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Concrete Garden Projects: Easy & Inexpensive Containers, Furniture, Water Features & More
Author: Malin Nilsson
ISBN-10: 1604692820
ISBN-13: 9781604692822
Published: 2011-08-23
Publisher: Timber Press
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Book Description:
For gardeners and backyard do-it-yourselfers, concrete is a revelation. It's durable, weatherproof, impossible to steal, and it provides much-needed insulation for outdoor plants. Concrete weathers beautifully, softening around the edges, developing moss, and becoming more picturesque with age. Concrete Garden Projects takes advantage of concrete's numerous assets, showcasing an inspiring array of creative options. The step-by-step instructions for dozens of easy, do-it-yourself décor ideas include containers of all shapes and sizes, elegant benches and stools, miniature ponds and birdbaths, stepping stones, a barbecue, and a fire pit. The authors use a variety of molds easily found or made, household items like bowls and baking pans, and simple wooden frames and boxes. At pennies per pound, and so simple to use — just mix with water and pour — concrete is the key to hand-crafted backyard décor.
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Black & Decker The Complete Guide to Ceramic Tile, Third Edition: Includes Stone, Porcelain, Glass Tile & More (Black & Decker Complete Guide)
Author: Carter Glass
ISBN-10: 1589235630
ISBN-13: 9781589235632
Published: 2010-09-01
Publisher: Creative Publishing international
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Book Description:
Complete DIY tile installation instructions with over 350 how-to, step-by-step photos; tool and material selection guides with full-color photography; design inspiration; the most up-to-date tile products and projects, such as recycled glass tile and other environmentally friendly and sustainable tile, new advancements for tile specifically engineered for outdoors, faux-stone tiles (made of more affordable materials), etc.; tile for all home projects including floors, walls, bathrooms, kitchens, and outdoors. This is the one stop shop for do-it-yourself tile installation instructions.
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Black & Decker The Complete Guide to Masonry & Stonework, with DVD: *Poured Concrete *Brick & Block *Natural Stone *Stucco (Black & Decker Complete Guide)
Author: Editors of Creative Publishing
ISBN-10: 1589235207
ISBN-13: 9781589235205
Published: 2010-04-01
Publisher: Creative Publishing international
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Book Description:
No projects offer more aesthetic or financial satisfaction than DIY masonry and stonework projects. Homeowners can routinely save thousands of dollars in labor costs by buying and installing materials that are now readily available for routine purchase. This book includes traditional techniques for laying concrete adapted to the special needs of ordinary homeowners, but also features cutting edge materials and techniques, such as tumbled concrete pavers, acid-etching for colored concrete slabs, and important green paving options, such as rain-garden arroyos and permeable pavers. Several cutting edge projects are included, such as polished concrete countertops and stamped concrete walkways. A complete outdoor kitchen project, ideal for a patio, is also included. DVD add-on product includes real-time demonstration of crucial techniques, as well as the entire print edition in electronic form.
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Creative Concrete Ornaments for the Garden: Making Pots, Planters, Birdbaths, Sculpture & More
Author: Sherri Warner Hunter
ISBN-10: 1454703539
ISBN-13: 9781454703532
Published: 2012-03-06
Publisher: Lark Crafts
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Book Description:
Sherri Warner Hunter, author of the bestselling Creating with Concrete, proves once again that concrete isn't just for sidewalks anymore; it's perfect for the garden too. A selection of 30 beautiful designs suggests the range of this increasingly popular material, and the illustrated instructions make the craft's fundamentals easy to learn. The simplest projects come first, so beginners can work their way through the book progressively, building on their skills. Projects include a carved trough, sandcast bowl, elegant relief panel, and--for more skilled crafters--a decorative walkway, sculpture, and water feature.
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Concrete Countertops Made Simple: Includes a Step-by-Step Companion Video DVD
Author: Fu-Tung Cheng
ISBN-10: 1561588822
ISBN-13: 9781561588824
Published: 2008-12-02
Publisher: Taunton Press
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Book Description:
With his first bestselling book, "Concrete Countertops," designer Fu-Tung Cheng brought homeowners and contractors an affordable, attractive alternative to expensive granite, marble, and man-made countertops. Now, he takes his concrete revolution one step further with this remarkable DVD/Book set. In seven simple steps, Cheng takes the reader through the process of designing, forming, pouring, finishing, and installing a concrete countertop that will look great and survive the test of time. Explaining the process like a chef guiding you through a recipe, Cheng shows that even an amateur with the simplest tools can produce fantastic results the very first time.
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Stonescaping Idea Book (Taunton's Idea Book Series)
Author: Andrew Wormer
ISBN-10: 156158763X
ISBN-13: 9781561587636
Published: 2006-03-01
Publisher: Taunton Press
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Book Description:
The right kind of stone and how you incorporate it in your landscape and garden can make all the difference. Stone, a broad term that includes pavers, fieldstones, bricks, rocks and boulders, and stone veneer, can be used to create a distinct yet practical component to any yard. And with the variety of natural and manufactured stone products widely available today, incorporating stone in the landscape is no longer out of reach."Stonescaping Idea Book" showcases a wide range of inspiring and practical ideas for using stone in all types of landscape settings and for all budgets and regions of the country. Along with tried-and-true designs for inviting walkways and beautiful walls, new ways of using stone in gardens and patio spaces are also presented. You'll discover ideas for creating graceful streams, waterfalls, or even simple fountains that will help transform your backyard into a private retreat. And you'll find a wide range of outdoor living spaces that family and friends can enjoy for years to come. As the examples in the book demonstrate, there is a world of stone to explore; this book will help get you started on the right path.Topics covered include:Patios&TerracesPaths, Walks&StepsWallsPools&PondsSeating&Sculpture
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Landscaping with Stone, 2nd Edition
Author: Pat Sagui
ISBN-10: 1580114466
ISBN-13: 9781580114462
Published: 2009-03-01
Publisher: Creative Homeowner
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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.
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Making & Installing Handmade Tiles (A Lark Ceramics Book)
Author: Angelica Pozo
ISBN-10: 1579905250
ISBN-13: 9781579905255
Published: 2005-04-01
Publisher: Lark Books
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Book Description:
With more than 70,000 copies sold, Lark's Handmade Tiles and its beautiful ideas have delighted crafters everywhere, and whetted their appetites for more. They'll find just what they're looking for in these dozen ceramic tile projects, which include everything from trivets to tabletops to stepping stones. The wealth of practical, visually breathtaking information covered here includes everything from design and formation through decoration and site installation, making this manual an absolute must in every ceramics and home improvement library. Find out about basic tools and materials, glaze application, and techniques for making slab tiles. Get the lowdown on mosaics, and stamped, carved, and inlaid designs. With these techniques, even beginning crafters can start working fast, and move on to simple stair risers, a kitchen backsplash, and an exquisite window surround. Praise for Handmade Tiles:"The definitive guide to tile and how to make it. This is a book that demands your perusal."--The Tile Heritage Foundation.
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Guide to Concrete: Masonry & Stucco Projects (Quikrete)
Author: Phil Schmidt
ISBN-10: 1589234162
ISBN-13: 9781589234161
Published: 2008-10-01
Publisher: Creative Publishing international
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Book Description:
Concrete information for long-lasting concrete projects This book is an all-new hardworking visual guide to the most popular home concrete and masonry projects, endorsed by the biggest manufacturer of concrete products in North America. Readers can save hundreds or even thousands of dollars with this book, since concrete materials are one of the least expensive and long lasting of all building materials. Quikrete Guide to Concrete includes the most common home repairs, but goes a step further by offering some of the most exciting new techniques for building concrete countertops and form-cast landscaping features, as well as techniques for coloring and texturing concrete for designer finishes.
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