House & Home

The books in this bite-sized new series contain no complicated techniques or tricky materials, making them ideal for the busy, the time-pressured or the merely curious. Essential DIY Projects is a short, simple and to-the-point guide to that will teach...

First published in 1887, Fences, Gates, and Bridges is an instructional guide to the best ways to build a variety of fences, gates, hedges, bridges, and culverts. The section on fences boasts a wealth of information on building various types of fences,...

The first book from acclaimed Brooklyn-based interior designer, Kathryn Scott, whose handcrafted interiors evoke a sense of serenity, harmony, and simplicity.About the AuthorKathryn Scott has been working in the interior design industry since 1980. She...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsShort-listed for NZ BOOKLOVERS AWARDS 2023.Book InformationISBN 9781991016171Author Jane UssherFormat HardbackPage Count 352Imprint Massey University PressPublisher Massey...

In House + Flower, Cynthia Zamaria immerses the readerin her creative process sharing how she infuses gardens, flowers and other elements of nature into sensitive home design.Through engaging photography and a welcoming narrative, this book inspires us...

Harness the power of permaculture to change yourself and become a regenerative force for the planet. Human Permaculture is a powerful, forward-thinking guide that uses permaculture principles of ecological design rooted in people care, Earth care, and...

The idea of a critical theory is famous across the world, yet it is today rarely practised as originally conceived by the Frankfurt School. The waning influence of critical theory in the contemporary academy may be due to its lack of engagement with...

Insurgent groups consist of individuals willing to organize and commit acts of terror to achieve their goals. By nature, they depend on public support, yet they sometimes target private civilians in addition to military personnel and government officials...

Is this the right book for me?Save Energy and Cut Your Bills offers you straightforward and achievable strategies for reducing your energy bills and living a more environmentally aware life. With lots of useful tools to assess your energy and carbon use,...

Following the success of Love Where You Live: At Home in the Country, Joan Osofsky and Abby Adams serve up an array of inspiring seasonal parties hosted by food professionals and home cooks. These gatherings range from an intimate houseguest breakfast to...

WHAT MAKES A HOME BOTH SMART AND BEAUTIFUL?Have you ever wondered exactly how high to hang your artwork? How about the light fixture over your dining table?Do you know how to ideally size a rug for any room, or the best way to arrange your furniture?...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781569246443Author Kathleen CoxFormat PaperbackPage Count 272Imprint Marlowe & CoPublisher Marlowe & CoWeight(grams) 478gDimensions(mm) 230mm * 188mm * 15mm

This sumptuous and comprehensive volume embraces one of the most beloved house forms, the Spanish Colonial Revival, presenting at once a lavish portrait of the style as well as the definitive statement on the subject through more than three hundred color...

Illustrated with rare and exclusive images from the official company archives, an authoritative and entertaining guide to the wildly popular, beautifully designed luxury recreational vehicle that has become a cultural icon, embodying the American spirit...

This title includes timely topic for families trying to accommodate ageing parents or returning adult children. It provides a wide range of options and covers every eventuality for creating a second living space. This is a complete guide to everything...

Think of all the things you could do if you didn't have to spend $16,000 a year on rent or mortgage. Old single-wide mobile homes can often be found for free (and installed for a couple of thousand dollars) in rural areas, so trailersteading is akin to...

For the first time, the art and craft of creating concrete countertops is detailed, step-by-step. This invaluable manual will guide craftsmen through each step of creating a cast concrete countertop, from the careful process of measuring for a template,...

Achieve your goal of a self-sufficient, sustainable lifestyle, no matter where you live, with instruction on a range of basic home skills inspired by old time country living. As big box stores and foreign-made, disposable goods take over commerce, the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780988385436Author Andy Duframe MRFormat PaperbackPage Count 90Imprint Grassland PublishingPublisher Grassland PublishingWeight(grams) 231gDimensions(mm)...

The lure of the West has been strong in American history, representing the promise of beautiful, wild landscapes, broad vistas, clean air, and bright skies. Set on this magnificent land are the homes and their interiors-from the...

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The first book to feature the interior design of the stylish, award-winning firm RRP / Rees Roberts + Partners, led by Interior Design-hall of fame inductee Lucien Rees-Roberts.As Pilar Viladas writes in her introduction, "Rees-Roberts does not have a...

This dazzling text takes the reader on a journey through time, rolling back the years, revealing the elegant, streamlined, moderne art deco chrome wares received as gifts in decades past. Contained between these covers are no fewer than 600 photographs...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781528984461Author Albert I CorbanFormat PaperbackPage Count 274Imprint Austin Macauley PublishersPublisher Austin Macauley Publishers

From the editors of domino magazine, two essential guides to interior design and decorating, now in one gorgeous gift package. Since launching in 2005, domino has attracted a fiercely loyal following, which looks to the brand as the definitive...

Home decor expert Bre Doucette invites you to explore the possibilities in every space of the place you call home. Bre reveals the secrets to loving where you live right now, while you implement fresh ideas that add beauty and purpose to every room. ...

What does it mean to 'downshift'? Why is it now imperative that millions of people begin moving towards a simpler, more sustainable lifestyle ? If you, too, are to join this worldwide effort to create a different sort of world, when should you start? How...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781611801989Author Paige RienFormat PaperbackPage Count 288Imprint Roost BooksPublisher Shambhala Publications IncWeight(grams) 354gDimensions(mm) 191mm *...

How to Care for Old and Historic Wood and Plaster What are the best methods for removing stains from wood finishes? How can you determine the type of finish on your molding? How can you repair the cracks in your plaster cornice? You've been told you have...

In this beautifully illustrated and designed book, interiors stylist Tim Neve explores a selection of extraordinary homes. Five eclectic chapters feature many personal 'sandcastles' inspired by the coast: from the elegant, salt-bleached, driftwood...

Step inside the elegant world of Kathryn Crisp Greeley as she invites you to her charming home, Chestnut Cottage, in Waynesville, North Carolina. Greeley is the author of The Collected Tabletop and is a renowned interior decorator whose work has been...

Millions of baby boomers are approaching the golden years. While it's a marker worth celebrating, it can also be a reminder of uncertain times ahead. How will I manage? Can I stay in my home? "The Accessible Home" goes beyond ramps and grab-bars to help...

Complete step-by-step instructions help you achieve a sustainable, efficient, and attractive yard.The Black & Decker Complete Guide to Landscape Projects is a hardworking, comprehensive manual for renovating, building, and greening up your landscape...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781927438268Author Wayne J LutzFormat PaperbackPage Count 120Imprint Powell River BooksPublisher Powell River BooksWeight(grams) 172gDimensions(mm) 229mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781627106740Author Rex CauldwellFormat PaperbackPage Count 368Imprint Taunton PressPublisher Taunton PressWeight(grams) 1247gDimensions(mm) 272mm * 231mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780990500605Author John D McCannFormat PaperbackPage Count 326Imprint John D McCannPublisher John D McCannWeight(grams) 435g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781578264957Author Kim PezzaFormat PaperbackPage Count 144Imprint Hatherleigh Press,U.S.Publisher Hatherleigh Press,U.S.Weight(grams) 174g

This book shows how to design, build and repair masonry like an expert, with the latest techniques and materials, step-by-step directions, safety advice and hundreds of colour illustrations. Basic techniques are described for working with mortar, making...

This new, practical outdoor design series contains all you need to know to achieve beautifully designed outdoor spaces. Here Clare Matthews demonstrates how to build stunning decks the easy way, without the cost of calling in the professionals,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781621455851Author Family HandymanFormat PaperbackPage Count 288Imprint Trusted Media BrandsPublisher Trusted Media BrandsWeight(grams) 748gDimensions(mm)...