One Thousand and One Ideas for Stonework

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Choosing stone tiles, slabs or preformed ornaments to provide a practical, durable or purely decorative feature in your home or garden can be a difficult task. 1001 Ideas for Stonework is a compendium of all the materials and accessories available to help you choose what's right for your home and budget. Thousands of inspirational photographs show how you could embellish your home with luxurious, lustrous stone surfaces and ornaments. Packed with expert advice on design, materials, budgets, maintenance and installation, 1001 Ideas for Stonework will help you make choices to style your home the professional way. About the author Richard Wiles has written about do it yourself and house remodelling for more than 30 years, and is an authority on period home renovation. He has contributed to major magazines including Ideal Home, House Beautiful, Traditional Homes and Period Living. Previously an editor or Jobmate and Fixt It magazines, he is also author of numerous practical books including Garden Handyman and RHS Book of Garden Structures.

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