Cañon City Public Library

Outdoor spaces are perfect spots for gatherings, private hideaways, and alfresco dining. Decks offer an exciting way to define this lifestyle and are a great solution to small or unusually shaped lots! Easy to build and affordable, decks deliver many times over on the investment of time and money to install them. Deck Planner is an excellent place to begin your search for the perfect deck addition. With 120 outstanding deck plans in every size and...

Profiles the Seven Wonders of the World, presenting painted illustrations and descriptions of their purposes, construction, and appearance, based on the findings of archaeologists.

The joy of trimwork -- Adding detail -- Window wise -- Doors and wall openings -- Columns and pilasters -- Ceiling treatments -- Staircases -- Fireplace mantels -- Built-ins and shelving -- Case studies -- Tools, how-tos, and resources

Take a trip around the globe and see the world's most amazing sights. Explore everywhere from the Grand Canyon to the Great Wall of China, from ancient ruins to high-tech skyscrapers.

While restoring the front of a church, an old master plasterer rescues an injured pigeon and nurses it back to health.

"The first architects, builders, and homeowners to embrace the straw bale renaissance were excited by the energy conservation, resource recycling, and affordability of this rediscovered building material. As their movement evolved, however, it became apparent that the elegant simplicity of straw had also enabled its practitioners to tap into an undiscovered creative aquifer." "Athena and Bill Steen, co-authors of The Straw Bale House (Chelsea Green,...

Exploring beautiful homes in the southwest and drawing up on the traditional elements of Native America - fire, earth, air and water. This books highlights the distinctive details particular to every home that is visited.