Masonry

'Heartwarming, magical and uplifting'In today's throwaway culture, there's a counter movement growing that urges us to 'make do and mend'. The BBC's BAFTA Award winning The Repair Shop has brought this waste-conscious message to an even wider audience,...

Learn the key techniques, tips, and tricks for pit, barrel, raku, and wood firing. Fall in love with flames, wood, and the effect that unique firing methods have on pottery. Move beyond the electric kiln and explore the dramatic surfaces of raku, the...

If you love your tools, want to understand them, look after them, own the very best, and use them effectively, then this is the book for you. A complete visual guide featuring more than 800 images, and a foreword from Nick Offerman, The Tool Book pays...

Dry stone walling is one of the oldest of countryside crafts, and these attractive structures form one of the most striking features of the rural landscape, whether on upland pasture, fell or moorland. The author looks into the history of dry stone...

Handmade Tile is a contemporary guide for ceramic artists and anyone interested in custom tile installations-from making, designing, and decorating to designing your space and installation. No matter how many years of experience you have as a ceramic...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780967984674Author Kiko DenzerFormat PaperbackPage Count 132Imprint Hand Print PressPublisher Hand Print PressWeight(grams) 318gDimensions(mm) 254mm * 178mm...

"Richard Miscovich's descriptions and instructions are both practical and inspirationally poetic-dare I say, soulful. He ignites the fire within and compels us to want to know what he knows and to bake as well as he bakes."-Peter Reinhart, author of The...

Black & Decker The Complete Guide to Patios gets a fresh update with the latest products, even more projects, and all-new photos. With all of the DIY-friendly products for backyard building available today, the only valid excuse not to build your own...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781899618125Author Robert FieldFormat PaperbackPage Count 64Imprint Tarquin PublicationsPublisher Tarquin Publications

Pouring concrete doesn't have to be left to the professionals. Versatile, inexpensive, and easily casted, concrete is the perfect medium for crafters, tinkerers, and home improvers. Now, lifelong crafters and interior designers Susanna Zacke and Sania...

Tiling is one of the most popular DIY projects among homeowners. Relatively affordable as DIY projects go, tiling is also one of the most popular among homeowners. New tile can cover a multitude of sins and transform a space, from tiny entry to spacious...

Build economical and resilient earthbag structures using simple tools and techniques. Earthbag construction- building with polypropylene bags usually filled with earthen materials- is a versatile, easy-to-master, low-impact, and highly durable form of...

Since 1973, Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins have offered practical, hands-on instructions designed to help readers master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. There are now more than 170 titles in this series, and their remarkable...

Brickwork and Bricklaying is written for those who are new to the craft of bricklaying, and those who are improving their skills. It provides an overview of the materials, processes, craft skills and related subjects to enable the reader to construct...

Whether it's a challenging hillside, an uneven backyard, or a shrubless plot in need of planters, this book will provide nformation to solve any landscaping dilemma while adding curb appeal and value to your property. The National Concrete Masonry...

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...

In this elegant, literate primer, a master stonemason imparts the fundamentals of building traditional New England-style dry stone walls, along with thoughts on the history, aesthetics, and philosophy of the craft of placing stone. In this eminently...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781947399402Author I S AndersonFormat HardbackPage Count 164Imprint I. S. AndersonPublisher I. S. AndersonWeight(grams) 676g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781947399266Author I S AndersonFormat HardbackPage Count 164Imprint I. S. AndersonPublisher I. S. AndersonWeight(grams) 216g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781947399365Author I S AndersonFormat HardbackPage Count 164Imprint I. S. AndersonPublisher I. S. AndersonWeight(grams) 676g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781947399327Author I S AndersonFormat HardbackPage Count 382Imprint I. S. AndersonPublisher I. S. AndersonWeight(grams) 1170g

Here is the ultimate portfolio featuring some of the most advanced interlocking concrete paver technology available today. Over 300 full color images showcase innovative paver shapes, textures, colors, and finishes, as well as a wide variety of classic...

Finally there is a simple book for do-it-yourselfers who want to undertake a small countertop project. Follow several countertops projects step-by-step through the process of molding, pour, and finishing. Projects include cast-in-place, pre-cast, and...

Plan an epic new patio, redo a current problem space, or design and install a path for any area of the yard—with up-to-date advice and photo-illustrated step-by-step instructions from a trusted brand. In BLACK+DECKER Complete Guide to Patios 4th Edition,...