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Brick Projects for the Landscape.

Classic Brickwork Becomes New Again (Step-By-Step Practical Guides)

35 Great outdoor projects

Adirondack chairs, arbours, porch rockers, picnic suites, trellises, and birdhouses: these attractive projects from the editors of Wood[registered] Magazine will appeal to do-it-yourselfers striving to beautify their garden and make it more usable, too.

The magazine's experts provide general guidelines for constructing outdoor items, including information on which wood species, screws, anchors, glues, and finishes stand up best to the elements. And each project contains complete cutting and assembling instructions, materials lists, and plans to guarantee great results. From seasonal seating surprises to structures with style, every one will enhance your outdoor space.

This Black & Decker Home Improvement Library title delivers complete plans for 10 versatile buildings fo the landscape. Unlike commercial plans and other books, readers will find detailed step-by-step instructions with full-color photos and illustrations.

The opening section summarizes the building code basics of outdoor construction, and gives a detailed overview of the construction process, from laying footings to applying final finishes.

The book features a variety of projects, ranging from a simple storage lean-to, to an elegant screen-enclosed gazebo. Each project is adaptable to a variety of situations and uses.

The Complete Outdoor Builder: From Arbors to Walkways - 150 DIY Projects (Black & Decker)

Any homeowner with outdoor space wants to make the most of it. The costs of getting in contractors can be daunting, but "The Complete Outdoor Builder" shows how to save thousands of pounds by doing the work yourself. This is one of the most complete, visually appealing books on outdoor construction, featuring 150 major, money-saving building projects. "The Complete Outdoor Builder" opens with sections on 'tools and materials', 'building codes', 'yard surveying', and 'drawing plans', and includes the basic techniques of working with wood, concrete, brick, stone and roofing materials. At the heart of the book are detailed chapters on pathways, fences, walls and gates, patios, decks, porches, shed and outbuildings and accessories. With 150 projects, there is value here for every reader, from the novice to the seasoned veteran of outdoor building projects. Featured projects include: a timber play structure for children, a Victorian gazebo, retaining walls, brick barbecue area, a garden pond and decorative fountains.

Ponds and water features have been popular in gardens for thousands of years. This book is aimed at anyone who is thinking of building a pond, anyone who has bought some of the materials but doesn't know how to start or anyone who has a pond and needs to know how to keep it at its best.

The book starts with the basics of assessing the garden, checking the site, planning and preparation, tools and materials and electrical wiring and safety. With the basics established the authors introduce the many different types of pond and how they can be created, maintained and enhanced. From split-level ponds to wildlife ponds, plant and fish and adding sculptures, bird houses, stones and bridges, each subject is presented in a clear way with box features, lists and questions and answers.

The final chapter looks at water features - a rock pool or stream for a large garden or a small wall mask or trough for a tiny backyard.