books by Taunton     books:     Taunton      The Not So Big House: A Blueprint for the Way We Really Live (Susanka) Sarah Susanka, Kira Obolensky Taunton, 2008 Sound ideas, Great house. The Not So Big House was given me by a craftsman friend who had used it building his new, wonderful home. I kept this book through my new addition / remodel project of 7 months, using it as the reference for my decisions. The ideas are sound; easy to understand and ...             Building Kitchen Cabinets Udo Schmidt Taunton, 2003 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 Illustrated Guide to Furniture and Cabinet Construction Andy Rae Taunton, 2001 Great as reference or tutorial I don't buy many woodworking books because most, especially the ones sold by home centers, aren't very good. They lack detail, they're incomplete, and I often get the feeling that they're just cranked out without much thought. But this one caught my eye in a local ...             Kaffe Fassett's Country Garden Quilts: 20 Designs from Rowan for Patchwork and Quilting Kaffe Fassett Taunton, 2008 Never Enough Kaffe Although my taste can differ wildly from his, I never tire of looking at Kaffe Fassett's designs and getting a peek at how his mind works. I have all of his books, and this latest strikes me as a return to some of his strongest ideas. His multi-layered wall-of-color ...             Couture Sewing Techniques Claire B. Shaeffer Taunton, 2001 Like a text book of information The introduction is interesting and basically explains why Shaffer is qualified to give you this information. The rest reads like a text book, which, for me, is much easier. When I reach a road block with sewing, I simply refer to the applicable section and determine ...             Drywall: Professional Techniques for Great Results Myron R. Ferguson Taunton, 2002 3rd Edition is also a great addition to your library I noticed that the 3rd Edition of this book has a copyright date of 2008 and the cover of the book notes that it is completely revised and updated. Any review written before 2008 is almost certainly for the second edition. The 3rd edition is a reasonably hefty 210 ...             The Prayer Shawl Companion: 38 Knitted Designs to Embrace, Inspire, and Celebrate Life Janet Bristow, Victoria Cole-Galo Taunton, 2008 Touched by these angels I have just received this book in the mail as a gift from my father - and have been overwhelmed with emotion ever since. You see, unbeknownst to me, there is one excerpt in the book written by my mother's best friend in honor of her. Janet Bristow and her group, that ...             Trim Carpentry and Built-Ins (Build Like A Pro) Clayton Dekorne Taunton, 2002 Beginner to Expert, Something for all. I am a firm believer in the KISS method of doing things. (Keep It Simple Stupid") Every step is covered in this book so that anyone can learn from it. The "Build Like A Pro" series of books are all laid out like this one. The "Expert Tips" are great. They show you ...             Quick Fix Meals: 200 Simple, Delicious Recipes to Make Mealtime Easy Robin Miller Taunton, 2007 Robin Miller is great I love the way she shows you how to make enough in your first meal to have leftovers for subsequent meals - it takes some of the guesswork or planning out of the rest of the week. I also love the souces she tells you how to make that can be used in lots of recipes.             The Food You Crave: Luscious Recipes for a Healthy Life Ellie Krieger Taunton, 2008 Healthy and Happy This book is God-sent! I am so happy that my husband and I are able to prepare healthy meals that are also satisfying. I love that Ellie takes recipes we already know and love, but exchanges some ingredients for healthier ones. In addition, her first few pages of the ...             Green from the Ground Up: Sustainable, Healthy, and Energy-Efficient Home Construction (Builder's Guide) David Johnston, Scott Gibson Taunton, 2008 Covers Everything A great book that covers everything. A good checklist of things to consider. The graphics provide highlights from different viewpoints -- green design, construction, would I do this? Lots of photos and drawings. A good book to have on the shelf for reference.             Woodworking Basics: Mastering the Essentials of Craftsmanship Peter Korn Taunton, 2003 Based on a two-week course in woodworking fundamentals offered at the Center for Furniture Craftsmanship in Camden, Maine, this book takes a traditional approach to teaching, with the idea that learning basic skills is essential to craftsmanship. In the process, the book covers all the bases--from working with hand tools to cutting dovetails. ...             Inside the Not So Big House: Discovering the Details that Bring a Home to Life (Susanka) Sarah Susanka, Marc Vassallo Taunton, 2007 Several Good Ideas for My Project Here I bought and then gutted a 1960s, three-story, 3,700 SF office building. Serving as my own architect and general contractor, I completed the two lower floors as offices for my professional engineering firm. I then turned my attention to converting the third floor into ...             Remodeling a Basement (Build Like A Pro) Roger German Taunton, 2004 Finishing a basement is one of the fastest and most cost-effective ways to increase living space in a home. This book helps readers visualize the vast possibilities that exist for this challenging space, and go about the remodeling process in an organized and efficient way. Roger German, a basement remodeling pro, covers every step, from the ...             Creating a New Old House: Yesterday's Character for Today's Home (American Institute Architects) Russell Versaci Taunton, 2007 Incredible Book When building our new house; we turned to this book for inspiration. The brand new homes in this book feel rooted to the ground. They have quirks and nooks like an old house full of character would have. There are rooms with a brick wall, hinting at an addition built ...          products you might be interested in search for books construction, craftsmanship, discovering, energy-efficient, professional, sustainable      geepe.com    web we recommend Healthy and Happy randomly chosen book: The One Minute Manager