Author | : William Tyler Miller |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 480 |
Release | : 1927 |
Genre | : Gardening |
ISBN | : |
Author | : William Tyler Miller |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 480 |
Release | : 1927 |
Genre | : Gardening |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Robert Rich |
Publisher | : Anina's Book Company |
Total Pages | : 315 |
Release | : 2005 |
Genre | : Adobe houses |
ISBN | : 9780670028634 |
At a time when housing costs and interest rates have put the Australian dream of owning a house beyond the reach of many people, Bob Rich and Keith Smith show how even the most impractical person can learn to build their own home. The authors were not originally skilled craftsmen and they use their personal experiences, successes and failures to explain the building and design processes to beginners. Their approach is practical and analytical, but their language is straightforward and dynamic. The book covers a wide range of topics including: how to be your own architect and create energy efficient housing designs safeguarding the house from bushfires, cyclones and floods footings, floors, roofs, doors and windows mudbrick, rammed earth, stone and weatherboard walls building skills such as measuring, sawing, hammering, bricklaying and glass cutting information, advice and personal experiences from a variety of other builders
Author | : JoAnn Moser |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 195 |
Release | : 2018-02-06 |
Genre | : Architecture |
ISBN | : 076035393X |
Garden Builder is a treasure trove of lovely yard, patio, and garden projects you can build yourself! Perfect for any gardener or outdoor enthusiast with a few basic DIY skills, it is packed with 35 complete project plans, each one featuring finished photos of the project along with cut lists and shopping lists, a construction diagram, and step-by-step instructions (complete with photos) show exactly how to build every project. Most projects are made from durable exterior-rated wood and can be created with basic carpentry skills. But several of these highly desirable garden accessories are made with materials like concrete, metal, and wire. Garden Builder is positively loaded with projects, a few you can look forward to building include: -Trellises -Raised beds -Harvest boxes -Garden benches -Planters -Garden art Simply follow the clear and comprehensive instructions, and you'll have a garden that's rich in design elements, useful aids, and practical furnishings.
Author | : William Tyler Miller |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 316 |
Release | : 1913 |
Genre | : Gardening |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Varsha Bajaj |
Publisher | : Penguin |
Total Pages | : 34 |
Release | : 2019-02-12 |
Genre | : Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | : 0399166858 |
This vibrantly illustrated picture book celebrates a variety of woodland creatures as they make their homes and prepare for their young. Welcome to a serene woodland where lots of expectant animal parents are in their "nesting" phase--that is, busy preparing safe, cozy homes for their growing families. As they dig, tunnel, gnaw, and gather, they create dens, burrows, lodges, and, of course, nests. Soon the woods are full of new little ones peeping, crawling, romping, and snuggling--and with artwork so gorgeous that it feels like an invitation into the scenery it's depicting, readers will be eager to join them in their beautiful home.
Author | : Glen Martin |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 284 |
Release | : 2016-05-01 |
Genre | : Dwellings |
ISBN | : 9780692691694 |
Homeowner maintenance reference manual including 380 residential workmanship guidelines covering conditions and maintenance for topics including: floors and ceilings; roofs and gutters; foundations and basements; interior/exterior components; grounds; utility systems; and walls. Homeowner and builder maintenance responsibilities are stated along with the performance guideline and additional information for each topic. Green home construction is also covered.
Author | : Jean Stiles |
Publisher | : The Countryman Press |
Total Pages | : 413 |
Release | : 2014-06-02 |
Genre | : House & Home |
ISBN | : 1581576579 |
Here is the very best of backyard building: Popular building authors Jeanie and David Stiles—whose treehouse once garnered a spread in Architectural Digest—have gathered dozens of original plans for treehouses, playhouses, and sheds, as well as a summer house, tea house, garden arbor, and functional workroom. Backyard Building will cover backyard accessories, the fundamentals of tools and materials, and useful tips based on real-life questions from the couple’s popular website. Its unique style, with hand-drawn illustrations to guide the reader through the building process in a user-friendly way, stands out from the crowd. The clear, detailed drawings are not only easy to follow but a pleasure to look at; they are supplemented by irresistible color photographs.