Garden Design

A building is only as tall as its foundation. Getting a building’s footing right is key in preventing structural issues in the future. The foundation distributes the weight of the home, ensuring the subsoil doesn’t spread away from the structure and cause unbalanced settlement. Not all foundations are made the same...and the requirements differ based on many factors. If you’re on the journey to homeownership, then consider making a stop here and learning foundation basics so that you can proceed with great confidence and grit.

Let master of Maximalism Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen show you how to create and curate a space that you can truly love spending time in. More More More is overflowing with Laurence's signature style, exuberance and a lifetime's experience in lavish living and take-no-prisoners individuality. Part narrative treatise, part visual celebration of Maximalism through the ages, it is rich in history, anecdotes and quite a few rules, most of which are to be broken.

Sheridan didn't believe in witches, not in 1972. Not until he fell in love with Bronwynn, a dark-haired beauty in North Dallas. Then, he learned more than he wanted about the dark side of magic, witchcraft, and Satanism hidden in the underbelly of Dallas.

The authors and creators of the award-winning blog All Up In My Space, Robyn Donaldson and Emma Hopkinson, use emotion as the starting point for every room to reveal achievable and fabulous ways of adding style and flair to your home so that you can create your ideal emotional experience in each space and make it look incredible too. Each chapter will take you on a tour to discover how you want each space in your home to feel and work for you as Robyn and Emma share their abundance of knowledge on home décor to help you figure out how to create a stylish home

Most people dream of building their own custom home, customized to fit their lifestyle perfectly. But for Ryan Haag, life as a US Navy Officer makes building a custom home impossible. But a change in life circumstances suddenly gives Ryan the chance to build the home of his dreams. All of Ryan's preparation is put to the test as he navigates the complicated process of building a custom home from scratch on a virgin piece of land and with a limited budget.

Dive into the world of board game creation and bring your ideas to life, even if you've struggled with creativity in the past! Are you an aspiring game designer overwhelmed by where to start? Do you find yourself juggling numerous game ideas but struggle to form them into a cohesive, engaging experience? Have you already poured hours into an underperforming game, only to find it doesn't resonate with players?

Learn how to turbocharge your home's value and your monthly cash flow using government funded solar energy on your roof. This boxed set homeowners roofing guide from Jon Nelsen includes Solar Powered Energy Theft: Legal No Money Down Solar Panels for Homeowners and What I Wish My Roofer Had Told Me: The Ultimate Guide to the Roof of Your Dreams on a Budget.

Are you new to construction and lost when people are talking on the job? Do you have a little experience but are looking to really know what you're talking about? Do you want to know just WTF people are talking about at work? Do you like to laugh? If you learn well with a little bit of humor, and are more concerned with understanding what the hell people are talking about than knowing the textbook definition - yep, this book is for you.

Stop paying rent, a mortgage, and gain freedom and happiness by leaving high living expenses behind and moving into a conversion. This guide will help you transform an empty shell into a mobile tiny house of your dreams with detail explanations on how to do the entire conversion.

This article provides the average person the basic instructions on how to properly soldering a joint using copper pipe and/or copper fittings. These instructions can be useful and can both be applied at home and on the job site of a skilled tradesman. These instructions are very detailed and come from my three years of plumbing experience in the skilled trades.

Nuclear war, hurricanes, pandemics, global economic collapse, or the power grid goes down. Name your disaster - you need to be prepared. The best way to be as prepared as possible is to build an emergency bunker. I will teach you how! Then, I’ll explain why you’re likely listening to this book. I'll go in-depth into how to plan, design, build and prepare your emergency shelter. I will cover all aspects so you can find a shelter that meets your needs and living situation.

Montauk's first annual Designer Showhouse was meant to be a collaborative event, so decorator Meg Barrett can only despair at the group of cutthroat designers scheming to sabotage each other on the project, not to mention the oddball collection of ghost hunters slinking around to investigate a supposedly haunted cottage. But when one of the owners of the showhouse is found murdered on the rocky beach below, Meg suddenly finds herself clashing with local police because of evidence that points to her as a prime suspect.

One day, the prizewinning poet George Bradley happened to take note of a carpet that had lain beneath his feet for decades. Carefully studying its weave and pattern, he was astonished by its complexity and allure. He became suddenly fascinated, and his newfound curiosity about oriental rugs sent him on a thrilling adventure, introducing him to a little-known realm in which beauty, artistry, business, and history collide. Carpet Diem chronicles Bradley’s exploration of the world of oriental carpets.

When an evil witch secretly substitutes her own son for that of a royal heir, she unwittingly creates her own greatest nemesis. Condemned to a hole-in-the-wall existence at the bottom of society, the true heir must study magic to survive. But when he discovers his own true identity, he learns that to reclaim the throne he must unleash a magic that will destroy his world! From World Fantasy Award-winner Darrell Schweitzer comes his otherworldly masterpiece, The Shattered Goddess.

Today, it is difficult to imagine a living room without a sofa. When the first sofas on record were delivered in 17th-century France, the result was a radical reinvention of interior space. Symptomatic of a new age of casualness and comfort, the sofa ushered in an era known as the golden age of conversation; as the first piece of furniture designed for two, it was also considered an invitation to seduction. With the sofa came many other changes in interior space we now take for granted: private bedrooms, bathrooms, and the original living rooms.

Книга "Сам себе декоратор: секреты декора для крутого интерьера" поведает читателю, как зарождались и формировались топовые стили в интерьере, как развивать насмотренность и вкус, как создавать впечатляющие декораторские проекты на заказ — или декорировать собственную квартиру с ремонтом от застройщика так, чтобы она стала по-настоящему уникальной. Автор книги — известный дизайнер Наталья Преображенская, трендсеттер, на чьи вкусы и опыт ориентируются в России и СНГ, искусствовед и владелица двух топовых студий интерьерного дизайна: "Уютная квартира" и бюро TREND'UP.

Explore the mysterious beauty of gothic gardening with this illustrated plant encyclopedia, featuring the history, myths, and lore behind 50 dark and unique plants perfect for creating your very own spooky garden. From the Mangave Black Widow to the humble mint plant, discover the hidden stories...

The way a person's house looks and feels like is a huge reflection of his or her personality. However, most of the time, there isn't enough leeway to find the schedule, energy, and motivation to keep our homes clean and organized. As a result, a cluttered, messy, and disorganized space invades our lives day in and day out.

Our dwellings - both our home and body - are intricately connected. Each has the potential to inspire the other to be its very best! Your home is where your life happens. Learn how to create a sanctuary that inspires your well-being, so you can experience a greater sense of peace, comfort, and belonging. Your body, including your mind and soul, needs daily nourishment to help you feel healthy and happy.

Everyone deserves a better life through a better home. Improving your home can upgrade your life. Are you thinking about remodeling, renovating, adding-on or building your home? Revivify Your Home will change how you approach your project. Author Grace Mase, founder and CEO of BEYREP, is like a fairy godmother for home improvements. She will provide you peace of mind by helping you take control of your home improvement project and avoid the costly heartaches.