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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 ... 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
... 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
... Read more
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

$16.29 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
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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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

$4.06 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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Field Guide to Tools

How to Identify and Use Virtually Every Tool at the Hardward Store

by John Kelsey ...

Series series Field Guide
Field Guide to Tools is the ultimate guide to all the gear any handyperson requires. Hardware stores, home stores, and garden stores are full of unrecognizable items—here’s how you can find out what tool is appropriate for your job and just how to go about employing it.Descriptive pages outline the basic history and use for each tool, inventive alternate functions, and operating principles; ... Read more

$11.19 CAD

Field Guide to Tools is the ultimate guide to all the gear any handyperson requires. Hardware stores, home stores, and garden stores are full of unrecognizable items—here’s how you can find out what tool is appropriate for your job and just how to go about employing it.Descriptive pages outline the basic history and use for each tool, inventive alternate functions, and operating principles;
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D.I.Y. Home Improvement Manual

by Jackson Bennett ...

Take back ownership of your home and stop letting things just fall apart!Do you have an ever-growing list of things that need to be fixed around the house?Is even the thought of all that maintenance making you feel overwhelmed?Would you like to be able to easily fix everything up and save thousands of dollars in the process?All homes need regular maintenance and not knowing how to deal with these ... Read more

$13.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Take back ownership of your home and stop letting things just fall apart!Do you have an ever-growing list of things that need to be fixed around the house?Is even the thought of all that maintenance making you feel overwhelmed?Would you like to be able to easily fix everything up and save thousands of dollars in the process?All homes need regular maintenance and not knowing how to deal with these
... 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

$16.99 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
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
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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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
BEGINNERS GUIDE TO LOCKING PICKING SIMPLIFIED

Ultimate Guide On Understanding the Easy Steps, techniques and Equipment needed To pick a lock

by Chris Joshua ...

This handy Beginner's Guide to Lock Picking Simplified is the perfect introduction to the world of lock picking. It's jam-packed with the essential information you need to get started, including: easy-to-understand explanations of the basic lock picking tools and techniques, advice on how to practice safely and effectively, and step-by-step instructions on how to pick a wide variety of locks. ... Read more

$4.06 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This handy Beginner's Guide to Lock Picking Simplified is the perfect introduction to the world of lock picking. It's jam-packed with the essential information you need to get started, including: easy-to-understand explanations of the basic lock picking tools and techniques, advice on how to practice safely and effectively, and step-by-step instructions on how to pick a wide variety of locks.
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Picture Frame Making for Amateurs - Being Practical Instructions in the Making of Various Kinds of Frames for Paintings, Drawings, Photographs, and Engravings.

by James Lukin ...

“Picture Frame making for Amateurs” is a detailed, step-by-step guide, including chapters on the necessary tools and how to use them, the different materials that can be used, common problems, and much more. Written in simple language and including plenty of helpful diagrams, this volume will be of utility to anyone looking to make their own picture frames. Contents include: “Necessary Tools and ... Read more

$10.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

“Picture Frame making for Amateurs” is a detailed, step-by-step guide, including chapters on the necessary tools and how to use them, the different materials that can be used, common problems, and much more. Written in simple language and including plenty of helpful diagrams, this volume will be of utility to anyone looking to make their own picture frames. Contents include: “Necessary Tools and
... Read more
HOW TO USE YOUR MITER SAW

The ultimate encyclopedia for wood cutting proficiency.

by Gloria B. Stanton ...

Discover the ultimate guide to mastering the miter saw with this comprehensive book tailored specifically for beginners. Whether you're an aspiring woodworker or a DIY enthusiast, this book offers everything you need to know to confidently operate a miter saw and tackle various woodworking projects with precision and safety.Dive into detailed explanations of the miter saw’s essential parts and ... Read more

$7.39 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Discover the ultimate guide to mastering the miter saw with this comprehensive book tailored specifically for beginners. Whether you're an aspiring woodworker or a DIY enthusiast, this book offers everything you need to know to confidently operate a miter saw and tackle various woodworking projects with precision and safety.Dive into detailed explanations of the miter saw’s essential parts and
... Read more
Wooden Utensils from the Bandsaw

60+ Patterns for Spatulas, Spoons, Spreaders & More

by Gonzalo Ferreyra ...

Easily Craft an Entire Set of Wooden Utensils You’ll Use for a LifetimeFound in every kitchen, adored by chefs around the world, and a fan-favorite on websites such as Etsy and Pinterest, the humble wooden spoon may be the most beloved kitchen utensil. And, as popular as they are to use, they are also extremely popular to make, requiring minimal equipment and material while unleashing maximum ... Read more

$26.99 CAD

Easily Craft an Entire Set of Wooden Utensils You’ll Use for a LifetimeFound in every kitchen, adored by chefs around the world, and a fan-favorite on websites such as Etsy and Pinterest, the humble wooden spoon may be the most beloved kitchen utensil. And, as popular as they are to use, they are also extremely popular to make, requiring minimal equipment and material while unleashing maximum
... Read more
Woodcraft by Hand Tools.

by Alan House ...

This covers aspects of woodcraft including projects using a pole lathe for spindle and bowl carving, spoon and kuksa carving, making stools, frame saws, greenwood picture and mirror frames and traditional rakes. There are sections on tool making, e.g., a stail or rounding plane, kerfing saws, frame saws, marking gauges, spokeshaves, screw clamps, bar clamp, dual screw vices, rip frame saw and ... Read more

$5.39 CAD

This covers aspects of woodcraft including projects using a pole lathe for spindle and bowl carving, spoon and kuksa carving, making stools, frame saws, greenwood picture and mirror frames and traditional rakes. There are sections on tool making, e.g., a stail or rounding plane, kerfing saws, frame saws, marking gauges, spokeshaves, screw clamps, bar clamp, dual screw vices, rip frame saw and
... Read more

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