"Since 1973, Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins have offered practical, hands-on instructions designed to help readers master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. There are now more than 170 titles in this series, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and city dwellers alike to cultivate personal independence in everyday life."--

"Sustainable Construction" is a comprehensive guide exploring the essential aspects of eco-friendly building practices. This book delves into the evolution, current trends, and future prospects of sustainable construction, aiming to reduce environmental impact and promote efficient resource use in the construction industry.Beginning with an insightful introduction to sustainable construction, the book emphasizes the importance of minimizing carbon...

Libro especializado que se ajusta al desarrollo de la cualificación profesional y adquisición del certificado de profesionalidad "IMAI0108 - OPERACIONESDE FONTANERÍA Y CALEFACCIÓN-CLIMATIZACIÓN DOMÉSTICA". Manual imprescindible para la formación y la capacitación, que se basa en los principios de la cualificación y dinamización del conocimiento, como premisas para la mejora de la empleabilidad y eficacia para el desempeño del trabajo.

No projects offer more aesthetic or financial satisfaction than DIY masonry and stonework projects. Homeowners can routinely save thousands of dollars in labor costs by buying and installing materials that are now readily available for routine purchase. This book includes traditional techniques for laying concrete adapted to the special needs of ordinary homeowners, but also features cutting edge materials and techniques, such as tumbled concrete...

Brickwork is a form of masonry that utilises bricks and mortar. Rows of bricks-or, 'courses'-are placed on top of each other in order to create a structure such as a wall. This is volume I of William Frost's "The Modern Bricklayer", a detailed guide to all aspects of bricklaying, including slating, tiling, planning, materials, tools, and more. Contents include: "House Drains", "Egg-Shaped and Circular Sewers", "Sand Courses", "Retaining Walls", "Reinforced...

"Learn the key techniques, tips, and tricks for pit, barrel, raku, and wood firing. Fall in love with flames, wood, and the effect that unique firing methods have on pottery. Move beyond the electric kiln and explore the dramatic surfaces of raku, the flashes of salt firing, and the rustic look of ash rivulets. In this book, Lindsay Oesterritter provides a crash course in the most accessible methods of alternative firing. Raku firing requires minimal...

"Features new projects for building retaining walls with tumbled concrete block, facing concrete slabs and steps with natural stone and ceramic tiles, creating outdoor rock gardens, and easy methods for casting concrete in forms to create countertops, garden benches and other accessories. Also provides new information on decorative concrete finishes, including acid coloring, stamping, and using cementitious paints"--Provided by publisher.