Detailed instructions show you how to upgrade moldings, install wainscoting, build a fireplace surround, hang shelves, and make many more useful and decorative home improvements.

-- Expert tips and techniques of finish carpentry. -- Covers the techniques, materials, and tools for exterior trim, stairs, wallboard, cellings, interior moldings, shelves, cabinets, closets, and more.

"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."

Presents the steps of building a new house. Covers tools, materials, and techniques.

How to install walls, flooring, trim, doors. windows, and siding; plans for building cabinets, counters, mantels and shelving.

Bring the beauty, durability, and fashion of tile to your home. With the help of this book you can tile floors, walls, countertops, and other surfaces yourself. You will learn about the variety of tile available, along with advice about laying out attractive tile patterns. The complete guide also shows you how to prepare the surface for tiling, install the tile, grout it, and maintain tiled surfaces.

Offers ideas for creating additional living space by converting or finishing existing areas of a home, including instructions for all phases of construction.

Shows how to build 12 stylish decks -- simple ground level to multilevel. Projects explained in detail with materials list. Illustrated with 85 full-colour illustrations and 14 full-colour photos.

"Step-by-step instructions on building foundations, floors, walls, and roofs; how to construct stairs, install windows and doors, and add interior trim; a complete guide for selecting and working with hand tools and power tools; tips for estimating, selecting, and ordering materials"--Cover

Easy tips to conquer clutter everywhere in your home.