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Emménager dans plus petit sans souci: trier, évaluer, organiser, déménager
Par Marie-Christine Fortin. 2023
Vider une maison qu'on a aimée pendant de nombreuses années est certainement tout un défi. Trier les biens et en…
évaluer la valeur, conserver les souvenirs, vendre ou donner ce qui ne servira plus, planifier le déménagement, prendre le temps de lire les petits caractères des divers contrats, préparer la transition, etc., vous pourrez vous occuper de tout cela sans rien oublier grâce aux informations contenues dans cet ouvrage rédigé par une spécialiste en évaluation et en gestion de contenu résidentielExplains everything you never knew you wanted to know about the world we live in. Loaded with fully illustrated guides…
and expert knowledge, and with sections dedicated to science, technology, transportation, space, history and the environment, no subject is too big or small for How It Works to explain.Explains everything you never knew you wanted to know about the world we live in. Loaded with fully illustrated guides…
and expert knowledge, and with sections dedicated to science, technology, transportation, space, history and the environment, no subject is too big or small for How It Works to explain.Explains everything you never knew you wanted to know about the world we live in. Loaded with fully illustrated guides…
and expert knowledge, and with sections dedicated to science, technology, transportation, space, history and the environment, no subject is too big or small for How It Works to explain.Explains everything you never knew you wanted to know about the world we live in. Loaded with fully illustrated guides…
and expert knowledge, and with sections dedicated to science, technology, transportation, space, history and the environment, no subject is too big or small for How It Works to explain.Grow Houseplants: Essential know-how and expert advice for success (Dk Grow Ser.)
Par Tamsin Westhorpe. 2021
A no-fuss guide to caring for your indoor plants - ideal for first-time gardeners!Do you want to know how to…
keep your houseplants alive and thriving indoors but don&’t know where to start? This gardening book for beginners will help you care for over 60 houseplant varieties. You don't have to be a horticulture expert to create an indoor garden, this indispensable reference book will take you through every single step! It includes: • Easy indoor gardening tips and expert advice on indoor gardening for beginners • Packed with practical, jargon-free know-how, this easy-to-use guide has everything you need to know to help your houseplants grow • Easy-to-follow format to help grow your gardening skills • Learn how to look after, rescue, and propagate plants including a rubber plant, fiddle fig leaf, a bread plant, and more! Keep your houseplants looking alive and wellHouseplants can magically transform any living space but looking after them can be tricky. If you are new to owning plants, this easy-to-use guide is packed with essential care tips and expert advice for happy and thriving indoor plants. Gorgeous, full-color photography and simple step-by-step instructions will show you how to care for a wide range of indoor plants. This indoor gardening book for beginners also includes a plant directory of over 90 houseplants to practice your new gardening skills! Delve into the right succulents to plant, how to grow a fern, and choosing the perfect trailing plants for your indoor spaces. Grow Houseplants is perfect for first-time gardeners, especially renters and people who live in smaller spaces.More titles to help your garden growMake your green-fingered dreams a reality with the Grow series from DK. Learn how to sow, grow, and harvest vegetables successfully in Grow Easy Veg, or discover how to garden more sustainably in Grow Eco-Gardening. Alternatively, there are more titles to explore such as Grow Pruning & Training and Grow Compost.The Complete Idiot's Guide to Simple Home Repair: Fast Fixes for Every Part of Your Home
Par Judy Ostrow. 2007
How many readers does it take to change a light bulb? Only one . . . if he or she is…
armed with this book! Rather than focus on the big projects that most homeowners would wisely leave to professionals, it concentrates on the common repairs that everyone encounters and anyone can do—with the right instruction—including repairing holes and dents in drywall; fixing popped nails in walls; checking and replacing fuses; unclogging drains; replacing light fixtures; fixing squeaky floors; repairing cracked tile and damaged carpet; replacing screens; screening gutters; and much more.• Contains 250 to 300 step–by–step illustrationsGrowing Marijuana: Expert Advice to Yield a Dependable Supply of Potent Buds (Idiot's Guides)
Par Kevin Oliver, Chadd McKeen. 2016
Cultivate your personal cannabis crop with expert techniques and know-how. As marijuana laws in the United States become less…
restrictive, more and more people are searching for basic marijuana gardening instructions. But cultivating pot isn&’t like growing houseplants or vegetables, especially if you desire maximum potency and yield. It takes precision, and among other things you need female plants, very specific temperature, nutrients, humidity, and lighting at different times during the plant&’s lifespan to maximize the quality and quantity of your yield. Idiot&’s Guides®: Growing Marijuana covers it all—in a simple, concise way to help you increase both the yield and quality of your personal harvest. Here&’s what you&’ll find in this clear, visual guide: • Instructions on how to grow and maintain a small marijuana garden for your own noncommercial use, with more than 500 full-color photos and illustrations • The full spectrum of options available for growing marijuana, from indoor, climate-controlled systems to open-air, outdoor growing • Time-tested and modern methods for strain selection, disease and pest prevention, and proper plant nutrition • Expert advice to yield a consistent and dependable supply of budsThe Complete Idiot's Guide to Green Cleaning, 2nd Edition: Nontoxic and Chemical-Free Methods for a Clean and Healthy Home
Par Linda Formichelli, Mary Findley. 2009
Become a green cleaning machine. Fully updated and revised to focus on cleaning the "green" way-naturally, with no chemicals-this guide…
takes readers room-by- room, teaching them how to clean thoroughly, efficiently, and in an environmentally sound way. New and expanded coverage includes info on making small changes that have a huge impact on cleaning difficult areas, green-ifying personal care products, and more. *Provides specific cleaning hints and teaches how to clean quickly and efficiently *Uses only common ingredients, but also provides suggestions for alternatives that readers might like betterRHS How to Create a Wildlife Pond: Plan, Dig, and Enjoy a Natural Pond in Your Own Back Garden
Par Kate Bradbury. 2021
The best way to attract wildlife to your garden is to build a pond. Discover how to do it, and…
then watch the wildlife come, month by month.Whether you want to do something for the environment, build a pond as a family project, or attract local biodiversity to your garden, a wildlife pond is a perfect addition to your gardening efforts.Inside the pages of this book about creating a wildlife pond you will find: • Photographic step-by-step guide on creating and maintaining a variety of pond types, including natural-style ponds, container ponds, and more traditional, formal-style ponds that still attract wildlife • Evocative, in-depth chapters that tell the story of your pond through the year: what you can expect to see happen, the creatures that will visit and live in and around the pond, and tips on what to look out for and how to keep it in good condition • An eye-catching mixture of photography and illustration, similar to the style used in DK&’s How to Attract Birds to Your Garden Your very own backyard oasis Create a natural sanctuary right where you are! This book shows you how to create a backyard pond in your garden and how to attract and support local species. RHS How to Create a Wildlife Pond provides easy-to-follow steps on how to dig your own pond, line it, advice on which aquatic plants to plant, and how to make sure local wildlife can enter and exit the pond safely. This book will also give you advice on how to take care of your pond so that you&’re able to enjoy the local animals, insects, and birds for years to come. You can expect to see blackbirds bathing in your pond, hedgehogs using it as a water source, and bats flying over at night to catch insects. This wonderful book is filled with photographs and illustrations that will make creating your own pond easy and fulfilling!Homemade Baby & Toddler Food (Idiot's Guides)
Par Kimberly Aime, Natalie Weiss. 2015
Make the best food for your baby and toddler from home!Store-bought baby food is expensive and can contain artificial ingredients…
you don't want your baby to consume. And as a baby grows to be a toddler, it can be difficult to find nutritious and easy-to-fix foods that they will eat. Idiot's Guides: Homemade Baby & Toddler Food comes to the rescue with the solution to feeding dilemmas for parents of babies and toddlers from 6 to 24 months: • 100 recipes for appealing baby and toddler cuisine, from purees to finger foods to table foods even the pickiest toddlers will eat. • More than 100 full-color photos of finished dishes, preparation steps, and more. • Nutrition and development information, plus meal plans for five different stages from a registered dietitian. • Advice for encouraging picky eaters to try new things. Illustrated how-to steps for frequently used techniques. • Information on baby-led weaning, food allergies, and other high-interest topics.Down to Earth: Gardening Wisdom
Par Monty Don. 2017
Written as he talks, this is Monty Don right beside you in the garden, challenging norms and sharing advice.Discover Monty's…
thoughts and garden ideas around nature, seasons, color, design, pests, flowering shrubs, containers, and much more. Read about the month-by month jobs he does in his own garden that he hopes are relevant to you. Monty's intimate and lyrical writing is accompanied by photos of his garden, showing areas rarely seen on television. This is the perfect gift for the gardener in your life."I have written many gardening books but this is the distillation of 50 years of gardening experience. It has all the tips and essential pieces of knowledge that enable you to make your garden grow well, and it also shares my view that gardening is the secret to living well too." - MontyKeep your garden or container plants in the best of health - and pesky pests away.Before you&’re alarmed by a…
dying plant, find out how you can treat it. This gardening help book is filled with advice on reviving plants — and how to prevent common plant ailments and diseases. Maintaining a thriving garden is simple when you have the right garden pest book! Inside you&’ll find: • Jargon-free guidance on diagnosing and treating plant ailments • Common garden pests and diseases • How to spot an ailing plant • Climate control and encouraging beneficial wildlife • How to prevent and treat a wide range of plant pests, diseases, and disorders • A directory of pest, disease, and disorder symptoms grouped by main plant area affected — focusing on five main areas: leaves, flowers and buds, fruits and pods, roots, tubers, bulbs, and stems Ideal for first-time gardeners, this garden guide is packed with all you need to know about recognizing symptoms of dying plants, how to keep pests away — and encouraging beneficial wildlife and insects. Far more than a simple list of treatments, this gardening reference book shows you how to keep plants in top condition and decide whether or not intervention is needed. The fully illustrated ailment directory is organized by symptom and plant type for quick and easy identification.Grow Pest & Diseases brings joy to your gardening practice by understanding what plants need to thrive! Keep your plants, flowers, fruits and vegetables growing and happy by following the practical, jargon-free advice in this easy-to-use gardening book.Expand your home garden through the DK Grow Series. Each book is packed with insights about growing various plants, vegetables and fruit — and how to keep them flourishing. Add titles like Grow Easy Veg, Grow Eco-Gardening and Grow Bulbs to your book collection.365 Ways to Save the Planet: A Day-by-day Guide to Sustainable Living
Par Georgina Wilson-Powell. 2023
Step up your sustainability and unlock your full eco potential with 365 easy, trackable changes. What if sustainability didn&’t have…
to be so complicated? 365 Ways to Save the Planet cuts through the noise and explains exactly how to live a &“greener&” lifestyle day by day. With its approachable ideas and achievable daily actions, anyone can up their sustainability score with this book on eco-friendly living. Georgina Wilson-Powell breaks down the significance of environmental statistics for issues big and small, and quantifies the difference low-effort, high-impact changes can make. In her year-long programme, each action is accompanied with a simple &“Impact Index&” to bring the statistics to life, making it easy to track your progress. Reflect positively on the impact you are having on the environment, across work, home, holiday, and more, for the duration of a full year. Dive into the pages of this superb sustainability book to discover: - Daily actions and reflections focus on different, key sustainability issues to build into your routine.- Pages include inspiring mottos, overarching statistics, and illustrations to create a bold, colourful course for the year.- An impact index accompanies each daily action helping you to measure your footprint and reflect on the difference you can make. This green-living guide presents the facts and suggests changes to readers&’ lifestyle for every day. If you want to make a difference but don&’t know where to begin, simply turn the page and start with day one, and learn how to break previous habits and shift your mindset. Being green has never been easier!Discover everything you need to transform your empty plot into a stunning garden oasis with this gardening encyclopedia.This horticultural gem…
includes more than 2,000 recommendations from gardening experts and features valuable information and advice to expand on your gardening ideas. Planning your garden has never been this easy with this informative planting guide that every gardener needs on their bookshelf. Here&’s what you&’ll find inside: • Includes planting suggestions for over 30 types of sites, from notoriously dry ground by a hedge or fence to cracks in walls or paving • Explains how to assess site and soil, and presents a stunning range of plant partners and planting schemes • Includes a comprehensive range of more than 3,000 plants organized by size and situation • Simple recipes show you how to create beautiful beds, borders and garden designs • A &“Special Effects&” section helps you find plants with fragrant, colorful or architectural properties and offers solutions to common gardening problems and pests, like slugs, rabbits and deer Whether you have a small urban garden or sprawling acres of land, this gardening guide will help you every step of the way to create your garden masterpiece! You&’ll discover a wealth of information on sections like which plants thrive in shady spots or whittle away in bright sunny areas, or &“Special Effects&” themes like Asian or Greek-inspired garden designs.The Encyclopedia of Garden Plants for Every Location is produced in association with the Smithsonian Institution, whose Smithsonian's Gardens creates and manages the Smithsonian's outdoor gardens, interiorscapes, and horticulture-related collections and exhibits.Your dream garden is within reach thanks to this helpful gardening reference book, perfect for gardeners looking to make the most out of their plot.Designing, creating, and maintaining a beautiful garden doesn&’t have to be time-consuming. Ideal for first-time gardeners, Grow Low-Maintenance contains everything…
you need to create a low-fuss garden without compromising on design or beauty. Ideal for gardeners who are short on time and need to keep things simple, this book shows you which plants require little to no regular maintenance, and features plenty of tips and tricks to keep your garden in top shape with minimal effort, including ways to minimize watering, make the most of vertical space, and reduce the need to weedPacked with practical, jargon-free know-how, this easy-to-use guide has everything you need to know to help your garden Grow.The Complete Idiot's Guide to Solar Power for Your Home, 3rd Edition
Par Dan Ramsey, David Hughes. 2010
All the power you need is already there This third edition helps readers understand the basics of solar (photovoltaic) power…
and explore whether it makes sense for them, what their options are, and what's involved with installing various on– and off–grid systems. • Solar power is a $3 billion industry, and it's poised to grow to $39 billion by 2014 • By 2011, the United States will surpass Germany as the largest market for solar power products