Taunton Press: 187 books
by Andrew Engel
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2012
Stair building combines precision carpentry with tricky math, so even experienced builders find it challenging. But as this extensively illustrated book demonstrates, any builder who can measure the distance between two floors can plan and build a stunning set of stairs. By clearly laying out the...
Little Green Dresses
50 Original Patterns for Repurposed Dresses, Tops, Skirts, and More
Language: English
Release Date: August 12, 2013
Never shop retail again with this chic and sweet collection of DIY patterns from a former host of DIY Network's Stylelicious, Tina Sparkles. Joining the green movement was never so easy -- and cost saving! With Sparkles' stripped-down approach to patterning and sewing, the delightful dresses, tops,...
by Joseph Truini
Language: English
Release Date: February 21, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: February 21, 2013
Relatively affordable as DIY projects go, tiling is also one of the most popular among homeowners. New tile can cover a multitude of sins and transform a space from tiny entry to spacious kitchen - in a matter of hours, if it's done properly. This book presents all of the information needed to take...
by Joanne Kellar Bouknight
Language: English
Release Date: January 17, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: January 17, 2014
The latest budget-wise strategies for kitchen design. What’s new? What works? What’s affordable? These topics are top of mind these days – and making smart choices is what author Joanne Kellar Bouknight focuses on in Kitchen Idea Book, a completely revised and updated edition of her previous...
The DIY Bride
40 Fun Projects for Your Ultimate One-of-a-Kind Wedding
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2012
From choosing a delicious menu to assembling the guest list, hundreds of details go into planning a successful wedding. The DIY Bride helps brides put their stamp on the big day without breaking the bank. Written by the creator of the number one Web site for wedding crafts, DIYBride.com, this fun,...
Wisdom for Beekeepers
500 Tips for Successful Beekeeping
Language: English
Release Date: December 6, 2013
Get the latest buzz on beekeeping. A hot new trend that parallels the growing interest in sustainable farming and locally grown food, beekeeping continues to attract enthusiasts. For the best, solid information on beekeeping for beginners or veterans, you'll want to consult Wisdom for Beekeepers.
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Curvy Girl Crochet
25 Patterns that Fit and Flatter
Language: English
Release Date: October 8, 2012
Full-figured women who love to crochet will rejoice in this fun, fresh, and pretty new book, Curvy Girl Crochet: 25 Patterns that Fit and Flatter. Instead of making adjustments to “average-size' patterns, this exciting guide celebrates larger women with 25 original crochet patterns designed specifically...
Staying Put
Remodel Your House to Get the Home You Want
Language: English
Release Date: March 14, 2012
Remodeling – moves you can make without moving. A new house isn’t always an option, but ***Staying Put***offers hope by providing workable solutions for the house you do have. And it helps you avoid the costly pitfalls that come with renovating.
Innovative ideas that don’t break the bank....
Bead Simple
Essential Techniques for Making Jewelry Just the Way You Want It
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2012
Most beading books include a mix of patterns but call for very specific beads and materials. So if crafters don't like the beads used in the projects, or don't have them in hand, they won't enjoy the projects, no matter how beautiful they are. But Susan Beal has untangled this knotty problem. "Bead...
Button It Up
80 Amazing Vintage Button Projects for Necklaces, Bracelets, Embellishments, Housewares, and More
Language: English
Release Date: February 15, 2012
80 cute-as-a-button projects.Buttons are back. Susan Beal, author of Bead Simple, details 80 fashionable projects including bold and beautiful pendants, rings, bracelets, necklaces, brooches, earrings, and more. Also included are instructions for an eye-catching assortment of accessories and housewares,...
The Prayer Shawl Journal & Guidebook
inspiration plus knit and crochet basics
Language: English
Release Date: January 10, 2014
Show someone special every stitch of your love with a handmade prayer shawl. There's something remarkable about a prayer shawl, especially one you've created with your own hands. They can be given for myriad life situations—”to provide comfort post-surgery or after the loss of a loved one, as...
The Visual Handbook of Energy Conservation
A Comprehensive Guide to Reducing Energy Use at Home
Language: English
Release Date: January 10, 2014
From the author of the best-selling The Visual Handbook of Building and Remodeling (over 300,000 copies sold in all three editions), comes a new book in the same graphic format that explains how to reduce energy use in the home. With a vast array of well-organized and easily accessible essential data,...
Fine Cooking Thanksgiving Cookbook
Recipes for Turkey and all the Trimmings
Language: English
Release Date: May 3, 2013
The holidays are a time for family and friends. They can also be a time of stress, anxiety, and slaving over a hot stove. The editors of Fine Cooking magazine know all about the problems and pitfalls of preparing a full-course holiday meal...and they are here to help! This cooking survival guide previously...
In-laws, Outlaws, and Granny Flats
Your Guide to turning One House into Two Homes
Language: English
Release Date: June 8, 2012
In response to tight times, a remarkably upbeat and widespread change is taking place in households across America. Homeowners are creating second dwelling units often called in-law suites, mother-in-law apartments, or granny flats. Second units make a lot of sense. They're perfect for families who...