Download or read book Decks Porches and Patios written by Time-Life Books and published by Time Life Medical. This book was released on 1994 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shows techniques, materials, step-by-step directions, safety advice, and hundreds of color illustrations for building decks, porches, and patios.
Download or read book Perfect Porches written by Paula S. Wallace and published by Potter Style. This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Savannah College of Art and Design president Wallace presents a stunning and varied collection of porches--some becolumned old beauties, others modern marvels--all reflecting their owners' unique desires and sensibilities.
Download or read book Porch Living written by James T. Farmer and published by Gibbs Smith. This book was released on 2012-04 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Full-color illustrations accompany decorating tips for porches.
Download or read book The JLC Guide to Decks and Porches Best Practices for Outdoor Spaces written by Journal of Light Construction and published by Journal of Light Construction Books. This book was released on 2010-03-01 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Young House Love written by Sherry Petersik and published by Artisan. This book was released on 2015-07-14 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This New York Times bestselling book is filled with hundreds of fun, deceptively simple, budget-friendly ideas for sprucing up your home. With two home renovations under their (tool) belts and millions of hits per month on their blog YoungHouseLove.com, Sherry and John Petersik are home-improvement enthusiasts primed to pass on a slew of projects, tricks, and techniques to do-it-yourselfers of all levels. Packed with 243 tips and ideas—both classic and unexpected—and more than 400 photographs and illustrations, this is a book that readers will return to again and again for the creative projects and easy-to-follow instructions in the relatable voice the Petersiks are known for. Learn to trick out a thrift-store mirror, spice up plain old roller shades, "hack" your Ikea table to create three distinct looks, and so much more.
Download or read book Southern Living House Plans written by The Editors of Southern Living and published by Time Home Entertainment. This book was released on 2019-05-10 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The editors of Southern Living Magazine presents House Plans.
Download or read book Small Space Container Gardens written by Fern Richardson and published by Timber Press. This book was released on 2012-06-27 with total page 189 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Small? Yes. A concrete slab populated with plastic chairs and an abandoned grill? Not anymore. Small-Space Container Gardens layers practical gardening fundamentals with creative solutions, encouraging us to think “outside the pot.” You'll learn how to tackle unique challenges, like windy conditions several stories above street level, and how to care for plants and troubleshoot problems like garden pests and diseases. From design basics to essential plant picks, Small-Space Container Gardens proves you don't need a yard to have a happy, healthy garden. For anyone who wants more green in their life, it's time to start gardening creatively in small spaces.
Download or read book From Front Porch to Back Seat written by Beth L. Bailey and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 1989-08 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether or not we've come a long way since then, this engaging study of courtship shows that at least half the fun is in reading about getting there. -- St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Download or read book Backyard Idea Book written by Lee Anne White and published by Taunton. This book was released on 2004 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Backyard Idea Book showcases hundreds of creative, practical ideas for planning and decorating inviting yet functional backyard spaces. From porches, patios, and decks to pools and retreats to kids' spaces and storage, this book is filled with fresh ideas to help you create a beautiful backyard that reflects and enhances your lifestyle. "Fabulous. It works like a reference manual for homeowners and professionals alike." -- Lynette Jennings, creator and host of Lynette Jennings Design About the author Lee Anne White is a landscape designer, garden photographer, and writer. She is the former chief editor of Fine Gardening magazine, the editor of numerous books on garden design (including Pool Idea Book and Taunton's Front Yard Idea Book), and the recipient of three Quill & Trowel Awards from the Garden Writers Association of America.
Download or read book Play Music on the Porch Day written by Brian Mallman and published by Bookbaby. This book was released on 2020-05-13 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You and your child will explore stringed instruments from around the world with a group of animals preparing for Play Music on the Porch Day. With beautiful illustrations and a fun story, you and your child will be introduced to instruments such as the Taus, Erhu, Biwa, Sasando, Theorbo and many more. Read together as the animals prepare for Play Music on the Porch Day and ask, "What if for one day, everything stopped... and we all just listened to the music?" This book is a wonderful introduction to the world of stringed instruments. Kids 12 and under will love the instruments, story and illustrations. Older kids and adults will discover rare and unique instruments from around the world, and use the book as a starting point for their own exploration. It's perfect for anyone who is curious about the world and loves music!Play Music on the Porch Day is a real event that happens on the last Saturday in August in 70 countries and nearly 700 cities around the world. Learn more at playmusicontheporchday.comPlay Music on the Porch Day's Message:"The passion for music is powerful and universal. It doesn't matter if you play an Oud, a Guitarrón, a Nyckelharpa or a Guitar. When you pick up your instrument and start to play, the world disappears and you get lost in the sounds. Music ties us together like a thread through our hearts. Our skin is many colors but music is our blood, our bones and our soul."
Download or read book Porches Decks and Patios written by Rick Peters and published by Hearst Books. This book was released on 2005 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With its first three volumes, Popular Mechanics MoneySmart Makeovers is helping thousands redo their kitchens, bathrooms, and living rooms. Now the successful series--written by one of the most trusted experts in DIY--steps outside, with authentic makeovers that anyone can accomplish. After discussing in detail all the basics that go into constructing a good porch, deck or patio, Rick Peters gets to work and remodels one of each, three times-- economy, mid-range, and high-range-to demonstrate what you can achieve on a real- world budget. While there are beautiful shots to inspire you to try your own makeover, these are no studio set-ups, every project was designed and carried out on an actual family's home.
Download or read book Porches and Patios written by Time-Life Books and published by Time Life Medical. This book was released on 1981 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Text, diagrams, and step-by-step illustrations explain how to build a wraparound porch, terraces, wind shields, and wood decks.
Download or read book The Guide to United States Popular Culture written by Ray Broadus Browne and published by Popular Press. This book was released on 2001 with total page 1030 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "To understand the history and spirit of America, one must know its wars, its laws, and its presidents. To really understand it, however, one must also know its cheeseburgers, its love songs, and its lawn ornaments. The long-awaited Guide to the United States Popular Culture provides a single-volume guide to the landscape of everyday life in the United States. Scholars, students, and researchers will find in it a valuable tool with which to fill in the gaps left by traditional history. All American readers will find in it, one entry at a time, the story of their lives."--Robert Thompson, President, Popular Culture Association. "At long last popular culture may indeed be given its due within the humanities with the publication of The Guide to United States Popular Culture. With its nearly 1600 entries, it promises to be the most comprehensive single-volume source of information about popular culture. The range of subjects and diversity of opinions represented will make this an almost indispensable resource for humanities and popular culture scholars and enthusiasts alike."--Timothy E. Scheurer, President, American Culture Association "The popular culture of the United States is as free-wheeling and complex as the society it animates. To understand it, one needs assistance. Now that explanatory road map is provided in this Guide which charts the movements and people involved and provides a light at the end of the rainbow of dreams and expectations."--Marshall W. Fishwick, Past President, Popular Culture Association Features of The Guide to United States Popular Culture: 1,010 pages 1,600 entries 500 contributors Alphabetic entries Entries range from general topics (golf, film) to specific individuals, items, and events Articles are supplemented by bibliographies and cross references Comprehensive index
Download or read book The Porch written by Charlie Hailey and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2021-04 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "There is something spooky and resonant about liminal places like docks, shorelines, decks, and perhaps most commonly porches. Here, Charlie Hailey meditates on porches in a way that is appropriately thoughtful, affecting, rich, and resonant. Porches, in his hands, become portals onto an endless array of large metaphysical questions: what is it to be in a place? How does one place teach us about the world and about ourselves, both as individuals and as a species? What are we-and the things we have built-in this world? In a time when questions of what makes society society and what sustains the individual are so paramount, Hailey's meditations are both a tonic and a series of welcome provocations"--
Download or read book Decks and Patios For Dummies written by Robert Beckstrom and published by For Dummies. This book was released on 1998-03-30 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Life is just so much sweeter when experienced from a good deck or patio. Breezes, sunlight, the smells of the garden, birdsongs…just a few minutes in your own backyard can enliven the senses and rejuvenate the spirit. Meals become relaxed affairs. Food tastes better. Conversations are richer. Time eases its hectic demands and drifts by at a more congenial pace. Whether for a neighborhood barbeque or just a quiet afternoon with a paperback, decks and patios offer us the perfect space to kick back and let the good times roll. Decks and Patios for Dummies contains everything you need to know to design and build your dream deck or patio. Full of practical tips and clear, simple instructions, it shows the do-it-yourselfer how to solve problems in design and construction while avoiding pitfalls and unnecessary expenses. You’ll find useful information on: Choosing the location Sizing Choosing materials Preparing the site Building Adding barbeques, fireplaces, etc. Maintenance This is a start-to-finish guide on all aspects of deck and patio construction – including when you should seek help from the professionals! Designed to make the most of your budget, it walks you through: Dealing with contractors, codes, and feasibility The building checklist Lighting, outlets, faucets, and other add-ons Decks – from frames to finishes Patios: concrete, flagstone, or brick? Steps, stairs, and benches Special details and decorations Whether your project is a patio just big enough for two chaises-lounges or a screened-in, wraparound deck on the side of a mountain, Decks and Patios for Dummies makes building understandable and fun with illustrations, diagrams, helpful sidebars, and a color insert of photos to stir the imagination. Take advantage of this comprehensive guide and build your dream deck today.
Download or read book Designing a Place Called Home written by James Wentling and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-12-28 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This insightful volume shares design ideas to help builders, planners and architects create mass-produced affordable housing that pushes suburban development in more sustainable, liveable directions. The author argues that improving the quality of design in our new homes and communities for greater resiliency, sustainability, and equality, we can build neighborhoods and communities where residents feel more connected t their homes and to one another. Through text, photographs and illustrations, the book reviews prototypical American housing design, then suggest ways to both learn from the past as well as adapt for new environmental imperatives, demographic changes and lifestyle needs. Written by a practicing architect with 25+ years of experience optimizing residential design, this pioneering approach to suburban building will inspire readers to view mass produced housing through a new, modern lens.
Download or read book Eyes Wide Open written by Larry Wood and published by Tate Publishing. This book was released on 2009-05 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Just exactly how well built is that house for sale? In Eyes Wide Open, professional home inspector and author, Larry Wood, and his wife, Lisa, will help you answer that question and prepare you to take the lead in finding the right home and negotiating the best deal. The authors takes you, step by step, through every part of the house showing you how to identify potential problems and repairs; obtain financing, work with Realtors and much more. Loaded with photographs and illustrations, the authors explain, in layman terms, the many components and potential problems of a home. If you are purchasing or selling a home, give it a fresh look with Eyes Wide Open.
