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True Minimalism

A Lifestyle that Uses Multipurpose Items, Home Organization, Strict Budgeting Rules & Decluttering Tips for Simple Living

by Carey Harris ...

It’s been called the lifestyle of the Millenials: Minimalism. Less is more! That’s the idea behind this simplified lifestyle, which is often affiliated with small living spaces but goes way beyond downsizing and a minimalistic home free of clutter.Everything you own serves a purpose – Carey Harris defines minimalism in the modern society, talks about the advantages of minimalist living as well as ... Read more

$3.97 CAD

It’s been called the lifestyle of the Millenials: Minimalism. Less is more! That’s the idea behind this simplified lifestyle, which is often affiliated with small living spaces but goes way beyond downsizing and a minimalistic home free of clutter.Everything you own serves a purpose – Carey Harris defines minimalism in the modern society, talks about the advantages of minimalist living as well as
... Read more
Learn to Timber Frame

Craftsmanship, Simplicity, Timeless Beauty

by Will Beemer ...

The elegant simplicity of timber frame construction is made accessible to all levels of builders with step-by-step building instructions for one small, easy-to-build timber frame cabin, along with plans for modifying it to suit particular needs and locations.Veteran timber framer Will Beemer takes you through the entire process of building a traditional timber frame from start to finish, beginning ... Read more

$16.99 CAD

The elegant simplicity of timber frame construction is made accessible to all levels of builders with step-by-step building instructions for one small, easy-to-build timber frame cabin, along with plans for modifying it to suit particular needs and locations.Veteran timber framer Will Beemer takes you through the entire process of building a traditional timber frame from start to finish, beginning
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Principles of How to Quit Losing Stuff

by Richard Warren ...

This is not a repeat of the old stuff everyone tells you about being organized. It is an entertaining look at how to avoid looking all over for stuff. ... Read more

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This is not a repeat of the old stuff everyone tells you about being organized. It is an entertaining look at how to avoid looking all over for stuff.
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The Minimalist Woodworker

Essential Tools and Smart Shop Ideas for Building with Less

by Vic Tesolin ...

To enjoy woodworking, all you need is a few essential tools, a little bit of space, and the desire to make something with your own two hands. The Minimalist Woodworker is about making woodworking clean and simple—from the tools and the workspace to the easy-to-follow instructions. Woodworking is thriving in the hands-on, DIY, maker world we currently live in. Yet, for it’s increasing popularity, ... Read more

$16.49 CAD

To enjoy woodworking, all you need is a few essential tools, a little bit of space, and the desire to make something with your own two hands. The Minimalist Woodworker is about making woodworking clean and simple—from the tools and the workspace to the easy-to-follow instructions. Woodworking is thriving in the hands-on, DIY, maker world we currently live in. Yet, for it’s increasing popularity,
... Read more
Everyday Woodworking

A Beginner's Guide to Woodcraft With 12 Hand Tools

by Rex Krueger ...

Get started with simple, useful, handcrafted woodworking projects for everyday people—with only 12 basic tools!Lots of people want to try woodwork, but they get intimidated by dangerous power tools and difficult techniques. Good news: there are lots of ways to work with wood and anyone can get a few tools and start making projects.Everyday Woodworking starts at the very beginning—with wood. How ... Read more

$18.99 CAD

Get started with simple, useful, handcrafted woodworking projects for everyday people—with only 12 basic tools!Lots of people want to try woodwork, but they get intimidated by dangerous power tools and difficult techniques. Good news: there are lots of ways to work with wood and anyone can get a few tools and start making projects.Everyday Woodworking starts at the very beginning—with wood. How
... Read more
HOW TO PICK LOCKS

Dependable Step by Step Guide on How to Learn and Master How to Pick Locks (Including Making DIY Lock Pick Set)

by Oscar Wright ...

A lot of us may be thinking to ourselves why should i learn how to pick locks if I do not plan on breaking into people’s houses or homes?This is a wonderful question that needs a deserved answerThere are some very good reasons why a law abiding citizen should master and learn how to pick a lockLock picking opens our eyes to the full light of security; we all lock our doors to keep our loved ones ... Read more

$4.11 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

A lot of us may be thinking to ourselves why should i learn how to pick locks if I do not plan on breaking into people’s houses or homes?This is a wonderful question that needs a deserved answerThere are some very good reasons why a law abiding citizen should master and learn how to pick a lockLock picking opens our eyes to the full light of security; we all lock our doors to keep our loved ones
... Read more
Traditional Jigs & Fixtures for Handtools

A Manual of Devices for Woodworking

by Graham Blackburn ...

50 Classic Devices You Can Make.In Hand Tool Jigs & Fixtures, expert hand tool woodworker Graham Blackburn brings classic devices back to life and shows you exactly how to make and use them in today's workshop. ... Read more

$27.99 CAD

50 Classic Devices You Can Make.In Hand Tool Jigs & Fixtures, expert hand tool woodworker Graham Blackburn brings classic devices back to life and shows you exactly how to make and use them in today's workshop.
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The Ultimate Navy SEALs Bug-In Survival Guide

Turn Your Home Into an Impenetrable Fortress and Defend Your Family with Elite Navy SEAL Strategies for Any Crisis

by Jackson R. Thorne ...

Series series The Ultimate Prepper's Survival Guide Series
The Complete Navy SEAL Bug-In Guide for Home Fortification and Emergency Preparedness featuring Exclusive VIDEO CONTENT in Every Chapter and 3 Essential Survival Resources⚔️ Are you ready to protect your home and family with the same proven tactics Navy SEALs use in life-or-death situations?When disaster strikes—be it a natural catastrophe, economic collapse, or home invasion—will your home be ... Read more

$13.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

The Complete Navy SEAL Bug-In Guide for Home Fortification and Emergency Preparedness featuring Exclusive VIDEO CONTENT in Every Chapter and 3 Essential Survival Resources⚔️ Are you ready to protect your home and family with the same proven tactics Navy SEALs use in life-or-death situations?When disaster strikes—be it a natural catastrophe, economic collapse, or home invasion—will your home be
... Read more
Tools A Visual History

The Hardware that Built, Measured and Repaired the World

by Dominic Chinea ...

A must-read for makers, tinkerers, fixers and creators, The Repair Shop's Dominic Chinea shares his knowledge and enthusiasm for the history and practical uses of tools.This book is a beautifully-illustrated celebration of 140 essential tools, their history, their unique appeal and how they are used by creative people to make just about anything. From the workhorses designed to fuel the industrial ... Read more

$18.99 CAD

A must-read for makers, tinkerers, fixers and creators, The Repair Shop's Dominic Chinea shares his knowledge and enthusiasm for the history and practical uses of tools.This book is a beautifully-illustrated celebration of 140 essential tools, their history, their unique appeal and how they are used by creative people to make just about anything. From the workhorses designed to fuel the industrial
... Read more
Axe in Hand

A Woodchopper's Guide to Blades, Wood, and Fire

by Nicole Coenen ...

*** 2025 National Outdoor Book Award Winner, Outdoor Adventure Guides Category *A unique, welcoming guide for the ultimate outdoor hobby.**Axes, woodchopping, and fire: it can all seem intimidating. But the truth is that with the proper knowledge and technique, they are safe, fun, sustainable passions. What’s more, times have changed. In the past, you may have seen guides that relegated women to ... Read more

$26.39 CAD

*** 2025 National Outdoor Book Award Winner, Outdoor Adventure Guides Category *A unique, welcoming guide for the ultimate outdoor hobby.**Axes, woodchopping, and fire: it can all seem intimidating. But the truth is that with the proper knowledge and technique, they are safe, fun, sustainable passions. What’s more, times have changed. In the past, you may have seen guides that relegated women to
... Read more
Practical Shop Math

Simple Solutions to Workshop Fractions, Formulas + Geometric Shapes

by Tom Begnal ...

Fear not, workshop math is not something to be scared of or avoided; Practical Shop Math covers it all from the basic to the advanced.By its very nature, woodworking requires a basic understanding of math. Various numbers, in the form of thickness, width, and length dimensions, are used to describe the physical size of a a woodworking project and its component parts. Inevitably, these dimensions ... Read more

$26.39 CAD

Fear not, workshop math is not something to be scared of or avoided; Practical Shop Math covers it all from the basic to the advanced.By its very nature, woodworking requires a basic understanding of math. Various numbers, in the form of thickness, width, and length dimensions, are used to describe the physical size of a a woodworking project and its component parts. Inevitably, these dimensions
... Read more
The Woodworker's Secret Handbook

Step-by-Step Guide to Learn Advanced Woodcraft, Joinery Mastery, and Build a Profitable Business

by Ron D. Parker ...

Discover the timeless craft of woodworking through the hands and mind of a master.In The Woodworker's Secret Handbook, veteran craftsman Ron D. Parker transforms decades of workshop wisdom into an inspiring, step-by-step manual for beginners, hobbyists, and professionals alike. From understanding wood grain and mastering joinery to designing projects and building a thriving woodworking business, ... Read more

$8.69 CAD

Discover the timeless craft of woodworking through the hands and mind of a master.In The Woodworker's Secret Handbook, veteran craftsman Ron D. Parker transforms decades of workshop wisdom into an inspiring, step-by-step manual for beginners, hobbyists, and professionals alike. From understanding wood grain and mastering joinery to designing projects and building a thriving woodworking business,
... Read more
Making Time

by Barbara Bell ...

Do you ever wonder if you're a creative person? Here's a collection of narrative essays providing a glimpse into the creativity that is part of a normal life. Included are stories about such arts and crafts as cooking, sewing, knitting, spinning yarn, drawing pictures, making pottery, making space for a home business, cleaning and organizing a house (or not), experiencing higher education as a ... Read more

$4.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Do you ever wonder if you're a creative person? Here's a collection of narrative essays providing a glimpse into the creativity that is part of a normal life. Included are stories about such arts and crafts as cooking, sewing, knitting, spinning yarn, drawing pictures, making pottery, making space for a home business, cleaning and organizing a house (or not), experiencing higher education as a
... Read more
Sharpening Carving Tools for Beginners

Learn to Keep Your Knives, Gouges & V-Tools in Tip-Top Shape

by Lora S. Irish ...

Learn everything you need to know to keep all your woodcarving tools and knives sharp and in tip top shape! This condensed guide offers clear, step-by-step guidance to walk beginners through the basics of sharpening knives, gouges, V-tools, and chisels. Also included are informative sections on safety, basic sharpening techniques, what to keep in your sharpening kit, tool storage and cleanup tips, ... Read more

$8.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Learn everything you need to know to keep all your woodcarving tools and knives sharp and in tip top shape! This condensed guide offers clear, step-by-step guidance to walk beginners through the basics of sharpening knives, gouges, V-tools, and chisels. Also included are informative sections on safety, basic sharpening techniques, what to keep in your sharpening kit, tool storage and cleanup tips,
... Read more
The Art Of Resin

by Antony Rocha ...

Learn how to make your own epoxy resin creations, from your home or workshop. With the book «The Art of Resin» you will not require any prior knowledge, nor will you need to be a technician or professional to make great creations!Start a new venture without large investments of time and money.What is Epoxy Resin used for?Resin is used for creations such as river tables (wood + resin), liquid ... Read more

$19.99 CAD

Learn how to make your own epoxy resin creations, from your home or workshop. With the book «The Art of Resin» you will not require any prior knowledge, nor will you need to be a technician or professional to make great creations!Start a new venture without large investments of time and money.What is Epoxy Resin used for?Resin is used for creations such as river tables (wood + resin), liquid
... Read more
The Handplane Book

by Garrett Hack ...

Master the art of handplanes—history, technique, and craftsmanship in one essential guide.The Handplane Book by Garrett Hack is a richly illustrated tribute to one of woodworking’s most iconic tools. Published by Taunton Press, this comprehensive guide covers everything from selecting and tuning handplanes to mastering their use in fine furniture making. Hack blends practical instruction with ... Read more

$30.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Master the art of handplanes—history, technique, and craftsmanship in one essential guide.The Handplane Book by Garrett Hack is a richly illustrated tribute to one of woodworking’s most iconic tools. Published by Taunton Press, this comprehensive guide covers everything from selecting and tuning handplanes to mastering their use in fine furniture making. Hack blends practical instruction with
... Read more
Kintsugi for Beginners: Mend Pottery with Gold & Embrace Imperfection

by Hobby Lab ...

Unlock the profound beauty of imperfection with Kintsugi for Beginners: Mend Pottery with Gold & Embrace Imperfection. This transformative e-book introduces you to Kintsugi, the ancient Japanese art of "golden joinery", where broken pottery is lovingly repaired with shimmering gold, turning flaws into focal points of exquisite beauty.Rooted in the wabi-sabi philosophy, this guide teaches you to ... Read more

$6.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Unlock the profound beauty of imperfection with Kintsugi for Beginners: Mend Pottery with Gold & Embrace Imperfection. This transformative e-book introduces you to Kintsugi, the ancient Japanese art of "golden joinery", where broken pottery is lovingly repaired with shimmering gold, turning flaws into focal points of exquisite beauty.Rooted in the wabi-sabi philosophy, this guide teaches you to
... Read more
Solve it Like a Handyman: The Ultimate Practical Guide to Home Repairs, Maintenance, and Solving Daily Problems For Beginners

by JP Gaspard ...

The Beginner's Toolkit: Essential Skills for Home Repairs and Maintenance!Step into the fun world of DIY with "Solve it Like a Handyman." Whether you're just learning to tighten screws or you're ready to fix up a whole room, this book is your step-by-step guide to getting better at making home repairs and improvementsInside "Solve it Like a Handyman," you'll discover:Essential Safety Tips: Learn ... Read more

$4.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

The Beginner's Toolkit: Essential Skills for Home Repairs and Maintenance!Step into the fun world of DIY with "Solve it Like a Handyman." Whether you're just learning to tighten screws or you're ready to fix up a whole room, this book is your step-by-step guide to getting better at making home repairs and improvementsInside "Solve it Like a Handyman," you'll discover:Essential Safety Tips: Learn
... Read more
Victorinox Swiss Army Knife Camping & Outdoor Survival Guide

101 Tips, Tricks & Uses

by Bryan Lynch ...

Sharpen your survival skills and learn why you should keep a Swiss Army Knife with you at all times, whether you are exploring wild jungles, tall peaks, or city streets. As a handy "everyday carry" for life's challenges, the versatile Swiss Army Knife can't be beat. Victorinox Swiss Army® Knife Camping & Outdoor Survival Guide shows how to use your iconic red multi-tool to handle 101 different ... Read more

Was $20.72 CAD Now $9.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Sharpen your survival skills and learn why you should keep a Swiss Army Knife with you at all times, whether you are exploring wild jungles, tall peaks, or city streets. As a handy "everyday carry" for life's challenges, the versatile Swiss Army Knife can't be beat. Victorinox Swiss Army® Knife Camping & Outdoor Survival Guide shows how to use your iconic red multi-tool to handle 101 different
... Read more
The Ultimate Grid-Down Survival Guide

Essential Skills, Tools and Tactical Know-How to Survive and Thrive in Any Critical Scenario, Building a Foundation of Self-Sufficiency for Your Home and Family

by Jackson R. Thorne ...

Series series The Ultimate Prepper's Survival Guide Series
⚡️ As the world moves forward, preparing for the inevitable, will you stand by watching, or will you be among the resilient few who thrive against the odds? ⚡️In today’s unpredictable world, the security of your home and the safety of your family hinge on your preparedness for unforeseen events. "The Ultimate Grid-Down Survival Guide" is your comprehensive manual to not just surviving, but ... Read more

$14.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

⚡️ As the world moves forward, preparing for the inevitable, will you stand by watching, or will you be among the resilient few who thrive against the odds? ⚡️In today’s unpredictable world, the security of your home and the safety of your family hinge on your preparedness for unforeseen events. "The Ultimate Grid-Down Survival Guide" is your comprehensive manual to not just surviving, but
... Read more
Discovering Japanese Handplanes

Why This Traditional Tool Belongs in Your Modern Workshop

by Scott Wynn ...

Fast, efficient, and effective, Japanese handplanes are attracting increasing notice among Western cabinetmakers, carpenters, and woodworkers. These tools are meant to be used, used hard, and produce rapid, excellent results. Author and woodworking instructor Scott Wynn shows you how to choose, set up, maintain, and use these versatile tools to achieve stunning results. Japanese blades are ... Read more

$9.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Fast, efficient, and effective, Japanese handplanes are attracting increasing notice among Western cabinetmakers, carpenters, and woodworkers. These tools are meant to be used, used hard, and produce rapid, excellent results. Author and woodworking instructor Scott Wynn shows you how to choose, set up, maintain, and use these versatile tools to achieve stunning results. Japanese blades are
... Read more
Veneering Essentials

Simple Techniques & Practical Projects for Today's Woodworker

by Steve Der-Garabedian ...

For today’s woodworker, veneering is easier than ever...For many woodworkers, thoughts of veneering can conjure negative thoughts of cheap, shoddy workmanship or complicated, messy techniques, when the reality is quite the opposite. For those that have tried veneering and struggled, Veneering Essentials is an invitation back to achieve success with simple lessons and practical projects well within ... Read more

$27.49 CAD

For today’s woodworker, veneering is easier than ever...For many woodworkers, thoughts of veneering can conjure negative thoughts of cheap, shoddy workmanship or complicated, messy techniques, when the reality is quite the opposite. For those that have tried veneering and struggled, Veneering Essentials is an invitation back to achieve success with simple lessons and practical projects well within
... Read more
The Handyman's Guide To Profit

by A. William Benitez ...

When the economy crashed in 2008 millions lost jobs, many struggled for years and it's repeated in 2020 during this pandemic and many are still struggling to catch up either without jobs or with low-paying jobs. Unemployment figures have gone down but that's deceiving because many are still working two or more jobs to make ends meet. Companies are still cutting back to reduce cost and increase ... Read more

$3.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

When the economy crashed in 2008 millions lost jobs, many struggled for years and it's repeated in 2020 during this pandemic and many are still struggling to catch up either without jobs or with low-paying jobs. Unemployment figures have gone down but that's deceiving because many are still working two or more jobs to make ends meet. Companies are still cutting back to reduce cost and increase
... Read more
Record Tools: No. 15

Reprint of Catalogue No.15 of 1938. With a Guide for Plane Collectors

by Leslie Harrison, Roy Arnold ...

This is a reprint of the complete 1938 Catalogue No 15 of Record Tools together with an introduction detailing the complete history of the company and its products from its founding by the Hampton Brothers in 1898 through the acquisition of the Preston List in the early 1930s to the present day Record Tools. The introduction by Leslie Harrison concentrates on the planes Record produced from 1931 ... Read more

$45.99 CAD

This is a reprint of the complete 1938 Catalogue No 15 of Record Tools together with an introduction detailing the complete history of the company and its products from its founding by the Hampton Brothers in 1898 through the acquisition of the Preston List in the early 1930s to the present day Record Tools. The introduction by Leslie Harrison concentrates on the planes Record produced from 1931
... Read more

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