Woodworking Books > Framing and Construction Books Framing and Construction Books 20 Total Results Showing Results from 1 to 20 Fireplace and Mantel Ideas By John Lewman90 pages, 8.5x11, soft cover.Choosing the fireplace mantel that is right for your home is easy with this comprehensive, easy-to-read design and installation guide. Inside are 15 complete designs (with blueprints) that you can build and finish for yourself!Review dozens of classic mante . . .   MORE INFORMATION Bookcases and Clutter Control Projects Book Projects:Easy-to-Make Bookcase.Double-Sided Bookcase.Curio Shelving.Compact Disc.Classic Bookcase.Coat Rack.Mirror and Shelf.Hall Tree.Kitchen Island.Cork Board With Shelf.Recycle Center.End Table.Pop-Up Coffee Table.Cedar Wardrobe.Cherry Valet.Personalized Toy Box.Poker Chip Carousel.Potting Table. . . .   MORE INFORMATION The Complete Guide to Wood Storage Projects Now you can make built-in and freestanding projects for all around the home, including display and functional shelving solutions.Book is divided into seven chapters, each containing projects that address a specific type of storage problem: Utility Storage, Decorative & Display Storage, Food & Dishwa . . .   MORE INFORMATION The Complete Custom Closet Book Projects include laundry room closet, kids room closet, sports closet, walk-in closet, home office closet, spare bedroom closet, shared master bedroom closet, and hall closet. Written by Chris Gleason.A self-taught woodworker, Gleason has operated Gleason Woodworking Studio for more than eight years . . .   MORE INFORMATION The Best of Danny Proulxs Storage and Shelving Book Build useful storage projects for every room in your home, including the basement and garage!Step-by-step photos and clear instructions guide you through 15 projects, including kitchen pantry, television armoire, child’s storage bed, student’s work center, low-cost storage shelving, closet stora . . .   MORE INFORMATION 1001 Ideas for Trimwork Book With more than 350 color photos that show how any room will benefit from the addition of trimwork and other architectural details.Includes over 725 illustrations of molding designs and profiles that you can use in your home, including chair rails, crown molding, wainscoting, and more. . . .   MORE INFORMATION Fireplace Mantel Ideas Book Learn from dozens of photos of custom sketched and handcarved classical masterpieces. Review the complete deisgns you can build and finish yourself.Designs include Rustic Mantel, Classic Fireplace Mantel, English Traditional, Country French, Victorian, Art Nouveau, Classical French, Neoclassical, an . . .   MORE INFORMATION The TimberFrame Home Today's timber-frame house presents unique building problems. Where do you put plumbing and wiring if you don't have stud-frame walls? How do you incorporate glass into the framing to create dramatic views? How do you insulate a timber-frame home? How do you ensure that the building meets codes? In . . .   MORE INFORMATION Build Like a Pro Building a Shed What’s inside: Designing a shed to match your storage needs Selecting framing and finish materials for economy and durability Constructing different shed foundations Completing floor, wall, and roof framing quickly and accurately Building stairways and ramps Installing windows and doors Ab . . .   MORE INFORMATION Tauntons For Pros by Pros Finish Carpentry Written by the pros who actually do the work, these articles will help you to: install different types of door, window, baseboard, and cornice trim calculate, order, and plan trim installation to minimize waste compensate for out-of-square, out-of-plumb conditions make cope and miter cuts quickly . . .   MORE INFORMATION Tauntons Home Storage Idea Book With the help of detailed drawings and inspiring color photography, Bouknight provides practical, proven design solutions that will work for you -- whatever your style or needs. Taunton’s Home Storage Idea Book covers: storage basics entryway storage kitchen storage living spaces work-space . . .   MORE INFORMATION Build Like a Pro Windows and Doors You'll learn how to choose the right doors, windows, and skylights for the look you want and for energy efficiency. You'll also learn how to frame the rough opening, set doors and windows level, and make exterior installations weathertight. Tips, shortcuts and advice on how to solve common problems . . .   MORE INFORMATION Build Like a Pro Trim Carpentry and BuiltIns Detailed instructions with hundreds of photos and drawings can help you overcome challenges like out-of-square walls, floors, and ceilings. You'll also learn how to design and build custom built-in bookcases and cabinets to enhance any room in the house. This book brings you: professional tips an . . .   MORE INFORMATION Habitat for Humanity How to Build a House Presented in a documentary style, each process is illustrated with full-color photos shot exclusively for this book and accompanied by clear, authoritative and friendly text. Whether you are a beginner or more experienced builder, this book covers everything you need to know about building efficient . . .   MORE INFORMATION Renovating Old Houses revised and updated Experienced contractor George Nash covers everything -- from replacing foundation walls to repairing old windows, including how to save what's irreplaceable, where to use the best materials, when it's necessary to update (and when it's not), and how to make repairs that will endure. This revised edi . . .   MORE INFORMATION Tauntons For Pros By Pros Building Stairs Even in the simplest of houses, building a stairway can be a complex project. That’s why the editors of Fine Homebuilding magazine have compiled a selection of stair-building articles that covers a broad range of details relating to design, fabrication and installation. It’s all here -- from sim . . .   MORE INFORMATION Remodeling a Basement You’ll find all phases are covered, from the physically demanding “dirty workâ€� to rewarding finishing touches. Professional contractor Roger German covers basic construction techniques and the special problems associated with basement building, such as moisture, framing against concrete, and p . . .   MORE INFORMATION Trim Transformations This stylish, fresh approach to home improvement provides just the right combination of design inspiration and how-to information to enable you to express your own sense of style and get pro-level results every time. Expert advice and step-by-step photos will help you transform your home with a wide . . .   MORE INFORMATION Building Fireplace Mantels Ten projects reflect all the popular home styles from Colonial to Arts and Crafts and Contemporary, ensuring a project to suit your home and tastes. Step-by-step instructions, cutlists, and excellent process photography and illustrations make the mantels accessible -- whatever your skill level. An i . . .   MORE INFORMATION Building The Custom Home Office One of the best things about working at home is that you can decide exactly how you want your office to look. With the help of Niall Barrett's first-of-a-kind book, you can make the most of working in the comfort of home by creating a home work space that works for you. Building the Custom Home Offi . . .   MORE INFORMATION