A celebration of good craftsmanship by a Norwegian master carpenter - the anatomy of a job well done."An enriching and poetic tribute to manual labour" Karl Ove Knausgård"In Thorstensen's skilled hands, the everyday story of a suburban loft conversion is turned into an urgent study on the value of doing good work. It should be widely read." Robert Penn - author of The Man Who Made Things Out of TreesThis is...

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...

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...

When you're moving a lifetime's accumulation of belongings from a larger home into a jewel box, the task can seem overwhelming—and so can your emotions. How do you decide what to pack and what to part with? How can you use the things you have so that they function well and look right?Downsizing Your Home with Style answers these questions and more. Learn how to:Create more storageMake your stuff look smaller and your space look ...

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...

Take Action Today and live Mortgage-Free for the Rest Of Your Life By Designing, Building and Living In The Tiny House Of Your Dreams!The Tiny House Movement has gone a long way from being a quirky housing trend into an actual way of life for people who are ready to down size their lives for practical reasons. Students who are burdened by student loans but prefer to lead independent lives as they enter the workforce find the option to build a tiny house as their st...

It Is Possible to Live in a Tiny HouseSave Money, Save Space, and Save the Environment with Tiny LivingHave you seen the posts on Facebook, Pinterest, and other social sites about the benefits of tiny living? Did you know that it is possible to live comfortably in as little as 200 square feet of space? With the DIY hacks in this guide, you will learn many ways to maximize small space.Minimalism is a big part of tiny living, and it is not always easy. Learning how to...