Presents the steps of building a new house. Covers tools, materials, and techniques.

No home should be without this vital A-to-Z reference which features more than 800 "show me" color illustrations and step-by-step instructions for understanding, maintaining, and improving the home.

Designed for budget smart "do-it-yourselfers", the "Ortho All About" series features detailed step-by-step instructions with lots of illustrations to ensure success. The professionals at Ortho make it easy to complete even the most daunting projects. Dozens of photos.

Offers design guidelines for building a patio, discusses foundations, posts, footings, and stairs, and presents a variety of designs.

Shows how to build 12 stylish decks -- simple ground level to multilevel. Projects explained in detail with materials list. Illustrated with 85 full-colour illustrations and 14 full-colour photos.

• A practical, easy-to-understand guide to adding both still (ponds) and moving (waterfalls and streams) water features to any garden. • Includes complete, easy-to-follow instructions on designing, establishing, and caring for a variety of eye-pleasing water projects. • More than 220 vivid photographs and illustrations, plus detailed instructions, make this guide a must-have for garden enthusiasts looking to plan and build a water feature. • Expert advice on selecting the right fish and plants for embellishing any backyard aquatic paradise. • Solution-based format will inspire you to confidently create water havens in your own yard.

Photos and text explain how to design a lighting system that fits your family's needs.