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The little free library book2015
Summary: In 2009, Todd Bol built the first Little Free Library as a memorial to his mom. Five years later, this simple idea to promote literacy and encourage community has become a movement. Little Free... more »- place hold (0)
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Practical feng shui1997
Summary: Promote good health and general well-being, improve your sex life and interpersonal relationships, and realize your personal and professional aspirations by arranging and decorating your home.... 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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Lighten up : love what you have, have what you need, be happier with less2011
Summary: "Lighten Up" offers a road map to creating a less-is-more life, and teaches readers how a life of less can actually be a life of great abundance. Features three audits designed to instigate life... more »- place hold (0)
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The everything guide to flipping houses : an all-inclusive guide to buying, renovating, selling2015
Summary: Williamson provides a step-by-step guide to help you find, fix, and flip residential property. She walks you through the opportunities, the risks, the work involved, and the potential for real profits, from purchase to making the sale.- place hold (0)
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No impact man : the adventures of a guilty liberal who attempts to save the planet, and the discoveries he makes about himself and our way of life in the process2009
Summary: Bill McKibben meets Bill Bryson in this seriously engaging look at one man's decision to put his money where his mouth is and go off the grid for one year--while still living in New York City--to see... more »- place hold (0)
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Super natural home : improve your health, home, and planet one room at a time2009
Summary: Beth Greer had been living what she considered a healthy lifestyle when a medical crisis prompted her to reevaluate everything-from the food she ate to the personal-care products she used and the... more »- place hold (0)
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Simply green : easy, money-saving tips for eco-friendly families2009
Summary: Perfect for everyday people who are concerned about the environment but may not be able to afford or access major changes, Simply Green is a hands-on, simple guide to help readers begin their... more »- place hold (0)
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Stealing your life : the ultimate identity theft prevention plan2007
Summary: The charismatic forger immortalized in the film Catch Me If You Can exposes the astonishing tactics of today's identity theft criminals and offers powerful strategies to thwart them based on his... more »- place hold (0)
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Home grown : adventures in parenting off the beaten path, unschooling, and reconnecting with the natural world2014
Summary: "When Ben Hewitt and his wife bought a sprawling acreage of field and forest in northern Vermont, the landscape easily allowed them to envision the self-sustaining family farm they were eager to... more »- place hold (0)
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Christmas joys : decorating, crafts & recipes2015
Summary: Make this Christmas the best and brightest yet, with hundreds of gorgeous decorating ideas and delicious recipes.- place hold (0)
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Country living : merry & bright : 125 festive ideas for celebrating Christmas2011
Summary: Make this Christmas season Merry & Bright with this delightful volume from the editors of Country Living. Every page is breathtaking, with 125 enchanting ideas for celebrating and sharing the... more »- place hold (0)
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Country living : merry & bright : 301 festive ideas for celebrating Christmas2007
Summary: Turn every nook and cranny of the house into a sparkling holiday wonderland! Country Living has created a delightful volume filled with hundreds of ideas for creating Christmas beauty everywhere-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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Better living through science : the basic scientific principles you need to solve every household conundrum2010
Summary: How to apply science to your home life to do things better, faster, and cheaperFor most of us, physics and chemistry are but distant memories, part of the hazy days of high school, no more distinct... more »- place hold (0)
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Vitamin N : the essential guide to a nature-rich life2016
Summary: "From the author of the New York Times bestseller that defined nature-deficit disorder and launched the international children-and-nature movement, Vitamin N (for "nature") is a complete prescription... more »- place hold (0)
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The encyclopedia of North American trees2000
Summary: Gardeners and nature-lovers alike will find The Encyclopedia of North American Trees informative and easy-to-use. Descriptions of 278 species, listed alphabetically by their botanical names outline... more »- place hold (0)
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Carnivorous plants1998
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Butterfly gardens : luring nature's loveliest pollinators to your yard1996
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Unlearn, rewild2012
Summary: Provides a manual to break free from enslavement to jobs, bills, and the trap of civilization, sharing advice on survival skills and sustainable living.- place hold (0)
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Junk : digging through America's love affair with stuff2016
Summary: "When journalist and author Alison Stewart was confronted with emptying her late parents' overloaded basement, a job that dragged on for months, it got her thinking: How did it come to this? Why do... more »- place hold (0)
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Advanced home wiring : DC circuits, transfer switches, panel upgrades, circuit maps, more2015
Summary: "Detailed step-by-step photos and how-to information for some of the more advanced wiring projects that a homeowner may encounter"--- place hold (0)
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Miller's guide to home wiring2005
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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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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The complete guide to wiring2008
Summary: "Covers all of the most common do-it-yourself home wiring skills and projects, including new circuits, installations and repair. New projects in this edition include upgrading a service panel to 209... more »- place hold (0)
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Wiring : step-by-step2004
Summary: Step-by-step format provides wiring basics for beginners and reassurance on complex projects for more experienced DIYers.Detailed, easy-to-follow format and photos help homeowners learn wiring... more »- place hold (0)
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Tools : a tool-by-tool guide to choosing and using 150 home essentials2005
Summary: A practical reference to 150 power and hand tools. Whether you have a job in mind and don't know where to start or simply want to feel more knowledgeable at the hardware store, Tools is the... more »- place hold (0)
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Arrowheads of the Central Great Plains : identification & value guide2003
Summary: The author describes over 50 of the most common, the most rare, and the most famous stone artifacts. These are some of the best examples known, most of which are from private collectors and have... more »- place hold (0)
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Waterfalls, fountains, pools & streams : designing & building water features in your garden1997
Summary: "Nash and Hughes provide detailed instructions on how to construct waterfalls, fountains, pools, and streams of various sizes, some of which require a large lot and others only a very small... more »- place hold (0)
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Gorgeous garden railways2006
Summary: This book features large portraits and informative text on garden railroad landscaping, trains, infrastructure, ponds and water features, and other landscape challenges. Marc Horovitz, editor of... more »- place hold (0)
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Dare to repair your car : a do-it-herself guide to maintenance, safety, minor fix-its, and talking shop2005
Summary: We're back! And this time we've got your back when it comes to you and your car. In Dare to Repair: A Do-It-Herself Guide to Fixing (Almost) Anything in the Home, we opened the door for you into the... more »- place hold (0)
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The essential urban farmer2011
Summary: Two experts in urban gardening provide advice for city dwellers looking to plant herbs, tomatoes, and more on windowsills, fire escapes, and other urban places and to incorporate the principles of ethical food.- place hold (0)
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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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Farm anatomy : the curious parts & pieces of country life2011
Summary: "Talk the talk of the country with Julia Rothman's entertaining and informative visual tour of life on the farm. Her drawings, diagrams, step-by-step sequences, and dissections reveal everything from... more »- 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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Let it rot! : the gardener's guide to composting1998
Summary: Shows how to recycle waste materials to create compost, discusses the uses of compost and equipment used, and includes instructions for building compost containers.- 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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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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The complete compost gardening guide : banner batches, grow heaps, comforter compost, and other amazing techniques for saving time and money, and producing the most flavorful, nutritious vegetables ever2008
Summary: Barbara Pleasant and Deborah L. Martin turn the compost bin upside down with their liberating system of keeping compost heaps right in the garden, rather than in some dark corner behind the garage.... more »- place hold (0)
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Compost2007
Summary: The most practical book that all gardeners have been waiting for, this fun and informative guide shows how to make the best compost using ingredients that are easily found around the house. - Amazon- place hold (0)
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