Black & Decker the Complete Guide to Home Carpentry: Carpentry Skills & Projects for Homeowners

This is the second carpentry book from Black and Decker I have purchased. The first was 10 years ago and the information is still pertinent. The 2008 edition provides more projects and the latest products available in the market, in addition to their excellent instructions and illustrations. This book is perfect for the beginner as well as the experience carpenter or homeowner. I recommend this book and any other complete book by Black and Decker.

I bought this book for a garage project of mine and the decent reviews it had. I must say the reviews are well deserved. This book offers plenty of photos and well explained "how-to" guide lines. Detailed explanation with photos of all the tools you'll need for your project. I can now do my projects with confidence considering I am a novice at carpentry. Excellent choice for the novist.

I give this book high marks for clear, concise, step-by-step explanations and LOTS of pictures. Even if you know nothing about carpentry, this book will give you the confidence you need to accomplish anything from small projects right up to major tasks.

If you are already a tradesperson, this book might STILL be good for review. But, if like me, you are a homeowner interested in repairs and maintenance, and perhaps some light carpentry to plane a door, build some storage or the like, this is THE book. Easy to follow, step-by-step comprehensive instructions with clear photos for each important step, lists of tools and fixin's to do the job, it's all there. Lots of projects, easy to use- a reference I won't do without.