Every gardener needs at least one comprehensive gardening book on their shelf. This is that book. It's an all-in-one resource for beginner and advanced gardeners with expert advice on topics such as where to put your garden, projects to support high yield plant growth, protection and care of plants, soil treatments, disease and pest treatment, raised bed gardening, container and vertical gardening and so much more! This ultimate guide features...
World of Pollinators is an amazing book filled with important information about our world's pollinators and the impact they have in our environment. The book engages and informs about pollinating insects, birds, and flowers (and some furry animal pollinators) and all their unique traits. It teaches you what pollen is, how it works, and why some insects and birds are pollinators and some are not. Also included are easy outdoor DIY projects you ...
Create and Keep a Stunning Landscape A comprehensive guide that will show you how to achieve a beautiful landscape that's most suitable for your property, Trees, Shrubs & Hedges for Your Home, 2nd Edition also provides expert, need-to-know care tips to keep your plants healthy over time. With detailed profiles for over 1, 000 of the best plants to grow that are low-maintenance, pest- and disease-resistant, and easily available, this book is th...
An extensive collection of the best-selling and most stylish home designs available today. Updated with brand new plans and prices, Best-Selling 1-Story Home Plans, 5th Edition offers more than 360 home plans, from convenient ranch homes to traditional cottages. Includes complete construction blueprints and CAD files for quick and easy online ordering or by phone.
The most complete home improvement manual on the market, this newly updated edition of Ultimate Guide to Home Repair and Improvement offers thousands of how-to photos, 800 drawings, and understandable text on plumbing and electrical repairs, heating and cooling, remodeling, and more. With 325 step-by-step DIY projects, build basic skills and learn to complete home projects and repairs yourself! New edition includes current code updates and cha...
Featuring 30 complete deck plans created by master deck builders, this easy-to-read guide will walk you through the entire process of designing and building a deck.
Be your own plumber and make DIY repairs and improvements! This best-selling guide on plumbing will teach you everything you need to know, from fixing a leaky faucet to making renovations, installing plumbing fixtures, and so much more. Updated with new code-compliant techniques for 2021, plus a new section on air gap fittings.
Grilling food is something the whole family enjoys, and with a little extra guidance, you can become a grill master! Grilling Essentials is the complete guide to grilling tools, techniques, and recipes for the grill.
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.
An updated edition of the perennial favorite, Smart Approach to Home Decorating is an aspirational guide to interior design and everything a homeowner needs to know to decorate a house with professional results. Topics range from the basic principles of design, space planning, layout, and arrangement to choosing furniture, colors, patterns, and fa
Offers 300 recipes for grilling gatherings with family and friends. Also provides tips on healthy eating and how to get children involved in cooking"--Provided by publisher.
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 color in the garden provides guidance for the tricky process of plant placement and selection. Practical techniques are emphas...
Learn to think like a design pro to get the bathroom you've always wanted without making the types of mistakes that cost money or leave you less than thrilled with the result. Bathrooms, Updated Edition explains everything homeowners need to know about budgeting, hiring contractors, designing and working with space, selecting cabinetry and hardware, shopping for fixtures, choosing appropriate countertop, flooring, windows, and other finishing ...
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 do-it-yourselfer 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 jus...
