Building Unique and Useful Kids Furniture : 24 Great Do-It-Yourself Projects

Master carpenter and award-winning author Spike Carlsen presents 24 easy, affordable and durable childrens furniture projects in this book. Kids will love these fun and playful furniture pieces -- and grown-ups will appreciate these clean modern designs that will look great in anyones home. The book features projects for every room in the house: bedroom, family room, kitchen, bathroom and more. These delightful, one-of-a-kind furniture pieces will give your children a unique gift they will appreciate for a lifetime, without breaking your checkbook. And you -- and your kid -- will have fun making them, too! None of the projects require advanced skills, specialised tools or expensive materials. All of these projects can be built using basic tools and materials from any home improvement store. To make it even easier, each project includes buying lists, so you will know exactly what to get at the home centre or lumberyard. Step-by-step instructions and colour photographs show you exactly what to do -- and many projects are labelled Kid Friendly, so your child can safely help you build them, developing their skills and confidence. The book will fill your house with furniture that is cleverly designed, attractive, whimsical and safe, with timeless designs that will look fresh 20 years from now, giving your children a lasting legacy to pass on to their children.