Features 41 projects with step-by-step directions, how-to photographs, detailed project drawings, materials and cutting lists, and tried-and-true tips from experts.

"A comprehensive, highly visual self-teaching guide that will help any beginner become a confident woodworker in no time"--

Blending the practicality of IKEA with the creativity of Martha Stewart, this collection of innovative projects is presented with simplicity of construction in mind. The suggested pieces are practical, have broad appeal, and carry a high brag factor upon completion. Requiring minimal assembly time and tools, this concise, engaging, and even humorous guide offers countless tips as well as clear and instructive photography. The majority of the projects...

Demonstrates how to build inexpensive, quality home furnishings from beginner-friendly home accessories and sturdy tables to kids' items and storage solutions, featuring projects that can be made mostly with off-the-shelf materials and basic equipment.