The book is a popular encyclopedia of manual labor, equipped with interesting illustrative material. A variety of practical information, an abundance of practical advice on working with wood, metal, cardboard, paper, etc., a description of the main stages of the construction of a rural house and its decoration turn the book into an indispensable guide for every craftsman, for professionals and amateurs. Summary: Main work on the construction of a rural house, Finishing work, Glass work, Main operations on wood processing, Metal work, Modeling, Weaving, Work from cardboard, paper, Construction of devices and models, Arrangement and equipment of the aquarium, General information about auxiliary materials, methods of work and methods of finishing products, Tips to the master.