Books published by publisher Taunton Press

When it comes to home renovation, there's no substitute for experience. Renovation 4th Edition contains the collective wisdom of hundreds of contractors, architects and tradespeople who shared their first-hand experience with Mike Litchfield as he interviewed and photographed them on job sites across North America. As a founding editor of Fine Homebuilding magazine, the author of 12 acclaimed books, and a home renovator himself, Litchfield was able to record lifetimes of practical, field-tested solutions and trade secrets from the cream of the cropthe pros that other pros admire. Both first-time renovators and professionals who want to supplement their knowledge of specific trades will find Renovation 4th Edition invaluable. R4 reflects the new realities of planning carefully, spending wisely, maximizing space and building durably. Its 614 pages contain extensively revised chapters on planning; doors, windows and skylights; electrical wiring; and energy conservation. Its illustrations are crisp and informative. And its 1000+ photos were selected from more than 40,000 that the author has taken over the years. This classic work covers renovation from start to finish surfaces. Best of all, R4 is written in a down-to-earth conversational style that is clear and easy to understand. Litchfield has a sharp wit and a dry sense of humor that makes this book not only useful, but great fun to read.

So easy to follow, so delicious to enjoy With its blend of homey classics and modern recipes for cakes of all shapes and sizes, Fine Cooking Cakes & Cupcakes will have home cooks baking like a pro in no time. A generous helping of techniques and tips accompany Fine Cooking’s trademark easy-to-follow instructions and mouthwatering photos. Never buy another boxed cake mix again! Fine Cooking Cakes & Cupcakes features the best from-scratch cake recipes Fine Cooking has published, from gorgeous layer cakes, simple Bundt cakes, and icebox favorites to decorated cupcakes, snacking cakes, and crumb cakes – frostings and fillings, too! Tips and techniques, coupled with the triple-tested recipes, ensure delicious results every time. Recipes you can trust to turn out right every time The Fine Cooking test kitchen staff triple-tests every recipe and includes must-know tips and techniques to ensure home cooks can re-create the dish in their kitchen. These 100 proven, best-ever recipes plus professional-level cooking know-how make Fine Cooking Cakes & Cupcakes a great value – and the perfect addition to your kitchen.

Evoke the magic of an enchanted land in charming knitted garments. Inspired by favorite fairy tales, this collection of unique and exquisite projects will take you on a creative stroll through the woods. Your journey will include 7 delicately beautiful and complete patterns for the following projects:Grimm's Cottage Capelet & Gauntlet SetHopsalots Felted Bunny SlippersMoss & Bluebells Pocket ScarfShips & Seaside Cozy CowlOrchids & Fairy Lights Winter HatMagic Treetop Book BagSleeping Beauty CowlThe clever, quick-to-make knitting patterns in this booklet are pulled from Stephanie Dosen's wildly popular Tiny Owl Knits collection. Known for creating quirky, contemporary knit patterns, Stephanie's designs captivate today's avid knitters for good reason. The projects are hailed as perfect for gifts, are loved for their one-of-a-kind looks, and are appreciated for the speed with which they can be knitted.

This best-seller was met with an extraordinary response when it was published in 1998. In it, visionary architect Sarah Susanka embraced the notion of smaller, simpler shelters that better meet the needs of the way we live today. The book created a groundswell of interest among homeowners, architects, and builders. More than 200 photographs bring the spirit of the "Not So Big" house alive.

Frontier fun meets a home-spun touch in this heart-warming mixture of pioneer projects and wistful nostalgia. Jennifer Worick teaches readers how to sew a quilt, master the art of bread-and-butter pickles, speak old-time slang, and much much more. This is for the legions of Laura Ingalls Wilder fans who have dreamed of what a pioneer life out on the prairie would be like. Combining step-by-step how-to on crafts, with tongue-in-cheek instructions on prairie slang, winning a spelling bee, and singing a lullaby, The Prairie Girl's Guide to Life allows fans to finally act out their childhood dreams or to simply enjoy the vicarious thrill of reading about it one more time. This is a book that will pull at the heart strings of every childhood Laura and also teach us a few prairie-time crafts along the way.

When it comes to home renovation, there's no substitute for experience. Renovation 4th Edition contains the collective wisdom of hundreds of contractors, architects and tradespeople who shared their first-hand experience with Mike Litchfield as he interviewed and photographed them on job sites across North America. As a founding editor of Fine Homebuilding magazine, the author of 12 acclaimed books, and a home renovator himself, Litchfield was able to record lifetimes of practical, field-tested solutions and trade secrets from the cream of the crop―the pros that other pros admire. Both first-time renovators and professionals who want to supplement their knowledge of specific trades will find Renovation 4th Edition invaluable. R4 reflects the new realities of planning carefully, spending wisely, maximizing space and building durably. Its 614 pages contain extensively revised chapters on planning; doors, windows and skylights; electrical wiring; and energy conservation. Its illustrations are crisp and informative. And its 1000+ photos were selected from more than 40,000 that the author has taken over the years. This classic work covers renovation from start to finish surfaces. Best of all, R4 is written in a down-to-earth conversational style that is clear and easy to understand. Litchfield has a sharp wit and a dry sense of humor that makes this book not only useful, but great fun to read.

When it comes to home renovation, there's no substitute for experience. Renovation 4th Edition contains the collective wisdom of hundreds of contractors, architects and tradespeople who shared their first-hand experience with Mike Litchfield as he interviewed and photographed them on job sites across North America. As a founding editor of Fine Homebuilding magazine, the author of 12 acclaimed books, and a home renovator himself, Litchfield was able to record lifetimes of practical, field-tested solutions and trade secrets from the cream of the crop—the pros that other pros admire. Both first-time renovators and professionals who want to supplement their knowledge of specific trades will find Renovation 4th Edition invaluable. R4 reflects the new realities of planning carefully, spending wisely, maximizing space and building durably. Its 614 pages contain extensively revised chapters on planning; doors, windows and skylights; electrical wiring; and energy conservation. Its illustrations are crisp and informative. And its 1000+ photos were selected from more than 40,000 that the author has taken over the years. This classic work covers renovation from start to finish surfaces. Best of all, R4 is written in a down-to-earth conversational style that is clear and easy to understand. Litchfield has a sharp wit and a dry sense of humor that makes this book not only useful, but great fun to read.

From the author of the best-selling The Visual Handbook of Building and Remodeling (over 300,000 copies sold in all three editions), comes a new book in the same graphic format that explains how to reduce energy use in the home. With a vast array of well-organized and easily accessible essential data, The Visual Handbook of Energy Conservation is destined to establish itself as the standard reference for energy conservation projects. Based on manufacturers’ information, government GREEN/LEED information, builder association information, the author’s personal experiences, and other sources, the book will document the established best practices when it comes to energy conservation. The most current energy-related building codes will be included and referenced frequently. The visual handbook will cover all facets of building construction from foundations to interior finishes, from new construction to remodeling and renovation, and will include both residential and light commercial construction. It will be valued by architects, designers, and specifiers--as well as contractors, builders, subcontractors, developers, and others involved in the building, restoration, and renovation of buildings.

Like quick and cute craft projects? Look no further. Here, a bit of yarn or ribbon and a flower loom turn out adorable miniature flowers. The little blossoms are added to homemade greeting cards and gift tags, sweetly adorn headbands and necklaces, string together into garlands, and more. The embellishment possibilities are endless!In this fun craft booklet, author Jennifer Dickerson offers clear, step-by-step instructions that are simple for crafters of any age to follow. Learn how to craft the basic flower, plus how to create the flower's center. Then, turn the completed flowers into 18 great projects, including:Ribbon Flower BroochFlowering Buttons Picture FrameFuzzy Flower BarrettesBlooming HooksBackpack CharmsBlossom Pencil ToppersNo-Sew ScarfPersonalized Wreathand more!

From stash to treasure. Scraps: Stylish Stash Fabric Crafts to Stitch! is bursting with fashionable, fantastic and unique projects to make, share or keep from fabric scraps–30 in all–for jewelry, accessories and home décor. Create gorgeous projects from your heaping troves of fabric scraps like: Old T-shirts Outgrown jeans Cuttings from sewing projects Leftover gift ribbons Style on the cheap. 30 budget-friendly stash projects with fun options and ideas for variations include: Jewelry–Stacked Bangles, Braided Necklaces, Rings, Shoe Clips Home Décor–Lampshades, Wallpaper Paste Bowls, a Pet Bed Fabulous Gifts–Rag Hangers, Princess Crown, Drawstring Bags, and so much more. For ages 7 to 77+. No formal sewing experience is required; in fact many projects don't even use a sewing machine so you and your children or grandchildren can easily recycle and rekindle your creativity. Success is ensured with: Step-by-step instructions Materials, tools and basic techniques section 75 attractive photographs 10 illustrated templates