Do It Yourself: Kitchens: Stunning Spaces on a Shoestring Budget (Better Homes and Gardens) (Better Homes and Gardens Home)
Ideas and instruction for sprucing up your kitchen The kitchen is the heart of the home, and the space in which everyone seems to end up gathering. This book, from the editors of the popular Do It Yourself magazine, gives a wide variety of ideas for spicing up a kitchen, from tiling a backsplash to adding window treatments to increasing storage and functionality. You'll get the know-how to improve your cabinetry, countertops, flooring, and more, with clear, concise instructions and photos guiding you every step of the way. Plus, you can browse through do-it-yourself kitchen makeovers with before-and-after photos to inspire your own ideas and projects. Presents an array of inspiring kitchen makeovers for...
more infoUgly’s Residential Wiring (Ugly’s Electrical Reference)
Before beginning a residential project make sure you’ve got Ugly’s Residential Wiring in your toolbox! This quick on-the-job reference has been specifically designed to provide the most commonly required electrical wiring information for residential work in an easy-to-read, easy-to-access format. The perfect tool for electricians, contractors, designers, instructors, students, and do-it-yourself home owners, Ugly's Residential Wiring saves you time and money by granting you instant access to specific rules, symbols and Code requirements for wiring dwellings to ensure your job stays on task and passes inspection the first time. Ugly’s Residential Wiring includes coverage of basic residential requirements, including: • Current • Ohm’s Law • Resistance • Parallel Circuits • Series Circuits • Services...
more infoTaylor’s Master Guide to Landscaping
Developing your landscape is one of the pleasures of owning a home. It's an opportunity to surround yourself with beauty and provide for your comfort and convenience. In a well-designed yard, kids have room to play and adults have an attractive area in which to relax and enjoy the surroundings. Your guests find a safe, welcoming path to the front door, and you don't have to struggle to bring in the groceries and take out the trash. TAYLOR'S MASTER GUIDE TO LANDSCAPING is a stunning and useful book on a subject that even experienced gardeners find intimidating. It is essential reading if you plan to do all or most of your own landscaping work,...
more infoPatio & Walkway Ideas that Work (Taunton’s Ideas That Work)
As the line between indoor and outdoor living spaces continues to blur, creating greater fluidity and a feeling of openness, homeowners are eager to tap into the projects that will enrich their lives and beautify their homes. With over 300 fresh ideas covering a range of patio and walkway styles and sizes, plus top-notch design advice, "Patio & Walkway Ideas that Work "is the most complete and up-to-date patio and walkway design sourcebook. From pergolas to grilling islands, poolside patios to front paths that make a grand statement, readers will delight in having instant access to all the essentials of designing and installing a new patio or walk, as well as accessorizing an existing...
more infoBackyards: A Sunset Design Guide
Sunset Books’ Design Guides are a new generation of design books, for the new generation of homeowners. In Backyards, author Bridget Bradley offers the ultimate guide to creating a beautiful backyard that fits your home and your budget. You’ll get a insiders’ peak into building materials preferred by landscaping professionals; opinions on green considerations to learn which materials and practices are truly eco-friendly; plans for an outdoor kitchen, a play area for kids and pets, a backyard greenhouse, and more; plus, you’ll experience an interactive view of your backyard space with the 3D design software included with each book. More key features that make this a truly unique tool for backyard design: • Experienced...
more infoThe Complete Guide to Stonescaping: Dry-Stacking, Mortaring, Paving & Gardenscaping
Two bestselling books—now in one comprehensive volume! Together, The Art & Craft of Stonescaping and The Art & Craft of Stonework make up the best beginner-friendly guide available for anyone wanting to build stone walls (freestanding, retaining, dry-stacked or mortared), steps, benches, paths, patios, and borders. Any duplication in the tools and technique chapters has been eliminated, while a brand-new gallery of projects offers ideas and inspiration. Featuring lots of how-to photos, informative illustrations, and practical projects, this giant resource is a must-have for homeowners' reference libraries. Price: $10.32 (as of Jul 12th, 2023 04:52...
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