Ultimate Guide to Walks, Patios & Walls, Updated 2nd Edition

Author: Editors of Creative Homeowner
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN: 1637412495
Category : House & Home
Languages : en
Pages : 497

Book Description
Provides the design and technical information needed to enhance home landscape and outdoor living areas with walkways, patios, and garden walls Features dozens of the most popular hardscape design ideas Includes easy-to-follow, step-by-step sequences on the most popular landscape projects with a complete list of tools and materials for each project, plus detailed how-to illustrations Projects include hard and soft walks, ceramic and stone tile walks, how to build steps with brick, wood, or concrete, building a wall with a stucco finish, mortar-bed patios, and more New to this edition is updated information on the most current home hardscaping interests and needs, new design content, tips on how to combat climate change through your landscape choices, and more

Patios and Walkways

Author: Peter Jeswald
Publisher: Taunton's Build Like a Pro
ISBN: 9781600850752
Category : House & Home
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
This offering from the successful Build Like a Pro series provides complete in-depth information, step-by-step instructions, focused sidebars, and tips that add up to a professional patio or walkway project that homeowners will enjoy for years to come.

Driveways, Paths and Patios

Author: Tony McCormack
Publisher: Crowood
ISBN: 1847973272
Category : House & Home
Languages : en
Pages : 358

Book Description
Driveways, paths and patios are an essential part of most properties and this comprehensive book provides a detailed explanation of exactly how they are designed, planned and constructed. Discusses the design of driveways, paths and patios with reference to their planned use, style, size, gradients and special features such as steps, ramps and terraces. Considers the range of materials available including block paving, flags, slabs, setts, cubes, cobbles, loose aggregates, plain & patterned concrete and tarmac. Analyses how to estimate costs and making the choice between the DIY approach and using a professional contractor. Examines the critical issue of drainage. Lays bare the mathematics associated with accurate setting-out and levelling. Describes the range of tools and equipment needed. Details the correct constructions of kerbs and edging and laying methods for flags, block paving and much more.

Landscaping with Stone, 2nd Edition

Author: Pat Sagui
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN: 1607653974
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 403

Book Description
Landscaping with Stone, 2nd Edition, is a combination landscape design and project book in one, whcih has been updated with all new photographs. The first section of the book provides readers with a framework for incorporating stone in their landscape designs, including a look at the different types of stone used in landscapes, sources of inspiration, and ways to think about stone in relation to other landscape elements. The second part provides readers with tips on working with stone, from transporting to cutting and setting. There is also step-by-step instruction on some of the most popular stone projects, including patios, walls, and rock gardens.

Retaining Walls

Author: Tina Skinner
Publisher: Schiffer Books
ISBN:
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 136

Book Description
The National Concrete Masonry Association presents the essential guide to constructing segmental retaining walls with detailed, easy-to-follow diagrams and charts for do-it-yourself homeowners and landscape contractors alike. From the fundamentals to the latest research and modern techniques in segmental retaining wall construction, this colorful and inspiring gallery of design suggestions accompanies the expertly written step-by-step guide, and offers a plethora of landscaping ideas ilable and will inspire great new designs for all landscape styles.

Black & Decker Complete Guide to Patios - 3rd Edition

Author: Editors of Cool Springs Press
Publisher: Cool Springs Press
ISBN: 1610589858
Category : House & Home
Languages : en
Pages : 243

Book Description
Build a beautiful custom patio or walkway with the step-by-step, photo-illustrated guidance of BLACK+DECKER The Complete Guide to Patios – 3rd Edition. A patio is the hub and heart of any yard. It’s the hard, flat, well-drained surface where you can comfortably enjoy the sunshine, feel a cool breeze, relax with a cold beverage, or hang around the barbecue with your friends and family. Luckily, patios are relatively easy to design and install yourself, and don’t require a lot of expensive tools and complicated techniques. BLACK+DECKER The Complete Guide to Patios – 3rd Edition guides the way with easy-to-follow instructions to plan and complete virtually any patio or walkway undertaking you can think of. An extensive materials and design section helps you wrap your head around all the upfront planning, and the 30+ patio, walkway, and landscape projects are illustrated with detailed photographs to guide your progress. From flagstone to interlocking pavers or plain gravel, all options are covered, as well as design tips, excavation advice, how to install a subbase, and how to install the most popular surfacing products. You’ll also find a substantial section on earth-friendly patios that make use of recycled materials and keep water runoff to a minimum, conserving resources and removing pressure from our water-treatment facilities. Discover how to create captivating: Patio and edging projects using sandset brick, cobblestone pavers, mortared flagstones, tiled concrete, and more Earth-friendly patios using recycled plastic pavers, recycled rubber chips, composite permeable pavers, subsurface grids, and more Walkways and steps using sandset brick, concrete, flagstones, gravel, timber, and more Patio rooms and amenities such as an under-deck patio, patio enclosure, screened patio room, and patio kitchen Create the perfect patio for your needs with BLACK+DECKER The Complete Guide to Patios – 3rd Edition and you will truly understand how much enjoyment these humble structures have to give.

Landscaping with Stone

Author: Pat Sagui
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781580111126
Category : Landscape architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
You'll learn the basic of designing and working with stone and how to use stone in walkways, patios, and garden walls, and as a focal point in your landscape.

Complete Book of Outdoor DIY Projects

Author: Penny Swift
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN: 160765511X
Category : House & Home
Languages : en
Pages : 690

Book Description
• Beautifully illustrated outdoor DIY project book. • 35 Step-by-step projects in 4 categories: Brick, Stone, Water, and Wood. • Attractive lawn and garden improvements for homeowners. • Shows how to construct professional-looking, stylish structures using basic equipment and easy-to-learn skills. • Inspirational new color photos.

Landscaping For Beginners

Author: Teddy Geis
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 128

Book Description
Have you always wanted to have a beautiful garden where you could spend wonderful moments with the people you love? Have you ever gone to the garden center of a big box home improvement store and seen some great looking flowers, plants or trees and thought they would look great in your yard, but you didn't know where to start? It's not difficult to grow great plants if you keep a few things in mind and avoid some common planting mistakes. In this book, let's go through the dos and don'ts of planting. You don't want to buy a fantastic plant and get it home and find out that it doesn't fit in your yard. Or worse yet, you decide to plant it anyway and then you have a huge plant that's taken over your yard. Just take a look a few other things you will discover inside: How to design your garden Dozens of ideas and practical information that you can use for your garden Fruit and vegetable trees that you can plant and enjoy with your family Lists of tools and materials for your project Hardscape How to maintain your garden landscape And much more! Once you've figured out where you want to plant, you can look at which plants are good choices to plant in the area. The most important thing to always remember when planting above all else, is to plant 'the right plant in the right place'. Planting the wrong plant in the wrong place will come back to haunt you every time. Spend a lot of time in nurseries discovering the various kinds of plants and trees that will grow successfully in your area. Get your soil tested even buying a test kit. Check the pH of your soil and what your plants need. Designing the exterior of your home increases its value, but you don't necessarily have to be a gardening professional or an architect because this book will guide you step by step in all your projects. Ready to get started? Click "Buy Now"!

New Front Yard Idea Book

Author: Sandra S. Soria
Publisher: Taunton Press
ISBN: 1600853714
Category : Gardens
Languages : en
Pages : 200

Book Description
Curbside appeal goes a long way, and not just when homeowners are selling a house. Everyone wants to create a "wow" inspiring first impression and today's savvy homeowners are looking for expert advice and ideas that goes beyond the traditional lawn and foundation plantings.New Front Yard Idea Bookoffers the best design information from experts to inspire homeowners everywhere. Lushly illustrated with 325 4-color photographs, no other book focuses on this essential public area. The book is simply overflowing with inspiration for all the front-yard spaces, including the entrance, porches and porticos, gardens and arbors, paths and driveways, fences and gates, and landscaping and lighting. As readers set out to refresh and enhance their front yards, the first step is sit down with this invaluable reference.