How-to & Home Improvements

PopularMechanics.com selection for one of The Best DIY and Home Improvement Books of 2009 We’ve come a long way from the Peashooter Era: with the ad...

Puzzle pattern bonanza: 100 patterns for jigsaw, stand-up, and inlay puzzles. 'Another terrific woodworking book....These designs for stand-up and inlay puz...

Now in paperback, "The Not So Big House" proposes clear guidelines for creating homes that serve spiritual needs as well as material requirements. Topics ...

Here is a family guide to classic novels, contemporary fiction, myths and legends, science fiction and fantasy, folktales, Bible stories, picture books, bi...

Breastfeeding is healthy and natural, but it's not always easy. Dr. Jack Newman, a leading authority on infant care, and Teresa Pitman, former executive dir...

“Refurbish a sofa for the new season, transform folding chairs into superb party seating...and brighten any room with a splash of color...just a few of th...

Offers plans and instructions for making a variety of bird houses, bird feeders, and bird baths, in both traditional and whimsical stylesCategories: Crafts,...

Sometimes small changes can have a big impact. But many homeowners looking for more living space still insist on building expensive additions or completely ...

Fine Homebuilding, Great Houses. Collection Of Articles From The First Ten Years Of Fine Homebuilding--introd. A Fine Homebuilding Book--t.p. Verso. Include...

Traditional conservatories extend the home, offering both an easy way to protect tender plants from harsh climates and a comfortable room for year-round enj...

Quirk Owner's Manuals have taught readers how to "repair" and "maintain" babies, toddlers, dogs, and cats. Now we're tackling the biggest and most complica...

Now it's easier than ever for woodworkers to get a perfect finish on every project! This book dispels the myths about wood finishing and explains exactly ho...

Women Who Used The Best-selling Your Pregnancy Week By Week Have Come To Love And Rely On The Same Authors To Guide Them Through The Mind-boggling Changes O...

for More Than Twenty Years, Roy Underhill Has Taught The Techniques Of Traditional Woodcraft With Muscle-powered Tools. With His Four Previous Books And Hi...

This book contains 20 inexpensive projects you can make in just a few hours. Each project features full-color photographs of the major construction steps, a...

Brings together more than thirty practical, do-it-yourself projects designed to transform a backyard into a treasured outdoor living space, with more than f...

Pouring concrete doesn’t have to be left to the professionals. Versatile, inexpensive, and easily casted, concrete is the perfect medium for crafters, ti...

Welcome -- The Bedroom -- The Bathroom -- The Kitchen -- Living Areas -- The Garage And Yard. Dave Wentz And Myron Wentz ; With Donna K. Wallace. Includes B...

The Power of Peace in You delivers a revolutionary method for accessing a universal Life-force Energy of peace to attain clarity, inspiration and calm, eve...

learning And Absorbing Information, Say The Authors, Is A Brain Function. Very Young Children Can Absorb Information Without Effort And Find Enormous Plea...

Demonstrates special techniques for sewing with knit fabrics, includes a variety of basic patterns, and shows how to make shirts, cardigans, pants, skirts, ...

'... packed with informative sidebars, checklists, diagrams, and photographs. With Mike by your side, you'll know what to expect from your contractor, what ...

Bench reference! 200 unique devices you can make to overcome problems. Speed up repetitive jobs, cut waste, assure accuracy. Jigs, marking aids, holding dev...

Complete with demonstrative illustrations and photographs, Small Space Living offers more than 100 space-saving ideas from Roberta Sandenbergh, a.k.a the S...

Cucumbers, apples, strawberries, and more—fresh from your very own garden. Growing your own food is a hot topic today because of the high cost of transp...

Complete patterns and easy-to-follow instructions for making 30 charming wind-driven toys: the Signaling Trainman, Flying Puffin, Colonial Dame, Indian in C...

A Modern Guide To Self-sufficiency, Homesteading, And Creating An Independent Life, From New York Times Bestselling Author, Retired Navy Seal, And Survival ...

box Making Is Perfect For Beginning Woodworkers Interested In Gaining Skills, Experimenting With Design, And Feeling Satisfaction At A Project That Can Be...

Skate ramps, zip lines, go-carts, and more! In this super-fun book, Todd Davis extreme sports athlete and host of HGTV's Over Your Head presents 25 awesome ...

domino: The Book Of Decorating Cracks The Code To Creating A Beautiful Home, Bringing Together Inspiring Rooms, How-to Advice And Insiders' Secrets From To...

A guide for divorced, widowed, gay, and never-before-married fathers navigates new dads through the complex, sometimes rocky waters of parenting a child alo...

Ninety-nine percent of the time, the world spins like a top, the skies are clear, and your refrigerator is full of good food. But the world is a volatile p...

Completely revised and redesigned with over 3,000 color photos and illustrations, facts on the latest tools and techniques, and user-friendly instructions f...

A practical guide to renovating and maintaining the decorative architectural features of older houses, in particular those built between 1750 and 1939. Afte...

Finishing a basement is one of the fastest and most cost-effective ways to increase living space in a home. This book helps readers visualize the vast possi...

Your commitment to weight loss doesn't end after surgery. Dr. Matthew Weiner has advised thousands of patients in the weeks, months, and years following wei...

In the old days all a person needed to build a killer custom motorcycle was a bike, a set of tools, a little know-how, and a creative vision. But with the ...

Sewing secrets from the fashion industryLook over the shoulders of sewing experts as they show you how to cut and sew the professional way. From sample room...

Ever Dreamed Of Having Your Own Cozy Cabin Nestled In The Woods? This Book Will Help You Find The Perfect Efficient Small Home! With Over 200 Functional Flo...

The one book that shows you how to fix anything anywhere in your home!There are a million things that can go wrong in your home. Faucets leak. Floorboards ...

Designing the outside of the home adds to curb-side appeal, creates ambiance, and increases the value of the home. Ultimate Guide: Walks, Patios & Walls...

Porches & Sunrooms Enjoy the great outdoors without braving the elements by adding a new porch, sunroom, three-season room, or conservatory to your ...

150 Totally Compliant Whole30 Prep-and-go Recipes For Your Slow CookerCategories: Crafts, Hobbies & Home Home Improvement & DesignHow-to & Home ...

Available for the first time, Sarah Susanka's best-selling books in one handsome slipcase set. — Great gift package — Offers all of Sarah Susanka's tren...

showering Outdoors After A Day Of Playing In The Surf, Digging In The Garden, Or Taking A Daylong Bike Ride Is The Ultimate In Summer Relaxation. designer/b...

You'll enjoy this? part story, part boatbuilding manual of a small, beetle-cat-like boat, from a legendary designer with probably more of his creations buil...

Canada's #1 expert on DIY simplifies Canada's most common (and avoidable) DIY disasters.DIY projects seem quick and easy. You start thinking that you're rep...

The most complete guide to sewing basics People are always looking for ways to cut expenses and be creative and stylish at the same time. Learning to sew i...