Garden Design category: 1176 books

Critter condos & pleasure palaces for pets Most pet owners keep at least two different types of animals-dogs and cats are the most common pairings-and a surprisingly large number keep even more animals. Domestic birds; pet rabbits, mice and other rodents; ferrets, snakes, turtles-some people...

Discover the art of living small! If you think outside the box you can fit entertaining and living spaces into a tiny, tricky layout!

Farmhouses evoke nostalgic memories -- real or imagined -- of a simpler life and a deep, nourishing connection to the seasons and the land. While most of us dont live that way anymore, we all share a longing for the values that this classic American house form represents. So what makes a true...

This book contains proven steps and strategies on how to use basic knowledge about Feng Shui in improving your home. It also contains some practical tips on how to use Feng Shui as a tool to improve your own destiny. This book will also provide you with a better understanding of the art of Feng Shui....

Written by a Color Consultant with years of color experience, this book takes the daunting task of selecting exterior color for your home and translates it into an easy to understand process. You will learn how to determine the style and other attributes of your house, then apply basic color rules...

Everybody struggles from time to time with organization of the home- especially in delicate areas such as the closet. Just the thought of it can raise your anxiety levels greatly let alone actually doing it. In fact, attempting to organize your closet can sometimes leave you in a more disorganized, flustered...

Houses of Mexico delves into the roots of the bold yet elegant Mexican style, illustrated with many photographs from Spain and Portugal reflecting the Moorish influence. In addition to extensive coverage of the architecture of the houses, the book shows other spatial and decorative elements, including...

In On the Loom, Maryanne Moodie brings the ancient art of weaving to the modern day in a comprehensive guide packed with step-by-step tutorials and beautiful photography. Learn the basics of this simple and beautiful craft with valuable information on basic stitches, tools needed, and even how to...

100+ Tips for Building with Metal SIPs is a general guide for building with metal SIPs (Structural Insulated Panels)Written by Jeffrey R. Domb for homeowners, contractors,designers and building officials.Jeffrey R. Domb who is trained as an Architect, Engineer and Contractor has been...

Learning how to sew has never been simpler! Enjoy this beginner's guide that takes you by the hand like a personal instructor and teaches you how to sew using hand stiches as well as sewing machines. Filled with detailed descriptions of materials and tools, the easy step-by-step instructions for all...

Model making is a beautiful and skilful craft, and architectural model making is a vital part of the building process. The architectural model is often the first time that a building is visualized in 3D. It can capture the excitement of the architect's vision but can also reveal unforeseen difficulties....

House framing can be an intimidating challenge. Thousands of pieces of wood must be cut to precise dimensions, according to a set of plans. Accurate and safe assembly is critical as the house must support the weight of building materials, equipment, appliances, and people -- there's simply no room...

A carpenter’s humorous story of building a cabin on Lake Superior with his family—“part how-to, part memoir and part love story” (Minneapolis Star-Tribune). When carpenter Spike Carlsen and his wife set out, with their recently blended family of five kids, to build a cabin on the north...

Beautify any home easily and economically with this book. Readers will get helpful tips, advice, and guidance on wallcoverings that accomplish high-quality, professional-looking results. The art of wallpapering requires skill and knowledge of the tried and true as well as the latest techniques. This...