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Building storage stuff: 25 plans & projects to help put things in their place
Par Richard Freudenberger. 1997
Allergy-free gardening: the revolutionary guide to healthy landscaping
Par Thomas Ogren. 2000
Horticulturist presents a system of rating plants for their allergen-producing potential and urges gardeners to avoid those highest on the…
list. Mentions more than three thousand varieties; includes descriptions, suggested locations, and possible problems. Recommends tips, such as using female specimens to eliminate pollen, and hard pruning and other gardening techniques. 2000Home comforts: the art and science of keeping house
Par Cheryl Mendelson. 1999
Helpful hints on a range of domestic topics--planning and preparing meals, doing laundry, cleaning each room in a home, preserving…
books and furniture, caring for pets, fire safety, and many others. Includes guidelines for both the novice and longtime housekeeper and bits of wisdom gained from older relatives. Bestseller. 1999Living fences: a gardener's guide to hedges, vines & espaliers
Par Ogden Tanner. 1995
Living fences can screen and camouflage and act as property-line boundaries or partitions. Discusses selected species for deciduous and evergreen…
hedges, annual and perennial vines, and fruit-bearing and ornamental espaliers. Provides tips on choosing, planting, training, and caring for living fencesEpitaph for a peach: four seasons on my family farm
Par David Masumoto. 1995
A third-generation Japanese American peach and grape farmer in California has an orchard of Sun Crest peaches that he considers…
to be "the last remaining truly juicy peaches." Fragile and light in color, the peaches are not selling well. Masumoto details the year in which he gives his favorite crop another chance using organic farming methodsMaking wood tables: practical projects for every room
Par Hugh Foster. 1994
Step-by-step instructions lead novice- and intermediate-level woodworkers through the construction of twenty-six tables. General woodworking information contains descriptions of tools…
and techniques from selecting stock to finishing. Projects include a workbench, nightstands, several sofa tables, and an unusual glass-topped display for wood carvingsHomestead year: back to the land in suburbia
Par Judith Moffett. 1995
Moffett, an assistant professor of English and a science fiction writer, had dreamed of buying some acreage and homesteading. When…
her five-year plan to do this faltered, she decided to take a year off from work and homestead her suburban one-acre yard in Pennsylvania. She describes her successes and mistakes while raising and slaughtering ducks, raising bees and fish, and growing a large gardenSimple, sensible ways to trim dollars off your family budget by saving pennies. Suggestions cover the kitchen, family room, nursery,…
closets, backyard, garage, stores, and bank. Some hints: don't take the kids grocery shopping, keep a sponge in the fruit and vegetable drawer to absorb moisture, and use the libraryThe gardener's year
Par Karel C̈apek. 1984
Capek takes the reader through the year as he lays out his garden, plants his seed, and watches his work…
come to fruition. In between he talks about the lack or overabundance of rain; the search for space for just "one more plant"; the battle with the garden hose--which wiggles, makes puddles, and twists itself around his waist and neck; the unfathomable mystery of the green thumb; and concern for his garden while on vacationA practical and simple guide to a home mortgage
Par Gary Bass. 1987
The author, who was a former mortgage banker, offers a guide designed for first-time home buyers. He explains qualifying formulas…
used to determine eligibility, gives examples of information required on mortgage applications, and presents a glossary of mortgage loan languageHousemending: home repair for the rest of us
Par Dale McCormick. 1987
Written by the first woman to complete the union carpentry apprenticeship in the United States, this easy-to-understand home repair manual…
is aimed specifically at those with little or no carpentry or plumbing experience. Also includes succinct explanations of the mechanics of the home's plumbing, electrical, and structural systemsGreat vacations for you & your dog, USA, 2001-02
Par Valley House Books. 2001
State-by-state listings of U.S. facilities that accept dogs. Categories include dog camps, ranches, resorts, hotels, lodges, cabins, and campgrounds. Includes…
a description of each entry, the pet policy, and the 2001-02 rates. Also gives suggestions for vacationing with a dog in five major cities and general tips on traveling. 2001The experts' guide to 100 things everyone should know how to do
Par Samantha Ettus. 2004
Tips and pointers from specialists in their fields covering personal and professional situations. Provides advice on the best way to…
apply lipstick, tie a Windsor knot, handle job interviews, make conversation, give and receive compliments, do laundry, be a good houseguest, kiss, and plan and pack for a trip. 2004&“If you&’re inspired to explore the ways in which you can treat the planet and your body a little better,…
this little book will give you a comprehensive way to get started.&”—Forbes In an increasingly toxic world, the paths to environmental health and personal well-being run parallel. The journey begins with a few small steps. Is the damage we&’re doing to our planet literally leaving you sick, sore, and gasping for air? Want to take back our inalienable rights to clean air, clean water, and healthy food? In this quietly revolutionary book, environmental pioneer and founder of Greenopia, Gay Browne, shares a roadmap for making incremental changes that will not only transform your life, but heal the world we share. From the home to the office, from the foods we eat to the clothes we wear, here are actions you can take today that will improve your Personal Environmental Health, and help you stop feeling overwhelmed, reduce illness, improve sleep, mood, and focus, and start making a difference, including: *Make conscious choices when shopping, and support companies with good environmental stewardship and healthy products. *Test your water for harmful chemicals, install an affordable water filtration system, and reduce your water use by utilizing water more efficiently. *Work with your doctor to create a personal plan for detoxing your body. *Use only non-toxic and organic household products, and choose organic, eco-friendly fabrics made by sustainable and fair trade certified companies. *Choose the method of transportation that makes the lightest carbon footprint. With these and many other actions, Gay Browne&’s work has taught her that even the smallest change for the better, faithfully practiced, can have an immense positive impact on our minds, bodies, and spirits—not to mention the planet.Animal, Vegetable, Miracle - 10th anniversary edition: A Year of Food Life
Par Barbara Kingsolver, Steven L. Hopp, Camille Kingsolver, Lily Hopp Kingsolver. 2007
“A profound, graceful, and literary work of philosophy and economics, well tempered for our times, and yet timeless. . .…
. It will change the way you look at the food you put into your body. Which is to say, it can change who you are.” — Boston GlobeA 10th anniversary edition of Barbara Kingsolver's New York Times bestseller that describes her family's adventure as they move to a farm in southern Appalachia and realign their lives with the local food chainSince its publication in 2007, Animal, Vegetable, Miracle has captivated readers with its blend of memoir and journalistic investigation. Updated with original pieces from the entire Kingsolver clan, this commemorative edition explores how the family's original project has been carried forward through the years.When Barbara Kingsolver and her family moved from suburban Arizona to rural Appalachia, they took on a new challenge: to spend a year on a locally-produced diet, paying close attention to the provenance of all they consume. Concerned about the environmental, social, and physical costs of American food culture, they hoped to recover what Barbara considers our nation's lost appreciation for farms and the natural processes of food production. Since 2007, their scheme has evolved enormously. In this anniversary edition, featuring an afterword by the entire Kingsolver family, Barbara's husband, Steven, discusses how the project grew into a farm-to-table restaurant and community development project training young farmers in their area to move into sustainable food production. Camille writes about her decision to move back to a rural area after college, and how she and her husband incorporate their food values in their lives as they begin their new family. Lily, Barbara's youngest daughter, writes about how growing up on a farm, in touch with natural processes and food chains, has shaped her life as a future environmental scientist. And Barbara writes about their sheep, and how they grew into her second vocation as a fiber artist, and reports on the enormous response they've received from other home-growers and local-food devotees.With Americans' ever-growing concern over an agricultural establishment that negatively affects our health and environment, Animal, Vegetable, Miracle is a modern classic that will endure for years to come.This fun, engrossing book takes a look at the surprising influence that gardens and gardening have had on mystery novels…
and their authors. With their deadly plants, razor-sharp shears, shady corners, and ready-made burial sites, gardens make an ideal scene for the perfect murder. But the outsize influence that gardens and gardening have had on the mystery genre has been underappreciated. Now, Marta McDowell, a writer and gardener with a near-encyclopedic knowledge of the genre, illuminates the many ways in which our greatest mystery writers, from Edgar Allen Poe to authors on today&’s bestseller lists, have found inspiration in the sinister side of gardens. From the cozy to the hardboiled, the literary to the pulp, and the classic to the contemporary, Gardening Can Be Murder is the first book to explore the mystery genre&’s many surprising horticultural connections. Meet plant-obsessed detectives and spooky groundskeeper suspects, witness toxic teas served in foul play, and tour the gardens—both real and imagined—that have been the settings for fiction&’s ghastliest misdeeds. A New York Times bestselling author herself, McDowell also introduces us to some of today&’s top writers who consider gardening integral to their craft, assuring that horticultural themes will remain a staple of the genre for countless twisting plots to come. &“This book is dangerous. A veritable cornucopia of crime fiction and gardening lore, it faces the reader with multiple temptations—books to seek out, plants to obtain, garden tours to book.&” —Vicki Lane, author of the Elizabeth Goodweather Appalachian MysteriesDiscover all the life hacks you&’ve been missing with this perfect compendium of skills to answer all of life&’s most…
asked questions from BuzzFeed&’s popular lifestyle destination Tasty Home. Need help unclogging a drain? Can&’t seem to keep a plant alive? Just want to finally know how to fold a fitted sheet? Let BuzzFeed&’s Tasty Home make your life a whole lot easier. With Tasty Home: Life Skills, you&’ll learn simple tricks, helpful hacks, and super easy DIYs to increase your how-to knowledge. This book teaches you everything you need to know—even things you didn&’t know you needed to know! Based on the most searched topics on Tasty Home&’s site and social channels, this go-to guide covers the kind of questions that would have you calling mom. Now, you can secure your spot as a real-life adult whether you need to fix a kitchen fail or quickly sew on a button, this book has your back. Tasty Home: Life Skills packs all the fun and helpful info of BuzzFeed&’s how-to site into the perfect guide you&’ll find yourself going back to again and again.Low-Cost Emergency Planning: A DIY Guide to Family Disaster Preparedness
Par Julie L. Jesseph-Balaa. 2023
A Guide to Family Emergency Readiness That Doesn&’t Break the Bank It is easy to think that you need a…
small fortune to make plans and stock up for emergency situations. But this book offers an alternative: that families don&’t need to spend their entire savings to be prepared. A solid plan––combined with common sense habits––can use your family&’s day-to-day lifestyle choices to enhance your survival quotient. In Low-Cost Emergency Planning, learn how to develop practices and repurpose everyday household discards to improve your family&’s readiness for natural and human-made disasters. This book offers advice on the basics, from water and food to hygiene and energy alternatives, with full-color photos and clear instructions. By focusing on sustainable habits and DIY resources for basic household necessities, families can be prepared for anything.Survive and Thrive: How to Prepare for Any Disaster Without Ammo, Camo, or Eating Your Neighbor
Par Jeanne Devon, Bill Fulton. 2023
Get ready for a refreshing and unique take on preparedness. This essential guide is for regular people who want to…
handle disaster situations confidently, without digging a network of underground bunkers stockpiled with weaponry.From the really loud wake-up call of the COVID-19 pandemic to the escalating climate crisis, the world is becoming increasingly unpredictable. It&’s time to buckle up—but fear not! Army vet and sustainable organic farmer Bill Fulton and Alaska adventurer and writer Jeanne Chilton Devon will demystify the whole notion of "prepping" and make it accessible and practical for everyone.In this comprehensive handbook, you'll learn essential knowledge like water sourcing and purification, long-term food storage, stocking a disaster pantry, creating a safe home, assembling evacuation bags, and ensuring your family doesn't drive each other crazy in the face of chaos. You'll also unlock cool survival hacks to save the day when the lights are out, the gas is off, the supermarket is closed, and everyone around you is hunkered down like a mountain hermit.Unlike other prepping guides, Survive and Thrive recognizes that what we need is a collaborative, sustainable, and family-friendly approach to preparedness. Say goodbye to doomsday paranoia and learn empowering information to help you live better now and have a solid plan for whatever comes tomorrow. SPOILER: That's how we all make it through the 21st century!With an upbeat attitude, detailed instructions, how-tos, checklists galore, and even historical survival recipes, city dwellers and suburbanites alike will get organized and on the path to sustainability and resilience—whatever may come!