Chris Peterson
Author
Pub. Date
[2011]
Description
"From plywood to hardwood flooring, to windows, doors, carpeting and more, salvaging building materials can save homeowners thousands of dollars. This book is a hands-on, do-it-yourselfer's guide that shows how to identify materials that can be salvaged efficiently and then gives step-by-step instructions on how to go about doing it"--
Author
Pub. Date
[2021]
Description
"Upcycle that unwanted wood! The New Pallet Book updates a unique woodworking book with 25+ new ways to take a stack of pallets and put them to use. Join home improvement author Chris Peterson for a complete guide to deconstructing and repurposing pallets. This edition, with tons of new content and more than 50 projects and ideas, features everything from dead-simple builds like pathway pavers and a mug holder to more challenging projects like a recycling...
Author
Pub. Date
2017.
Description
Old campers have an appeal that reaches back in time and can send your imagination soaring. Lets face it: they are cool. Who hasn't seen one parked on a boulevard with a 'for sale' sign and pictured it bouncing along behind the family car, ready for adventure and fun?Unfortunately, campers are not quite homes, they are not quite cars, and they have their own unique systems and demands that make fixing and upgrading a challenge. Even if you have plenty...
Author
Pub. Date
2015.
Description
"... Five-gallon buckets are ubiquitous and cheap (indeed, they are often free). But did you know they can also be hacked, hot-rodded, reengineered, and upcycled to create dozens of useful DIY projects for homeowners, gardeners, small-scale farmers, and preppers? 5-Gallon Bucket Book contains 60+ ideas that put these humble and hard-working mainstays to work past their prime and keep them out of landfills. ..."--from back cover.
6) Landscape Ideas You Can Use: How to Choose Structures, Surfaces & Plants That Transform Your Yard
Author
Pub. Date
c2012
Description
"Beautiful landscapes can be found in every corner of the country, but they didn't design themselves. Large or small, rural or urban, every outdoor space is an opportunity to showcase your yard with a little pizzazz. That's where this book comes in - much more than a pretty book of dreamy landscapes, you'll find common sense combines with the creative know-how to envision and embrace new landscape ideas and techniques for your specific home environment"--Cover...
Author
Pub. Date
[2020].
Description
"Whether you've been working from home for years and want to refresh your office space, or you're brand new to telecommuting and have lots of questions, Home Office Solutions holds all the answers and inspiration you need to create a workspace you'll love! Inside this book, you'll find expert tips on home office ideas, space-efficient furniture, lighting, soundproofing, WIFI, organization, special considerations, technology, and so much more. You'll...
Author
Pub. Date
2020.
Description
Step-by-step instructions for 25+ unique birdhouses tailored for specific birds-pick the one that fits your neighborhood's birds and get building!
Join home improvement pro Chris Peterson as he shares a variety of creative designs for birdhouses and bird feeders, from the classic bluebird house to a mid-century modern home. While all the designs are handsome, most are also approachable for beginning woodworkers. Squares, triangles, and simple joining...
Author
Pub. Date
[2013]
Description
"Carter Oosterhouse, the popular host of HGTV's Carter Can, Million Dollar Rooms, and Red, Hot & Green, now offers homeowners a book featuring his simple, straightforward and super successful home-design process. He knows that home design can be intimidating, but his reassuring "you can do it" attitude encourages readers to use their imaginations and convinces them that they too can use his method to easily create beautiful living rooms, bedroom,...
Author
Pub. Date
[2023].
Description
"Plan your barn-conversion dream home guided by inspiring real-life examples and practical, cost-effective solutions. Move over she sheds, the next innovation in real estate is a full-on house! That's right: the customizable and cost-efficient barndominum, offering plenty of space and plenty of style. In Barndominiums, author Chris Peterson, a three-decade veteran home improvement author, tours through barndos nationwide in search of the latest and...
Author
Pub. Date
2018.
Description
In Black & Decker Readymade Home Furniture, you will learn how to re-imagine the big-box building centre as a source for stylish, customized home furnishings that are inexpensive and easy to make yourself. Metal connectors, pipes and ductwork, rope, sheet goods, glass, and all varieties of hardware are just a few of the ingredients you can shop for to turn yourself into a furniture maker-without the need to buy a lot of woodworking tools and learn...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2021.
Description
STANLEY (R) Jr's Gardening is Awesome gets kids building and learning in the garden with a dozen fun projects. Kids can jump right in with an introduction to gardening. A complete basics section on vegetables, fruits, flowers, trees, and shrubs kicks things off. You'll also learn how to make super soiland keep plants happy with the right amount of sunlight and water. A complete garden gear guide gets you ready for growing. The rest of the book is...
Author
Pub. Date
2014.
Description
"...in Kitchen Ideas You Can Use, home DIY expert Chris Peterson gives you a chapter-by-chapter breakdown of all the kitchen essentials: cabinets, countertops, appliances, flooring, wall treatments, storage, islands, eat-in areas, lighting, and ventilation... with over 300 inspiring photographs, Peterson's straightforward insights, and attention to the latest trends from professional designers, you can skip the cost of hiring a professional and craft...
Author
Pub. Date
[2011]
Description
"A comprehensive deck design tool that is packed with useful information and stunning, full-color photos. From choosing deck materials to complementing the architecture of your house, this book covers every aspect of the design process to help you create a custom deck that's perfect for your home and yard. Written and researched by noted DIY author and designer Chris Peterson, this is an all-new expansion of backlist favorite Portfolio of Deck Ideas....
Pub. Date
[2006]
Description
Investigates the development and demise of the fuel-efficient, environment-friendly electric car. Examines the Bush administration's role in the car's being peremptory pulled from production, the influence of the automobile industry and oil interests, and implications for the future of sustainable energy in the United States.
Author
Pub. Date
2021.
Description
"A memoir of the author's journey to becoming a fighter pilot; her twenty years in the military; and the events that led to her decision to run for U.S. Senate"--
Amy McGrath grew up in Edgewood, Kentucky, a childhood shaped by love of country, baseball (the Cincinnati Reds), and, from the age of twelve, a fascination with fighter jets. Her devastation at learning that a federal law prohibited women from flying in combat fueled her determination to...
Author
Pub. Date
2015.
Description
"Anyone who has ever seen the hit TV show Blue Bloods knows that the family dinner is the centerpiece of every episode. And there are really only three things that Blue Bloods-and everyone else-need to make a successful family dinner: family, love and food. Bring the first two to the table and The Blue Bloods Cookbook will provide the third! Bridget Moynahan, the show's star, invites you to partake in that sacred family ritual, offering food lovers...