Garden Design category: 1176 books

Complete with demonstrative illustrations and photographs, Small Space Living offers more than one hundred space-saving ideas from Roberta Sandenbergh, a.k.a the Small Space Architect. Sandenbergh will introduce you to the idea of space opportunities—untapped areas in every home that can...

Southern homes have always been known for being warm and welcoming, whether a grand historic house or a small cottage or bungalow. Now the editors of Southern Living, the authority on all things Southern, bring you a special edition of Southern Living guaranteed to take your home style to the next...

Discover the satisfaction of making your own durable, economical, and environmentally friendly timber frame structures. Covering all aspects of timber frame construction, this practical guide is filled with easy-to-understand instructions, clear illustrations, and helpful photographs. With expert...

Unlock new growing opportunities and increase your property value with an outdoor conservatory. In this illustrated guide, Roger Marshall shows you how to build our own greenhouse using simple, easy-to-follow techniques. Covering everything from selecting a site to glazing glass, Marshall includes...

Having a concrete storm shelter in the backyard is a safety must for anyone who lives in the tornado alley of the United States. The timing when the tornadoes will come is unpredictable but you can make an effort to be prepared. Your family's health and safety must be your top priority in the event...

Fun Schway Interiors is a modern day look at the ancient art of living in harmony with your environmnet as part of an ongoing quest for a deeper understanding of life. From the 'I Ching' or better known as the 'Book of Changes' came 'Kan Yu' meaning cover and support reflecting heaven and earth concepts...

In our abundant consumer societies, we spoil ourselves by purchasing bright and shiny new things that strike our fancy – just on a whim. After a while, they just seem to pile up. We shove them in the back of a drawer. We toss them on the floor of a closet. They create a lot of clutter. We...

Build a brick wall to create some privacy in your yard, contain soil, divide property lines or as a retaining wall for a plant bed. It can be challenging to build a brick wall, which is why in most cases they're only built by those people trained and experienced in masonry. However, if you would...

Creating a feature wall with wallpaper is a great way to add colour, texture and personality to your home. Choose a wall that has maximum impact when you walk into the room. You can create a feature wall in your entrance hallway, your bedroom, living or dining areas. So many choices! If...

Este libro aborda los aspectos fundamentales de la vivienda natural, tanto para quien desee construir o ampliar su casa como para quien quiera transformar su apartamento en un espacio agradable y sano, que no perjudique a la salud y que, en la medida de lo posible, le ayude a sentirse mejor. Se trata...

Since 1973, Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins have offered practical, hands-on instructions designed to help readers master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. There are now more than 170 titles in this series, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and city dwellers alike to cultivate personal independence in everyday life.

The act of creating the treasures you use to adorn your home takes the space to a deeper level; it goes beyond collecting, beyond decorating. The Maker is a gorgeously illustrated love letter to creating an intimate, well-designed, and handmade home. With sections on wall art, textiles, ceramics,...

In a modern world where technology is taking over our lives, could we lead an essential, simple life without electricity? How can we get by without computers, power tools, phones, or even basics such as electric lights and appliances? The answers lie in Amish communities and other Old Order groups...

Crazy patchwork is a fascinating craft. Take your patchwork designs to a whole new level by embellishing every patch with your favorite embroidery stitches, and adding ribbons, braids, buttons and beads for more detail. The beautiful squares of fabric you create can be used to make quilts, cushion...