The Complete Guide to Trim & Finish Carpentry
The Complete Guide to Trim & Finish Carpentry

Author: Paul Gorton

Publisher: Creative Publishing International

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 238

ISBN-13: 9781589232488

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Replacing old trim moldings or installing decorative trim accents can change the look of a home almost as dramatically as a major remodeling job, and at a fraction of the cost. Black & Decker The Complete Guide to Trim & Finish Carpentry is aimed at growing numbers of DIY homeowners who are replacing trim and decorative moldings as a comprehensive remodeling project on its own merits. The book shows how style makes the house, and teaches do-it-yourselfers how to effectively choose, finish and install all manner of trim moldings, from ornate baseboards to decorative crown moldings and ceiling medallions. It also includes an update on how to select and work with the new materials now gaining in popularity, including rigid fiberglass moldings and metal ceiling panels.

Black & Decker The Complete Guide to Finishing Walls & Ceilings
Black & Decker The Complete Guide to Finishing Walls & Ceilings

Author: Tom Lemmer

Publisher: Cool Springs Press

Published: 2006-11-01

Total Pages: 240

ISBN-13: 161673311X

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Finishing walls and ceilings once meant nailing up some wallboard and slapping on paint or wallpaper. No more. Today's do-it-yourself can create dozens of different and exciting wall and ceiling finishes using materials now available at any home improvement center. Even basic wallboard installation is a new game, with curved walls, arches, and elaborate special effects easily achieved with innovative products aimed at the homeowner. Black & Decker The Complete Guide to Finishing Walls & Ceilings gives all the information needed to give walls and ceilings designer finishes.

Finish Carpentry
Finish Carpentry

Author: William Perkins Spence

Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 300

ISBN-13: 9780806907000

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"Spence brings a fresh perspective to familiar subject matter by treating it in a way that stresses professional craftsmanship... opens with sections on tools and safety before moving on to a subject-by-subject treatment of interior and exterior finish work. A whopping 650 detailed drawings and...photographs make it simple to visualize the strategies and techniques."--"Journal of Light Construction."

Black & Decker Trim & Finish Carpentry
Black & Decker Trim & Finish Carpentry

Author: Editors of Creative Publishing international

Publisher: Cool Springs Press

Published: 2010-07-01

Total Pages: 161

ISBN-13: 1610590139

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This volume shows DIY homeowners the tips and techniques pros use to get beautiful precision when installing crown moldings, chair rails, paneling, and window & door millwork. It’s a book for the serious DIYer looking to elevate his or her handiwork from the realm of basic competence to fine craftwork.

Black and Decker The Handy Guide to Easy Woodworking Projects
Black and Decker The Handy Guide to Easy Woodworking Projects

Author: Creative Publishing International

Publisher: Crestline Books

Published: 2011-02-01

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780785827733

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Build beautiful and functional furnishings and accessories for your home. This book provides step by step instructions with clear photographs, as well as cutting lists and technical drawings for each project. This comprehensive book also includes materials descriptions and basic woodworking and finishing techniques. Every project can be completed with standard hand tools and a basic power tools like a circular saw, drill, jig saw, power sander, router, or power miter saw. This hardcover book with internal spiral binding is 6.5in x 8in, a perfect size for carpenters and woodworkers to keep near their workbench or toolbox for quick access.The design of this book allows it to lay open flat, which allows for easy and frequent reference, and the interior photographs, illustrations and diagrams, make the learning process simple and fun for beginners, and provides useful tips for more advanced readers. Descriptions of the materials, tools, and different types of wood will guide readers through setting up their workshop and beginning projects. Sections on woodworking and finishing techniques walk readers step-by-step through not only creating, but also beautifying household objects. This book makes a perfect gift for any beginning carpenter, and is a must-have addition to any experienced woodworker's workshop.

Black & Decker The Complete Guide to Carpentry for Homeowners
Black & Decker The Complete Guide to Carpentry for Homeowners

Author: Chris Marshall

Publisher: Cool Springs Press

Published: 2007-12-15

Total Pages: 289

ISBN-13: 1616733489

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New Edition! Everyday Carpentry for Every Homeowner. For today's homeowner, basic carpentry skills are an absolute must. Professional handymen are in rare supply these days, and if you can find them at all, they may command exorbitant rates for work that takes just an hour or two to do. Best of all, modern tools are inexpensive and easy to use, making most home carpentry tasks a breeze to do-it-yourself. Black & Decker The Complete Guide to Carpentry for Homeowners is a down-to-earth guide to help readers solve everyday problems using the most basic of tools—hammers, saws, sanders, clamps, and screw guns. The book opens with the basics of setting up a rudimentary home workshop and learning tool basics, then moves into a lavish how-to section featuring more than 50 everyday home carpentry projects that cover just about every possibility. The perfect introductory book on carpentry skills for homeowners Shows ingenious solutions for creating a full-featured home workshop in limited space A complete reference for tools, materials and hardware

Trim Complete
Trim Complete

Author: Greg Kossow

Publisher: Taunton

Published: 2008-01-08

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781561588695

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"Trim Complete" covers those important finishing touches that give a house a one-of-a-kind personality: trim and modling. An expert carpenter, Greg Kossow presents a vibrantly visual guide that details every possible project, from the most basic baseboards, to the most complicated casings. He tackles real-world situations with authoritative advice, never failing to address how to solve problems when things do go wrong. The book's ingenious design makes it a snap to find the relevant information for each project and Kossow includes a crystal-clear table of contents. Plus, unlike most other books that only deal with basic carptnetry, "Trim Complete" includes hard-to-find advice on complex crown molding and making custom modling.

Black & Decker The Complete Guide to Finishing Basements
Black & Decker The Complete Guide to Finishing Basements

Author: Editors of Creative Publishing international

Publisher: Cool Springs Press

Published: 2013-09-01

Total Pages: 242

ISBN-13: 1610589920

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A fact-filled, 240-page manual that covers every aspect of designing and planning a basement conversion/remodeling project. With more than 600 color photographs, this book goes into thorough detail on crucial subjects like moisture and climate control, egress, ventilation, lighting, and many other issues. It deals comprehensively with adapting home mechanical systems to basement conditions. The many featured projects include finishing a bathroom stub-out, installing an all-new basement bathroom, insulating, repairing foundation walls, installing sump pumps, dehumidification strategies, as well as many other projects designed for livability. A special focus new to this edition presents information and projects for aging in place, including home elevators and chair lifts, monitoring and communication systems, and creating an accessible basement apartment. You will also find projects that show how to upgrade with luxury amenities, including a fireplace, sauna, home spa, exercise room, basement club/lounge and more.

Black & Decker The Complete Guide to Finishing Basements
Black & Decker The Complete Guide to Finishing Basements

Author: Editors of Creative Publishing

Publisher: Creative Publishing international

Published: 2009-04-01

Total Pages: 258

ISBN-13: 1616733810

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Creating extra living space affordably has never been easier. This book shows dozens of different uses for basement spaces, then shows readers exactly how to accomplish each task. Painstakingly clear photos leave nothing to the imagination, as they teach consumers exactly how to handle modern materials and tools to add an extra bathroom, a family room, bedroom, home office, or game room to their homes.