Ruby Ashcroft (19 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - Reconnect with Craftsmanship Through Timeless Techniques, Practical Projects, and Hands-On SkillsWhat if you could look at an ordinary piece of wood, a broken household item, or a handful of simple materials and see possibility instead of waste Long before convenience made everything disposable, people knew how to make, repair, maintain, and transform the things they depended on. Those skills created more than useful objects-they built confidence, patience, independence, and pride.The Lost Art of Making Things brings that mindset back into modern life.Whether you're completely new to hands-on work or simply want to reconnect with practical craftsmanship, this book takes you through the essential knowledge you need to start making with confidence.Inside, you'll discover how to: - Build the maker's mindset and develop confidence through hands-on practice- Create a practical workspace and choose the essential tools you actually need- Understand wood, metal, fabric, and other common materials- Master fundamental skills including measuring, cutting, drilling, shaping, sanding, joining, and fastening- Work confidently with wood and create simple, reliable joints- Explore basic metalworking, from cutting and shaping to drilling and fastening- Repair everyday objects instead of automatically throwing them away- Build practical projects such as a wooden box, wall shelf, storage rack, and workshop organizer- Rediscover traditional skills such as sewing, fabric repair, knot tying, and tool maintenance- Give your projects a professional-looking finish through proper preparation and care- Learn how to turn mistakes into experience and improve your accuracy- Develop your own techniques while drawing inspiration from traditional craftsmanship- Preserve the value of handmade objects and pass practical skills on to othersBut this isn't simply a book about tools.It's about becoming the kind of person who can figure things out.You'll learn to look at a loose joint and think about how to repair it. You'll see a leftover piece of wood and imagine what it could become. You'll approach a new project with curiosity rather than hesitation.And perhaps most importantly, you'll discover the satisfaction that comes from saying: 'I made this myself.'You don't need a professional workshop.You don't need years of experience.You don't need every tool in the store.You simply need the willingness to start.Make something. Repair something. Learn something.Rediscover the skills that once defined everyday craftsmanship-and discover what your own hands are capable of creating.…

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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - Survival Projects for Off-Grid LivingWhat would you do if the power went out, water became limited, or you suddenly had to rely more on your own skills and resources Survival Projects for Off-Grid Living is a practical guide for anyone who wants to become more prepared, resourceful, and self-reliant-without needing to build an elaborate homestead overnight.Inside, you'll discover straightforward DIY projects and practical ideas for improving the way you manage essential resources around an off-grid or semi-off-grid home. From collecting and storing water to growing food, preparing meals, managing energy, organizing supplies, and handling everyday challenges, this book focuses on useful solutions you can actually put into practice.You'll learn how to: - Set up simple rainwater collection and storage systems- Create practical water and filtration solutions- Build basic emergency shelters and weather-protected spaces- Prepare outdoor cooking and emergency cooking setups- Grow food with survival gardens and raised beds- Make composting and food-preservation systems- Set up basic solar charging and emergency lighting- Organize batteries, tools, supplies, and essential materials- Build useful washing stations, drying racks, shelves, and workspaces- Prepare for power outages, utility failures, fire, and heating emergencies- Reuse materials, repair useful items, and reduce everyday waste- Combine individual projects into a more practical self-reliant systemThis isn't about doing everything yourself or abandoning modern life. It's about having more options when you need them.Each project encourages practical thinking: identify a need, work with the resources available, build carefully, maintain what you create, and improve your skills over time.Whether you're preparing for emergencies, developing an off-grid homestead, reducing dependence on utilities, or simply learning practical DIY skills, this book gives you a foundation for becoming more capable and confident.Start small. Build useful things. Learn valuable skills. Become more prepared.Your journey toward greater self-reliance can begin with one practical project at a time.…

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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - Ready to stop watching woodworking projects and start building them yourself Practical Woodworking Projects for Beginners is a straightforward, hands-on guide designed to help you understand the fundamentals of woodworking and turn simple pieces of wood into useful projects.Whether you are completely new to woodworking or have experimented with a few basic tools, this book helps you develop the skills needed to work with greater accuracy and confidence.You will discover how to choose the right tools, select suitable wood, measure and mark materials correctly, make clean cuts, create dependable joints, assemble components, and achieve a smooth finished surface.The book takes you through the complete woodworking process, from preparing your workspace to applying the final finish.Inside, you'll discover: - Essential tools every beginner should understand- Practical guidance for choosing and preparing wood- Simple methods for accurate measuring and marking- Techniques for making controlled straight and angled cuts- Beginner-friendly approaches to strong wood joints- Guidance on screws, pocket-hole joints, dowels, glue, and clamps- Step-by-step assembly principles for creating stable projects- Sanding techniques for smoother, cleaner surfaces- Guidance on paint, stain, oil, and protective finishes- Practical advice for improving accuracy and learning from mistakesThen take what you've learned and put it into practice with four useful projects: A Simple Wooden Storage BoxLearn the fundamentals of measuring, cutting, joining, assembling, sanding, and finishing.A Rustic Wall ShelfPractice building supports, assembling components, checking level, and creating a useful household piece.A Simple Wooden PlanterLearn how to work with moisture-resistant materials, create drainage, and protect outdoor wood.A Beginner Step StoolDevelop your understanding of structural construction, stability, reinforcement, and finishing.Most importantly, this book encourages you to learn by doing. You will discover that woodworking does not require perfection from the beginning. Every cut, joint, project, and mistake gives you an opportunity to improve.Start with the fundamentals. Build practical projects. Develop your skills one step at a time.Your first project is only the beginning.…

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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Reconnect with Craftsmanship Through Timeless Techniques, Practical Projects, and Hands-On SkillsWhat if you could look at an ordinary piece of wood, a broken household item, or a handful of simple materials and see possibility instead of waste?Long before convenience made everything disposable, people knew how to make, repair, maintain, and transform the things they depended on. Those skills created more than useful objects-they built confidence, patience, independence, and pride.The Lost Art of Making Things brings that mindset back into modern life.Whether you're completely new to hands-on work or simply want to reconnect with practical craftsmanship, this book takes you through the essential knowledge you need to start making with confidence.Inside, you'll discover how to: Build the maker's mindset and develop confidence through hands-on practiceCreate a practical workspace and choose the essential tools you actually needUnderstand wood, metal, fabric, and other common materialsMaster fundamental skills including measuring, cutting, drilling, shaping, sanding, joining, and fasteningWork confidently with wood and create simple, reliable jointsExplore basic metalworking, from cutting and shaping to drilling and fasteningRepair everyday objects instead of automatically throwing them awayBuild practical projects such as a wooden box, wall shelf, storage rack, and workshop organizerRediscover traditional skills such as sewing, fabric repair, knot tying, and tool maintenanceGive your projects a professional-looking finish through proper preparation and careLearn how to turn mistakes into experience and improve your accuracyDevelop your own techniques while drawing inspiration from traditional craftsmanshipPreserve the value of handmade objects and pass practical skills on to othersBut this isn't simply a book about tools.It's about becoming the kind of person who can figure things out.You'll learn to look at a loose joint and think about how to repair it. You'll see a leftover piece of wood and imagine what it could become. You'll approach a new project with curiosity rather than hesitation.And perhaps most importantly, you'll discover the satisfaction that comes from saying: "I made this myself."You don't need a professional workshop.You don't need years of experience.You don't need every tool in the store.You simply need the willingness to start.Make something. Repair something. Learn something.Rediscover the skills that once defined everyday craftsmanship-and discover what your own hands are capable of creating. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Condition: New. Print on Demand.

Condition: New. Print on Demand.

Condition: New. Print on Demand.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Reconnect with Craftsmanship Through Timeless Techniques, Practical Projects, and Hands-On SkillsWhat if you could look at an ordinary piece of wood, a broken household item, or a handful of simple materials and see possibility instead of waste?Long before convenience made everything disposable, people knew how to make, repair, maintain, and transform the things they depended on. Those skills created more than useful objects-they built confidence, patience, independence, and pride.The Lost Art of Making Things brings that mindset back into modern life.Whether you're completely new to hands-on work or simply want to reconnect with practical craftsmanship, this book takes you through the essential knowledge you need to start making with confidence.Inside, you'll discover how to: Build the maker's mindset and develop confidence through hands-on practiceCreate a practical workspace and choose the essential tools you actually needUnderstand wood, metal, fabric, and other common materialsMaster fundamental skills including measuring, cutting, drilling, shaping, sanding, joining, and fasteningWork confidently with wood and create simple, reliable jointsExplore basic metalworking, from cutting and shaping to drilling and fasteningRepair everyday objects instead of automatically throwing them awayBuild practical projects such as a wooden box, wall shelf, storage rack, and workshop organizerRediscover traditional skills such as sewing, fabric repair, knot tying, and tool maintenanceGive your projects a professional-looking finish through proper preparation and careLearn how to turn mistakes into experience and improve your accuracyDevelop your own techniques while drawing inspiration from traditional craftsmanshipPreserve the value of handmade objects and pass practical skills on to othersBut this isn't simply a book about tools.It's about becoming the kind of person who can figure things out.You'll learn to look at a loose joint and think about how to repair it. You'll see a leftover piece of wood and imagine what it could become. You'll approach a new project with curiosity rather than hesitation.And perhaps most importantly, you'll discover the satisfaction that comes from saying: "I made this myself."You don't need a professional workshop.You don't need years of experience.You don't need every tool in the store.You simply need the willingness to start.Make something. Repair something. Learn something.Rediscover the skills that once defined everyday craftsmanship-and discover what your own hands are capable of creating. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Ready to stop watching woodworking projects and start building them yourself?Practical Woodworking Projects for Beginners is a straightforward, hands-on guide designed to help you understand the fundamentals of woodworking and turn simple pieces of wood into useful projects.Whether you are completely new to woodworking or have experimented with a few basic tools, this book helps you develop the skills needed to work with greater accuracy and confidence.You will discover how to choose the right tools, select suitable wood, measure and mark materials correctly, make clean cuts, create dependable joints, assemble components, and achieve a smooth finished surface.The book takes you through the complete woodworking process, from preparing your workspace to applying the final finish.Inside, you'll discover: Essential tools every beginner should understandPractical guidance for choosing and preparing woodSimple methods for accurate measuring and markingTechniques for making controlled straight and angled cutsBeginner-friendly approaches to strong wood jointsGuidance on screws, pocket-hole joints, dowels, glue, and clampsStep-by-step assembly principles for creating stable projectsSanding techniques for smoother, cleaner surfacesGuidance on paint, stain, oil, and protective finishesPractical advice for improving accuracy and learning from mistakesThen take what you've learned and put it into practice with four useful projects: A Simple Wooden Storage BoxLearn the fundamentals of measuring, cutting, joining, assembling, sanding, and finishing.A Rustic Wall ShelfPractice building supports, assembling components, checking level, and creating a useful household piece.A Simple Wooden PlanterLearn how to work with moisture-resistant materials, create drainage, and protect outdoor wood.A Beginner Step StoolDevelop your understanding of structural construction, stability, reinforcement, and finishing.Most importantly, this book encourages you to learn by doing. You will discover that woodworking does not require perfection from the beginning. Every cut, joint, project, and mistake gives you an opportunity to improve.Start with the fundamentals. Build practical projects. Develop your skills one step at a time.Your first project is only the beginning. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Discover the Confidence to Improve Your Home YourselfIs there always something around the house that needs fixing, refreshing, replacing, or improving-but you are not sure where to start?DIY Home Improvement for Beginners is a practical, easy-to-understand guide designed to help beginners develop the skills and confidence to tackle everyday home improvement tasks safely and effectively.You don't need years of construction experience or a workshop full of expensive tools. This book walks you through the essential knowledge you need to understand your home, plan projects, choose the right tools, work safely, and complete practical improvements one step at a time.Inside, you'll learn how to: Understand the main parts and systems of your homeBuild a useful beginner-friendly toolkitMeasure spaces and materials accuratelyPlan projects and estimate basic costsPrepare walls and paint rooms properlyRepair small holes, cracks, and common household damageHandle simple plumbing tasks such as dripping faucets and clogged sinksUnderstand basic electrical safety and know when to call a professionalInstall simple vinyl or laminate flooringMeasure, cut, drill, and work with basic wood materialsBuild and install a simple shelfFix sticking doors and adjust hingesImprove windows, cabinets, handles, and household fixturesCreate a practical home maintenance routinePlan your first DIY projects without feeling overwhelmedLearn from mistakes and steadily build your skillsWhether you are moving into your first home, renting a property, maintaining an older house, or simply want to become more capable with basic repairs, this book gives you a practical foundation you can use again and again.Instead of overwhelming you with complicated construction terminology, Ruby Ashcroft explains home improvement in straightforward language and focuses on practical skills that beginners can understand.Most importantly, this book emphasizes knowing your limits. You'll learn not only how to approach suitable DIY projects, but also how to recognize situations where professional help is the safer choice.You don't have to renovate your entire home at once.Start with one small repair. Learn one new skill. Complete one useful project. Then build from there.DIY Home Improvement for Beginners gives you the knowledge and confidence to start turning everyday home improvement problems into practical, manageable projects. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…