Offers complete instructions for more than thirty-five incredible projects, from a simple color-washed wall to an elegant Faux marble mantel, from a time-worn antique sideboard to a contemorary-looking "sheet metal" table all created using worry-free water-based paints and glazes.

"A guide to brewing and fermenting beverages with minimal time commitment, including beer, mead, cider, kombucha, kefir, soda, and alternative fermentations"--

Text and step-by-step illustrations describe how to finish interior walls and ceilings.

Offers step-by-step instructions, safety advice, and illustrations for maintaining and repairing floors and staircases, including removing and replacing floorboards, repairing squeaking, loose, or broken stair treads, and installing wall-to-wall carpeting.

The night sky is alive with many wonders distant planets, vast star clusters, glowing nebulae, and expansive galaxies, all waiting to be explored. Let respected astronomy writer Philip Harrington introduce you to the universe in Star Watch, a complete beginnerś guide to locating, observing, and understanding these celestial objects. Youĺl start by identifying the surface features of the Moon, the banded cloud tops of Jupiter, the stunning rings...

The Homebrewer's handbook will teach you everything you need to know to get started in this increasingly popular hobby. Teaching you all about beer and the few very simple components required to make it malted barley, hops, yeast, and water this comprehensive guide includes an overview of the brewing process, detailed explanations of extract, partial-mash, and all-grain brewing. The best equipment for each process and methods for cleaning and sanitizing;...

Describes, through pictures and text, the procedures for insulating any home against heat loss

The complete guide to photography that is designed specifically for women looking to improve their photo skills. With inspirational case studies and examples from professional and semi-pro women photographers, user-friendly explanations and image critiques, this book is a practical toolkit for busy girls who enjoy photography.

"I began building tiny houses back in 2009 when I built one for my mom. The house she was living in was starting to fall apart and become unlivable, so I knew I had to find her alternative housing. After researching various options I discovered the tiny house movement and realized that it was the perfect solution for her. A tiny house could be constructed to very high standards and still be affordable, plus it can be easily moved"--Author