A handbook for people who like doing things the right way. The Kaufmann Mercantile Guide is packed with practical skills and everyday know-how, built around the simple satisfaction of learning how to do things yourself.

Inside are step by step guides for everything from splitting wood and shucking oysters to caring for cast iron, brewing a proper cup of coffee, or reading the sky before the weather turns. Each lesson is paired with expert tips and original illustrations that make the process clear and approachable.

Organized into five sections, the book moves through the essentials of a well lived life: Kitchen, Outdoors, Home, Gardening, and Grooming. It’s equal parts practical guide and inspiration for slowing down and doing things with intention.

✦ DIY guide covering practical everyday skills
✦ Organized into Kitchen, Outdoors, Home, Gardening, and Grooming
✦ Step by step instructions with expert tips
✦ Features original illustrations throughout

A solid reference for anyone who appreciates a little self reliance and the satisfaction of doing it yourself.