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NVCL Picks: DIY. 3rd floor, row 20

Get a bit of advice before you pull out that power-drill!

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  • Before You Call a Pro covers it all. With expert advice from plumbers, electricians, HVAC specialists, mechanics, painters and more.
    BookMilwaukee, WI : Home Service Publications, [2023] — 643.7 BEF
  • In this collection of articles from Fine Homebuilding and Fine Woodworking magazines, America’s most accomplished carpenters and woodworkers contribute their advice on building sturdy bookcases, built-ins, and cabinets.
    BookNewtown, CT : The Taunton Press, [2023] — 684.162 BOO
  • Packed with the expert, step-by-step guidance from the page of “Family Handyman” magazine, Whole House Budget-Friendly DIY will help you save big when it comes to your home.
    BookEagan, MN : Home Service Publications, Inc., [2024] — 643.7 WHO
  • Furniture Flips

    25 Bright and Vibrant Painted Furniture Projects /

    Condon, Joanne,
    Joanne Condon takes you step-by-step through the process of furniture flipping, from choosing the right piece to using color, pattern and detail to bring new life to an item.
    BookLondon : CICO Books, an imprint of Ryland Peters & Small Ltd., 2023. — 645.4 CON
  • This book is for anyone who is ready to live clutter-free and to downsize. It's the perfect Dummies guide for homeowners looking to save money.
    BookHoboken, NJ : For Dummies, A Wiley Brand, [2023] — 648.5 ROB
  • The Hardworking Home

    a DIY Guide to Working, Learning, and Living at Home

    Johanson, Mark,
    It presents a wide range of achievable home improvements that will help you upgrade your home to better meet your needs in this shifting world.
    BookBeverly, MA : Cool Springs Press, [2022] — 643.7 JOH
  • DIY Sustainable Projects

    15 Craft Projects for Eco-friendly Living

    Love, Audrey,
    From constructing a portable greenhouse from old picture frames to creating your own drawstring bags for zero-waste, zero-plastic shopping trips, these projects will change both the aesthetic and the philosophy of your life, for the…
    BookLondon : Welbeck, 2021. — 745.5 LOV
  • Life Skills

    From Organizing Your Kitchen to Saving a Houseplant, Money-saving Hacks and Easy DIYs You Need to Know

    Discover all the life hacks you’ve been missing with this perfect compendium of skills to answer all of life’s most asked questions from BuzzFeed’s popular lifestyle destination Tasty Home.
    BookNew York : Adams Media, 2023. — 646.7 LIF
  • Homestead Survival

    An Insider's Guide to Your Great Escape /

    Raney, Marty,
    A practical guide to self-sufficient and sustainable living from the star of Homestead Rescue.
    BookNew York : TarcherPerigee, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC, [2022] — 613.69 RAN
  • Repair Revolution

    How Fixers Are Transforming Our Throwaway Culture

    Wackman, John,
    Repair Revolution chronicles the rise of Repair Cafes, Fixit Clinics, and other volunteer-run organizations devoted to helping consumers repair their beloved but broken items for free. Repair Revolution explores the philosophy and wisdom…
    BookNovato, California : New World Library, [2020] — 643.7 WAC
  • Keep the Memories, Lose the Stuff

    Declutter, Downsize, and Move Forward With Your Life

    Paxton, Matt,
    America’s top cleaning expert and star of the hit series Legacy List with Matt Paxton distills his fail-proof approach to decluttering and downsizing.
    BookNew York, New York : Portfolio/Penguin, [2022] — 648.8 PAX
  • House Poor No More

    9 Steps That Grow the Value of Your Home and Net Worth

    King, Romana,
    House Poor No More, King discusses how to set a goal of homeownership and to use it to build your wealth long term. Most importantly she provides much-needed tools to help you navigate today's overheated housing market.
    Book[Fayetteville, Arkensas] Houndstooth Press, [2021] — 643.1 KIN
  • The Home Blacksmith

    Tools, Techniques, and 40 Practical Projects for the Home Blacksmith

    Ridgway, Ryan,
    Author Ryan Ridgway, a veterinarian and blacksmith with more than 15 years of metalworking experience, hopes to fill that void with this comprehensive volume geared toward answering the many questions that new blacksmiths often have.
    BookMount Joy, PA : Fox Chapel Publishing Company, Inc., [2020] — 682 RID
  • The Complete Guide to Outdoor Carpentry

    Complete Plans for Beautiful Backyard Building Projects

    Garden Benches, Adirondack Chairs, Picnic & Patio tables, Arbors & Trellises, Planters & Pergola
    BookMinneapolis, Minnesota : Cool Springs Press, [2019] — 684.18 COM
  • Offering anyone with basic carpentry skills step-by-step instructions to successfully build a tiny house (250 to 1,000 square feet.), this edition covers everything from forming a bill of materials to the basics of frame construction.
    BookNewtown, CT : Taunton Press, [2019] — 690.837 MAR