Taunton Press Inc.

Why make a shirt? Because, with the skills you ll learn in Shirtmaking, you can create elegant, custom-fit garments for a woman or man that look like the best money can buy. Includes full-scale patterns for collars, cuffs, plackets, and pockets, and complete instructions for developing custom-fit shirt patterns.

Издательство: Taunton Press Inc.
Дата выхода: сентябрь 1998

Discover the enduring charm and artistry of the bungalow by touring hundreds of examples, from prairie and Spanish-style, to Craftsman and beyond. Douglas Keister, renowned architectural photographer takes you on a visual tour of Americas favorite house style. He has beautifully photographed bungalows from across the country, and presents them here in crisp detail. Whether youre looking to build or improve your home, or just want enjoy this architectural forms casual elegance, 500 Bungalows is a delight!

Издательство: Taunton Press Inc.
Дата выхода: июль 2011

Few things do more to set a homes character than its scale. And in the cottage, people have for hundreds of years found a home that is inviting, without being ostentatious, modest without a feeling of confinement. Doug Keisters photography brings to life 500 cottages, organized by style, including English, storybook, bungalettes, Victorian, and Spanish-influenced casitas.

Издательство: Taunton Press Inc.
Дата выхода: июль 2011

Barbecue Nation is a culinary mosaic of what 14 million Americans like to do most when it comes to cooking - make dinner at the grill. Author Fred Thompson has searched across the for America`s best backyard cooks and their favorite recipes - not chefs` fancy interpretations of barbecue classics or pitmasters` ways with barbecue that the reader can`t reproduce at home, but 350 recipes that are easy to recreate in anybody`s backyard. The book will reflect America`s ever-changing populations, with recipeswith the flavors of Cuba from South Florida, or Brooklyn-born Jamaican jerk, or the taste of Vietnam from the coast of Texas, as well as the country`s regional bounties, including grilled salmon recipes from the Pacific Northwest, brats...

Издательство: Taunton Press Inc.
Дата выхода: февраль 2012

How do you turn your basement into the place to be? You transform it from a cramped, musty space to terrific rooms your family members will want to be in. No more dreaded trips to put in a load of laundry in a dark, dank locale or retrieve something from gloomy, cavernous storage. Instead, you`ll enter a warm, welcome family room, a cozy home office, or a slick gym. For the motivation to pull these basement renovations off, look to Basement Ideas That Work. Filled with practical and budget-friendly advice, Basement Ideas That Work not only helps you to get more enjoyment from your home, but increases its value in a single leap - a finished basement reportedly earns an average of 90% of its remodeling cost back at resale. The most...

Издательство: Taunton Press Inc.
Дата выхода: июль 2011

Cape Cod homes have been a part of the American landscape since the days of early settlers. Now, Capes and their neighborhoods are enjoying a renaissance, as a new generation of homeowners discovers the joys of this straightforward style that combines a characteristic Yankee practicality with a timeless aesthetic. Capes is filled with design ideas and inspirations for renovating, remodeling, and building this classic American house type. From modest remodels to major overhauls to building new, Capes offers innovative and tasteful design solutions for a variety of budgets. Featuring over 20 homes selected by architect Jane Gitlin, Capes is a unique combination of outstanding designs and proven ideas for updating the classic Cape style....

Издательство: Taunton Press Inc.
Дата выхода: июль 2011

Where we choose to settle, what we build, and how our homes feel inside and out are all expressions of who we are. The best houses are about people, and Creating the Inspired House chronicles the stories of memorable characters immersed in the search for a place they can call home. With over 300 color photographs, this book takes readers on a cross-country tour of over 20 inspired homes - large and small, new and remodeled - with the very homeowners, architects, and builders who collaborated on their creation. Each of the houses is shaped by the owners personal passions, and its those passions that breathe life into the design of their homes, creating an inspired house. The inspirations for these houses are as varied as the people who...

Издательство: Taunton Press Inc.
Дата выхода: июль 2011

Learn how to get the home you want, without going over budget or sacrificing the important elements. Everybody wants two things for their home: that it be beautiful and on budget. But achieving these goals often leads to frustration. The House You Build is the first book to break down the unspoken barrier between beautiful homes and their budgets. You`ll learn about actual costs, levels of architectural service, the home owners, and the builders. You`ll hear from those involved in the building projects, and how they found success, despite snags along the way. There are 18 homes featured here. Each was built with the past 8 years, its cost was competitive with spec-built homes in their region, general contractors were involved in each...

Издательство: Taunton Press Inc.
Дата выхода: июль 2011

Americas favorite home architect Sarah Susanka takes an up-close look at the well-crafted details that can be used to personalize any home, whether new or remodeled. Susanka illustrates these built-in elements with inspiring examples from 24 homes across America and shows how paying attention to the details brings an otherwise ordinary home to life.

Издательство: Taunton Press Inc.
Дата выхода: июль 2011

Mosaics offer a medium to experiment with a wide variety of materials and to create imaginative color schemes. The authors, Kaffe Fassett and Candace Bahouth, are accomplished designers known especially for dramatic color combinations, and for their first collaboratioin they have chosen the rich subject of mosaics - presenting a collection of creative projects for interiors and exteriors. This book offers plenty of inspiration for those already interested in this increasingly popular craft, as well as solid information for the beginner. The mosaic projects in this book can bring life to your home and garden. You`ll find both simple and ambitious ideas here, and the many contemporary materials used here include broken crockery, tiles and...

Издательство: Taunton Press Inc.
Дата выхода: июль 2011

Debra Krasner teaches how you can create a glorious al fresco kitchen no matter how limited your "good weather" season, garden size or budget. First you`ll be inspired by 300 beautiful, full-colour outdoor kitchen photos and profiles, then this unique new guide will help you create your own, with expert advice on everything from floors to stoves and sinks. She offers guidance every step of the way for planning an outdoor kitchen ideally suited to your site, style, needs and finances. This one-of-a-kind book has all you need to spark your imagination and fire up plans for your own outdoor kitchen!

Издательство: Taunton Press Inc.
Дата выхода: август 2011

A porch can change the way you live in your house - it can entirely change the way your house looks--it can change the way you relate to your neighborhood. There is, simply, something magical about a porch. It slows you down, it tells you to take some time, to read the paper, to sip a glass of lemonade, to watch the weather roll in. For those dreaming of a front porch or those with porches in need of redesign, On the Porch will be their bible, the only book to cover the topic from porch types to planning and design, to tips on good construction, to maintenance and porch adornment (lighting, overhead fans, rockers, hanging plants, trellising). An important component of the book will be showing, using before and after photos, how adding a...

Издательство: Taunton Press Inc.
Дата выхода: июль 2011

Country living and style permeates every aspect of our culture - we yearn for the simplicity and comfort of country style living as seen in the pages of popular publications like "Country Living" Magazine and in Shabby Chic decor. There are many shades of country to match your personal style and "Shades of Country" written by "Chippy Irvine" masterfully presents some of America`s most beautiful, charming and fascinating country houses. Chippy introduces six unique country styles; Farmhouse, Grand Country, Cottage, Rusticator, Clean and Simple, and Urban Arcadia; enrich a home with warmth, texture, color and beauty. "Shades of Country" shows how you can mix and match styles or create a unified look while helping you enjoy the comfort of...

Издательство: Taunton Press Inc.
Дата выхода: февраль 2012

"Updating Classic America: Colonials" is a unique combination of outstanding designs and proven ideas for renovating, remodeling, and building a Colonial-style home. Featuring over 20 case studies of updated homes and colonials built from scratch, the book is illustrated with inspiring original color photography and before and after floor plans.

Издательство: Taunton Press Inc.
Дата выхода: июль 2011