This massive collection was originally published by Popular Mechanics in 1931, with projects for the home, garden, transportation and recreation. Clear, illustrated instructions show readers how to: *build a porch swing*make a telescope*make a leather belt *and more More than 700 projects and more than 800 illustrations, this redesigned paperback is slated to have a new introduction by David Stiles

A dreamer s handbook for kids and parents offering practical results All kids love the idea of a hideaway a place that is theirs, no parents allowed. But how on earth can they actually build one? In Forts for Kids, an inspirational yet practical guide, David Stiles, the most trusted authority on DIY building projects, shows them how. Assuming no previous experience from the fort builder, the book starts with the basics for kids and their parents: how to buy wood, and essential skills such as sawing and nailing. It includes a brief history of forts and more than twenty projects ranging from...

In diesem Buch wird anhand vieler Abbildungen gezeigt, wie einfache, stabile Baumhuser und Htten ohne groen zeitlichen und finanziellen Aufwand gebaut werden. Mit Schritt-fr-Schritt-Zeichnungen und einem Fototeil, der zeigt, welch phantasievolle Bauten in Deutschlands Grten zu finden sind, errichtet von Kindern und Eltern.

Live large by building small

Do you daydream about downsizing your living space? Or perhaps you long for a more eco-friendly and sustainable way of life. The tiny house movement continues to gain popularity as more and more people look to simplify their lives and reconnect with nature.

Building Small is your key to joining the tiny house revolution with designs for homes as well as a range of backyard buildings including workspaces and sheds. There's tons of practical how-to construction advice including best practices, common pitfalls and tips for the...

This is a coloring and planning book that the entire family can enjoy: relaxing together while also getting inspired to perhaps design and build their own tree house in the future. There will be a few pages at the end with beautiful trees that have a space for readers to draw their own tree house designs, and a large pencil-wielding hand directing them to the empty space. A source page at the end of the book lists other tree house coloring books as well as simple directions on mixing watercolors and choosing brushes.

Finally, a practical guide to building castles in the air.