Publication Date: May/June 2010
Publicity Contact: Christina Loff
Phone: 415.537.4257 Fax: 415.537.4470
E-mail: Christina_loff@chroniclebooks.com
Handy Dad
Twenty Five Awesome Projects for Dads and Kids
By Todd Davis ⎪ $24.95 ⎪ ISBN: 978-08118-6958-4
Skate Ramps, Zip Lines, Go-Carts, and more!
In this super cool how-to book, Todd Davis, star of 2007’s HGTV’s Design Star, shows dads how to build projects kids will love. From simple classics to more ambitious structures and contraptions, Handy Dad provides easy to follow step-by-step directions, helpful how-to illustrations, and lavish four-color photos. Handy Dad is cool enough for kids, easy enough for dads of all levels of expertise, and safe enough to earn mom-approval.
Projects:
o Circus Tent Window Treatment (as seen on HGTV Showdown)
o Half pipe
o Lava lamp
o Climbing wall
o Slip and slide
o Rope bridge
o Tree house
o Go cart
o Bmx Bike jumps
o Angel wings headboard
o Paper airplane
o Modern bird feeder
o Water pressurized rocket
o Tire swing
o Zip line
o Treasure chest
o Doll house
o Stunt dummy
o Tie dye shirts
o Longboard skateboard
o Rope swing
o Water balloon launcher
o Sling shot
o Sand Candles
Todd Davis’ lifestyle depicts his design style: “out of the box”, bold, and aggressive. Davis holds a degree in landscape architecture from the College of Architecture and Environmental Design at California Polytechnic University and recently founded Epic Spaces, a design firm that includes all lines of progressive design for both indoor and outdoor spaces. As a record-breaking extreme athlete, he brings energy, fun, and innovation to all of his designs. Todd was the 2nd place winner of HGTV’s Design Star challenge and hosts the HGTV programs “Over Your Head” and “Showdown.”
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