"More than 200 photographs and illustrations fill the pages of this comprehensive guide to the planting, growing and harvesting of all common vegetables.Organized by type of vegetable with specific chapters on garden pests, preparation and construction.Bridges the gap between gardening books and cookbooks with recipes, nutritional information, and hints for vegetable preparation.Appeals to people who like to try new vegetables but don’t ..."
"Decks are an extension of the home into the outdoors, and when well-designed and well-constructed, they enhance not only the quality of life, home entertaining, and family fun, but also add significant value and beauty to a home. Here are 12 different easy-to-customize plans to suit the location, the aesthetics, and the financial requirements of individual homeowners. Clear, step-by-step instructions for planning, beginning construction ..."
"Four sections include kitchen design, remodeling examples, project planning, and a construction guide.Construction guide shows all the techniques needed to remodel a kitchen.Step-by-step instructions for dismantling the old kitchen and installing cabinets and countertops, sinks and faucets, light fixtures, flooring, and appliances.Principles of kitchen design highlighted to help readers create a kitchen which fits their lifestyle."
"This indispensable reference book will help you with all your carpentry projects, from building a simple bookcase to framing an entire house. Easy-to-follow text and illustrations demonstrate all the skills you need to be a proficient carpenter. Learn to use the tools to measure, cut, and join wood to make anything you want."
"Shows readers how to use annuals to achieve instant, spectacular color with little effort and expense.Ideal for new gardeners and busy homeowners who want instant, easy-care beauty for their yard.Attention to new varieties, appealing color combinations, new landscape uses, and short-cuts appeals to experienced gardeners.Highly browsable selection guide presents over 300 varieties in full color and 135 black and white illustrations.Time- ..."
"In its most basic description, a patio is simply a section of outdoor pavement close to the house, but when one considers the potential future use, structure, aesthetic appeal, and design of a satisfying, well-constructed, and good-looking patio, a lot of planning and understanding is necessary before initial excavations and construction can begin. Ortho's Patio Plans describes with clear language, full-color photographs and illustratio ..."
"More than 200 photographs and illustrations fill the pages of this comprehensive guide to the planting, growing and harvesting of all common vegetables.Organized by type of vegetable with specific chapters on garden pests, preparation and construction.Bridges the gap between gardening books and cookbooks with nutritional information, recipes, and hints for vegetable preparation.Appeals to people who like to try new vegetables but don’t ..."
"Illustrated with colour photos, this book is divided into four sections: deck design and construction; patio construction; overhead structures and lighting, spas, fences and planters."
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"Complete instructions for 25 projects for home woodworkers to make as gifts or furnishings. Projects range from simple pieces for novices to more challenging ones for the home hobbyist."
"ORTHO'S GUIDE TO ENJOYING ROSES is a treasury of information for rose lovers. Filled with authoritative, up-to-date instructions and more than 400 color photographs, it explains how to select and grow top-quality roses, how to prune and fertilize for optimum flowering, and how to enjoy the bounties of your garden through photography, cooking, flower arranging, and crafts. An encyclopedia rates more than 300 of the best roses for today's ..."
"For busy gardeners, the prospect of continually dragging out hoses to water the garden can be a real disincentive to gardening. Often, the installation of an irrigation system appropriate to the needs of the garden can be a huge time and energy saver, and provide the appropriate and timely water that all plants need in differing amounts at different times. Starting with "The Basics of Home Irrigation," readers will learn if an ir ..."