WALKS, WALLS AND FENCES by James Russell ~ Illustrated Projects ~ BRAND NEW!

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WALKS, WALLS AND FENCES by James Russell, large format paperback, 8½" x 11", 144 pages, 5th Printing, Creative Homeowner Press, ISBN: 0-932944-36-1, BRAND NEW!This sourcebook of fresh ideas and technical knowhow can increase your home's property value and contribute to enjoyable leisure hours at home. Walks, Walls and Fences tells you how to look at your property with a clear eye, decide how to use your terrain, design and layout your plan, and then build walks, walls or fences that improve your home's outdoor environment.Walks, Walls and Fences includes basic information on how to handle materials such as gravel, concrete, wood chips, brick, stone, concrete block and pavers, lumber and railroad ties. Here are a few of the topics and projects included:   • Grading for drainage and design   • Building a brick, block or stucco wall   • Laying a brick or stone walk   • Constructing a wooden walk   • Building steps, ramps and retaining walls   • Fencing with pickets, split rails and other materials   • Using prefabricated fencing panelsMore than 300 illustrations will help you build your own outdoor projects. In addition, you will find out how and when to choose professional design and contracting assistance, and how to decide whether consultation with a landscape architect can save you time and money.Author James Russell is a contractor who "found it more interesting to show someone else how to do the construction than to do it myself." His articles on building projects for the homeowner have appeared in many magazines. For the last 20 years he has been involved in various aspects of building design and construction management. Recently Russell was hired as a government consultant for evaluation of new construction and redevelopment plans.

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