Do It Yourself: DIY Ideas (Better Homes and Gardens)

Do It Yourself: DIY Ideas (Better Homes and Gardens)
Author: Better Homes and Gardens
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Total Pages: 266
Release: 2012-07-20
Genre: House & Home
ISBN: 0544186222

Projects and tips for every room For more than 75 years Better Homes and Gardens has been one of America's most trusted sources for information on home decorating. Do It Yourself, a popular BHG special interest publication, puts a youthful, crafty spin on DIY decor. With refreshing ideas, clear directions, and beautiful photographs, this book will inspire DIY enthusiasts of all skill levels to spruce up their spaces—in a weekend or less. The 200+ fun, approachable home improvement projects in this book give readers achievable, stylish, and affordable ways to transform their living spaces. Projects run the gamut from quick and easy ideas that can be completed in an hour or two to more involved and time-consuming improvements, but all can be accomplished in a weekend or less. Projects cover every room of the home: kitchens, bathrooms, dining rooms, living rooms, bedrooms, home offices, hobby rooms, and storage spaces, as well as outdoor living areas Includes both "hard" projects, such as tiling a backsplash, and "soft" projects, like embellishing a pillow or making over a piece of furniture Chapters focus on walls and floors, lighting, window treatments, decorative accents, storage, furniture, and more Concise step-by-step instructions are accompanied by full-color photos and/or illustrations For DIYers who aren't afraid to roll up their sleeves and try something new, DIY Ideas provides all the inspiration and instruction needed to create the home of their dreams.

Small House Big Style

Small House Big Style
Author: Paula Marshall
Publisher: Better Homes & Gardens Books
Total Pages: 218
Release: 2003-07
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 9780696217456

Helps you make every square inch of your home work for you.

Basement

Basement
Author: Better Homes & Gardens
Publisher: Wiley
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2007-09-18
Genre: House & Home
ISBN: 9780696234583

For basements that need more than a fresh coat of paint, the Basement Design Guide is a great place to start. This book offers step-by-step instructions on designing and planning the project, as well as practical advice for staying on budget, working within local building codes, choosing low-maintenance materials, and keeping moisture, fire codes, and heating and cooling in mind. Full-color photos throughout the book showcase stylish yet attainable basements complete with the newest design trends, from paneling to lighting to home entertainment systems.

Trellises, Arbors & Pergolas

Trellises, Arbors & Pergolas
Author: Larry Johnston
Publisher: Meredith Books
Total Pages: 180
Release: 2004
Genre: Gardening
ISBN: 9780696217586

Detailed, illustrated plans to build more than 50 garden structures, with construction drawings and lists of materials Expert construction advice—how to use tools, prepare sites, buy lumber, and apply outdoor finishes Tips for selecting plants that are compatible with the structures featured

Color Schemes Made Easy

Color Schemes Made Easy
Author: Vicki L. Ingham
Publisher: Meredith Books
Total Pages: 198
Release: 2004
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 9780696221262

This innovative book explores color basics and how-to techniques for every room in the house. 16-page color insert.

Second Home

Second Home
Author: Denise L. Caringer
Publisher: Better Homes & Gardens Books
Total Pages: 220
Release: 2000
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 9780696211522

Follow your dream, start from scratch before you build, fix-it up, and decorate your second home to reflect yourself.

New Complete Guide to Landscaping

New Complete Guide to Landscaping
Author: James D. Blume
Publisher: Better Homes & Gardens Books
Total Pages: 408
Release: 2002
Genre: Gardening
ISBN: 0696208504

Everything you need to know to create the perfect landscape. Loaded with dazzling ideas and clear step-by-step instructions, this book makes is easy to design, build, plant, and care for the landscape of your dreams. Illustrated throughout in full-colour.