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First published over a century ago, this practical guide shows how to add traditional fences, gates, and bridges to your house, farm, or garden. More than 300 illustrations accompany straightforward instructions.

Accurate and detailed step-by-step guidance on the design and construction of a wide range of timber staircases The only book that both describes and demonstrates every technique, skill and project Features the 'Rise & Going Calculator' - a colourful, easy-to-read chart which aids stair calculations

Title: How to Fix Everything For Dummies, Author: Gary Hedstrom, Publication Year: 2005-05-03, Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc, Language: eng

This work is a survey of toolboxes and aims to show how to store, protect, organise and transport tools, along with how to select materials and construct nine types of storage systems. The author also introduces the reader to the history and origin of toolboxes.

The Big Book of Weekend Woodworking by John Nelson, published in 2005 by Lark Books, U.S., is an essential guide for woodworking enthusiasts. This book encapsulates the passion and expertise of its author, making it a must-have for anyone interested in the craft. The genre is non-fiction, specifically focusing on woodworking and DIY projects. John Nelson, the author, is an expert in his field and he generously shares his knowledge and experience in this comprehensive guide. The Big Book of Weekend Woodworking is not just a book, it's a journey into the art of woodworking. Published by Lark Books, U.S., this book is a testament to their commitment to providing high-quality, informative books. This book is written in English.

The debut home improvement guide from the man (with a hammer) who took on Britain's biggest DIY project

Award-winning interiors blogger Abi Dare of These Four Walls reveals a softer, more relaxed approach to minimalism that will enhance your wellbeing and simplify your home.

Learn how to craft a blossoming garden of vibrant crepe paper flowers with 30+ detailed tutorials from master artist Quynh NguyenDelve into the enchanting art of lifelike floral design with The New Art of Paper Flowers. Whether you're a novice looking to discover a gratifying new hobby or a seasoned crafter seeking inspiration, this all-inclusive handbook will equip you to cultivate lush, long-lasting blooms using colorful crepe paper.What You'll Find Inside:More than 30 detailed flower tutorials with step-by-step instructions and photos: roses, dahlias, peonies, and moreComplete materials and tools listUnique ways to use your floral creations, from bouquets and home decor to wearable flowers and sculptural artGuidance for flower artists of any skill level that ranges from beginner-friendly techniques to tips that take your craft to the next levelJourney through every stage of the artistic process—from choosing materials to mastering the intricate techniques that breathe life into your arrangements. With Nguyen's detailed guidance and striking photography, let your creativity flourish as you bring more handmade beauty into your life and home.

Du tror kanskje at du kan vaske, du?Alt du eier og har trenger innimellom en vask. Men mange av oss har ikke lært å vaske hjemme, og tror at vaskemidler med sterke kjemikalier er den eneste løsningen. I Vaskehjelpen får du gode, naturlige vasketips som ikke krever at du må holde pusten når du gjør jobben. Dette er boken for alle oss som er slitne og overmannet av husarbeid, og som vil ha enkle og effektive vasketips som funker.Forfatter Caroline Heyerdahl viser hvordan du med enkle metoder kan ta knekken på flekker, støv, vond lukt og miljøgifter. Hun vet hvordan du får t-skjorten hvit igjen, tar kverken på stanken fra vaskemaskinen og forvandler husvask og vedlikehold til ren moro! Boken er oversiktlig og lett å bruke - du kan enkelt slå opp i de ulike kapitlene og slipper endeløs scrolling på nett etter råd av ymse kvalitet.Vaskehjelpen er en gøyal, inspirerende og praktisk bok som lærer deg å vaske både smart og miljøvennlig. Her får du oppskrifter på produkter du enkelt kan lage selv, med naturlige ingredienser fra kjøkkenskapet ditt. Resultatet blir et bedre inneklima, mindre miljøbelastning og godt humør. Med denne boken får du nemlig mer tid og overskudd til å gjøre det du liker best, og det er trolig ikke å vaske.

Kanskje har du nettopp kjøpt din første bolig, eller har bodd et sted lenge og fantasert om hvor fint det kunne blitt om du bare hadde pusset opp? Men så stopper det fordi du ikke vet riktig i hvilken ende du skal starte, hvilken stil du egentlig liker eller hvor mye det vil koste. Norge er det landet som bruker mest penger på interiør og oppussing per innbygger. Likevel er dette noe mange synes er vanskelig å få til. Nå får du den nødvendige kunnskapen du trenger for å gjøre boligen din til et drømmehjem – helt på egen hånd!Her lærer du alt det grunnleggende om oppussing, i tillegg til smarte og geniale triks og hacks for hvordan du kan pusse opp på lavt budsjett uten at det går ut over et fint og eksklusivt resultat. Du får vite hva du trenger å planlegge, hvilket utstyr du behøver, og ikke minst hvordan du praktisk pusser opp ditt eget hjem. I tillegg får du en forståelse av farger, romplaner, helhet og hvordan du kan bygge ditt eget interiør. «Puss opp selv» er et verktøy som kan spare deg for store kostnader og gjøre at du kommer raskere i mål med arbeidet.

Featuring the very garments from the latest show, alongside much-loved favourites from over the years, from showstoppers to wardrobe staples, this book is packed with expert advice from contestants from over the years and helpful tips for dressmaking. From simple tees to stand-out clothing, aspiring crafters will have everything they need to create the perfect outfit for any occasion.

"With practical, step-by-step instructions and on-the-ground examples at every scale, Flower Farming for Profit is a comprehensive, beautiful guide to achieving profitability as a cut flower farmer. When Lennie Larkin set out to become a flower farmer, she found all sorts of resources about growing flowers but a scarcity of reliable information on how to build a profitable cut flower business. How do you create efficient systems and adequately value your own time and effort through your pricing? When and how should you consider scaling up your farm? How can you make doing what you love support you financially? In Flower Farming for Profit, Larkin answers these questions-and many, many more. With instructive lessons and savvy business tips from her own and other successful farms around the world, she explores: -The diverse challenges of both wholesale and retail sales channels, from florists and farm stands to farmers markets -Streamlining weddings for the farmer-florist, from communications to floral design -Efficient recordkeeping and bookkeeping -Steps for conducting your own cost-of-production analysis -Marketing and growth strategies -Business planning, goal setting, and making financial projections -Crop planning based on local climatic conditions, market demand, and sales projections The cut flower industry continues to experience wild growth. To successfully do what they love while expanding the market for sustainably produced flowers, new and experienced farmers alike must deliberately step back from the field and into the office. Flower Farming for Profit is a one-of-a-kind guide to creating the type of numbers-driven business that will allow individual farms to prosper and local flower economies to thrive"--

"Craft everlasting beauty with paper flowers. Crafted from crepe paper and perfectly detailed to match the beauty of nature, these accessible flower projects are combined to create stunning arrangements, garlands, and wreaths. Each flower is thoughtfully explained, taking care to get the details right on every unique component and ensuring that crafters of all levels can dive right in and bring these masterpieces to life. And here's where the real magic happens: once you've mastered crafting these exquisite blooms, you can let your imagination run wild, combining them in unique and captivating arrangements that perfectly reflect your personal style, event, or home decor.Learn to make 20 different and incredibly realistic flowers and plants. Then, combine them into beautiful arrangements for home decor or sophisticated events Full projects include wreaths, garlands, bouquets, a flower crown, and more! An amazingly accessible craft--make stunning flowers by following the clear, step-by-step instructions and photos, even if you're a beginning crafter"--

Free your imagination and discover vibrant interiors inspired by market and vintage finds from around the world.

"Step into the world of beautiful everlasting flowers with this book of thirty-two floral designs that can be made all year round. The beauty of flowers is often fleetingly lovely, but a dried bouquet is a gift that can last for years. In Living with Dried Flowers, farmer-florist Hannah Muller of The Wreath Room at Full Belly Farms shares her everlasting floral arrangements that are full of color and texture. Bursting with images of her stunning creations, from small vases and centerpieces to wreaths and wall hangings, this is the book for anyone looking to learn the art of dried flower arranging. Hannah walks readers through the process of growing and drying flowers as she does at Full Belly Farm, with plenty of tips and suggestions, whether you're an avid gardener or just picking up blooms at the supermarket. Dried arrangements are a natural and sustainable way to add beauty to your home, and Living with Dried Flowers offers more than thirty floral designs for every occasion. Hannah shares her suggestions of what flowers to use and provides the foundation for creating your own arrangements that are just as show-stopping as the ones she creates in The Wreath Room. With step-by-step instructions for creating every arrangement, gorgeous photography to inspire your creations, and helpful information along the way, Living with Dried Flowers is a must-have for every flower lover"--

A modern and practical guide to floristry, this is a project-based book featuring 10 seasonal, sustainable flower arranging projects. Including beautiful photography that demystifies the floristry process in Milli Proust's unique style, learn how to play with colour and texture and style flowers with confidence. The projects will take you through the seasons as they inspire you to bring more nature into your life.

"With over 30,000 heirloom rose bushes, Grace Rose Farm is the rose destination, whether you're a florist looking for that just-so hue of rose for a high-end wedding, a customer who wants to find a one-of-a-kind bouquet to ship to their mom, one of Poulson's 25,000 newsletter subscribers looking for tips on growing their own roses, or among the nearly 200,000 followers who swoon over her images on Instagram. The farm, based in Santa Ynez, California, works with breeders from around the world to bring new rosebushes to American gardeners, and harvests their own spectacular roses for weddings, events, and local flower lovers. They've also grown a nationwide online business that delivers roses to customers around the country. In this book, Poulson shares her incredible breadth of wisdom in a comprehensive guide to growing roses specifically to use as cut flowers. It includes detailed information on 100 of the best varieties in every possible hue--ones that can thrive in the home garden and bring gardeners magnificent blooms year after year. She also offers instructions for planting, year-round care, and harvesting, whether you're growing roses in the ground, in raised beds, or in containers, and in every climate zone; plus styling and arranging tips, including bouquets in simple pitchers and urns as well as more elaborate tablescapes and floral arches"--

'This book is quite literally a life-changer.' GREGG WALLACE'Making the most of your freezer is the best way to save money and waste less food.' CHRIS BAVIN------------Want to save thousands of pounds on your food bill? Eat a healthy varied diet? Cut down on food waste?The secret to all of this is in your freezer. This simple, five-step organisation guide will change the way you shop, cook and live - saving you money, time and wasted food. Kate Hall has already helped countless people transform their freezers from unloved graveyards of good intentions to organised treasure troves of ingredients ready to make a meal you actually want to eat, without having to pop to the shops or scrimp on quality. With handy illustrations and money-saving tips, The Full Freezer Method will empower you to make lasting change, save you money and actually enjoy the process.

Who doesn't long for a little more romance in their home? The kind that makes your heart feel at ease when you walk inside and close the door on our fast-paced world.

A fascinating glimpse into the evocative, eclectic and carefully curated homes of artists, designers and other creatives.

"Make your own beautiful mid-century wooden objects for the home. With over 80 projects, from the simple to the advanced, this is the perfect book to progress your woodworking skills and create something beautiful for your home. These sought-after classic designs from the 1950s and '60s include a range of items for home and garden, from simple display shelves, bookends, and a tray, to a chest of drawers and a desk. Every project includes a clear pattern and diagrams, detailed step-by-step instructions, and illustrations of the finished pieces. The projects are arranged by level of difficulty as you go through the book; some suit those fairly new to woodworking and some work best for more experienced hands. Packed with useful tips and hints, and featuring spotlights on individual techniques within every chapter, this book is perfect not just as a project book but also as a way to build up your knowledge. No complicated equipment is needed, and all projects can be made at home. So whether you want the iconic curves of a mid-century coffee table, the warmth of walnut wood in a cabinet, or the clean lines in an easy chair, this book has it all"--Publisher's description.

From Erin Napier, the designer, host of HGTV's hugely popular Home Town, and author of MAKE SOMETHING GOOD TODAY comes a heart warming, beautifully illustrated, one-of-a-kind book about celebrating and appreciating the homes we love and live in.

Color Confidence will demystify the technical world of color, as it helps empower you to live a happier and more colorful life.  Including a blend of everything from identifying your perfect palette, to creating a harmonious colour scheme and accessorising to achieve that perfect color ratio, this book will show you how to use color to transform your life. Get inspired with expert tips and tricks to create a home that truly reflects your personality. Discover how color can impact your space and mood. Jess will show you how to embrace darker tones, find the perfect white, and demonstrate how to successfully bring a cohesive look together; whether that is pastels, neutrals, earth tones or even brights – find your color confidence whatever your style.

In her second book, Lucy Hunter invites us to join her on a personal journey to the places and spaces that she loves best, and which inspire her work as a floral artist and garden designer.

Dandelion salad, delicious wild mushrooms, fruits and berries--you'll be surprised at what is growing in nearby fields, woods, and shores. Healthy, fresh, and free ingredients can be found in your own backyard, bringing you back to nature and traditional roots. A Guide to Wild Food Foraging is a compact and comprehensive directory of more than 100 profiles of wild plants, herbs, fruits, nuts, mushrooms, seaweeds, and shellfish. Each profile provides you with tips on identification, seasonality, location, and what and when to harvest. It also includes how to safely harvest your foraged treasures while being mindful of maintaining the habitat, how to prepare your bounty, and how to incorporate them into delicious recipes. With this book, you can add flavor to any meal for free. A Guide to Wild Food Foraging includes: Over 100 detailed plant profiles for wild plants, herbs, fruits, nuts, mushrooms, seaweeds, and shellfish. Full color, high-quality photographs, and illustrations to help you properly identify each nutritious and natural piece of food. Useful information for foraging beginners, such as the foraging code, tips for plant conservation, and questions of legality.Tips on freezing herbs and which plants have medicinal value.Recipes, preparation suggestions, and more

Retreats, hideaways, escape spaces - call them what you will, such havens offer us a personal, private and peaceful place to nest, nurture and take time out.