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by Athena Calderone (Author)"This book is filled with her wisdom, insight, and direction on how to create and curate a space that will always feel like home." --Bobby Berk, star, Queer Eye From celebrated design expert and interior designer Athena Calderone comes a look into how creatives decorate their spaces. Beautiful design isn't just pleasant to look at; it improves the quality of our lives. In Live Beautiful, Athena Calderone, the EyeSwoon creator, taps into her international network...

Joie: A Parisian's Guide to Celebrating the Good Life - Hardcover

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by Ajiri Aki (Author)Embrace the joy of Paris wherever you live with American expat Ajiri Aki, founder of the French lifestyle brand Madame de la Maison. "More than being a terrific guide to the city, it's a thoroughly comprehensive guide to better living."--Chioma Nnadi, editor of Vogue online The French are known for their joie de vivre--celebrating the simple things--a philosophy that tastemaker Ajiri Aki embraced all of her American life. As a child, she frequently tried to convince her N...

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by Steve Cory (Author)Wiring repairs, replacements, and upgrades are among the most popular projects for home DIYers--and, potentially, the most fraught with risk. With an unerring emphasis on safety, wiring expert Steve Cory prepares homeowners for the most common situations they are likely to encounter and gives them the confidence to tackle their own home wiring projects. After introductory sections on understanding the residential electrical system and basic wiring techniques, projects in...

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by Joan Sweeney (Author), Qin Leng (Illustrator)Maps can show you where you are anywhere in the world A beloved bestseller that helps children discover their place on the planet, now refreshed with new art from Qin Leng. Where are you? Where is your room? Where is your home? Where is your town? This playful introduction to maps shows children how easy it is to find where they live and how they fit in to the larger world. Filled with fun and adorable new illustrations by Qin Leng, this repa...

Beach Life: Home, Heart & the Sea - Hardcover

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by Lauren Liess (Author)Lauren Liess, the bestselling author of Habitat, Down to Earth, and Feels Like Home, explores the allure and magic of coastal living. Thoughtful, nostalgic, inspiring, and laid-back, Beach Life delves into life by the sea and why we are drawn to it. From the homes to the food to the relaxed mindset and the therapeutic benefits of being near the ocean, life is different at the beach. Complete with interior design inspiration and advice, explorations into mindfulness a...

Build Your Own Low-Cost Log Home - Paperback

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by Roger Hard (Author)The classic log cabin exudes a charm and simplicity that can't be matched. In this straightforward guide, Roger Hard provides expert advice on building your own log home without breaking your budget. Step-by-step instructions and easy-to-follow diagrams cover everything from choosing a site and felling trees to maintaining your house for years to come. Learn the pros and cons of ready-to-build kits and different heating systems as you make your dream house a reality.Back...

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by Tyler Bristol (Author), Leann Bristol (Author)Raise happy hens and enjoy healthy harvests with this definitive guide to transforming your life, one cluck at a time!Are you tired of the same bland, factory-farmed eggs and meat that have undergone all sorts of processes, leaving you feeling disconnected from your food?Do you long for a more sustainable, self-sufficient lifestyle bringing you closer to nature and your community?Are you ready to experience the excitement of watching your flock...

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by Nancy Asay (Author), Marciann Patton (Author)Careers in Interior Design explores job opportunities (both traditional and non-traditional) emerging in interior design-a field that is experiencing unprecedented growth. This book analyzes the reasons for this growth in order to accurately define and predict future careers in the profession and provide the pathways in education, skills, and experience necessary to enter and thrive in these careers. This book will help match students and profes...

Repair Revolution: How Fixers Are Transforming Our Throwaway Culture - Paperback

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by John Wackman (Author), Elizabeth Knight (Author)Every year, millions of people throw away countless items because they don't know how to fix them. Some products are manufactured in a way that makes it hard, if not impossible, for people to repair them themselves. This throwaway lifestyle depletes Earth's resources and adds to overflowing landfills. Now there's a better way. Repair Revolution chronicles the rise of Repair Cafes, Fixit Clinics, and other volunteer-run organizations devoted t...

The New Mediterranean: Homes and Interiors Under the Southern Sun - Hardcover

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by Gestalten (Editor)A modernist take on Mediterranean aesthetics, a new movement in interior design embraces sumptuous minimalism through warm, earthy tones, and natural materials. In southern locations such as Australia, California, and Brazil, but also in places like New York and Copenhagen--the Mediterranean sensibility echoes itself in these locales through a variety of reasons, be it former colonial influences, a similar sunny climate, or simply an appreciation for the Mediterranean way...

Homestead Tsunami: Good for Country, Critters, and Kids - Paperback

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by Joel Salatin (Author), Amy Fewell (Foreword by)From his 66-year farm, food, and family experience, Joel Salatin explains why thousands of Americans are selling their urban homes, cashing out retirement funds, and heading to the country. The exodus is both a goodbye to one life and an embrace of another. When society breaks down, people head away from the city. For food security, health, and satisfaction, homesteads offer a haven of hope and help when much seems hopeless and helpless. Wh...

Home Maintenance for Dummies - Paperback

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by Tom Kraeutler (Author)Take the intimidation out of common home repair jobs Home Maintenance For Dummies gives you the know-how you need to inspect, tune up, and make repairs to every room of your house. Learn how to stop drafty windows and doors, fix roof leaks, unclog pipes, silence squeaky floors, test your water pressure, fix a dripping faucet, and beyond. Plus, learn tricks of the trade to stop wasting energy, lower energy bills, and improve the comfort of your home. Some home maintena...

Block-By-Block Blankets and Afghans: Rainbow Granny Square Designs to Crochet - Paperback

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by Amanda Perkins (Author)This riotously colorful book contains illustrated block-by-block guides to creating 10 stunning blankets, with colour variations for 20 more. 'Practical, adaptable and colorful designs in one of the best crochet books on the market. Recommended.' www.yarnsandfabrics.co.uk Amanda Perkins' inspiring use of color and pattern gives wonderful results that are deceptively easy to achieve and suitable for crocheters of all abilities. Each blanket is constructed from a serie...

Traditional Jigs & Fixtures for Handtools: A Manual of Devices for Woodworking - Paperback

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by Graham Blackburn (Author)Improve Your Handtool Woodworking with Traditional Jigs! When traditional woodworkers wanted to improve the speed, accuracy and repeatability of their work, they developed clever jigs and fixtures such as shooting boards, a flexible straight edge and a grasshopper gauge. But the vast majority of those aids were user-made and disappeared from sight when power tool woodworking took over in the 20th century. The result? Beginning hand-tool woodworkers today often ex...

Wooden Utensils from the Bandsaw: 60+ Patterns for Spatulas, Spoons, Spreaders & More - Paperback

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by Gonzalo Ferreyra (Author)Easily Craft an Entire Set of Wooden Utensils You'll Use for a Lifetime Found in every kitchen, adored by chefs around the world, and a fan-favorite on websites such as Etsy and Pinterest, the humble wooden spoon may be the most beloved kitchen utensil. And, as popular as they are to use, they are also extremely popular to make, requiring minimal equipment and material while unleashing maximum creativity. Make Your Own Wooden Utensils captures the joy of wooden ut...

The Handmade Teardrop Trailer: Design & Build a Classic Tiny Camper from Scratch - Paperback

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by Matt Berger (Author)Hit the road in style and comfort you built yourself... The road trip has been a celebrated American tradition for as long as there have been roads on which to travel. Combined with our love of the great outdoors, hitting the road in search of some peace under the stars is a goal for anyone old enough to drive -- even more so in today's hectic, wired world. Millennials and retiring boomers want to take a break, especially one that reflects their ever increasing simple a...

Polyface Micro: Success with Livestock on a Homestead Scale - Paperback

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by Joel Salatin (Author), Justin Rhodes (Foreword by)"I love your ideas, but I only have a few acres. How do I do this at my scale?" Success with domestic livestock does not require large land bases. Joel Salatin and his family's Polyface Farm in Virginia lead the world in animal-friendly and ecologically authentic, commercial, pasture-based livestock production. In Polyface Micro he adapts the ideas and protocols to small holdings (including apartments)! Homesteaders can increase production...

Black and Decker the Complete Guide to Finishing Basements and Garages Updated 3rd Edition: Projects and Practical Solutions for Finishing Basements a - Paperback

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by Editors of Cool Springs Press (Author), Chris Peterson (Author)Finish your basement or deck out your garage with up-to-date advice and photo-illustrated step-by-step instructions from a trusted brand. In BLACK+DECKER The Complete Guide to Finishing Basements and Garages 3rd Edition, you'll find a deep dive into various projects that will help you make the most of your home. This new edition includes: A new gallery of basement designs Sample floor plans for basements How to create ...

Goodbye, Things: The New Japanese Minimalism - Hardcover

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by Fumio Sasaki (Author)Fumio Sasaki is not an enlightened minimalism expert or organizing guru like Marie Kondo--he's just a regular guy who was stressed out and constantly comparing himself to others, until one day he decided to change his life by saying goodbye to everything he didn't absolutely need. The effects were remarkable: Sasaki gained true freedom, new focus, and a real sense of gratitude for everything around him. In Goodbye, Things Sasaki modestly shares his personal minimalist ...

COOP: A Year of Poultry, Pigs, and Parenting - Paperback

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by Michael Perry (Author)In over his head with two pigs, a dozen chickens, and a baby due any minute, the acclaimed author of Population: 485 gives us a humorous, heartfelt memoir of a new life in the country.Living in a ramshackle Wisconsin farmhouse--faced with thirty-seven acres of fallen fences and overgrown fields, and informed by his pregnant wife that she intends to deliver their baby at home--Michael Perry plumbs his unorthodox childhood for clues to how to proceed as a farmer, a husb...

A Beginner's Guide to the End: Practical Advice for Living Life and Facing Death - Paperback

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by Bj Miller (Author), Shoshana Berger (Author)"A gentle, knowledgeable guide to a fate we all share" (The Washington Post): the first and only all-encompassing action plan for the end of life. "There is nothing wrong with you for dying," hospice physician B.J. Miller and journalist and caregiver Shoshana Berger write in A Beginner's Guide to the End. "Our ultimate purpose here isn't so much to help you die as it is to free up as much life as possible until you do." Theirs is a clear-eyed and...

Stress-Free Home Downsizing: A Senior's Guide to Selling Your House and Simplifying Your Life - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby Ben Souchek (Author)Expert Advice for Downsizing and Moving with EaseDownsizing and moving to a new home can be overwhelming-but it doesn't have to be. The Home Downsizing Concierge can be your guide to navigating this major life transition with ease.Through this book, you'll discover a network of trusted professionals-from caregivers to attorneys-who specialize in senior downsizing and transitions and can customize a stress-free solution for you.Additionally, ...

B.A.D Design: An Adult Design Book - Hardcover

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Report copyright infringementby Fatima Lewis Asid Iida (Author)Interior design may sometimes feel like it's not for you, but it's all inclusive. Everyone can enjoy the beauty, comfort, and creativity in their surroundings. Fatima Lewis, ASID, IIDA, has a degree in interior architecture and design and over fifteen years of experience in home staging and interior design. Just as importantly, she has fun at her job, and she wants her clients to as well. And that means anyone-because stunning, qu...

The Secret Garden Quilt Pattern and Videos: Build your quilt-making skills one step at a time - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby Sarah Fielke (Author)Sarah's Secret Garden quilt pattern is the full pattern and video instruction from her 2023 Block of the Month program, broken out into chapters. The Secret Garden was born from Sarah's love of reading, and her favourite book as a child! Enjoy piecing the whimsical flower blocks and the joyful floral applique. The quilt is full of characters and symbols from the book too - Sooty the Crow and Nut the Squirrel are perching on the rose vines, ...

Building Sauna for Beginners: A Step-By-Step DIY Manual To The Complete Sauna Construction & Techniques For Beginners - Paperback

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by Jase Robbin (Author)The purpose of a sauna, which is typically for health or relaxation purposes, is to experience dry or wet heat sessions in a compact room or space. It is believed that the sweating induced by the heat in a sauna has numerous health advantages, including stress relief, improved circulation, and detoxification. Saunas have been utilized in numerous cultures throughout the globe for centuries.Diverse varieties of saunas exist, such as: Dry Sauna (Finnish Sauna): This vari...

Homeward Bound Quilt Pattern and Videos: Build your quilt-making skills one step at a time - Paperback

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by Sarah Fielke (Author)Sarah's Homeward Bound pattern is the full pattern and video instruction from her 2022 Block of the Month program for The Quilt Show with Alex Anderson, broken out into chapters. Homeward Bound was inspired Sarah's love of house blocks and pretty applique - when designing the quilt she tried to think of everything she loved to share with the Quilt Show audience! Every step of the quilt is explained and the techniques are taught via extensive tutorials, meaning this is ...

Your Guide to Yard Drainage Solutions and Landscaping to Prevent Water Damage: DIY Instructions for Grading, Trenching, Drainage Systems, Erosion Cont - Paperback

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by Savvy Quick Fix Joel (Author)Stop the Flood in Your Yard: Unleash the Power of DIY Drainage Solutions!Is your once-vibrant yard drowning in puddles, plagued by erosion, and perpetually damp? Don't surrender to the soggy struggle! Your Guide to Yard Drainage Solutions and Landscaping to Prevent Water Damage equips you with the knowledge and skills to transform your waterlogged landscape into a healthy, thriving haven.Imagine: Saying goodbye to flooded basements and mosquito havens: Maste...

US Error Coin Guide 2024 - Variety Edition - Paperback

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by Stan McDonald (Author)Welcome to the 14th edition of the US error coin guide - Variety Edition. New additions and error values are added on an annual basis from auctions we attend. The information in this guide is based on 60 years of coin collecting experience, authoring articles for coin magazines, associations with numismatic organizations, and research from PCGS, NGC, the US Mint, and the US Treasury. Complete photos and descriptions of varieties Lising of auction values. Variety Coin...

DIY Distiller's Handbook: The Complete Home Distilling Experience From Mash To Glass: A Step-By-Step Guide To Mastering The Home Distilling Craf - Paperback

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by Gatlin Ares (Author)house distilling involves making alcoholic drinks, usually spirits, in one's own house for one's own enjoyment. Different parts of a liquid with different boiling points can be separated using distillation. The making of distilled drinks such as whiskey, vodka, gin, rum, and other similar spirits is commonly thought of when discussing home distillation.Note that many jurisdictions consider home distillation to be unlawful unless certain licenses and permits are in place...

Cottage And Cabin Design Book: The Complete Home Decorating Idea Book: Cabins Decor - Paperback

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by Oliver Griffin (Author)There's something inherently cozy about spending a lazy weekend at a cabin. Disconnecting from the city and reconnecting with nature has proven health benefits but we happen to believe it's even better when the interior matches the splendor of the natural landscape. There's something inherently cozy about spending a lazy weekend at a cabin. Disconnecting from the city and reconnecting with nature has proven health benefits but we happen to believe it's even better wh...

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by Jordan Marxer (Editor), Victoria (Editor)Rarely has the pairing of two hues captured hearts and imaginations like the combination of blue and white. Whether they are the basis for an interior design motif or the focus of a table setting, these perennially adored partners sweep the spectrum, from serene shades as calming as a summer breeze to deep saturations as dramatic as they are inviting. Living with Blue & White, from the editors of Victoria magazine, introduces readers to myriad p...

Beginner's Guide to Self Sufficiency Projects for the Home: Grow Edibles, Raise Animals, Live Off the Grid & DIY - Paperback

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by Editors of Cool Springs Press (Author)Build a self-sufficient life with these 40+ photo-illustrated projects for growing and preserving your own food, keeping animals, harnessing alternative energy, and more. Learning to do more things yourself is healthy, rewarding, and fulfilling, and benefits the environment. Whether you live in the suburbs or have 80 acres in the mountains, this new and affordable edition adapted from the best-selling Step-by-Step Projects for Self-Sufficiency guides y...