Alan Bridgewater
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Wood is the ideal material for creating fabulous garden features, from trellises and planters to decking, fences, chairs, benches, tables, sheds, pergolas and more. Whatever the size or style of your garden, this book will provide a wealth of inspiring ideas for enhancing your outdoor space. Woodworking for the Garden offers 16 stylish, functional projects for making the most of your yard or garden. Each project includes easy to follow step-by-step...
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From the decorative to the practical, Brickwork Projects for Patio & Garden offers a range of projects for all levels of expertise. Sixteen original projects range from a simple garden wall to a beautiful raised herringbone patio. Each project has been photographed step-by-step during construction and the finished piece is shown in its garden setting. Clear construction diagrams and concise text accompany every project. A comprehensive techniques...
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"Anyone considering a shift to a greener way of living must get this inspirational and practical guide. With easy-to-read layouts and simple text, it runs the full ecological gamut, from geothermal heating to crop rotation to soap making. The Bridgewaters, well-regarded garden writers, help readers answer questions such as how much land they really require, whether or not to depend entirely on natural forms of energy, and which farm animals will best...
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A perfect starting point for anyone new to the art of woodwork, the book explains more than 100 techniques and eight achievable projects with clear photography and instructions. Gallery spreads show the equipment, materials, and woods readers will need to make practical and inspired projects from a simple shelf to a complex chair.
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Offers attractive plans and step-by-step instructions for introducing water into your yard. Sixteen unique projects for both novice and more experiences do-it-yourselfers. Completer easy-to-follow, illustrated instructions, including materials lists and cross-sectioned drawings. Information on how to install pumps and filters, fitting fountains, creating formal and informal ponds and selecting plants and water features.
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"In an age of mass-produced flat-pack furniture, there is a particular pleasure to take from returning to the tradition and craft of working with wood by hand. Woodwork is a celebration of carpentry, featuring easy-to-follow instructions for mastering core skills, along with a range of beautiful and achievable projects with full step-by-step instructions"--Cover, p. 2.