Tired of spending valuable DIY time sifting through stories to get to the real meat of your project? Then The Big Book of Projects is for you. Curated by the editors of Family Handyman, this no-frills collection cuts through the fluff and gives you what you really need: nothin' but the plans for more than 40 useful DIY projects around your home and your backyard.

"Solve cluttered cabinets and overflowing drawers with the tips, tricks, and projects collected in Organization Hacks by organization expert Carrie Higgins of MakingLemonadeBlog.com. From quick fixes to DIY solutions, this book has the fix for your organization dysfunction"--

"If you've got stuff, you need to have places to put it and ways to keep it neat -- and that's where this book comes in. Whether you're looking to tidy up or store your belongings, we have you covered with a wide variety of projects and hints to make your living space the most orderly it's ever been. The book includes: 50+ PROJECTS for your kitchen, bathroom, backyard, bedrooms, office, workshop and more. SIMPLE STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS to build...

The Alaska Homesteader's Handbook is a remarkable compilation of practical information for living in one of the most impractical and inhospitable landscapes in the United States. More than forty pioneer types, ranging from their mid-nineties to mid-twenties, describe their reasons for choosing to live their lives on Alaska and offer useful instructions and advice that made that life more livable. Whether it's how to live among bears, build an outhouse,...

A splendid bit of rural Americana, Cobleigh's book shows how anyone with a little time and money can add a touch of authentic charm to their farm, house, or garden. First published nearly a century ago, this practical guide features dozens of projects, accompanied by some 200 illustrations. A simply written text not only tells how to mount an anvil, make a cheese press, and build hog houses, but also provides handy advice on splitting wood, testing...

Teaches names, general uses, and correct operation of all basic hand and power tools, fasteners, and measuring devices you are likely to need. Also, grinding, metal cutting, soldering, and more. 329 illustrations.

¡Pisos nuevos en sólo un fin de semana! Si duda alguna, instalar los nuevos productos para las cubiertas de los pisos es hoy en día una de las labores más fáciles de realizar para quienes se encaminan es esta clase de proyectos. Además quedará impresionado de cómo los nuevos pisos cambian el aspecto de la vivienda. Sin importar si instala tiras de maderos laminados, pisos de cerámica, alfombra, u otro material de las muchas opciones existentes...

ANOTHER USE FOR... has a 10 page index making it easier to find the solutions to household problems. Common household items are listed alphabetically, followed by five to ten additional and often surprising uses for that item. Beginning with ALCOHOL (to remove grass stains from clothing), ALUMINUM FOIL (to wrap doorknobs before painting to avoid drips), to WAX PAPER (to rub across closet rods for easy-sliding hangers. ) You will be amazed at the ingenious...

You might not think it, but home stores carry all the furniture you'd find in a show room; it's just not assembled yet. Black & Decker Readymade Home Furniture shows you how. You can find just about any furnishing imaginable in the aisles of the home goods store-coffee tables, wine racks, chandeliers-with just a little assembly (and creativity) required. In Black & Decker Readymade Home Furniture, you will learn how to re-imagine the big-box building...

Smart home technology, also called home automation or connected home, is the fasted growing area of technology today, but it's taken the longest to get noticed. Home automation and smart home products have been around for more than 20 years, yet for most people, the trend first started being noticeable only in the last couple of years. There are a few reasons for this, but primarily it's due to the rise in inexpensive do-it-yourself (DIY) systems...