• develop your own design ideas and turn them into well-engineered plans
• select the right lumber, fasteners and finishes
• build a framework that's plumb, square and solid
• make planters, stairs and seating
• work efficiently without sacrificing quality

At long last, a master carpenter shows you how to assemble stairs that are solid and attractive. Whether you need to build three steps up to a deck or a full flight to your second floor, this one-on-one tutorial with Scott Schuttner takes the guesswork out of going up and down.

You're right there as Schuttner shows how to build two common staircases: a straight-run stair with plywood treads and risers (to be covered with carpeting) and an L-shaped stair with housed oak treads and risers.

You'll discover how a pro troubleshoots and corrects problems, as well as how to:

• calculate and mark the rise and run for any length stair
• position carriages to accommodate drywall and skirtboards
• fasten sturdy treads and risers so they never squeak
• anchor shopmade newel posts, balusters and handrail

If you've ever thought of stairbuilding as a job best left to an expert, this book will change your mind. Scott Schuttner gives all the practical how-to information needed to build three kinds of stairs: a simple straight case, an L-shaped stair and an open-riser stair. This sharply focused book provides straightforward solutions to virtually any stairbuilding situation.

"Finally, a practical, step-by-step book on how to build a professional quality stair."

-- Journal of Light Construction

Here's the hands-on information you need to build any kind of deck-- from the most basic to the most sophisticated.

On this tape, professional carpenter Scott Schuttner builds two decks--one a simple, single-level deck that demonstrates the basic principles of deck construction; the other a custom wraparound deck complete with stairs, planters and built-in seating. At each step of the deck-building process, you see firsthand how Schuttner uses his proven, professional techniques to get high-quality results. For example, Schuttner shows you how to:

• dig and pour footings
• install leak-free ledgers
• build framework that's square, level and solid
• make planters, stairs and built-in seating
• install strong, good-looking railings
• apply finishes

No matter what your skill level, seeing Schuttner at work will help you tackle your next deck project with confidence, This tape is a companion to Schuttner's book, Building and Designing Decks.

Accompanied by an authoritative text, the exceptional combined collection of the AKC and the AKC Museum of the Dog, illustrated here in full color, not only provides a catalogue but also virtually tells the history of the dog in art. It is in this spirit that the book is organized, starting with the Belgium, Dutch and Flemish art in the collections, countries where dog and animal art originated. England - the true home of dog painting - is explored next, then France and finally America, where animal art was maintained and flourished well into the 20th century.

The collections depicted in this volume are a testament to our love for the dog, in all its guises, in conformation dog shows, field and obedience trials, in the sporting field and as a pet. They are also a testament to the many artists, some of whom virtually forgotten until recently, who chose to use their insights and artistic skills to portray the dog on canvas and paper, in porcelain and bronze.
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