Offers woodworkers more than 300 seasonal patterns to create decorative and inexpensive Christmas ornaments. Arranged by theme, this book features a wide variety of original designs such as: angels and nativity figures, wildlife and holiday classics.

Strong, appropriate and well-fitting joints are one of the hallmarks of the skilled woodworker. Making them properly requires intelligent planning, accurate marking out and a sufficient degree of care in the cutting, fitting and final assembly. This book demystifies the all-important subject of choosing, designing and cutting woodworking joints.

A guide to insulating and draughtproofing your home, and improving ventilation. It includes techniques for ventilating your home, such as fitting ceiling, window and wall extractor fans, and adding airbricks for extra circulation of air.

New edition of the practical guide to using driftwood for making furniture and decorative objects.

The ultimate guide for beginner to experienced makers to learn how to manage the dust in your workspace, be it woodworking dust, epoxy resin dust, or metalworking dust. Covering everything from explanations of dust hazards and proper PPE to shop vacuums, shop-wide collection systems, air filtration systems, and location.

Essential Rainwater Harvesting covers complete home-scale rainwater harvesting system design including goal setting, system planning, site assessment, calculations, and material selection and sizing for all climates.

The latest edition of this best-selling title features 17 new articles from the highly respected Fine Homebuilding magazine, and includes over 350 illustrative on-the-job photographs and drawings.

Hotelier Francis Brennan is back with his third book, and with his tips and tricks for household management he'll have you running your home like a five-star hotel in no time!