Philip Schmidt
Author
Pub. Date
2011
Language
English
Formats
Description
One of the hottest consumer trends is the new importance on outdoor living, and nothing brings the outdoor home to life like a greenhouse and other accessories to help grow and nurture landscape greenery. This book has plans and step by step for constructing and appointing greenhouses of several varieties, from glass-wall to hoophouse; some from kits, some from scratch; also includes plans and steps for other garden structures and accessories. Includes...
Author
Pub. Date
2012.
Physical Desc
319 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
PlyDesign presents 73 ideas for sleek, smart home furnishings that you can make from off-the-shelf sheet materials using only basic hand and power tools. With designs contributed by more than 50 creative builders across North America, the projects include tables, stools, workstations, benches, laptop stands, shelves, art panels, organizers, headboards, doghouses, dollhouses, and more. A photo of each finished project is accompanied by a list of needed...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2007]
Physical Desc
239 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm.
Language
English
Description
"A comprehensive guide that includes an introduction to the most popular building materials: a fool-proof method for design, planning and layout; detailed step-by-step projects to help readers build any one of 12 different types of patios; instructions for building popular patio accessories and features; and tips for maintaining and repairing all types of patios"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Pub. Date
[2007]
Physical Desc
239 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
Language
English
Description
"For homeowners who need more living space but aren't able or willing to move to a larger home or build an expensive room addition. shows how to add a bedroom, bathroom, recreation room, or home office without changing the basic blueprint of the home"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Pub. Date
[2012]
Edition
Second edition, Updated second edition.
Physical Desc
223 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
Language
English
Description
"Featuring 8 complete blueprints and plans for treehouses, this book contains everything from how to choose a tree to accessorizing the completed project"--
Author
Pub. Date
2010.
Physical Desc
144 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
Language
English
Description
It doesn't take a lot of money to make a huge difference in the livability of your home. Here are dozens of important but easy improvement you can make, most of which can be done in a couple of hours, at an expense of less than $100.
14) Practical projects for self-sufficiency: DIY projects to get your self-reliant lifestyle started
Author
Pub. Date
2014.
Physical Desc
159 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
Language
English
Description
Have you ever wanted to build your own chicken coop, cider press, or herb-drying rack? How about a clever two-bin composter, horse-blanket washing machine, or genuine Langstroth beehive? In Practical Projects for Self-Sufficiency, you'll find these projects and a couple of dozen more to help you develop and grow your self-reliant lifestyle. Where most self-sufficiency books give you pages of words and a couple of small drawings for an explanation,...
Author
Pub. Date
2014
Language
English
Formats
Description
Complete plans, instructions, and color photos show precisely how to make 30 original projects to help you live a more self-sufficient lifestyle. Have you ever wanted to build your own chicken coop, cider press, or herb-drying rack? How about a clever two-bin composter, horse-blanket washing machine, or genuine Langstroth beehive? In Practical Projects for Self-Sufficiency, you'll find these projects and a couple of dozen more to help...
16) The complete guide to sheds: utility, storage, playhouse, mini-barn, garden, backyard retreat, more
Pub. Date
2011.
Edition
Second edition.
Physical Desc
255 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm
Language
English
Description
"More than a dozen full sets of shed plans and step-by-step photos, along with detailed technique material shows homeowners how to accomplish every aspect of shed-building, from design to adding roof coverings""--Provided by publisher.
17) Install your own solar panels: designing and installing a photovoltaic system to power your home
Author
Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
190 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
Language
English
Description
This fully illustrated step-by-step guide provides the essential advice you need to successfully install your own solar array. And by doing it yourself, you'll recoup your initial investment faster than ever. Solar professional Joseph Burdick and veteran builder Philip Schmidt take you all the way from assessing your site, designing your system, and getting a permit to shopping for parts and installing the modules. You'll use the same thorough...