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Sewing 101 is a modern-day primer on the basic skills and techniques of sewing. This book is geared toward the absolute novice and assumes you know little or nothing about the craft. Filled with lots
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This latest revision of our best-selling bathroom remodeling book features practical, achievable bathroom improvements and upgrades shown with clear color step-by-step photos. This comprehensive book
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This third edition of a classic favorite includes time-honored installation methods now updated to feature new flooring styles, and adds some important new information on renewable flooring materials
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Cool Couture is a home sewer’s guide to professional, designer-quality construction and finishing. Fashion designer Kenneth King provides step-by-step instruction in the basic, reliable techniques of
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This book is a comprehensive guide to rotary cutting, quick piecing, and machine quilting. Full-color photos accompany step-by-step instructions teaching all the basic techniques of machine quilting.
Part home improvement book and part financial instrument, Remodel, Replace … Refund makes sense of the home remodeling provisions of the 2009-2010 Federal Tax Credit for Homeowners. Learn whic
Advanced techniques for the next step in home wiring Once homeowners have mastered the surprisingly easy techniques for basic repair of switches, outlets and light fixtures, they’re read
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The heart & soul of kitchens & bathsThis inspirational book allows readers to dream about their ideal bathroom and kitchen, but it doesn't stop there: Kitchens & Baths for Today & Tomorrow also helps
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This beautiful book will help personalize any wedding. Filled with inspirational ideas that will help create lasting memories of this special day, Handcrafted Weddings demonstrates how to plan and st
This book is your most valuable tool for a lifetime of sewing success, completely updated with the latest innovations in sewing products and techniques.Singer: The Complete Photo Guide to Sewing, 3rd
150 Ways to Paint offers concise illustrated instructions on the most employed painting techniques for the most important parts of the home: walls, floors, ceilings, and furniture. These are the tech
Comprehensive Reference for Hunting Black Bear Effective wildlife management has given rise to growing black bear populations in many areas across the nation. As more and more hunters have the abilit
