Book Description
Clematis are among the more versatile and diverse plants for any garden; few flowers can fill so many garden niches, from specimen plants to dwarf perennials, or container selections to multistory vines. Wherever they are found, their blooms never fail to induce rapture and awe. The carefully chosen clematis can't be equaled when planted in the right situation and pruned in the right way, but horticultural horrors can ensue when beginners (or experts) overreach and force plants where they do not belong. Linda Beutler provides instructions for newcomers and master gardeners alike on plant selection, cultivation, and design, and debunks a few myths along the way. With a distinct nod to the wonderful traditions for growing clematis in the British Isles and Europe, she may be the first author to provide a distinctly American perspective on the subject. Filled with 115 beautiful photographs and the incalculable wisdom of hard-won experience, Gardening with Clematis will be required reading for all adventurous gardeners.
Customer Reviews:
big disappointmnet.......2005-04-08
I had great hopes for this book; hope that it would be the first REAL book about clematis for the North American grower. Don't bother. The author's style is too casual and cavalier. There isn't even one really new cultivar. She should have stayed with photography. By the way, I have a HUGE clematis garden. Trust me. I own every book ever written about clematis!!
twining for clematis .......2004-09-21
This is a great book for the beginner and the experienced I couldn't put it down the information was practical. You can tell this is written by someone that actually grows these. The photos are great I longed for more of them. The chapters are nice you don't have to wade through the text to find what you are looking for. I liked the chapters on pairing the clematis with other plants that act as the support. This was inspired I get really tired of clematis on the trellis routine. I think every gardener that has grown or wants to grow clematis would benifit from this book. I sure did.
Book Description
Most families never have enough room for all the stuff that piles up around the house. In this book, Danny Proulx helps woodworkers, hobbyists and home-improvement enthusiasts find the extra space they need, with:
-Clear step-by-step instructions for designing, building and installing storage--all with easy construction techniques -Appealing projects that will be put to use right away, including an entertainment center, kitchen pantry and closet storage -Ideas and how-to photos for finding hidden space in nearly every room
It only takes a few basic tools to build these rewarding cabinetry and furniture projects that are sure to make any home more livable.
Customer Reviews:
Interesting and useful.......2007-01-28
Danny Proulx is the author of project books that I enjoy a great deal. This is one of my favorites. There are 15 projects in this book ranging from simple adjustable utility shelves to a kitchen pantry and an entertainment armoire. Mister Proulx keeps in mind the real world limitations that most of us face including the cost of materials and tool availability. He gives several options on how to build and finish, from simple slab doors to frame and panel construction. The author teaches and stresses basic points while the project plans allow freedom to amend to the intended use, preference, and skill of the wood worker. The projects will not result in museum quality heirlooms, but that is not the intent. The resulting projects are attractive, useful, sturdy, and I am proud to show them to my friends. The results are much nicer than the "build it in a weekend" style that sometimes show up in project books.
The projects detailed are as follows:
1) Pine chest of drawers
2) Storage Bed
3) Desk work center
4) wood edged counter tops
5) frameless base cabinets
6) utility wall cabinets
7) bookcase construction
8) Kitchen storage unit system
9) simple clothes wardrobe
10) low cost storage shelving
11) closet storage system
12) corner entertainment center
13) television armoire
14) large dresser
15) bedside cabinet and bookcase
Within the projects are great ideas such as building a panel cutting jig for your table saw, making solid wood panel glue ups, making a box joint jig, installing doors with hidden hinges, using dowels, making table saw frame and panel doors, and making birch plywood drawers. This book contains a great deal of useful information that is easy to utilize in a home workshop.
Same as Smart Shelfing & Storage.......2005-05-31
I have the Smart Shelving and Storage Solutions book by Proulx and from looking at the Table of Contents of this "new" book on line at Amazon, I believe that many if not all of the projects in both books are identical or very similar. Most of the photos in the Table of Contents of Best of Danny Prolux Storage & Shelving are the same as the ones in Smart Shelving and Storage Solutions. I'm sorry that Mr. Proulx finds it necessary to reissue an old book under a slightly different title. I for one will buy a different book.
Book Description
An essential part of keeping a stylish home is having a place for everything. Whether you want to keep things out of view or showcase them in the spotlight, Pottery Barn's Storage Display provides practical advice and creative inspiration. From family rooms and kitchens to entryways and utility rooms, this invaluable guide offers ideas to keep every part of your home organized-and to do it with ease and style. With more than 250 specially commissioned photographs and helpful tips that demystify the principles of arrangement and organization, Pottery Barn's Storage Display will help make creating a beautiful, clutter-free home a pleasure.
Customer Reviews:
Excellent.......2007-02-19
I have really enjoyed this book. The colorful pictures are gorgeous! With help from this book I have created more space in my home. I have been able to store the items I use most in a way that looks beautiful and I have easy access to those items. The books also look great displayed in my living room! My company frequently asks if they can take a look at the book!
really liked this book!.......2007-01-31
good ideas for storage and disply for every room, had ideas i had not thought of.
Beautiful Photos - an inspirational book.......2005-07-05
I love looking at the Pottery Barn Catalog, both for the furniture and the style/inspiration that comes along with it.
This book is an extension of the catalog (some pictures are exactly from the catalog) but it adds interesting highlights, helps with color choices (such as suggesting paint chips) and gives expert tips at organizating (I found the best ones to be for closets and the laundry room.)
Obviously they promote their merchandise, but who wouldn't? It is absolutely gorgeous!
Overall, a good read with beautiful photos and interesting tidbits.
A knavish speech sleeps in a foolish ear.......2004-10-29
"All it does is tell you to buy the stuff at Pottery Barn and how to use it - like we don't already know how to use a bookcase?? Don't waste your money."
Well that's all well and fine if you're the Candice Olsen of stylish living. I know how to use a bookcase but how to arrange a variety of items on one that is both practical and visually appealing is more the mystery. I have a eclectic movie memorabilia collection as well as many dvds, cds and books. This book showed me how I could create a media enviroment to store and display my collection while keeping it organized and simple. The book also provides good and basic advice on layering textures and using colour effectively.
So if you like the Pottery Barn style and haven't reached the title of domestic god or goddess then I do recommend this book and all titles in the Pottery Barn series. =)
Enhanced with the showcase photography of Stefano Massei.......2004-07-06
The latest entry into the outstanding Oxmoor House "Pottery Barn" series, Pottery Barn Storage & Display specifically focuses on how ideas, tips and techniques for keeping, showcasing, and storing everyday necessities just where they are handiest, most accessible, and aesthetically pleasing through creative solutions and practical tips for storage and display in whatever room (entryway, kitchen, bedroom, living room, utility area, laundry, closet, etc) is under consideration. Enhanced with the showcase photography of Stefano Massei, the informed and informative text is the collaboration of freelance writer Martha Fay, media personality and home design expert Carol Endler Sterbenz, and professional interior designer Genevieve A. Sterbenz.
Customer Reviews:
Excellent Resource.......2007-08-31
The Family Handyman Magazine Editors do an excellent job of compiling useful infomartion in an easy to understand format. This book provides great instructions on how-to projects that will benefit the homeowner and that could potentially add value to the home. There are also "idea" sections that are inspiring and creative.
Make your own furniture!.......2006-03-08
This book is fabulous for those who are into making their own furniture.. it has some quite good tutorials of how to make your own cupboards, closets and shelving systems..
Its more about 'practicallity' rather than creative ideas..
I just think the title is misleading as I was hoping to find some new ideas for a walk-in closet..
Book Description
No home ever has enough storage space, making this entry in Taunton's DIY series a timely one. This book provides storage solutions for every room in the house, including heavy-duty garage shelves, closet organizers, and bookcases and emphasizes fresh ideas and projects that are low in cost but high in impact, with style and design that call to mind Pottery Barn or Crate and Barrel. Plenty of design options (upgraded materials or different dimensions) are offered so that DIYers can customize projects to fit room requirements and step-by-step photos cover every aspect of the job.
Book Description
This book provides everything you need to create storage in your home -- whether you are building your first bookshelf or constructing a complex system. There are guidelines for planning the units, a primer of basic woodworking skills, and step-by-step instructions for building storage components. Dozens of ideas, photographs, tips, and designs help you choose special features to customize your units.
The sections on basic woodworking techniques is packed with useful information about materials, tools, hardware, adhesives, joints, and finishes. You will also find complete building instructions for a variety of specialized storage fixtures, such as a computer desk, a hidden bed, a sewing center, and an ironing-board cabinet. With this book, you can build custom cabinets and shelves that fit the space and style of every room in your home.
Customer Reviews:
Easy to work with........2007-09-17
The Editorial Staff of Ortho Books, How to Plan and Build Bookcases, Cabinets, and Shelves (Ortho, 1987)
How do you review a how-to book, really? I mean, as long as it does what it's supposed to do, and does it clearly, it's good, right? From that standpoint, this one's pretty much got it made. Clear descriptions, heavy on the illustration, step-by-step instructions, that sort of thing. I do wish it had gone into more detail on some of the optional stuff (especially face-framing; if you plan to do a lot of bookshelf-building that requires doors, you'll probably need another book as well), but for basic construction of shelving, this should do you right. Not much more to say. If you need it, you need it, if you don't, you don't. *** ½
Good book for cabinets .......2005-10-04
Although the book is supposed to be for cabinet and shevling, it is clearly more about cabinets. Not good if you looking for ideas on interior fancy shelves. Very good if you looking to build interior cabinets.
useful.......2005-03-12
Chapters: Getting Started, Selecting a Style, Establishing a Size, Materials, Hand Tools, Power Tools, Hardware, Adhesives, Joints, Building Techniques, Finishing Techniques, Shelves, Doors, Drawers, Computer Center, Hidden Double-Bed Cabinet, Slide-Projector Cabinet, Wine Rack, Sewing Center, TV or Stereo Cabinet, Ironing-Board Cabinet, Modular Cubes, Open Utility Shelves, Fixed-Shelf Utility Case, Simple Plywood Cabinet, Freestanding Bookcase, Tall Pine Bookcase, Standard Base Cabinet, Interlocking Shelves, Corner Cabinet.
A Great Place to Start.......2004-04-07
Pre-Req to this book is knowing how to use Power Tools and manual wood tools.A great place to start. Not for the highly experienced, but great for those who are just starting out in woodworking or those who like 1980 / 1990 Retro. Don't expect to be an expert after reading this book;but do expect to create some nice pieces and learning the basics. You must learn to walk before you run. It can be compared to a 4th Level School book of a 8 Level school.
Dated plans & limited ideas.......2000-05-18
I bought this book hoping for plans and ideas for built-in shelves and storage units. The book does a fairly good job explaining the construction basics involved, but it is woefully bereft of ideas. The book is published in the early 1980's and the projects which are illustrated have not, for the most part, stood the test of time. If you are looking for building ideas and examples you can show a builder, this book is not a good starting point.
Book Description
Eight projects range from a simple wall shelf and a cube unit to a bookcase with movable shelves and TV stand with shelves.
Each project offers options to customize with materials, finishes, features, and dimensions.
Step-by-step approach leads novice do-it-yourselfers through projects.
“Prestart” checklists, pro tips, and safety hints help work go more easily and quickly.
Projects feature alternative solutions to help DIYers deal with unusual situations.
Most projects are presented in only one or two spreads so readers can quickly access all the information and instructions they need to get the job done right.
The most comprehensive, easy-to-follow instructions published.
Book Description
No space? No problem! With Smart Shelving and Storage Solutions you can get your home organized and clutter free with 27 easy-to-build projects. You'll add volumes of extra room and value to your home as you craft these affordable pieces. Each project is beginner friendly, featuring fully illustrated, step-by-step instructions you can follow without a hitch. And there are even special tips and alternatives for customizing each piece to fit your needs.
Customer Reviews:
Great Book For Getting Started.......2000-01-02
This book give you all the basics that you need to start building cabinet and storage for the whole house. Danny gives you a series of projects that solve needs in each part of the house. From there you can build then as given or make modifications to fit your individual needs. I didn't realize that making cabinets could be so easy. I recommend this book to anyone who wants to get started in building their own cabinets.
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Book Description
Almost no home has enough storage and shelving to keep things organized and neat, whether it’s for dishes in the kitchen or toys in the nursery. But the woodworkers at Popular Mechanics have a solution to every problem: with 30 easy-to-build and built-to-last projects. Each one comes with an inspiring photo, exploded diagrams, materials list, and detailed instructions, plus time requirements, skill level, and expense. Need to eliminate clutter in a home office? A handsome cherry cabinet will hold everything from the computer to important papers. Children will love the fun platform bed with its two built-in storage boxes that keep treasured items near. From television cabinets to dresser drawers to blanket chests, this eclectic mix of projects covers it all.
Book Description
From a Shaker cabinet to a country entertainment center, bookcases to chests, these ingenious projects from Wood® Magazine will solve every storage need, and keep clutter at bay. The magazine's authorities guide you every step of the way, and ensure your success, with numerous photos and information on the right wood and sheet goods to use; which fasteners, hardware, and shelves to choose; and finishing guidelines. There's even advice on how to prevent "shelf sag." Consider a traditional sideboard; three-piece cabinet combination that provides an excellent home for a sound system, TV, VCR or DVD; drop front desk; or a hideaway home office.
Customer Reviews:
home storage solutions.......2007-03-13
good book, color photo's, and some good idea's. Nothing real hard to make. just wish there was some fancier prodjects
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