Rick Peters
Author
Series
Publisher
Hearst Books
Pub. Date
2008.
Language
English
Description
Introduces a variety of makeovers that any homeowner can accomplish, with detailed guidelines for constructing a good porch, deck, or patio and three-part remodeling tips that take a single project and remake it according to three different budget levels.
Author
Series
Publisher
Hearst Books
Pub. Date
2005.
Language
English
Description
With more than 300 color photos, this fourth authoritative Popular Mechanics Workshop tool book helps woodworkers take full advantage of this most essential piece of equipment. No guide will give them a better start: do-it-yourself author extraordinare Rick Peters discusses every aspect of the lathe, from the simplest function up to the most advanced techniques. He examines the various brands and models, as well as all their features and accessories,...
Author
Publisher
Sterling Pub
Pub. Date
[2001]
Language
English
Description
Did you know you can make tapered legs on a jointer? Your own veneer on a planer? Or, how these tools can true up stock or remove warp--giving you the absolutely square, flat stock essential for perfect woodworking projects? Planers and jointers are relied on to do so much--and that's why this expert guide, with its extensive, detailed photographs and drawings, is a must-have for any woodworker. Find out about the tools to choose and their features...
Author
Series
Publisher
Sterling Pub. Co
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
Want to estimate how many tiles you'll need to cover a floor? Fit out a countertop to an uneven wall? Replace old grout? This project and repair handbook will help you with these and other questions before you call in a professional.
Author
Publisher
Hearst Books
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
English
Description
Expert advice, color photos, drawings, and exploded diagrams. The manual covers: cutting wood to precise dimension; making simple joints such as grooves, dadoes, rabbets, and miters; crafting jigs and fixtures; and doing advanced techniques, from molding to resawing. It provides a visual "anatomy" of the many types of available table saws, along with guidance on maintenance and troubleshooting.
Author
Publisher
Sterling Pub
Pub. Date
[2006]
Language
English
Description
"All homeowners dread the moment when the faucet starts dripping, the water power plunges, or the pipes freeze. They often don't know how to fix the problem themselves...and plumbers are costly. That's why it's important to have this how-to on hand. It explains everything from the supply and waste systems to traps, with layouts of the typical bathroom and kitchen. There's coverage of pipes, fittings, shut-off valves, and every variety of sink, faucet,...