Garden Design category: 1176 books
by Donald R. Hannaford, Revel Edwards, David Gebhard
Language: English
Release Date: March 16, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: March 16, 2012
In California, authentic Spanish colonial houses were built with local materials for comfort and convenience, with both construction and ornamentation traditional of Spanish and New England settlers. This book gives architects, home builders and historians a chance to view photos, sketches, and twenty-six...
Dwelling in Possibility
Searching for the Soul of Shelter
Language: English
Release Date: December 11, 2013
The mystery that attracts Howard Mansfield's attention is that some houses have life--are home, are dwellings, and others aren't. Dwelling, he says, is an old-fashioned word that we've misplaced. When we live heart and soul, we dwell. When we belong to a place, we dwell. Possession, they say,...
How to Read a Dress
A Guide to Changing Fashion from the 16th to the 20th Century
Language: English
Release Date: March 9, 2017
Fashion is ever-changing, and while some styles mark a dramatic departure from the past, many exhibit subtle differences from year to year that are not always easily identifiable. With overviews of each key period and detailed illustrations for each new style, How to Read a Dress is an authoritative...
Stylish Wraps Sewing Book
Ponchos, Capes, Coats and More - Fashionable Warmers that are Easy to Sew (Download for Patterns to Print)
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2017
This DIY sewing book presents a fabulous new collection of lightweight wraps that are easy to sew and look fantastic!
Stylish Wraps Sewing Book provides five free full-sized patterns that can be used to create 22 timeless wraps to keep the chill off—and look great in the process. All the...
Handmade Bags In Natural Fabrics
Over 25 Easy-To-Make Purses, Totes and More (Tuttle Sewing Books)
Language: English
Release Date: November 25, 2014
Make your own charming purse, tote, clutch, satchel or eco tote with this fashionable bag making book.
Handmade Bags in Natural Fabrics offers patterns for twenty-five basic bag styles along with sixty variations and the know-how to customize each bag to suit any style—from sweet-and innocent...
by George Birdsall
Language: English
Release Date: July 21, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: July 21, 2011
Feng Shui - The Key Concepts has sold over 50,000 paperback copies since first published in 1995. The easy to read book overviews all the ideas of feng shui, gives examples of how you can apply it successfully and tells stories about clients who have applied the concepts and found some wonderful "coincidental"...
Black & Decker The Complete Guide to Finishing Walls & Ceilings
Includes Plaster, Skim-coating and Texture Ceiling Finishes
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2006
Finishing walls and ceilings once meant nailing up some wallboard and slapping on paint or wallpaper. No more. Today's do-it-yourself can create dozens of different and exciting wall and ceiling finishes using materials now available at any home improvement center. Even basic wallboard installation...
by Tad Phipps
Language: English
Release Date: May 13, 2007
Language: English
Release Date: May 13, 2007
You've looked at plan books and dreamed. Maybe you've bought land or have had some passed down to you. You think you are ready to build. Don't know where to go from here? How can you pull off juggling your job, personal life and building a house all at the same time? Taking the first step to building...
by Jerry Yudelson
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2007
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2007
Green building is the fastest-growing trend to hit since the Internet, bringing with it an enormous range of new products, systems and technologies. Green Building A to Z is an informative, technically accurate and highly visual guide to green building, for both decision-makers and interested citizens....
Solar Power for Sustainable Living
What to Consider Before Going the Do It Yourself Solar Route
Language: English
Release Date: December 30, 2013
This book is written for those COMTEMPLATING getting a solar panel system if they don't know enough about it yet. A good, basic understanding of what you need to know "before" diving into it is what you will learn in order to make an informed decision; especially if you are in the United...
by Jodi Blair
Language: English
Release Date: November 12, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: November 12, 2012
Drywall, sometimes called sheet rock is a very common wall finish in most homes today.
Installed by pros, an entire house can be installed or "hung" in one day. Taping, spackling and sanding will take on average four to five more work days until it is ready for painting. With a little practice,...
by Colvin Tonya Nyakundi
Language: English
Release Date: April 6, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: April 6, 2015
Introduction
What Do You Have in Your Home?
What is going On in Your Life?
Why You Need to De-Clutter Your Home and Life
Getting Rid of the Clutter in Your Home
Getting Rid of the Clutter in Your Life
Conclusion
Author Bio
Publisher
Introduction
Do you feel like a lot is going...
by Andrew Gianino
Language: English
Release Date: November 19, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: November 19, 2012
Modular homes are the perfect solution if you want to build a high-quality, customized home without undue expense or hassle. In this informative guide, Andrew Gianino helps you make the best choices throughout the modular building process, with suggestions for everything from choosing the right dealer...
The Good Living Guide to Country Skills
Wisdom for Growing Your Own Food, Raising Animals, Canning and Fermenting, and More
Language: English
Release Date: July 5, 2016
Gehring’s books on country living have sold more than 500,000 copies. In this book, Gehring offers a guide to country living skills that is as charming as it is practical. Full of sweet illustrations and gorgeous photographs, step-by-step instructions for essential skills such as building a chicken...