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Dad's own housekeeping book2006
Summary: Just because you're born with a "Y" chromosome doesn't excuse you from cleaning the bathroom, especially in this day and age when time's at a premium and partners have to be, well, partners. To help... more »- place hold (0)
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Growing great vegetables in the heartland2001
Summary: Dispensing hard-won advice from years of firsthand experience and promoting a practical, organic approach, this invaluable guide offers essential information to beginners and veteran gardeners of the Great Plains. - Amazon- place hold (0)
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The best of American dream homes2007
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Great American kitchens collection2004
Summary: Features more than 60 award-winning kitchens across the United States.Kitchens are organized by style-contemporary/contemporary with a twist, contemporary in color, country, old world, rustic, and... more »- place hold (0)
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Weddings and celebrations to inspire2015
Summary: Authored by internationally recognized event designer Sasha Souza, Signature Sasha:Weddings and Celebrations to Inspire,is Souza's much anticipated second event design book.Featuring images from many... more »- 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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Miller's guide to home plumbing2005
Summary: Introducing the Carpentry & Construction Series from McGraw-Hill The experts show you how to tackle any wiring, remodeling, or plumbing project Written by authors of McGraw-Hill's popular... more »- place hold (0)
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Thanksgiving & turkey collectibles : then and now :2004
Summary: Thanksgiving, the quintessential American holiday, is a time to rethink the values on which the United States was founded. Here it is presented through nearly 900 photos depicting 3,400 diverse... more »- place hold (0)
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The perfect Iowa lawn : attaining and maintaining the lawn you want2003
Summary: Gardening is now the favorite leisure pastime in America. Homeowners are realizing the health benefits derived from gardening and the increase in their home's property value. Book retailers are well... more »- place hold (0)
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The complete book of step-by-step outdoor DIY : over sixty stylish and easy-to-build projects for your garden area2000
Summary: From patios and planters to summerhouses and decking, make your outdoor space more beautiful and practical with a range of simple projects. Even beginning do-it-yourselfers will find themselves... more »- 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)
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The self-sufficient life and how to live it : the complete back-to-basics guide2009
Summary: The Self Sufficient Life and How to Live It is the only book that teaches all the skills needed to live independently in harmony with the land harnessing natural forms of energy, raising crops and... more »- place hold (0)
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The vegetable gardener's bible : discover Ed's high-yield W-O-R-D system for all North American gardening regions2009
Summary: The invaluable resource for home food gardeners!Ed Smith's W-O-R-D system has helped countless gardeners grow an abundance of vegetables and herbs. And those tomatoes and zucchini and basil and... more »- place hold (0)
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Bringing nature home : how you can sustain wildlife with native plants2009
Summary: In Bringing Nature Home, Doug Tallamy encourages the use of native plants in gardening. This book asks and answers questions for modern gardeners inclined to good stewardship. How can we adjust our... more »- place hold (1)
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Cabin porn2015
Summary: "Rural escapes for those yearning for a simpler existence, by the creators of the wildly popular Tumblr Cabin Porn. Created by a group of friends who preserve 55 acres of hidden forest in Upstate New... more »- place hold (0)
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The winter harvest handbook : year-round vegetable production using deep-organic techniques and unheated greenhouses2009
Summary: Choosing locally grown organic food is a sustainable living trend that's taken hold throughout North America. Celebrated farming expert Eliot Coleman helped start this movement with The New Organic... more »- place hold (0)
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200 crochet blocks for blankets, throws, and afghans2004
Summary: Provides step-by-step instructions to create two hundred crochet block designs.- place hold (0)
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Tasha Tudor's garden1994
Summary: Tasha Tudor's poignant art has fascinated adults and children for decades. Her nineteenth-century New England lifestyle is legendary. Gardeners are especially intrigued by the profusion of antique... more »- place hold (0)
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The handbuilt home : 34 simple, stylish & budget-friendly woodworking projects for every room2012
Summary: As a young mom on a tight budget, blogger Ana White learned to make her own well-designed pieces inspired by the styles in her favorite stores -- saving thousands of dollars in the process. This... more »- place hold (0)
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Week-by-week vegetable gardener's handbook : perfectly timed gardening for your most bountiful harvest ever2011
Summary: Knowing exactly when to start vegetable seeds indoors, transplant them into the ground, pinch off the blossoms, and pick for peak flavor is the secret to enjoying bountiful harvests all through the... more »- place hold (0)
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Straw bale gardens complete : breakthrough vegetable gardening method2015
Summary: "Just a couple of years ago almost no one in the gardening world had heard about Straw Bale Gardening. Today, it is the hottest new method for veggie growing, with tens of thousands of dedicated... more »- place hold (0)
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Welcome to the farm : how-to wisdom from the Elliott homestead2017
Summary: Whether you want to dabble in the homesteading movement or immerse yourself completely in the do-it-yourself, back-to-basics lifestyle, Welcome to the Farm is a comprehensive, fully illustrated guide... more »- place hold (0)
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The new self-sufficient gardener2008
Summary: This revised edition of an old favorite, first published in 1978, explains how to cultivate and preserve all types of fruit, herbs, and vegetables, in addition to instructions on keeping bees and... more »- place hold (0)
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Compost everything : the good guide to extreme composting2015
Summary: "In this inspiring composting guide, you'll learn how to: brew your own fish fertilizer with a few east ingredients; quit turning piles and make compost the simple way; avoid roasting your garden... more »- place hold (0)
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Crochet : the complete step-by-step guide : essential techniques, more than 80 crochet patterns2014
Summary: Featuring a combination of styles from modern to classic, this inspirational guide for crocheters of all levels of experience includes instructions for more than one hundred colorful projects.- place hold (0)
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Homestead kitchen : stories and recipes from our hearth to yours2016
Summary: "The first cookbook from homesteaders and co-stars of Discovery's Alaska: The Last Frontier Eve and Eivin Kilcher features appealing recipes for anyone looking to live more sustainably, healthfully,... more »- place hold (0)
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The pruning book2010
Summary: It sounds simple enough, but pruning can confound even the most competent gardener. This new edition of Taunton's award-winning book explains the do's and don'ts of cutting back; from humble... more »- place hold (0)
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How to start a worm bin : your guide to getting started with worm composting2015
Summary: Do you want to learn how to turn food scraps into valuable worm compost? Do you believe in taking responsibility for the waste we create? Learn all about worm composting in this informational guide.- place hold (0)
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Easy growing : organic herbs and edible flowers from small spaces2012
Summary: "In Easy Growing, Gayla Trail shares the tips, ideas, and know-how you need to raise delicious organic edibles wherever you can squeeze in a planter."--P. [4] of cover.- place hold (0)
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Garden insects of North America : the ultimate guide to backyard bugs2004
Summary: Garden Insects of North America is the most comprehensive and user-friendly guide to the common insects and mites affecting yard and garden plants in North America. In a manner no previous book has... more »- place hold (0)
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Complete do-it-yourself manual2014
Summary: The bestselling, most comprehensive guide to home improvements has been revised and updated once again since it's revision in 2005. Written in a style of text that addresses readers in a very... more »- place hold (0)
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Gardening for butterflies : how you can attract and protect beautiful, beneficial insects2016
Summary: Welcome the world's most exquisite visitors to your garden! Gardening for Butterflies, by the experts at the Xerces Society, introduces you to a variety of colorful garden guests who need our help,... more »- place hold (0)
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Uncommon fruits for every garden2004
Summary: Lee Reich provides a valuable guide to uncommon fruits and berries, which add an adventurous flavor to any garden. Though names like jujube, juneberry, maypop, and shipova may seem exotic at first... more »- place hold (0)
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The great American house : tradition for the way we live now2012
Summary: Acclaimed architect Gil Schafer illustrates how he blends classical architecture, interior decoration, and landscape to create homes with a feeling of history. As a traditional architect, Gil... more »- place hold (0)
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Fallingwater, a Frank Lloyd Wright country house1986
Summary: Fallingwater is the most famous modern house in America. Indeed, readers of the Journal of the American Institute of Architects voted it the best American building of the last 125 years! Annually,... more »- place hold (0)
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100 heirloom tomatoes for the American garden1999
Summary: Preserved by families, collected by seed savers, passed around among farmers, heirloom tomatoes are now being sought out by more and more home gardeners as an alternative to the bland sameness of... more »- place hold (0)
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Armitage's garden perennials : a color encyclopedia2000
Summary: Armitage's Garden Perennials is the most comprehensive single-volume photographic resource on perennial plants. It describes and illustrates the choice of perennials in 136 genera from Acanthus to... more »- 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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Attracting birds, butterflies and other backyard wildlife2004
Summary: A backyard can come alive by creating an environment with plants and spaces that attract nature's most interesting and friendly creatures. Colorful butterflies, uplifting songbirds, and lively toads... more »- place hold (0)
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Pollinator friendly gardening : gardening for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators2016
Summary: Want to do your part in helping your local pollinators flourish? Pollinator Friendly Gardening makes it easy. Are you interested in growing a naturally healthy garden? How about making sure your... more »- place hold (0)
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