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The book of gardening projects for kids : 101 ways to get kids outside, dirty, and having fun2012
Summary: Whitney Cohen and John Fisher teach parents how to integrate the garden into their family life, no matter its scope or scale. The book features simple, practical gardening advice, including how to... more »- place hold (0)
added 4 months ago
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Kovels' antiques & collectibles price guide 20212020
Summary: Presents a guide to the most recent prices and photographs for antiques and collectibles, and includes tips on care and identification, cross-references, and record-setting prices.- place hold (0)
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The rural diaries : love, livestock, and big life lessons down on Mischief Farm2020
Summary: From actress Hilarie Burton Morgan comes her inspiring story of leaving Hollywood to buy a farm and candy shop in upstate New York with her husband Jeffrey Dean Morgan, celebrating community, family, and the value of hard work in small town America.- place hold (0)
added 9 months ago
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Garden alchemy : 80 recipes and concoctions for organic fertilizers, plant elixirs, potting mixes, pest deterrents, and more2020
Summary: This gardening project book is a hands-on guide for do-it-yourself gardeners who love to make things (and save money doing it!). It is packed with creative and useful garden-related products you can... more »- place hold (0)
added 11 months ago
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Bibliostyle : how we live at home with books2019
Summary: Interior designer Nina Freudenberger, New Yorker writer Sadie Stein, and Architectural Digest photographer Shade Degges give readers a peek at the private libraries and bookshelves of passionate... more »- place hold (0)
added 2 years ago
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Downsize : living large in a small house2019
Summary: These 25 small houses are owned by people who have made a conscious decision to downsize from a larger home to a smaller home -- or who just decided to build small in the first place. Some of the... more »- place hold (0)
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Martha Stewart's organizing : the manual for bringing order to your life, home & routines2020
Summary: Trust Martha to help you master all things organizing -- sorting, purging, tidying, and simplifying your life -- with smart solutions and inspiration. Here, she offers her best guidance, methods, and... more »- place hold (0)
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Barns, sheds & outbuildings : step-by-step building and design instructions plus plans to build more than 100 buildings2019
Summary: Enhance your property with a new beautiful outbuilding. Adding a backyard storage shed, a new detached garage, an attractive playhouse, or any other type of utility building not only improves... more »- place hold (0)
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Outer order, inner calm : declutter & organize to make more room for happiness2019
Summary: With clarity and humor, Gretchen Rubin illuminates one of her key realizations about happiness: For most of us, outer order contributes to inner calm. And for most of us, a rigid, one-size-fits-all... more »- place hold (0)
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The Martha manual : how to do (almost) everything2019
Summary: An authoritative handbook by the domestic-lifestyle expert shares hundreds of ideas and instructions for homemaker skills, from transporting a decorated cake and folding an American flag to playing a classic lawn game and bathing a cat.- place hold (0)
added 3 years ago
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Money secrets of the Amish : finding true abundance in simplicity, sharing, and saving2011
Summary: Lorilee Craker learned that the Amish are not only surviving but thriving in the economic downturn, and decided to find out why. What she found was a dozen tried and true financial habits the Amish... more »- place hold (0)
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The minimalist home : a room-by-room guide to a decluttered, refocused life2018
Summary: The popular blogger outlines practical guidelines for simplifying a home lifestyle and rendering spaces both peaceful and purposeful while addressing the underlying issues that contribute to home clutter problems.- place hold (0)
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Tiny homes : living big in small spaces2018
Summary: Downsizing has become a big trend -- and many people are choosing to live small and smart in compact houses that don't require huge mortgages or upkeep. Country Living showcases a coast-to-coast... more »- place hold (0)
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Homebody : a guide to creating spaces you never want to leave2018
Summary: Joanna Gaines walks you through how to create a home that reflects the personalities and stories of the people who live there. Using examples from her own farmhouse as well as a range of other homes,... more »- place hold (0)
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Warman's antiques & collectibles 20192018
Summary: A comprehensive guide to antiques and collectibles, complete with prices and listings.- place hold (0)
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Antique trader antiques & collectibles 2019 price guide2018
Summary: Filled with expert advice, market and collecting trends, historical information, values and approximately 4,000 color photographs, "Antique Trader" provides a clear and respected perspective on an incredibly diverse and always fascinating field.- place hold (0)
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Whiskey in a teacup : what growing up in the South taught me about life, love, and baking biscuits2018
Summary: Academy Award-winning actress, producer, and entrepreneur Reese Witherspoon invites you into her world, where she infuses the southern style, parties, and traditions she loves with contemporary flair and charm.- place hold (0)
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The complete book of cacti & succulents1997
Summary: A guide to cultivation, propagation, and display of more than 350 species of cacti and succulents.- place hold (0)
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Age in place : a guide to modifying, organizing and decluttering mom and dad's home : keep them safe, keep you sane2018
Summary: Are you worried that Mom can't get into the tub safely or Dad is having trouble getting up the stairs? Mom and Dad, do you want to get the kids off your back and relieve their constant worrying? This... more »- place hold (0)
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Decluttering at the speed of life : winning your never-ending battle with stuff2018
Summary: White has been on a "deslobification" journey for years. Now she shares the room-by-room decluttering strategies that transformed her home, walking you through applying the key concepts that will... more »- place hold (0)
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New minimalism : decluttering and design for sustainable, intentional living2018
Summary: Your external space reflects your internal state. Fortin and Quilici help you get to the bottom of why you've accumulated too much stuff, so that you can make a lasting change in your life -- without filling up a landfill!- place hold (0)
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A simplified life : tactical tools for intentional living2017
Summary: Offers strategies, systems, and methods for simplifying, prioritizing, and living life intentionally, focusing on the areas of living space, style, food, scheduling, finance, hospitality, technology, self care, motherhood, and faith.- place hold (0)
added 4 years ago
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Flat broke with two goats : a memoir2018
Summary: A charming memoir of one woman's unexpected journey from country chic to backwoods barnyard.- place hold (0)
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Staff PickThe gentle art of Swedish death cleaning : how to free yourself and your family from a lifetime of clutter2018
Summary: In Sweden there is a kind of decluttering called dostädning, do meaning "death" and städning meaning "cleaning." Margareta instructs readers to embrace minimalism, and suggests which possessions... more »- place hold (0)
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John Derian picture book2016
Summary: John Derian's home goods empire reaches far and wide in addition to the four John Derian stores he owns in New York and Massachusetts, his products are sold by more than 600 retailers worldwide. It... more »- place hold (0)
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Everyday chic : my secrets for entertaining, organizing, and decorating at home2017
Summary: New York Times bestselling author Molly Sims shares her secrets for effortless entertaining, feeding friends and family, and making your house a home-with just the right amount of her signature... more »- place hold (0)
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Garden renovation : transform your yard into the garden of your dreams2017
Summary: Which changes in your garden would offer the most pay-off your time, money, and effort? Schwartz helps you assess the plants and features you have, decide the best way to tackle your project. She... more »- place hold (0)
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International fuel gas code, 20062006
Summary: Addresses the design and installation of fuel gas systems and gas-fired appliances through requirements that emphasize performance.- place hold (0)
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International fire code 2006 : ICC2006
Summary: Contains regulations to safeguard life and property from fires and explosion hazards. Topics include general precautions, emergency planning and preparedness, fire department access and water... more »- place hold (0)
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International energy conservation code, 20062006
Summary: The 2006 International Energy Conservation Code encourages energy conservation through efficiency in envelope design, mechanical systems, lighting systems and the use of new materials and techniques.- place hold (0)
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International property maintenance code 2012 : IPMC2011
Summary: Now updated to reflect the most current industry standards and technology, the 2012 International Property Maintenance Code provides guidelines and requirements for the continued use and maintenance... more »- place hold (0)
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National electrical code2013
Summary: Presents the latest electrical regulation code that is applicable for electrical wiring and equipment installation for all buildings, covering emergency situations, owner liability, and procedures for ensuring public and workplace safety.- place hold (0)
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Personal forms on file2004
Summary: Collection of loose-leaf forms and checklists to organize personal record-keeping.- place hold (0)
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Gardening like a ninja : a guide to sneaking delicious edibles into your landscape2016
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The complete guide to home inspection2015
Summary: A guide to home inspection for buyers and sellers, homeowners, and professional inspectors covers all areas of the home, with information on determining hidden trouble spots, avoiding hazardous materials, and improving energy efficiency.- place hold (0)
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Home buying kit for dummies2016
Summary: Getting ready to navigate the ever-changing housing market? Tyson and Brown have packed this guide with tips for getting the best deal on your new home. They show you how to find the right property,... more »- place hold (0)
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The life-changing manga of tidying up : a magical story2017
Summary: From the #1 New York Times best-selling author and lifestyle/cleaning guru Marie Kondo, this graphic novelization brings Kondo's life-changing tidying method to life with the fun, quirky story of a... more »- place hold (0)
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Lovable livable home : how to add beauty, get organized, and make your house work for you2015
Summary: Sherry and John Petersik are the married duo who chronicled their home improvement adventures on the hit DIY blog Young House Love, which spawned a New York Times bestselling book of the same name,... more »- place hold (0)
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A guide to bearded irises : cultivating the rainbow for beginners and enthusiasts2012
Summary: Presents information about cultivating irises for experts and novices, including how to grow them successfully, choose the most appropriate plants, and how to hybridize new varieties.- place hold (0)
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Simply clean : the proven method for keeping your home organized, clean, and beautiful in just 10 minutes a day2017
Summary: No matter how big your home or busy your schedule, Rapinchuk believes that in just ten minutes a day you can keep your house clean and de-cluttered. She shares her system to turn cleaning from a... more »- place hold (0)
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