Every house in the world has a backyard, a vital outdoor space where life happens. In this book the author shows you how to make the most of the area and create a haven of peace (or fun) that is right for you and your lifestyle. The backyard makes an important link between the house and the wider garden or may constitute the whole garden. Even if the house walls cast shadows for most of the day and the soil is poor, this book has masses of tricks for bringing the space alive with plants and turn...
The director of Color and Design at Benjamin Moore reveals how to create a beautiful exterior finish on any house.
Black & Decker the Complete Guide to Treehouses, 2nd Edition
by Philip Schmidt
This collection of beautiful photographs showcases the artistry of those who sculpt outdoor living environments with solid rock, impressed and tinted concrete, and brick in many forms. You will be both inspired and informed. This practical guidebook will help you choose a patio style suitable for your home, learn to speak your contractor's language, pick a plan that fits your budget and style, furnish and organize outdoor areas for entertaining or intimate family dining, create containers and bo...
Shed the illusion that the building in your garden in which tools and equipment are stored must be, by definition, a boring and ugly necessity. Everything you need to know about building your own purpose-built shed. Incudes examples of sheds, design, size, cost, placement and use. Step-by-step illustrations describe the construction of a basic 3 metre (10 ft) shed, a simple garden tool shed, a recycling shed, a firewood shed, an Irish garden shed, a Japanese boat shed and a storage shed on posts...
Frosted Firewood Notebook (Western 150, #33)
by N D Author Services
Don't ever throw out a broken glass, bowl, or piece of pottery, when you can recycle them into beautiful mosaic crafts. Picture a mosaic Buddha or frog centring a quiet garden space. Or, transform your outdoor dining area with a friendly mosaic table and chairs, serving carts, and trays. Them choose among a welcome sign, chimnea, tabletop fountain, stepping stone path, gazing balls, and garden statues.
Build Fences, Make Goat Milk Soap, Create Goat Play Structures, and Much More! Get ready to jump into the world of goats, one DIY project at a time. Owning and raising goats doesn't have to be an expensive venture. With imagination, simple tools, and salvaged or bargain materials, you can make everything your goats need for their health, safety, and entertainment. Packed with useful information for goat owners, you'll learn about breeds, housing, nutrition, and more. Plus find instructions to le...
Building Nest Boxes for Backyard Birds (Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin)
by Christyna M Laubach and Rene Laubach
Sherri Warner Hunter, author of the bestselling "Creating with Concrete", proves once again that concrete isn't just for sidewalks anymore; it's perfect for the garden too. A selection of 30 beautiful designs suggests the range of this increasingly popular material, and the illustrated instructions make the craft's fundamentals easy to learn. The simplest projects come first, so beginners can work their way through the book progressively, building on their skills.
Fire has brought humans together for millennia. The cozy warmth of the hearth and the adventure of the campfire draw the same attention today as they did 100 years ago. Part how-to, part history of fire, Building Wood Fires is an essential guide for anyone with a fireplace, backyard fire pit, or love of camping. Outdoor journalist and wilderness expert Annette McGivney shares years of expertise, providing tips from whereto build your fire pit to how to roast the perfect marshmallow and helpful d...