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  Sprinklers & Watering Systems (Garden Maintenance)

 
Sprinklers & Watering Systems (Garden Maintenance) under Outdoor & Recreational Areas in The Books Store
Price: $19.95
Sale: $5.74
 
Manufacturer: Scotts
Number of Items: 1
 
 
Binding: Paperback
Author: Scotts
Publisher: Scotts
Dewey Decimal Number: 635.0487
Publication Date: 2005-01-11
Reading Level: 192
 
Description: Practical advice to plan watering zones appropriate to climates and landscape varieties.

Tips for successful installation or for planning a system with a professional.

Complete how-to for installing sprinkler equipment from a variety of manufacturers.

Illustrated step-by-step instructions, troubleshooting tips, and do-it-yourself hints.


 

  Lawnscapes: Mowing Patterns to Make Your Yard a Work of Art

 
Lawnscapes: Mowing Patterns to Make Your Yard a Work of Art under Outdoor & Recreational Areas in The Books Store
Price: $14.95
Sale: $5.98
 
Manufacturer: Quirk Books
Number of Items: 1
 
 
Binding: Hardcover
Author: David Parfitt
Publisher: Quirk Books
Dewey Decimal Number: 712
Publication Date: 2007-03-15
Reading Level: 80
 
Description: Every year, Americans spend some $38 billion on lawn care. But you don't need to hire a crew of landscapers to have an attractive and eye-catching front yard all that's required is a lawnmower, a few inexpensive items from the hardware store, and a little creativity. Lawnscapes teaches readers how to mow artistic masterpieces directly into their lawns everything from checkerboard squares, hearts, and bull's-eyes to Christmas trees, Celtic knotwork, and much more.

Gardening expert David Parfitt includes patterns for 20 different designs, plus tips on creating your own masterpieces. Packaged with an Astroturf cover, Lawnscapes is the perfect gift for dads across America.


 

  The Backyard Foundry (Workshop Practice Series, No. 25) (Workshop Practice Series, No. 25) (Workshop Practice Series, No. 25)

 
The Backyard Foundry (Workshop Practice Series, No. 25) (Workshop Practice Series, No. 25) (Workshop Practice Series, No. 25) under Outdoor & Recreational Areas in The Books Store
Price: $12.98
Sale: $9.09
 
Manufacturer: Trans-Atlantic Publications, Inc.
Number of Items: 1
 
 
Binding: Paperback
Author: B. Terry Aspin
Publisher: Trans-Atlantic Publications, Inc.
Edition: Revised
Dewey Decimal Number: 643
Publication Date: 1997-06-10
Reading Level: 90
 

 

  The Woodlot Management Handbook: Making the Most of Your Wooded Property For Conservation, Income or Both

 
The Woodlot Management Handbook: Making the Most of Your Wooded Property For Conservation, Income or Both under Outdoor & Recreational Areas in The Books Store
Price: $24.95
Sale: $15.47
 
Manufacturer: Firefly Books
Number of Items: 1
 
 
Binding: Paperback
Author: Stewart Hilts::Peter Mitchell
Publisher: Firefly Books
Dewey Decimal Number: 634.99
Publication Date: 1999-04-01
Reading Level: 224
 
Description:

The Woodlot Management Handbook will show you how to get the most out of your land; whether you are interested in growing trees for timber, generating income from selling firewood, or sheltering wildlife.


 

  Complete Guide to Water Gardens: Ponds, Fountains, Waterfalls, Streams

 
Complete Guide to Water Gardens: Ponds, Fountains, Waterfalls, Streams under Outdoor & Recreational Areas in The Books Store
Price: $19.95
Sale: $3.90
 
Manufacturer: Creative Homeowner
Number of Items: 1
 
 
Binding: Paperback
Author: Kathleen Fisher
Publisher: Creative Homeowner
Dewey Decimal Number: 635.9674
Publication Date: 2000-02-28
Reading Level: 208
 
Description:
A comprehensive guide to designing and installing all types of home water gardens, from naturalistic to formal, plus fountains, waterfalls, streams, and bog gardens. Beautifully illustrated, including step-by-step sequences and instructions, this book shows all you need to know to create and maintain the water garden of your dreams.

 

  The Ultimate Guide to Yard and Garden Sheds: Plan, Design, Build (Ultimate Guide)

 
The Ultimate Guide to Yard and Garden Sheds: Plan, Design, Build (Ultimate Guide) under Outdoor & Recreational Areas in The Books Store
Price: $19.95
Sale: $12.55
 
Manufacturer: Creative Homeowner
Number of Items: 1
 
 
Binding: Paperback
Author: John D. Wagner
Publisher: Creative Homeowner
Edition: First
Dewey Decimal Number: 643
Publication Date: 2006-05-01
Reading Level: 208
 
Description:
Storage and garden sheds can add value to any property. Ultimate Guide to Yard and Garden Sheds helps readers make the decisions necessary to obtain maximum value from a new shed. The book covers general principles of selecting a shed style and picking a site for the building. Inspirational photo galleries display the many types of sheds available today. The construction of five different styles of sheds–gable-end potting shed, attached tool shed, gambrel yard shed, salt-box garden/tractor shed, and shed/studio kit–are explained in full detail, step by step. Readers will learn key construction techniques, including how to build and install foundations, floors, walls, roofs, doors, windows, and accessories through easy-to-follow photo sequences. Ultimate Guide to Yard and Garden Sheds is a valuable resource for anyone planning on building a shed or having one installed on a property.

 

  Pottery Barn Outdoor Spaces

 
Pottery Barn Outdoor Spaces under Outdoor & Recreational Areas in The Books Store
Price: $24.95
Sale: $10.63
 
Manufacturer: Oxmoor House
Number of Items: 1
 
 
Binding: Hardcover
Author: Christene Barberich::David Matheson::Clay Ide
Publisher: Oxmoor House
Dewey Decimal Number: 747.88830973
Publication Date: 2005-06-30
Reading Level: 176
 
Description: Celebrate the pleasures of the outdoors. Pottery Barn Outdoor Spaces is filled with inspiration and expert advice for planning and decorating outdoor rooms of all shapes and sizes. Create living rooms, napping spaces, and entertaining areas that extend beyond the walls of your home. In chapters devoted to everything from cooking and dining to playing and relaxing, you'll find quick and easy techniques for designing open-air rooms that reflect your style and are a natural continuation of your favorite indoor spaces.

 

  Design Ideas for Decks (Design Ideas)

 
Design Ideas for Decks (Design Ideas) under Outdoor & Recreational Areas in The Books Store
Price: $12.95
Sale: $5.90
 
Brand: CREATIVE HOMEOWNER PRESS
Manufacturer: Creative Homeowner
Number of Items: 1
 
 
Binding: Paperback
Author: Editors of Creative Homeowner
Publisher: Creative Homeowner
Dewey Decimal Number: 643
Publication Date: 2003-10-28
Reading Level: 128
 
Features:
  • Creative Homeowner Press #277155 Design Ideas Decks Book
  • CREATIVE HOMEOWNER PRESS
Description: A successful deck makes the outdoors more enjoyable and functionally expands living space. Design Ideas for Decks provides the design inspiration homeowners need to create the deck of their dreams. Through portfolios of lavish photographs, readers experience the latest trends in deck layouts, decking patterns, built-in seating and storage, railings, and finishes. An easy-to-follow design guide assists readers in creating the deck that best suits the needs of their family and home. This book proves that decks need not be simple, square slabs, but can be distinctive, graceful structures that enhance the appeal - and value - of any home.

  • A portfolio of inspirational ideas to help homeowners choose their dream deck
  • More than 250 color photographs show the latest trends in deck designs
  • Explores a variety of deck styles: basic utilitarian, traditionally decorative, unique custom-built, and more
  • Provides ideas for several configurations, including ground-level, multilevel, and raised decks
  • Gives a fresh look at railings, built-in benches, trellises, arbors, and other built-in features
  • An easy-to-understand design section geared to the nonprofessional takes readers through the basics of the planning process
  • Design tips readers can use on their own projects
  • Extensive Resource Guide
  • Comprehensive index and glossary of important terms
  • Softcover, 128 pages, Published 2003

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      A Treehouse of Your Own: A Step-by-Step Guide to Building an Amazing Treetop Retreat

     
    A Treehouse of Your Own: A Step-by-Step Guide to Building an Amazing Treetop Retreat under Outdoor & Recreational Areas in The Books Store
    Price: $18.95
    Sale: $11.21
     
    Manufacturer: Barron's Educational Series
    Number of Items: 1
     
     
    Binding: Paperback
    Author: John Harris
    Publisher: Barron's Educational Series
    Dewey Decimal Number: 690.89
    Publication Date: 2004-11-01
    Reading Level: 144
     
    Description: Here’s a book for romantics—but with a practical flair! This beautifully illustrated volume guides readers through all stages of planning and constructing a treehouse. They’ll find plans for several different treehouse styles, from a simple but attractive rustic shelter to an arboreal dwelling featuring modern creature comforts with electricity and cooking facilities. The author describes all needed tools, equipment, and materials, and discusses the type of tree most suitable for each of his designs. Readers are guided through construction of platform or foundation, frame, ladders, windows, and doors. They also learn the more complex aspects of construction, such as roofing, staircases, and connecting electricity for lighting and heating. The finished result can range from an idyllic playroom for children to a handsomely furnished space for adult leisure hours or even business conferences. More than 350 handsome color photos show every aspect of treehouse construction.

     

      Sunset Building Barbecues & Outdoor Kitchens

     
    Sunset Building Barbecues & Outdoor Kitchens under Outdoor & Recreational Areas in The Books Store
    Price: $14.95
    Sale: $4.95
     
    Manufacturer: Sunset Books Inc
    Number of Items: 1
     
     
    Binding: Paperback
    Publisher: Sunset Books Inc
    Edition: 2nd
    Dewey Decimal Number: 643.3
    Publication Date: 2001-01-01
    Reading Level: 144
     
    Description: Advice and techniques to create the perfect outdoor cooking center for your home and lifestyle-from a simple grill to an elaborate outdoor kitchen. The meat of the book is fifteen complete barbecue building plans, including simple surrounds for portable grills, smokers, and even fire pits. Whether planning to build-your-own or hire a professional, Building Barbecues has the recipe for a successful project.

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