"Bathroom charts the evolution of the bathroom and the habits and lifestyles to which it gave rise. It shows how and why the bathroom emerged and how it became an international symbol of key modern values, such as cleanliness, order and progress. The modern bathroom, its technologies and its customs have been exported globally through colonialism, the media, fashion, world expositions and tourism. Barbara Penner explores the conflicts this process...

"The book proposes a holistic approach to flower gardening, with a refreshing difference: instead of concentrating primarily on color, it brings flower shape to the fore, which results in a more aesthetically pleasing result. The featured plants include both perennials and annuals, and have been chosen for their ease of care, attractiveness to pollinators, and environmental friendliness. Emphasis is also placed on seasonal succession, the long-term...

Select from 730 of the most popular home plans from the country s top architects and designers, with full color photos of the actual homes, floor plans, and design ideas. Virtually every home style is offered, including farmhouses, country cottages, contemporaries, luxury estates, vacation retreats, and regional specialties. Once you have selected your dream home, you can obtain easily customizable construction blueprints, cost estimates, materials...

Designed for anyone interested in the tiny-dwelling movement, this book gives a brief overview of its history and philosophy; a look at plans for several box bungalows; a portfolio featuring photos of a variety of tiny house interiors and exteriors; and illustrated guides to construction techniques building a tiny house may require.

Beautiful landscapes can be found in every corner of the country, but they didn't design themselves. Large or small, rural or urban, every outdoor space is an opportunity to showcase your yard with a little pizzazz. That's where this book comes in - much more than a pretty book of dreamy landscapes, you'll find common sense combines with the creative know-how to envision and embrace new landscape ideas and techniques for your specific home environment....