Humble Homes, Simple Shacks, Cozy Cottages, Ramshackle Retreats, Funky Forts: And Whatever the Heck Else We Could Squeeze in Here by Lyons Press $16.95
This Old House meets Wayne’s World in this zany guide to designing and building tiny homes Derek Diedricksen has always had a love for small, modest houses ever since his father gave him the book Tiny Tiny Houses by Lester Walker for his tenth birthday. Combining his artistic abilities, wild imagination, and his passion for small houses, he self-published Humble Homes, Simple Shacks, Cozy...

Handwork in Wood by General Books LLC $21.89
The book has no illustrations or index. Purchasers are entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Subjects: Woodwork; Crafts

Graphic Guide to Frame Construction: Completely Revised and Updated by Taunton Press $24.95
This is the new revised and updated edition of the complete visual handbook for architects, builders, students and DIY builders - anyone interested in wood frame house construction. Section by section the book covers foundations, floors, walls, stairs and roofs. Full cross-referencing gives information about building systems and materials. Written by an experienced self-builder and a practicing...

All New Built-Ins Idea Book: Closets*Mudrooms*Cabinets*Pantries (Taunton Home Idea Books) by Taunton Press $19.95
“If we just had a little more space!” Organization and decluttering are always on homeowners’ minds, whether designing their dream home or reconfiguring the one they have. The latest in the popular Idea Book series, the completely revised All New Built-Ins Idea Book builds on the success of the original (one of Taunton’s all-time bestsellers) and showcases a wide range of built-in and...

Building Kitchen Cabinets by Taunton Press $19.95
Building instead of buying cabinets means not only cost savings but also better materials and a truly custom kitchen. This book shows anyone how to build a complete set of kitchen cabinets. Professional cabinetmaker Udo Schmidt covers the entire process, from preparing materials and selecting the right tools to finishing and installing hardware.

The Complete Guide to Sharpening by the Taunton Press

Making Things Move DIY Mechanisms for Inventors, Hobbyists, and Artists by McGraw-Hill/TAB Electronics $30.00
A unique guide to practical mechanical design principles and their applications In Making Things Move, you'll learn how to build moving mechanisms through non-technical explanations, examples, and do-it-yourself projects--from art installations to toys to labor-saving devices. The projects include a drawing machine, a mini wind turbine, a mousetrap powered car, and more, but the applications of...

Trim Carpentry & Built-Ins (Taunton's Build Like a Pro) by Taunton Press $19.95
Installing trim requires precision and know-how. This is the book that shows how to handle all common trim projects, including window and door casings, baseboards, wainscoting and crown molding -- and get professional results every time. This is a complete do-it-yourself book written by a professional carpenter and presented in a highly accessible format.

Working Alone by Taunton Pr $17.95
-- Discusses all aspects of laying foundations, raising walls, and more for small or one-person crews

Chicken Coops: 45 Building Plans for Housing Your Flock by Storey Publishing, LLC $19.95
Easy-to-care-for, productive, inexpensive, and full of personality, chickens are popping up in backyards throughout the country—in the suburbs, rural towns, and even on city plots. All it takes to keep a small flock is a bit of land and a properly designed coop.Just like houses, chicken coops come in all sizes and styles to meet the needs of any chicken family. Author Judy Pangman has combed...