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Swimming Pools & Spas Review

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(More customer reviews)If you want to buy 1 book to take you through everything you need to know about building a pool, this is the book to buy. The book explains all aspects of pool building allowing the reader to understand all aspects of pool construction, front start to finish.

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Having a swimming pool or spa right in your own backyard is the ultimate for many homeowners-a place for exercise, family recreation, festive gatherings, relaxation. This book guides you through the process of making a pool or spa a reality, from navigating all the available choices and selecting and working with a contractor to installing landscaping and lighting. You'll also find detailed advice on safety, maintenance, and upkeep.--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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The Mini- Encyclopedia of Water Gardening Review

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(More customer reviews)Nice pond making book I thought it is a one book has it all however not much of koi keeping or info on fish. If you just want to have a pond with plants on it this is the book for you but if you want more or info on koi or fish in your pond there is not much. It is just my opinion. a good book on pond building

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The key to success with a water garden is to get sound advice, and that is exactly what this attractive new mini-encyclopedia provides. Written by an expert, attractively packaged in a handy format, and focusing on practical advice backed up by hundreds of explanatory pictures and step-by-step sequences, it gives the water gardener all that he or she needs to know in one compact package.---Illustrated with step-by-step photographs that show how a project should be carried out from start to finish in close-up detail.---Includes an illustrated directory of plants and fish that can be used to stock a pool and give it year-round visual interest.---Recommends features that are suitable for the smaller garden or terrace.---Written in clear jargon-free language, a reader-friendly format.

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Design Ideas for Decks Review

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(More customer reviews)First let me make it clear that this is not a book about building decks. "Design Ideas for Decks" is a sourcebook for exactly what it states - designs. And the design ideas are plentiful and beautiful. Unique layouts, multi-level decks, accents to give aesthetic beauty, everything about design is covered in the book. Just looking through it once gave me several ideas for my backyard deck that I would not have thought of but will add a lot of character to the deck and make it the functional deck that I want. "Design Ideas for Decks" is a highly recommended resource for ideas for your new deck or to remodel your current one to make it more functional or aesthetically pleasing.

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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.

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The Black & Decker Complete Outdoor Builder: From Arbors to Walkways: 150 DIY Projects (Black & Decker Complete Guide) Review

The Black and Decker Complete Outdoor Builder: From Arbors to Walkways: 150 DIY Projects (Black and Decker Complete Guide)

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(More customer reviews)This softcover, colored picture book is the one to have. Be sure to have a pad of Post-It notes handy because you'll be marking pages for future reference. I saw this book in my local mall's bookstore and thumbed through the pages. I liked it so much I went home and ordered from Amazon.com for $[...] less than the bookstore and also received free shipping!
I bought this book because I've been trying to design a porch and deck. Most books have deck plans and ideas but nothing about porches. This book had pictures and detailed diagrams complete with top and side elevations. It showed beam layouts and spans with measurements.
Of course there are many other sections in this book about pathways, patios, fences, walls, gates, sheds, outbuildings, and outdoor accessories such as kids' play structures, raised garden beds, fire pits, and many more. This is a great reference guide for all of us who love to build things but sometimes need guidance. It'll be the best investment under $[...] you'll make.
Bruce Campbell
Camden, Delaware

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Every homeowner wants to make the most of his "outdoor home." Black & Decker The Complete Outdoor Builder begins with sections on Tools & Materials, Building Codes, Yard Surveying, Drawing Plans, and includes a lengthy section on the basic techniques of working with wood, concrete, brick, stone, and roofing materials. Then comes the heart of the book-detailed chapters on Pathways; Fences, Walls & Gates; Patios; Decks; Porches & Entries; Sheds & Outbuildings; and Accessories. With 150 projects, there is value here for every reader, from the beginning DIY'er to seasoned veterans of outdoor building projects. Featured projects include: a three-season porch, a timber play structure for children, a Victorian gazebo, retaining walls, brick barbecue, cobblestone walkway, decorative fountains, a raised garden bed, and a garden pond. As with all Black & Decker home improvement books, this handy manual contains the most precise, detailed and easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions in home improvement publishing.

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Beach Homes (Best of Fine Homebuilding) Review

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(More customer reviews)This book does not have enough actual home plans in it. I was looking for a home plan book.

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Upholstery Techniques Illustrated Review

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(More customer reviews)While highly detailed on many aspects of upholstery, there are some glaring gaps, which forced me to seek additional information in other books. Also, the photographic reproduction in this book is rather poor, making some of the photos barely discernible.

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Provides information on tools, furniture styles, fabrics, estimating, cleaning and maintenance, buttons, channelling, tufting, finishing alternatives, working with vinyls and sewing machines. Other topics include stripping, cushion-making, stuffing, padding, inside and outside arms and backs.

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