Brick Projects for the Landscape

Brick Projects for the Landscape
Author: Alan Bridgewater
Publisher: Creative Publishing International
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2004
Genre: Gardening
ISBN: 9781589231870

Rediscover the charm of classic brickwork. Brick Projects for the Landscape shows how to elegantly enhance outdoor spaces with traditional brick, a universal building material that is more popular today than ever before due to its classic appeal and durability. In addition to basic techniques, the book includes 16 complete, easy-to-build projects, ranging from a simple garden bed edging to a Tudor-style garden wall with a grotto inset. Each project includes step-by-step photos and complete directions. If you want to enhance your outdoor space, whatever the size, Brick Projects for the Landscape is both inspirational and full of practical information. Includes a range of projects for all levels of expertise. Step-by-step photos and easy instructions for 16 projects. Includes comprehensive information on tools and materials, foundations, cutting brick & stone, and bricklaying. Written by expert DIY authors.

Brickwork Projects for Patio & Garden

Brickwork Projects for Patio & Garden
Author: Alan Bridgewater
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
Total Pages: 405
Release: 2017-12-05
Genre: House & Home
ISBN: 1607659409

Bricks are an ideal material for creating stunning, as well as functional garden features. From the decorative to the practical, Brickwork Projects for Patio & Garden offers a range of 16 easy-to-build projects for all levels of expertise.

Complete Book of Outdoor DIY Projects

Complete Book of Outdoor DIY Projects
Author: Penny Swift
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
Total Pages: 690
Release: 2020-11-01
Genre: House & Home
ISBN: 160765511X

Build useful and attractive outdoor features to enhance your yard and garden, using stone, brick, wood, or water. 35 DIY projects feature step-by-step instructions and clear color photographs.

Design Mom

Design Mom
Author: Gabrielle Stanley Blair
Publisher: Artisan Books
Total Pages: 289
Release: 2015-04-07
Genre: House & Home
ISBN: 1579655718

New York Times best seller Ever since Gabrielle Stanley Blair became a parent, she’s believed that a thoughtfully designed home is one of the greatest gifts we can give our families, and that the objects and decor we choose to surround ourselves with tell our family’s story. In this, her first book, Blair offers a room-by-room guide to keeping things sane, organized, creative, and stylish. She provides advice on getting the most out of even the smallest spaces; simple fixes that make it easy for little ones to help out around the house; ingenious storage solutions for the never-ending stream of kid stuff; rainy-day DIY projects; and much, much more.

Brick in the Landscape

Brick in the Landscape
Author: Rob W. Sovinski
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 194
Release: 1999-09-02
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 9780471293583

Backstein ist das am häufigsten eingesetzte Material in der Landschaftsgestaltung, z.B. in Form von Mauern, Treppenstufen und Fußwegen. Aufgrund seiner ungewöhnlichen Eigenschaften, ist es schwierig, genaue Angaben zu machen, insbesondere wenn das Material Wind und Wetter ausgesetzt ist. Bei korrekter Verarbeitung ist Backstein ein kostengünstiges und dauerhaftes Material, doch das Problem liegt in der korrekten Verarbeitung. Dieses erste Buch zum Thema gibt eine umfassende Beschreibung der Eigenschaften von Backstein, wobei der Schwerpunkt auf den Grundlagen und praktischen Informationen zur Verarbeitung liegt. Mit zahlreichen Illustrationen zu stabilen und ansprechenden Backsteinkonstruktionen. (y09/99)

Young House Love

Young House Love
Author: Sherry Petersik
Publisher: Artisan
Total Pages: 337
Release: 2015-07-14
Genre: House & Home
ISBN: 1579656765

This New York Times bestselling book is filled with hundreds of fun, deceptively simple, budget-friendly ideas for sprucing up your home. With two home renovations under their (tool) belts and millions of hits per month on their blog YoungHouseLove.com, Sherry and John Petersik are home-improvement enthusiasts primed to pass on a slew of projects, tricks, and techniques to do-it-yourselfers of all levels. Packed with 243 tips and ideas—both classic and unexpected—and more than 400 photographs and illustrations, this is a book that readers will return to again and again for the creative projects and easy-to-follow instructions in the relatable voice the Petersiks are known for. Learn to trick out a thrift-store mirror, spice up plain old roller shades, "hack" your Ikea table to create three distinct looks, and so much more.

John Deere 52 Backyard Landscaping Projects

John Deere 52 Backyard Landscaping Projects
Author: Kristen Hampshire
Publisher: Creative Publishing International
Total Pages: 226
Release: 2007
Genre: Gardening
ISBN: 1589233638

The second in a series of John Deere books published by Quayside, John Deere 52 Backyard Landscaping Projectsis the perfect companion and follow-up to John Deere Landscaping and Lawn Care. Once homeowners have a handle on what they need to do to their yard and when the need to do it in order to keep their lawn and landscape green and healthy, they will want to learn how to improve upon it. John Deere 52 Backyard Landscaping Projectsprovides simple projects that are relevant to today's homeowners. While most books cover, design, building, planting with an extensive gardening section devoted to plant care, types, etc. this book is unique in that it offers simple weekend landscaping projects and it carried the John Deere stamp of approval. Easy to follow step-by-step instructions All projects can be completed in a weekend's time

Stonework and Masonry Projects

Stonework and Masonry Projects
Author: Creative Publishing International
Publisher: Creative Publishing International
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2000
Genre: House & Home
ISBN: 9780865735828

Covers stucco, glass block, hyperfufa, and tile, in addition to traditional masonry materials. Includes more than 20 complete, step-by-step projects.