Books published by publisher Taunton Press

Building a home is a complicated, precise, and labor-intensive process. From drawing a design to selecting the site to laying the foundation, building the frame, installing the plumbing, wiring, HVAC, and everything in between, there are countless opportunities for something to go wrong. So how does a homeowner, builder, or remodeler make sure that their project stays on track every step of the way? Having a copy of The Visual Handbook of Building and Remodeling, 4th Edition on hand is a great place to start. This new edition has 48 pages of brand-new material―including new chapters on solar power and best-practice insulating―as well as the latest code information and updated sections on framing, sheathing, air sealing, and heating and cooling, enabling the reader to visualize exactly how to tackle any building project or problem. With 25 chapters, 688 pages, and a whopping 1,700 full-color illustrations and 300 quick-reference charts covering all aspects of home design and construction, this tome is the quintessential resource for home builders. As an added bonus, you can use it to hammer a nail if you leave your toolbelt at home.

When you build your own cabinets you're not just saving money. You also can improve upon the materials and construction used in factory-made cabinets, and get exactly the sizes you want. And with the techniques that Udo Schimdt demonstrates and explains in Building Kitchen Cabinets, you can incorporate custom details in your cabinets to make them even more distinctive. Arched doors, custom cornice treatments, oversize pantry cabinets, and solid wood end panels are just a few of the options to consider. If you're comfortable using a router, tablesaw, and drill, this book will show you how to build beautiful cabinets in your own workshop. What's inside:Designing custom cabinetry to suit your space and budgetBuilding drawers and doors in a variety of different stylesInstalling Euro-style concealed hinges and drawer slidesImproving storage and convenience with special hardware and accessoriesSelecting and installing a wide range of countertops

The age-old woodworking technique, whittling, is growing in popularity. How to Whittle presents 25 beautiful whittling projects to make and is paired with advice on selecting the best wood for your projects and details on finishes, making these simple projects ideal for beginners. Full-color photography and step-by-step instructions guide whittling newbies through the process, from selecting and maintaining carving knives to mastering luxurious finishing techniques, ensuring success as they learn this craft. Serious woodworkers will love the creative dimensions that whittling introduces to their projects. Includes advice on selecting the best wood for your projects, selecting and maintaining carving knives to finishing techniques such as sanding, oiling, and curing surfaces. Projects can be made using just a couple of knives and a piece of wood!

Code Check Complete, 2nd Editioncombines the full versions of the individual Code Checks (Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical) in a complete, all-in-one guide to the most commonly cited code violations encountered by building inspectors. Using clear language to ensure compliance with codes at each stage of construction, this edition reflects the most up-to-date changes in the building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical codes. Tables and illustrations help to clarify the complex rules and numerous changes in the latest edition of the codes. Specific code changes are highlighted throughout the text and summarized at the end of the book. The Code Check series is one of Taunton’s most successful book lines, selling over 1,250,000 copies; the series is endorsed by the International Code Council (ICC). Designed to work hard for the user, Code Check Complete has a tough outer case and lay-flat spiral binding perfectly suited to the job site or the desktop. Detailed cross-references and 400 drawings address all common code questions with up-to-date answers, ensuring that all jobs meet the highest safety standards while drastically reducing code violation call-backs.

Now with a revolutionary gluten-free pizza dough recipe, Pizza on the Grill just got a whole lot better. The original edition has been the best-selling grilled pizza book since it was published in 2008. Just when you thought it couldn’t get any better, this brand-new edition makes pizza accessible to those who have to ― or want to ―cut out gluten from their diet. Bigger and better, this expanded edition includes step-by-step instructions for working with regular and gluten-free pizza dough. Pizza and Grilling ― a sure-fire combination. Americans love pizza and Americans love to grill. Put them together and you have your own at-home version of a wood-oven pizza, straight from your gas or charcoal grill. In this expanded edition of Pizza on the Grill, you get a delicious, easy-to-work-with gluten-free dough, 10 new creative recipes along with all the original to-die-for recipes for kid-friendly, dessert, and knock-your-socks-off pizzas―plus nibbles & noshes, and more. Addictively delicious pizzas to satisfy every craving. You can stick with the classics and fire up All-American Pepperoni Pizza or Very Cheesy Pizza, or indulge yourself with Kung Pao Cashew Chicken Pizza. Explore new culinary shores with Smokin' Salmon Pizza and Day after Thanksgiving Pizza or have a field day at the farmer's market and enjoy Fire-Roasted Veggie Pizza and Pumpkin Palooza Pizza. Pizza isn't just for dinner anymore. Surprise and delight your brunch guests with Artichoke Benedict Pizza, or serve up a memorable ending to your meal with Caramelized Pear and Roasted Walnut Pizza, Orange Chocolate Truffle Dessert Pizza, or the new heart-shaped Sweetheart Pizza. Authors Elizabeth Karmel and Bob Blumer give you the goods you need to make perfect pizza every time, whether you own a gas or charcoal grill. Wine pairings and other beverage suggestions as well as tasty nibbles and salads round out the book.

Farmhouses evoke nostalgic memories -- real or imagined -- of a simpler life and a deep, nourishing connection to the seasons and the land. While most of us dont live that way anymore, we all share a longing for the values that this classic American house form represents. So what makes a true American farmhouse? A farmhouse is intimately connected to the land and all its seasons, dominates a community of buildings, and is built to last using natural, indigenous materials. These are the core qualities of the farmhouse style, whether old or new. This remarkable collection of 20 new and remodeled farmhouses celebrates the best American farmhouses built in the past five years. Over 300 photographs beautifully illustrate these homes, and the accompanying site and floor plans, historical sidebars, and up-close details add depth to this rich collection. With The Farmhouse, Americas quintessential house style is reinvented for the 21st-century family.

A cuddly kitty cat…a sweet panda with distinct black and white spots…a cute little rabbit with floppy ears. No, you’re not visiting a petting zoo―these are some of the adorable animal hats you can learn to knit with Animal Hats! Featuring patterns for 15 knit hats in a host of critters―including a chicken, frog, penguin, pig, monkey, and more―this pint-sized book packs a punch in the easy-to-do, fun-to-knit category. You can even learn how to add a fleecy lining for extra warmth and coziness. Yes, animal hats like these are hot, and with these clever patterns, knitters of all skill levels can create endearing hats to wear, to give, and to garner all kinds of compliments.

Gather crochet know-how for making toy animals of all shapes and sizes. The book features a clear, detailed crochet pattern for each animal, plus toy-making tips. Along the way, readers will also learn some interesting and surprising facts about each wild animal. The projects vary in level of complexity, and there is an easy to understand techniques section to help lapsed and beginning crocheters with basic crochet skills.

Unwind and escape into another time and place with Fanciful Folk Art. Adult coloring books are so popular right now and there are excellent reasons why: they help relieve stress, they provide a great creative outlet, and--perhaps most importantly―they are fun! This coloring book is a whimsical collection of 47 detailed drawings. Choose between: woodland scenes animals in nature village settings floral motifs In this coloring book, folk art abstract artist Karla Gerard offers lovely patterns that are inspired by Scandinavian designs. The unique patterns range from very simple to more challenging, but would be appropriate for any age and skill level. Perforation makes it easy to detach pages for display.

Farmhouses evoke nostalgic memories -- real or imagined -- of a simpler life and a deep, nourishing connection to the seasons and the land. While most of us dont live that way anymore, we all share a longing for the values that this classic American house form represents. So what makes a true American farmhouse? A farmhouse is intimately connected to the land and all its seasons, dominates a community of buildings, and is built to last using natural, indigenous materials. These are the core qualities of the farmhouse style, whether old or new. This remarkable collection of 20 new and remodeled farmhouses celebrates the best American farmhouses built in the past five years. Over 300 photographs beautifully illustrate these homes, and the accompanying site and floor plans, historical sidebars, and up-close details add depth to this rich collection. With The Farmhouse, Americas quintessential house style is reinvented for the 21st-century family.