Grounds for Improvement helps homeowners solve those landscaping problems and make over their outdoor space in style. Jackie Taylor and Dean Hill, hosts of DIY Network’s Grounds for Improvement, teach techniques ranging from basic landscaping to intricate hardscaping. They demonstrate how to lay sod, plant shrubs, trim trees, install water features, construct arbors, erect fences, create pathways, and much more. All this knowledge is put to use on some of the most practical, beautiful, and luxurious projects ever—all presented with vivid illustrations and detailed instructions. Any home can get an uplift from the tiled patio and retaining wall, pergola, courtyard with stone planters, waterfall, or outdoor kitchen. And who wouldn’t love having their own putting green and hot tub right in their own backyard? Throughout the book, dozens of photos capture the amazing difference between “before” and “after”—a difference that anyone can make when they do it themselves.click here for an excerpt from Grounds for Improvement (PDF)

In this stylish new collection, based on her popular TV show, Knitty Gritty, Vickie Howell gives knitters something fresh and exciting to sink their needles into, with great techniques and cool projects for all levels. Well-known personalities, including Melissa Leapman, Melanie Falick, and Iris Schreier, offer their creative input with a variety of hip designs: red-hot ponchos, trendy shrugs, an eyelet-stitch skirt, funky leg warmers, a chenille tank top for teens, and even an iPod case and a wire bracelet. All techniques are demonstrated with numerous photographs and colorful illustrations.

With these tricks of the trade, taken from DIY Network's popular show, no foyer need go without a fix-up, no garage without a makeover, no shoe collection without a sanctuary. Featuring extremely detailed step-by-step instructions and images, this superb guide leads beginners—and weekend warriors—through a variety of tasks from start to finish. It covers all the basic home improvement skills and showcases more than 35 complete indoor and outdoor projects—in a variety of styles, techniques, complexity, and budgets, with before, during, and after photography.click here for an excerpt from DIY to the Rescue (PDF)

Retro, contemporary, Mama's, professional chef's: whatever your dream kitchen, the host of DIY Network's Kitchen Renovations helps it become reality! Paul Ryan offers beautifully doable, affordable ideas for improving this all-important room's look, style, and function. Even more amazing, three of the projects-entirely new for the book-can be completed in only 48 hours! That means a new kitchen in a single weekend. There's one inspired by the owners' honeymoon in Tuscany; another that's got a hip, metro look, with cutting edge appliances; and a third that gleams with Southwestern flair! All ten renovations are shown in before, during, and after photography.

Take the intimidation out of restoration! Amy Mathews, host of DIY Network’s Bathroom Renovations, offers her expertise along with concise, illustrated instructions that provide the fundamental nuts and bolts of renovation techniques, from removing tubs and installing toilets to laying tile and restoring windows. Ten complete redos come with before, during, and after photography, and offer homeowners their choice of styles, time investment, and budget options. Get operation restoration under way today with Weekend Bathroom Makeovers!click here for an excerpt from Bathroom Makeover (PDF)

Bow wow! This book proves that being in the doghouse can be a wonderful thing! The experts on DIY Network’s Barkitecture series offer up two dozen fabulous doghouse options, plus advice on choosing the best home for your particular breed. And the styles are smashing, including a rustic log cabin, exotic pagoda, or adorable tent. Each project appears in color, with simple instructions, how-to photos, and tips on customizing the designs. Build your best friend’s dream home with Doggie Homes!click here for an excerpt from Doggie Homes (PDF)

Beaded jewelry is taking the craft world by storm, and so is Jackie Guerra. With her help, and these amazingly simple techniques, anyone—even beginners—can achieve attractive results quickly. Each item showcases a particular style or technique that originally made its debut on DIY Network’s Jewelry Making, along with tips for customizing and adapting the designs. From necklaces and chokers to bracelets and earrings, there’s a treasure trove on these splendidly illustrated pages!