Labor and related costs account for more than half of the price of the average home solar installation. But homeowners can save thousands of dollars with this user-friendly manual, which follows the same process professional contractors use. Through detailed directions and step-by-step photos, veteran solar installer Joseph Burdick and seasoned builder Philip Schmidt teach you how to determine the size, placement, and type of installation you'll need. This comprehensive DIY guide covers ev...

Make sleek and functional home furnishings from inexpensive plywood and other off-the-shelf materials using only basic hand and power tools. This unique building guide offers 73 innovative ideas for using plywood to make everything from desks and workstations to children’s playhouses. Projects for every need and skill level are presented with clear assembly diagrams, step-by-step instructions, and photos of the finished product. Discover the simplistic beauty plywood can bring to your next...

"So, now they were back in the time of the pirates, which was along way back in time! And what happened then on the shore of Charlie Posh? Well, listen to this!On the lake, you see, there sailed a really big ship! It creaked and rocked slowly. On the mainmast the pirate flag was hoisted! Charlie Posh and Froggie Ball hardly dared to look, because this was more than they ever could have dreamt of! Now they could hear shouting from the ship. It was the pirates themselves!"Hey...