Stonescaping Made Simple

by Hampshire, Kristen

• ISBN13: 9781589234420
• ISBN10: 1589234421
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-03-01
• Publisher: Creative Pub Intl

Summary

The secrets of buying and building with natural stone Urban, suburban and exurban alike, homeowners everywhere have rediscovered the classic beauty of natural stone-the original low-maintenance building material. But along with such backyard standards as bluestone and slate, engineered products that replicate the look and feel of real stone have made considerable inroads into the stonescaping marketplace. Lightweight and easy to install, they are a great choice for do-it-yourselfers who want their home to stand out from the crowd. Whether the project is cobbled together from quarried granite or snapped in place with faux veneer stones, John Deerers"sStonescaping Made Simpleshows you exactly what you need to know to do the job right yourself and without breaking the bank (or your back) in the process. Stonescaping Made Simplefeatures information on basic tools and techniques, designing with stone, several complete projects shown with step-by-step photos, and a gallery of gorgeous, idea-generating project photos that are sure to inspire.