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No garden? No problem! This title helps you discover how to grow vegetable on balconies, in window boxes, hanging baskets..."Fast, Fresh Garden Edibles" solves two problems for many home gardeners. It shows gardeners without gardens how to grow vegetables in the smallest of spaces, including turning a small mostly paved courtyard or patio into a bountiful garden and how to make use of window boxes, containers, and hanging baskets to produce healthful and tasty fresh vegetables. And for those who want results without waiting all summer to start harvesting, "Fast, Fresh Garden Edibles" provides planting and growing techniques that help produce vegetables quickly. In addition, this book focuses on those vegetables and vegetable varieties that are known for fast growing seasons.

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This title is filled with expert hints, tips, and advice on every aspect of working with drywall. "Ultimate Guide: Drywall" teaches readers how to install and repair drywall with the confidence and finish of a professional. With over 450 detailed drawings and full-colour photographs, this easy-to-follow volume takes readers, step-by-step, through the processes of measuring, cutting, installing, and finishing drywall ceilings and walls. "Ultimate Guide Drywall" also features: a guide to hanging and tapering drywall panels; expert advice on repairing damaged drywall; how to install drywall on curved walls and arches; and, tips for creating decorative features with drywall.

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Fully revised and updated, this new edition of the best-selling "Smart Approach to Kids' Rooms" will provide parents with all the inspiration and information they need to create their kid's dream room.Expert hints and tips on the general principals of good design and how to apply them to individual needs and lifestyles - as well as advice on working with colour, choosing the right furniture, organizing space and storage, and designing rooms for children with special needs - make sure that this is one design and decorating book parents will never want to be without.It is packed with information, advice, and inspiration for creating your child's dream room.

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This detailed guide provides essential information on designing and installing all types of home water gardens, from naturalistic to formal, plus fountains, waterfalls, streams, bog gardens and rain gardens. You’ll learn how to construct each structure, how to incorporate a variety of aquatic plants, fish, and other pond inhabitants, and even how to design wooden bridges and stepping-stones. You'll find advice, recommended plants for all regions, plus special tips for gardens in extreme conditions. A best-selling resource, this updated edition features today’s newest technologies and products, such as pond-less waterfall kits for small spaces, plus a new chapter on constructing naturalistic swimming ponds that are free from chlorine. Also included is new information on construction, planting methods, and various DIY ponds, water features, and rain gardens that are suitable for both small, urban plots and expansive suburban landscapes, making this complete how-to guide accessible for anyone!

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This is the ultimate cookbook and 'how-to' guide for all those who loves alfresco cooking - whether you're a complete beginner or a seasoned BBQ chef - this book has it all. "America Grills!" is packed with 222 mouth-watering, easy-to-follow recipes for grilled and barbequed appetizers, main courses, salads, veggies, and even desserts too - all accompanied by sumptuous full-colour photographs. There are also dozens of expert hints and tips for getting the most out of your barbeque - from smoking and marinating techniques that guarantee you'll come back for seconds, to how to get that restaurant-style sear on your steak.

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The most complete home improvement manual on the market, this newly updated edition of Ultimate Guide to Home Repair and Improvement offers thousands of photos, 800 drawings, and understandable, practical text. Readers will find essential instruction on plumbing and electrical repairs, heating and cooling, roofing and siding, cabinets and countertops, and more. Information is also provided on tools, materials, and basic skills, plus 325 step-by-step DIY projects with how-to photo sequences. The Ultimate Guide to Home Repair and Improvement also includes a remodeling guide and a resource guide. Top to bottom, inside and out, this is the single, ultimate resource book for home projects and repairs. New edition includes current information on recent code updates and changes.

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Add the perfect deck and enjoy the outdoors from the comfort of your own home! Featuring 30 complete deck plans that are created and provided by the industry’s leading master deck builders, this comprehensive, easy-to-read guide will walk you through the entire process of designing and building a deck from start to finish. With step-by-step instructions for accomplishing all the included deck designs, coordinating photography, material lists, and expert advice, build the deck of your dreams whether you do it yourself or hire a contractor.

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Learn pruning techniques that will have your garden looking smart in no time. This volume includes: step-by-step pruning instructions; over 350 full-colour photos; expert hints & tips for saving time, money, and effort; and, much, much more! Filled with full-colour photographs and easy-to-follow illustrations, this concise guide provides readers with everything they need to know about pruning trees, hedges, perennials, roses, and shrubs. It shows gardeners why pruning is so important and how it can be used to maintain, train, and in some cases, revive plants. It also teaches readers about proper tool selection as well as pruning techniques for specific purposes - such as achieving shape, wealth of foliage, fruiting or flowering, and much more. "Smart Guide: Pruning" also includes an extensive section with pruning advice for specific plants, including when to prune and how to bring the best out of your plant.

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Whether you’ve been working from home for years and want to update your space, or you’re brand new to telecommuting and have a lot of questions, Home Office Solutions holds all the answers and inspiration for making a workspace you’ll love! From a cozy corner to converting a shed or garage, this must-have guide provides tips on home office ideas, space-efficient furniture, lighting, soundproofing, WIFI, organization, and so much more, also included is helpful, detailed advice on how to successfully work from home. Understand both the advantages and disadvantages of setting up a home office in different areas, including the kitchen, spare room, basement, and other creative spaces. With this timely resource, you’ll be inspired to create an efficient and attractive workspace so you can earn your living from home comfortably and affordably.

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Build your own sound, functional dock that will overcome almost any waterfront challenge with this essential guide. In Building your own Dock you’ll find detailed plans, expert tips, advice on building methods, and insight on materials and specialty parts for all the most popular types of docks. Professional dock builder Sam Merriam explains the wide variety of modern docks, from traditional wood structures to modular, pre-built docks made with aluminum, plastic, or composites. Sam helps you design the best kind of dock for your application and waterfront environment as he explains their relative advantages, disadvantages, and customization options. Whether you decide to build your own dock, hire a builder, or purchase a ready-made, this book will reveal your choices, enhance your dock building knowledge, and empower you to create the dock you’ve always dreamed of.

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Transform your bathroom on a small budget. A budget-friendly alternative to undertaking a full scale bathroom remodelling project is to break up the project into small segments. By doing a number of small improvements homeowners can upgrade their bathrooms as time and budget allow. "Affordable Bathroom Upgrades" provides design ideas and easy to-accomplish how-to projects that illustrate how small changes lead to big improvements. Covering a number of projects from replacing an old tap to installing a trendy sink, "Affordable Bathroom Upgrades" gives homeowners the information and the instruction they need to achieve the bathroom of their dreams - even on a limited budget.

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"Porches and Sunrooms" is the perfect reference tool for homeowners who are considering adding or renovating a porch, sunroom, or conservatory. Topics include planning and designing the "outdoor room" to bridge the indoors and outdoors, basic information on the room's structure, and details on what a homeowner should know to add it to the house. Readers will see real-life examples in hundreds of beautiful, full-colour photographs, discovering what a difference a porch can make to the outside of their home, or a sunroom to their indoor lifestyle. With over 400 colour photographs and 60 full-colour illustrations, this book covers porches, plus popular sunrooms and conservatories. It provides construction basics and important remodelling information and features a section on maintenance and repair.

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Trimwork and moulding add style and character to a room and rid it of the "empty box syndrome" that is common to so much modern housing. With over 900 colour photographs and illustrations, "1001 Ideas for Trimwork" presents moulding profiles and designs to turn any style home into a showplace. Topics cover window and door casings, crown mouldings, chair rails, friezes, niches, wainscoting, pillars, stair embellishments, and mantel mouldings. In addition to hundreds of moulding designs, the book includes scores of examples of professionally decorated rooms enhanced with trim work and moulding. Bring warmth and character to every room in the home with "1001 Ideas for Trimwork". It contains over 900 inspirational photographs and illustrations and over 1,000 practical design ideas for enhancing the home. This is a complete guide to the most popular moulding profiles, with tips for matching trimwork and moulding to any style house. It features design ideas for turning ordinary homes into showplaces; and a comprehensive glossary and index.

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Looking to spruce up your outdoor space with creative DIY furniture? Yard and Garden Furniture will provide you with 20 creative and useful outdoor projects, from simple to sophisticated. With step-by-step instructions, coordinating photography, supply lists, cutting plans, and assembly views, you'll be equipped with inspiration and guidance to complete a wide variety of yard and garden furniture pieces, from a basic garden bench to a more challenging porch rocker. Perfect for both beginners and more experienced woodworkers, projects range in skill level and difficulty so there's something for everyone to learn, create, and accomplish!

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You've decided you're ready to build and enjoy the benefits of a tiny house, but how? Combining the "why" with the "how to," Building Your Tiny House Dream will show you each and every step to constructing your own custom camper. Part one provides detailed guidance on essential information, from the skills needed and planning to tools, safety, and helpful resources. Start building your personal tiny home in part two that's carefully laid out in order from start to finish, from laying the foundation, framing, and roofing to plumbing, adding personality, and towing so you can take your tiny home on wheels wherever you want to go! Written by award-winning tiny home builder Chris Schapdick, learn from an expert how to build the tiny house of your dreams!

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Designing the outside of the home adds to curb-appeal, creates ambiance, and increases the value of the home. A complete DIY guide to enhance your home with walkways, garden walls, and patios, which provides the homeowner with all the information needed to integrate popular hardscape designs into their overall home landscape. This book includes dozens of design ideas with easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions for a variety of landscape projects, including brick, mortar, and concrete walks and patios, flagstone and tile patios and brick and mortared stone walls. With hundreds of building tips and construction drawings for projects, this updated edition also contains brand new content on hardscaping design and materials, choices to consider that combat climate change, pervious versus impervious surfaces, terracing, and other elements that influence stormwater runoff and site planning.

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Appreciate your garden from a whole new light. A complete guide to creating a stunning white garden, Offering tons of tips to cultivate a beautiful night garden. Fill your garden with white flowers and native plants that reflect the light of the moon or even only bloom at night! so you can enjoy the beauty of your outdoor space long into the evening.. Featuring detailed overviews on gardening basics, elements of a moonlight garden, garden design guidance, and profiles of white annuals, perennials, shrubs, vines, tender bulbs, and tropical flowers. Includes a section on hardscaping for even more night-time enhancements, from light, fire, and water to arbors, pergolas, trellises, and more. Perfect for discovering new and unique gardening ideas, this inspiring guide is a curation of flowers that truly shine at night!

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From basic storage sheds to playhouses, gazebos, home offices, workshops, and so much more, build the outdoor structure of your dreams and learn how to do all or part of the work yourself with this essential DIY guide! Build Your Own Shed & Outdoor Projects Manual, 6th Edition features all of the techniques and tips you need to know, as well as the latest in shed construction and every step of the process in detail. Select from a catalog of more than 100 expertly prepared plans – including more than 60 all-new designs for this updated edition – for building a wide range of outdoor structures, from simple utility sheds to elegant cabanas, cottages, greenhouses, and more. Whether you’re looking to build the ideal pavilion, potting shed, patio furniture, arbor, trellis, or other outdoor structure, you’re sure to find it here. Easy-to-follow construction blueprints and materials lists are also available for each project to ensure success.

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Char-Broil's Big Book of Grilling is the definitive cookbook and how-to guide for everyone who loves preparing meals in the great outdoors, from beginners to seasoned barbecue enthusiasts. Developed by Creative Homeowner in partnership with one of North America's leading grill manufacturers, Big Book of Grilling features hundreds of easy-to-follow recipes for grilled and barbecued appetizers, main courses, salads, vegetables-even desserts-that will have family and friends licking their fingers. There are also expert tips for brining, smoking and marinating that are guaranteed to yield succulent, flavourful ribs, seafood, chicken and vegetables; plus the latest tools and techniques for deep-frying a whole turkey without using oil and getting a restaurant-quality sear on a T-bone steak. More than 250 colour photographs illustrate every featured recipe, which include scores of prize-winning favourites straight from the country's top BBQ competitions.

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As a showcase of Signature Kitchens & Baths magazine's top bathrooms, The Best of Signature Baths provides a glimpse of 110 modern, state-of-the-art bathrooms from leading designers around the country. With numerous possibilities and great comfort features, it is no wonder why this space is one of the most commonly updated and renovated rooms for new and existing homeowners. Over 250 beautiful, full-color photographs and illustrated floor plans show readers how to turn any bathroom into a warm, inviting spot to relax or to preparethemselves to meet the world.

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Adding a backyard storage shed, a new detached garage, an attractive playhouse or any other type of utility building not only improves the functionality of your home but also adds value to your property. Written with the DIY enthusiast in mind, Ultimate Guide: Barns, Sheds, and Outbuildings gives you the information you need to enhance your property by constructing one of these buildings. Whether you plan to do the work yourself or you just want to know the basics before you hire the work out to someone else, this new updated edition provides information on planning, building and finishing in clear text aided by 60 easy-to-follow photographic sequences. Select from dozens of ready-to-build plan packages and order readily available construction blueprints, CAD files, cost estimates and materials lists.

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Found space...that's what this book is all about. Learn how to maximize the usable but unfinished areas in your house as new living space for your growing family. No need for an expensive addition or going through the trouble of moving to a larger house. With more than 50 detailed step-by-step procedures and 580 full-colour drawings and photographs to illustrate construction techniques, this book contains dozens of delightful design alternatives for your basement, attic, and garage. Some of the topics covered in Ultimate Guide to Basements, Attics & Garages include planning and design, installing skylights, finishing walls and ceilings, building stairs, framing floors, installing windows and doors, and much more. This new edition also includes updated information on current codes and materials.

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A stunning flower garden that blooms throughout the seasons depends on the artful combination of annuals, perennials and bulbs. This lavishly illustrated book shows how to grow plants from the “great garden triumvirate” and provides foolproof design techniques for any garden or landscape. An extensive section on using colour in the garden provides guidance for the tricky process of plant placement and selection. Practical techniques are emphasized too. Readers will learn how to care for soil, start plants from seeds, grow and care for plants in containers and maintain plants and gardens. Sections on dividing plants, lifting bulbs and saving seeds are also included.

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Bathroom remodeling continues to top the list of the most common remodeling projects. All New Bathroom Ideas that Work contains essential information on all aspects of a bathroom update or complete remodel, from fixtures to lighting and cabinetry to flooring, so homeowners can make smart choices about what they want and can afford. . Completely updated to include over 250 photos . Addresses design trends, accessibility, and high-tech options for the bathroom. AUTHOR: David Schiff is the author of two Stanley Homeowner Guides-Built-ins & Storage and Outdoor Projects. He is the author of several other how-to books and has written articles on home design, building, and general interest for a number of publications. He has worked as editorial director for Creative Homeowner Press and for Reader's Digest Illustrated Reference Books.

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Wiring repairs, replacements, and upgrades are among the most popular projects for home DIYers - and, potentially, the most fraught with risk. With an unerring emphasis on safety, wiring expert Steve Cory prepares homeowners for the most common situations they are likely to encounter and gives them the confidence to tackle their own home wiring projects. After introductory sections on understanding the residential electrical system and basic wiring techniques, projects include: . replacing switches and receptacles . installing lights and fans . retrofitting under-cabinet lighting . running cable and installing electrical boxes and more With quick tips throughout, this handy reference provides all you need to know to tackle any home wiring repair project. AUTHOR: Steve Cory is a freelance writer and photographer who specializes in detailed how-to projects. He has written extensively for Lowe's, STANLEY, Creative Homeowner, The Home Depot, and others. Cory is also the author of Trim: A Homeowners Guide (Taunton Press, 2015), Plumbing: A Homeowner's Guide (Taunton, 2016), and Building Kitchen Cabinets and Bathroom Vanities (Taunton Press, 2015). 775 photographs, 48 illustrations

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Basements often get a bad rap. They can be dark, dank, and depressing, and are some of the most challenging spaces in a home to remodel. But the rewards of tackling a basement remodel are potentially enormous - transforming an otherwise ignored space into a bright, open, and usable asset, perfect for a spare bedroom for guests, a game room for the kids, or a den for the adults. In Basements Complete, author Steve Cory covers the most popular remodeing approaches and projects for basements, including information on preventing mould and mildew, moving pipes up or over to make more headroom, bringing more light into a dark space, mitigating radon, and sealing floors and walls. Additionally, some of the projects - such as flooring, plumbing, and wiring - apply to other rooms in the house, but are treated here with an eye towards basement needs. Though the book is largely how-to, it also explores some design and planning issues, making it the truly complete reference title for all things basements. With more than 700 photos, 35 illustrations, and clear step-by-step insturctions, Basements Complete is the only book that homeowners, remodelers, and builders will need to transform a damp basement into a warm addition. AUTHOR: Steve Cory is a freeland writer and photographer who specialises in detialed how-to projects. He has written extensively for Lowe's, STANLEY, Creative Homeowner, The Home Depot, and others. Cory is also the author of Trim: A Homeowners Guide (Taunton Press, 2015), Plumbing: A Homeowner's Guide (Taunton, 2016), and Building Kitchen Cabinets and Bathroom Vanities (Taunton Press, 2015). SELLING POINTS: . Format. Find information fast. Don't waste time looking for your project or how to tackle it. It's easy to find exactly what you need to know, with clear step-by-step photos and detailed instruction that enable you to tackle any basement remodeling project with confidence. . Authoritative. A basement remodeling contractor and experienced home improvement writer team up to tell you all you need to know, including what can go wrong and how to deal with it. . Complete. Covers all basement projects a homeowner is likely to encounter.

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