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Green Wood for the Garden: 15 Easy Weekend Projects Using Freshly Cut Wood

2 reviews
Gill Bridgewater, Alan Bridgewater

Barron''s Educational Series, 2002

Several nice projects
Projects look dooable and instructions well written - just wish I could find some green wood

The Self-Sufficiency Specialist: The Essential Guide to Designing and Planning for Off-Grid Self-Reliance ...

1 review
Alan Bridgewater, Gill Bridgewater

New Holland, 2008

The Self -Sufficiency Specialist
This book is one that I regret spending money on......it gave brief descriptions of things you could do like raise chickens. This thin paperback book is very light reading....it is not a how to manual. Don't waste your money on this one.

Building Doors & Gates: Instructions, Techniques and over 100 Designs

9 reviews
Alan Bridgewater, Gill Bridgewater

Stackpole Books, 1999

The problem is...
I think that the reviews of this book are indicative of a typical problem of books of this type. The publishers take a book on a certain aspect of woodworking and pad it out with a lot of superfluous "basic woodworking" type filler, making it appear to the casual observer as if it is a detailed "how to" book. Buried within this padded and filled book is a good overview of English style gates ...

Outdoor Stonework: 16 Easy-to-Build Projects For Your Yard and Garden

2 reviews
Alan Bridgewater, Gill Bridgewater

Storey Publishing, LLC, 2001

I can do that!
If beautifying your world with stone and concrete is your goal, this book is a must. The author did a fine job of eliciting interest in a project by showing wonderful color photos of the finished product first. Then he supplies photos and diagrams of each step while describing it in down-to-earth fashion. He adds some photos of historical works to show what can be done and how long a quality job ...

The Self-Sufficiency Handbook

3 reviews
Alan Bridgewater, Gill Bridgewater

Skyhorse Publishing, 2007

Self-Sufficiency Handbook
Who wouldn't want to be more self-sufficient? The Self-Sufficiency Handbook is a great guide to living greener. It isn't just a fad; it is a way of living that is becoming increasingly popular. With the modern times, it is important that we protect our world, and this book is a great way to start living green.

Outdoor Water Features: 16 Easy-to-Build Projects For Your Yard and Garden

5 reviews
Alan Bridgewater, Gill Bridgewater

Storey Publishing, LLC, 2001

Your Garden Will Be Alive - With the Sound of Water
Do you like the refreshing sound of lemonade trickling into a glass, only you wish it would last longer? The relaxing sound of running water is refreshing and also attracts wildlife. This book has 16 projects you can build, most quite easily, with simple, readily available materials that will add sound and visual interest to your yard. The book has information about tools, materials and ...

Brick Projects for the Landscape: 16 Easy-to-Build Designs (Step-by-Step Practical Guides)

2 reviews
Alan Bridgewater, Gil Bridgewater

Creative Publishing international, 2004

Very good 'how to' book
Clearly illustrated and with serveral interesting projects. Book gives the reader the basic ideas on how to build a project.. i.e. the tools needed and the techniques used. One of the better books on DIY brick masonry I've seen.

Easy-to-Make Decorative Kites: Step-by-Step Instructions for Nine Models from Around the World

1 review
Alan and Gill Bridgewater

Dover Publications, 1986

Ideal for more advanced projects in school or scouts. Also teaches diversity
This is one of those craft books ideal for the Boy or Girl Scout troop leader. The designs are very detailed and they all require a great deal of effort to complete. The projects are from all over the world and they are: *) The European Diamond Kite *) The Japanese Red Devil Swooper Kite *) The Oriental Butterfly Kite *) The Korean Warrior Kite *) The Chinese Yuan Kite *) The Guatemalan ...

Outdoor Woodwork: 16 Easy-To-Build Projects for Your Yard & Garden

1 review
Alan Bridgewater, Gill Bridgewater

Storey Publishing, LLC, 2002

I love the projects especially the Rabbit Hutch!
I bought this book for the Rabbit Hutch only. The rabbit hutch is exactly what I wanted. Easy access, simple to build, and the rabbit will love it. If you put legs on it, it could be used inside with a litter pan underneath, which is what I plan to do with it. But I'm also going to make one for outside as well because it is made so that it's easy to move around. The other projects include a ...

Making Marble-Action Games, Gadgets, Mazes & Contraptions: Designs for 10 Outlandish, Ingenious and Intricate ...

5 reviews
Alan Bridgewater, Gill Bridgewater

Stackpole Books, 1999

OK for ideas, but not for projects
I was disappointed as well. I expected projects I could build, but nothing struck me as worth the time. The basic ideas are OK, marble rollers, and so on. But I would only use this stuff as a departure point for my own designs.

Stonework: Building Rock Gardens, Walks, Walls, and Ornaments (Creative Ideas for Your Yard and Garden)
Alan Bridgewater, Gill Bridgewater

Voyageur Press, 2003

As a building material, stone has been valued for centuries for its strength, durability, versatility, and beauty. This straightforward guide will appeal to those who wish to add interest to their outdoor space with stonework features that are both functional and decorative. Stonework includes: o Fifteen unique and distinctive weekend projects, including a traditional rock garden, brick walkway, retaining wall, and arched bench. o ...

Power Tool Woodcarving

1 review
Alan Bridgewater, Gill Bridgewater

Sterling, 1994

Pretty good guide
I checked this out from the library, but intend to purchase the book to keep. There are specific projects in here that are pretty well explained and fairly diverse. I used the Icelandic design to make myself a lazy kate (a device to use while plying spun wool) and it really came out well, despite my differing from intent and finishing from the book's suggestions. There are several other ...

The Orchid Specialist: The Essential Guide to Selecting, Growing, Displaying, Improving, and Maintaining ...
David Squire, Alan Bridgewater, ...

New Holland, 2005

Orchids have a reputation for being hard to grow, but this comprehensive manual will lead gardeners straight to the best variety to cultivate in their climate, and provide all the necessary information to make their flowers flourish. Dozens of dazzling photographs showcase many of these exotic blooms, while detailed sections discuss how to raise them indoors and in growing cases, as well as in greenhouses, and give plenty of advice on watering, ...

Making Wooden Mechanical Models: 15 Designs With Visible Wheels, Cranks, Pistons, Cogs, and Cams

4 reviews
Alan Bridgewater, Gill Bridgewater

Popular Woodworking Books, 1995

Making Wooden Mechanical Models
This book is great. I am looking at it from a teachers point of view. With our highly mechanized world, I find that students sometimes do not understand the priciples behind some of our most simple machines. Examples might be a lever, inclined plane, pully, or gears and cams. This book not only teaches about the make-up of machines, it teaches them a lesson in woodworking craftsmanship. In ...

The Pond Specialist: The Essential Guide to Designing, Building, Improving and Maintaining Ponds and Water ...
Alan Bridgewater, Gill Bridgewater

New Holland, 2004

Imagine building a waterfall, romantic fountain, or beautiful pond in your own backyard. All you’ll need is a vision, and this wonderfully simple, detailed do-it-yourself reference. From design and planning through to construction and maintenance, here are complete instructions for turning your ideas to reality. Establish an environment for fish or plants; add bog gardens; and more.

Encyclopedia of Woodworking: The Complete Guide to Materials, Tools and Techniques*20 Step-By-Step Projects
Alan Bridgewater, Gill Bridgewater

New Holland, 2007

Prolific and internationally acclaimed authors Alan and Gill Bridgewater have created the ultimate reference guide for novices and experienced woodworkers alike. Keen DIYers will find easy-to-follow diagrams and information on every aspect of woodworking, from wood types to setting up a workspace to selecting and operating tools and machines. This ideal sourcebook covers techniques as diverse as measuring and marking wood, steambending, and ...

The Big Book of Woodwork Projects
Alan Bridgewater, Gill Bridgewater, ...

New Holland Publishers Ltd, 2006

Weekend Woodworking with Power Tools: 18 Quick and Easy Projects*Stylish Designs for Your Home
Alan Bridgewater, Gill Bridgewater

New Holland, 2006

Woodworking with power tools can be easy, fun, and fast. Thanks to the detailed directions and color illustrations in this large-format book, even beginners will get professional-looking results right from the start. The 18 stylish projects range from a hardwood chopping block and a teddy bear rocking chair to a portable planter and an elegant rose trellis. All the popular tools—jigsaws, circular saws, hammer drills, sanders, and ...

Boxes & Chests: How to Make and Decorate 15 Traditional Country Projects

1 review
Alan Bridgewater, Gill Bridgewater

Stackpole Books, 1997

"Boxes and Chests" is a big disappointment.
This book is a big disappointment and a frustration. It's obvious the Bridgewaters have the knowledge to build fabulous furniture but they have chosen to keep that knowledge a secret. With weak project sketches and ambiguous, discontinuous text, it is difficult to see how they breezed through point "A" to point "B." Their reading audience is not the beginning woodworker. The Bridgewaters ...

The Bamboo, Grass & Palm Specialist: The Essential Guide to Selecting, Growing and Propagating Bamboos, ...
David Squire

New Holland, 2007

Bamboos, grasses, and palms: these versatile, easy-to-maintain plants include a huge range of textures, forms, sizes, colors, and flowering times. With literally hundreds to choose from, there is one suitable for every garden and climate. Starting with the basics of plant identification, this guide also provides buying tips, planting information, cultivation, propagation, and displays. Invaluable lists of the most useful and easily grown plants ...

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