can see why b...

Outdoor painting( en plein air) has exploded in popularity over the world. First made famous by the impressionists outdoor painting is back to stay. Whether you are a beginner or looking to try something new you will love the outdoor painting experience. This guide by professional artist, Malcolm Dewey, will get you started painting outdoors with confidence.

Make Your Green Home a Reality!Building the right-sized green home involves making eco-smart decisions. In Building Today's Green Home, you will learn:• How to choose the correct location of your building lot and what is the optimum placement of your house to take advantage of solar energy• How to design the right-sized home for your needs now and in the future• What are the best sustainable construction materials to...