Garden Design

Building your own retaining wall may seem like a huge task, but it doesn't have to be. My book breaks down the entire process into manageable pieces and guides you through each step of the construction. I cover everything from the initial planning, to getting supplies, digging the trenches, and laying the stones. I have included a full materials list, explanations, step-by-step instructions, troubleshooting tips, and over 50 full-color photos.

What makes everyday spaces work, how do they shape us, and what do they say about us? The spaces we live in - whether public areas, housing, offices, hospitals or cities - mediate community, creativity and our very identity, making us who we are. Using insights from environmental psychology, design, and architecture, The Shaping of Us reveals the often imperceptible ways in which our surroundings influence our behaviour.

Feeling overwhelmed by the home building process? The Awakened Homeowner is your essential home design guide, offering expert insights, home remodeling advice, and a step-by-step home remodeling guide for homeowners. Whether you're tackling renovation, building a custom home, or planning a new home construction, this home building guide will help you navigate every stage with confidence.

Most people dream of building their own custom home, customized to fit their lifestyle perfectly. But for Ryan Haag, life as a US Navy Officer makes building a custom home impossible. But a change in life circumstances suddenly gives Ryan the chance to build the home of his dreams. All of Ryan's preparation is put to the test as he navigates the complicated process of building a custom home from scratch on a virgin piece of land and with a limited budget.

Architect Laura Jane Clark, from the BBC and Netflix smash-hit series Your Home Made Perfect, has spent over 15 years designing, remodelling, and building homes with budgets that range from modest to enormous. The Handbook of Home Design distils Laura's wealth of experience and enthusiasm giving you an accessible yet detailed guide to design, empowering you with the tools and knowledge to shape your home how you want.

Escape into a verdant world nestled right within your urban space with "Urban Herbalist"—a comprehensive guide designed for the modern dweller seeking the enchanting simplicity of indoor herb gardening. This digital tome is your faithful companion through an aromatic journey that transforms any nook into a flourishing oasis. Dive into the core of herb cultivation with Chapter 1, illuminating the wholesome benefits and vast potential that lies in cultivating herbs in limited spaces. Discover how to scout the quintessential spots in your place of dwelling to build a sanctuary for your ...

Spark Joy is an in-depth, room-by-room guide to decluttering and organising your home. It covers every room in the house, from bedrooms and kitchens to bathrooms and living rooms, as well as a wide range of items in different categories, including clothes, photographs, paperwork, books, cutlery, cosmetics, shoes, bags, wallets and valuables. The secret to Marie Kondo's unique and simple KonMari tidying method is to focus on what you want to keep, not what you want to get rid of.

Building a new house requires a lot of foresight—things will go wrong and the plan will most likely find itself derailed at one point or another. Although this is in many ways a natural occurrence, it doesn't have to be in any way catastrophic. With the right plan in place and a detailed map of how to progress through the entire process, no matter the curveballs you encounter, you’ll be able to seamlessly get back into the flow of things. It’s one thing to have the skills, but it’s another thing entirely to be able to apply them in a way that produces results.

Using the latest evidence and research in wellbeing and Biophilic Design, learn how to transform every space in your home to create a restorative and nurturing environment. Discover the many benefits of connecting to nature, maximising natural light, improving air quality, and the right way to add colour, texture, and pattern to create spaces that improve relaxation, recuperation, social connections, and sleep.

In his long running hit book Good Clean Fun, Nick Offerman brought us into his woodshop with personal reflections on woodworking alongside instructions to create some of his favorite projects. Now, in Little Woodchucks, the Offerman Woodshop is opening its avuncular doors to woodworkers of all ages in the form of twelve brand-new, family-friendly projects perfect for kids, from beginner projects like a handmade box kite to more challenging offerings like a little free library / meat locker.

Are you ready to dive into the enchanting world of twilight landscapes where water and light perform a symphony of beauty? Welcome to "Illuminated Waters," an extraordinary guide that transforms everyday water gardens into breathtaking nocturnal havens with the power of light. Begin your journey with a comprehensive exploration of the essentials of water garden lighting. Discover how to set the tone for evening magic and learn the effects of light on your aquatic scenery. With expert tips and insightful strategies, create an ambiance that extends the beauty of your water features well ...

Whether you're a veteran property owner or just starting out, here you'll uncover the real estate expertise you need to select the finest land for your new home.

Step into "The Joy of Herbs," a comprehensive and enlightening journey for those seeking to embrace the natural wonders and enriching traditions of herbalism. This valuable resource will captivate your senses and guide your green-thumbed ambitions as you traverse the fascinating realms of herbal lore and practical gardening wisdom. Delve into the historical tapestry where the roots of herbology are deeply entwined with our ancestors' way of life, exploring a treasury of health benefits and culinary uses that have stood the test of time. Cultivate your herbal haven with ease using insights ...

In this wide-ranging, character-driven audiobook, science-journalist Emily Anthes takes us on an adventure into the buildings in which we spend our days, exploring the profound and sometimes unexpected ways that they shape our lives. Drawing on cutting-edge research, she probes the painkilling power of a well-placed window and examines how the right office layout can expand our social networks.

Written for novice and experienced DIY enthusiasts, this is an A-to-Z guide to ensure your success in turning a plain shipping container into a beautiful home.

You may think you don’t have the time or the money to start a big permaculture project. But permaculture doesn’t need to be overwhelming. You can start as small as you like, and you can move at a pace that suits you. Don’t feel you have to learn everything in one go and rush out to transform a whole wilderness in a year. Just deal in manageable chunks, and you’ll do just fine. Even if all you have done is tend to a few tomato plants on your window ledge, you can become an expert gardener; all it takes is a little time, patience, and practice.

No matter what the world says, embracing the seasons doesn't require endless bins of factory-made decor or loads of time. In fact, your home can be festive, stylish, and cozy with minimal effort and a limited budget.

A visionary carpenter shares meditations on work, creativity, and design, revealing powerful lessons on building a meaningful life through his experience constructing some of New York’s most iconic spaces.

What if the house of your dreams is the home you have? Meet Melissa Michaels, creator of the popular blog The Inspired Room and the best contentment coach you'll ever meet. With humor and candor, Melissa reveals how to transform your rooms (and your life) from plainly livable to fabulously lovable.

With rent and home prices going through the roof, it’s natural to doubt your financial abilities to afford your home. But here’s some good news–you don’t have to worry about paying hefty amounts to landlords. You can build your own home instead!