New Books For Spring 2007
Here are some of the latest home and property books out this spring.
If you are planning a make over for your home or want a housewarming gift for a first-time buyer, then inspiration is at hand in The Great DIY Book: Projects for the Home and Garden. Divided into three sections, 'Workshop Basics', 'Indoor' and 'Outdoor', "The Great DIY Book" is crammed full of essential information for every project you could possibly imagine for the house. From plastering a wall to making a birdhouse, from laying concrete to reupholstering your favourite old couch, there is a solution for every home improvement need.
Barns: Living in Converted and Reinvented Spaces is a guide to a new generation of contemporary barn conversions which look to preserve the unique character and charm of these rural buildings, nestling in the landscape, while also creating open plan, fluid modern homes. The book includes detailed case studies from the States, England and Europe with comprehensive sections on landscape and materials plus chapters covering issues such as light and the division of 'public' and private space. The book also includes barn style new build houses inspired by agricultural buildings with the best neo-barns from the UK, Austria and America.
Could you live without mains electricity or water? How to Live Off-grid: Journeys Outside the System shows how it is possible. Literally, the word 'off-grid' refers to places or people without mains water or power. It could be a private island, yurts or tree-house; the people might be back-packers, survivalists, international business travellers or hippies; they may move around in buses, yachts, houseboats or 4-wheel drives. Some are trying to save the planet, some live that way because it is all they can afford, some just want the freedom. You can take the off-grid attitude into your local park or your own back garden. It is also a guide to avoiding the pitfalls and finding the best solutions - and the most appealing gadgetry - for going off-grid yourself.
If you are longing to get out into your garden then Easy Outdoor Living: 40 Great Garden Projects is packed with ideas.Make your outdoor space into an area that everyone can enjoy with over 40 creative projects for your garden. In just a few hours, create beautiful garden projects such as a no-sew hammock, a bubbling mosaic bowl and a romantic sparkling tree chandelier, and with easy-to-follow text and practical photography great results are guaranteed. Whether you are planning a family meal, have friends coming round to relax or just need to entertain the children, "Easy Outdoor Living" is full of innovative ideas that will make your outdoor space that extra bit special!
The Grand Designs Handbook
Water Features
Pressure Washers
Bargains For The Great Outdoors
