Restore - Will Kirk

The art of caring for the things you love ... Caring for the items you love around the home is easier - and more rewarding - than you think. In his first book, The Repair Shop 's resident woodworking expert Will Kirk takes you on a tour of the basics of wood care and restoration, from first steps and quick fixes around the home to getting stuck into larger projects over a weekend. Whether you are fixing something you have had for years or upcycling something new, Restore shows you how simple and joyful woodworking can be, from fixing knicks and stains and making small repairs, to everyday hacks you can use to help care for your furniture. Restore teaches us how to save pieces of furniture from the scrap heap and appreciate the craftsmanship behind the objects we use every day. Encouraging us all to slow down and appreciate the beauty of woodcraft through easy, accessible projects - which anyone can start working on at home! The debut book from The Repair Shop expert Will Kirk is an inspirational Norwegian Wood style guide to the principles of woodworking, restoration and maintaining items around your home. Caring for the items you love around the home is easier - and more rewarding - than you think. In his first book, The Repair Shop 's resident woodworking expert Will Kirk takes you on an inspirational tour of the elements of wood care and restoration, from basic principles and quick fixes around the home to larger projects. Restore shows you how simple and joyful wood care can be, from fixing nicks and stains and making small repairs, to household items you can use to help care for your furniture and other wooden objects. Restore teaches us how to save pieces of furniture from the scrap heap and appreciate the craftsmanship behind the objects we use every day. Encouraging us all to slow down and appreciate the beauty of woodcraft through accessible projects - which anyone can start working on at home!