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Desk drowning in papers? No room for the car in the garage? Santa still sitting on the roof in May? A less-is-more philosophy is great, but we all still have way too much stuff. The home office swallows up whole rooms, as does the family computer station. Then there’s the home gym, the TV room, and the playroom, not to mention our collections – books, CDs, toys. Time management experts agree that when the minor things that take up space in the mind are eliminated, there is room to think about the big things. The same goes for the home. The visual clarity that comes from de-cluttering rooms, finances, and time promotes mental clarity, peacefulness, and contemplation. When everything is organized, it is easier to… More >>
Organizing Plain and Simple: A Ready Reference Guide with Hundreds of Solutions to Your Everyday Clutter Challenges
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We are what we eat, but we also are what we use to clean our homes, pamper our skin, and decorate our rooms, according to Renée Loux, accomplished raw food chef, award-winning author, and host of Fine Living TV’s Easy Being Green. In her new book, Easy Green Living, she applies her whole-foods philosophy to home, garden, and beauty routines.Renée Loux demonstrates that being green at home is easy, affordable, and better in every sense of the word. She discusses the daily choices we face that can keep the home, personal care, and beauty routines free of toxins. She exposes the dirt on cleaning products and common hazardous ingredients and reveals her recommendations for greener options, including her “Green T… More >>
Easy Green Living: The Ultimate Guide to Simple, Eco-Friendly Choices for You and Your Home
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Why is my faucet leaking, my toilet running, or my dishwasher refusing to start? Can I fix it myself? What’s causing the heating system to smell bad or the foundation to crack? Do I need an air filtration system? Is the new “engineered lumber” as good as conventional wood? These are just a few examples of questions homeowners face when repairs are needed, or when a new house or addition is being planned.
There’s no question that it pays to be an informed consumer. Knowledge of your home’s systems helps you control repair and construction costs and make sure the correct elements are being installed or replaced.
This book uncovers the mysteries behind just about every major appliance and building el… More >>
How Your House Works: A Visual Guide to Understanding & Maintaining Your Home
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Practical, hands-on guide by one of the founders of the Boy Scouts of America contains a wealth of information and advice on how to build everything from a bark teepee and tree-top house to a log cabin and beaver mat hut. Over 332 illustrations and clear, easy-to-follow text make this an invaluable book…. More >>
Shelters, Shacks, and Shanties: The Classic Guide to Building Wilderness Shelters
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- ISBN13: 9781615640010
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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
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The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Solar Power for Your Home, 3rd Edition
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- ISBN13: 9781592576654
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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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 illustrations
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The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Simple Home Repair
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- ISBN13: 9780696225468
- Condition: USED – Very Good
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Step-by-step instructions to build fences and gates Ideas to capitalize on decorative and privacy trends for yards, gardens, and landscapes A variety of outdoor projects to add visual impact to segment landscapes Applications for wood and other natural materials as well as new composites that resist weathering Inspirational photos that lead do-it-yourselfers through planning and design, materials selection, and construction Glossary and product information … More >>
Better homes and Gardens: Fences & Gates A Do-It-Yourself Guide to Design and construction
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Whether you are at the dream stage or ready to begin work, whether you plan to do all the work yourself or hire professionals to do it for you, you will find this book complete and easy to use. Contains valuable information on everything from obtaining necessary permits to decorating your completed home. An indispensable tool for the amateur and professional alike…. More >>
Ortho’s Basic Home Building: An Illustrated Guide
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This comprehensive bible of remodeling information and projects focuses on the significant projects that help homeowners add real value to their homes while bettering their lifestyles. Unlike other books, The Complete Photo Guide to Home Improvement isn’t diluted with basic home repairs, but gives readers foolproof instructions on more than 200 blockbuster home remodeling projects…. More >>
Black & Decker Complete Photo Guide to Home Improvement: More Than 200 Value-adding Remodeling Projects
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In 1994, when Chelsea Green published The Straw Bale House , the response from many people was a loud, “Huh?!” Those days are gone. With more than 100,000 copies sold, and straw bale projects underway in most regions of North America, we’ve entered a new era. Even building-code officials and insurance companies now look favorably upon straw bale buildings, with their extraordinary energy efficiency and wise use of agricultural waste for construction materials. Bergeron and Lacinski’s new book is the first to look carefully at the specific design considerations critical to success with a straw bale building in more extreme climates-where seasonal changes in temperature, precipitation, and humidity create… More >>
Serious Straw Bale: A Home Construction Guide for All Climates
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