-BLACK & DECKER-
The Complete Photo Guide to Outdoor Home Improvement
More Than 150 Projects
Book is in very nice condition.
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Outdoor Home Improvement : more than 150 Projects
Book Series: Black and Decker Complete Photo Guide Series
Publisher- Quarto Publishing Group USA
Publication Year-2002
Format-Hardcover
Language-English
Illustrator-Yes
Author-Creative Publishing International Editors
Genre-House & Home
Topic-General, Repair
Item Weight-16 Oz
Item Width-10 in
Number of Pages-504 Pages
ISBN-10
1589230434
ISBN-13
9781589230439
A home's yard and landscape, once considered purely ornamental or utilitarian, is now regarded as space where we can enjoy many activities important to life: relaxing in solitude or entertaining a crowds; enjoying a family meal or pursuing a leisurely personal hobby. No matter what your goals, The Complete Photo Guide to Outdoor Home Improvement shows how to get the very most out of your outdoor home. It includes more than 150 complete projects; some aimed at creating beauty, others at improving the function of various spaces, but all dedicated to making your landscape more enjoyable for you and your family. Book jacket., A collection of outdoor construction projects for the home and landscape. It begins with sections on tools and materials, yard surveying and drawing plans, and includes a section on the basic techniques of working with wood, concrete, brick, stone, and roofing materials. The heart of the volume features lengthy chapters on pathways, fences, walls and gates, patios, decks, porches and entries, sheds and outbuildings, and accessories. More than 200 projects are covered. These include: a timber play structure for children; a Victorian gazebo; retaining walls; a brick barbecue; a cobblestone walkway; decorative fountains; a raised garden bed; and a garden pond.