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Home, Garden, and DIY July 2017
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Big impact landscaping: 28 DIY projects you can do on a budget to beautify and add value to your home by Sara BendrickLandscaping designer Sara Bendrick packs 10 years of experience into this beautiful how-to guide that will teach readers the best, most effective and cheapest ways to elevate their yard and get the most out of it. Landscaping your yard can be complex and costly, but with Sara's insider perspective, readers can get the same professional effect in half the cost, plus the pride of building something amazing with their own hands. Sara provides the information on materials and basic designs, then readers can follow the tutorials with step by step photos. For big impact projects that will make your yard feel like your outdoor home, readers can build their own concrete patio, wooden trellis, dry creek bed, fire pit, BBQ counter and more.
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Modernique: Inspiring interiors mixing vintage and modern style by Julia BuckinghamThis is an irresistible guide for all who crave the elegance and ease of modern style combined with the warmth of tradition. For the countless readers who are eager to create a home with a modern look, while still keeping treasured pieces, designer Julia Buckingham outlines how to mix old and new, and decodes what brings an interior to life. Her energetic approach has captured the media, and she has quickly become known for personality driven rooms filled with color, style, and ease. In Modernique, readers will find both inspiration and design advice from a modern master.
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The book of home improvement: The most popular remodeling projects shown in full detail by Cool Springs PressBoasting 560 pages of hardworking, how-to instructions and photos, this is quite possibly the only home remodelling you, or any homeowner, will ever need! From basements to attics and everywhere in between, The Book of Home Improvement from BLACK+DECKER shows you exactly how to do more than 100 of the most popular improvement projects. Whether your ambition is as big as remodeling the kitchen down-to-the-studs, or as modest as changing a bathroom tap, you will find all the guidance you need to do the job right.
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| Stitching with Beatrix Potter by Michele HillRanging from sophisticated to totes adorbs, the ten projects in this book have something for every Beatrix Potter fan (including a version of an 1863 wedding quilt, a Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle iron cover, and a wool felt ball for children). Step-by-step instructions and detailed photographs help novices and experienced folks alike. The charming book also includes a short biography of Potter, templates, and tips for machine applique, binding, and hand embroidery. |
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She sheds: A room of your own by Erika KotiteCreate your very own hideaway right at home with She Sheds. They've got their man caves, and it's time for you to have a space of your own. She Sheds shows you how to create cozy getaways with inspiration from across the country. Start by defining the goal and purpose of your space. Will you use it for entertaining, crafting, or alone time? Then, use the gallery of over 100 photos as inspiration for your decor, paint colors, and landscaping. You'll even find fun upcycling ideas to personalise your space. Get inspired, and get started on your very own tricked-out retreat!
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| Homegrown pantry by Barbara PleasantIf you've ever grown too much zucchini and not enough tomatoes and wondered how to store food for the winter, this book is for you. Experienced gardener Barbara Pleasant explains how (and how much) to grow in order to stock a pantry year-round. Providing growing information about a wide-variety of vegetables, fruits, and herbs, she also explains canning, drying, freezing, cold storage, and fermenting. Chock full of detailed instructions and lovely photographs, this book will especially appeal to those who crave self-sufficiency. |
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| The backyard homestead book of building projects by Spike CarlsenIn this wide-ranging volume, carpenter Spike Carlsen shares his expertise in crafting sustainable, DIY outdoor structures. Experienced builders can jump right in to projects like the Two-Wheel Cart or the Top Bar Beehive, while beginners may want to start with the Flowerpot Smoker or the Lawn Bag Stand until they feel more comfortable with the required tools and skills, all of which are described in accessible terms. Visual learners will especially appreciate the exploded diagrams of each project. Whether you're a dedicated homesteader or just looking for eco-friendly backyard projects, you'll be well served by The Backyard Homestead Book of Building Projects. |
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| Handmade garden projects: Step-by-step instructions for creative garden features, containers, lighting & more by Lorene Edwards ForknerProviding creative ideas as well as instructions for 30 projects (with plant suggestions!), Handmade Garden Projects helps readers who appreciate whimsy spruce up their yard. Encouraging the reuse of items when possible (an old wooden ladder makes a great trellis), the author details making Urban Cowgirl Pavers, Portable Bamboo Edging, a Stacking Herb Tower, Temporary Turf Tattoos, a Simple Backyard Firepit, a Table-Top Knot Garden, and more. Photographs help guide readers and provide more inspiration. |
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Outdoor carpentry
by Anna Jeppsson
Get the satisfaction of beautifying your surroundings yourself! Whether your project is a flower box or an outdoor kitchen, this guide will tell you all about the materials, rules and regulations, and tips and tricks you need to know.
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