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My Hygge Home: How to Make Home Your Happy Place - Hardcover

$26.86

by Meik Wiking (Author)An inspiring new book from the bestselling author of The Little Book of Hygge about how to use space, light, and Danish design to transform your home to fit your needs Now more than ever before, our homes need to be a place of comfort, a place to feel safe when we shut the door. Our homes are where we can truly be ourselves, unwind, and create special memories with our family and friends. Inspired by Danish design and traditions, this beautiful new book from Meik Wikin...

$57.60

by Maura McEvoy (Author), Basha Burwell (Author), Kathleen Hackett (Author)The authors of the highly successful The Maine House continue their quest to record and celebrate the authentic Maine houses of their childhoods--a Maine that is in danger of vanishing. "The Maine House [shows] us the dignity and aching beauty, in preserving Maine's quirky architectural past."--Maine Homes by Down East Spend any amount of time in Maine--a weekend, a summer, a lifetime--and its impression lasts forever...

Preserving and Canning: A Book for the Home Economist - Hardcover

$39.62

by Emily Riesenberg (Author)A comprehensive guide to preserving food through canning, pickling, and other methods. This book provides detailed instructions and recipes for a variety of fruits, vegetables, and meats, as well as tips for safe and effective processing.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. ...

Black and Decker Complete Guide to Patios Updated 4th Edition: A DIY Guide to Building Patios, Walkways, and Outdoor Steps - Paperback

$26.86

by Editors of Cool Springs Press (Author), Chris Peterson (Author)Plan an epic new patio, redo a current problem space, or design and install a path for any area of the yard--with up-to-date advice and photo-illustrated step-by-step instructions from a trusted brand. In BLACK+DECKER The Complete Guide to Patios Updated 4th Edition, you'll find a deep dive into various projects that will help you make the most of your outdoors areas: Effective Patio Edging Brick and Cobblestone Paver Patios ...

How Did You Find That ?: Four Habits From Chaos To Control - Paperback

$13.42

by Carrie Kane (Author)HOW DID YOU FIND THAT?Several years ago, a neighbor asked me to help fix her crashed computer. I agreed but first had to run home and grab a diagnostic disk. I said I would be back in a few minutes and did exactly as I had promised. But my neighbor was shocked. She pointed to the disk and said, "How Did You Find That?" It seemed inconceivable to her that I could find what I needed so fast.At first, her confusion didn't register with me. What did she mean? Then I entered...

$76.75

by Mihoko Iida (Author), Danielle Demetriou (Contribution by)'It's not just a sumptuous survey of the country's design - it's also a love letter to the spaces we inhabit.' - T: The New York Times Style MagazineAn insider's look at the myriad styles of private homes of Japan, showing how Japanese interior design continues to evolve in a new era.Exploring the art and craft of Japanese residential interiors, author Mihoko Iida provides an insider's look into the wide-ranging interior design of h...

Plant Pets: 27 Cool Houseplants to Grow and Love - Hardcover

$16.30

by Beatrice Boggs Allen (Author), Belle Boggs (Author)Ten-year-old Beatrice Boggs Allen (along with her mom, Belle Boggs) introduces the 27 easiest and most fascinating houseplants that any kid can grow indoors. Maybe every kid can't have an animal pet--but everyone can have a plant pet! That's the message of ten-year-old author and houseplant enthusiast Beatrice (Bea) Boggs Allen. In this friendly book written specially for kids, Bea tells all about the easiest, most fun, and affordable pl...

Ultimate Guide to Walks, Patios & Walls, Updated 2nd Edition: Plan - Design - Build - Paperback

$27.82

by Mark Wolfe (Editor), Editors of Creative Homeowner (Author)Designing the outside of the home adds to curb-side appeal, creates ambiance and increases the value of the home. A complete DIY guide to enhance your home with walkways, garden walls, and patios, Ultimate Guide: Walks, Patios & Walls, 2nd Edition provides the homeowner with all the information needed to integrate popular hardscape designs into their overall home landscape. Included are dozens of design ideas with easy-to-follo...

The Resilient Gardener: Food Production and Self-Reliance in Uncertain Times - Paperback

$33.60

by Carol Deppe (Author)Scientist/gardener Carol Deppe combines her passion for organic gardening with newly emerging scientific information from many fields -- resilience science, climatology, climate change, ecology, anthropology, paleontology, sustainable agriculture, nutrition, health, and medicine. In the last half of The Resilient Gardener, Deppe extends and illustrates these principles with detailed information about growing and using five key crops: potatoes, corn, beans, squash, and e...

Sharp: The Definitive Introduction to Knives, Sharpening, and Cutting Techniques, with Recipes from Great Chefs - Hardcover

$26.40

by Josh Donald (Author), Molly Decoudreaux (Photographer)Sharp is a knife skills class in book form and an introduction to the best knives you can buy from all over the world. From a premier knife purveyor and go-to knives expert, this comprehensive guide details the elements of buying and caring for good knives, including sharpening and knife skills. Step-by-step instructions and photography cover a range of techniques with 15 recipes from great chefs--including Stuart Brioza of State Bird P...

The Zero-Waste Chef: Plant-Forward Recipes and Tips for a Sustainable Kitchen and Planet - Paperback

$24.00

by Anne-Marie Bonneau (Author)A sustainable lifestyle starts in the kitchen with these use-what-you-have, spend-less-money recipes and tips, from the friendly voice behind @ZeroWasteChef. In her decade of living with as little plastic, food waste, and stuff as possible, Anne-Marie Bonneau, who blogs under the moniker Zero-Waste Chef, has learned that "zero-waste" is above all an intention, not a hard-and-fast rule. Because, while one person eliminating all their waste is great, if thousands o...

Little House Living: The Make-Your-Own Guide to a Frugal, Simple, and Self-Sufficient Life - Paperback

$21.12

by Merissa A. Alink (Author)The immensely popular blogger behind Little House Living provides a timeless and "heartwarming guide to modern homesteading" (BookPage) that will inspire you to live your life simply and frugally--perfect for fans of The Pioneer Woman and The Hands-On Home. Shortly after getting married, Merissa Alink and her husband found themselves with nothing in their pantry but a package of spaghetti and some breadcrumbs. Their life had seemingly hit rock bottom, and it was on...

Back to Basics: A Complete Guide to Traditional Skills - Hardcover

$26.83

by Abigail Gehring (Editor)Over 200,000 copies sold--fully updated Dye your own wool, raise chickens, make your own cheddar cheese, build a log cabin, and much much more. Anyone who wants to learn basic living skills--the kind employed by our forefathers--and adapt them for a better life in the twenty-first century need look no further than this eminently useful, full-color guide. Countless readers have turned to Back to Basics for inspiration and instruction, escaping to an era before power...

Ikebana Unbound: A Modern Approach to the Ancient Japanese Art of Flower Arranging - Hardcover

$23.95

by Amanda Luu (Author), Ivanka Matsuba (Author)Named a Best Interior Design Book of 2020 by Food52 "A modern take on a centuries-old art that's breathtakingly simple." --Booklist, starred review At its heart, the Japanese art of ikebana is about celebrating an intimate connection with nature. To practice ikebana is to find inspiration in the seasons, favor unassuming blooms and branches, seek balance and simplicity, and remain fully present in the moment. It is a beautiful, pure antidote to...

Food Network Magazine the Recipe-A-Day Kids Cookbook: 365 Fun, Easy Treats - Hardcover

$21.12

by Food Network Magazine (Editor), Maile Carpenter (Foreword by)Make every day special with an easy and exciting recipe, whether it's the first day of school, a big birthday, or just a lazy Sunday. Check out an irresistible new book for young cooks from the editors of Food Network Magazine, America's #1 food magazine and best-selling authors of The Big, Fun Kids Cookbook. In this colorful cookbook, kids will find ways to celebrate every occasion, big and small. Flip through this book and you'...

Farrow & Ball How to Redecorate: Transform Your Home with Paint & Paper - Hardcover

$43.18

by Joa Studholme (Author), Charlotte Cosby (Author)An extensively revised edition of one of the bestselling interiors books of the last decade - from the internationally renowned paint company that keeps on growing. The second edition of Farrow & Ball: How to Decorate, now titled How to Redecorate, brings the invaluable advice from the first edition right up to date in line with current trends, including catering for the home-working age. The book reflects the seismic shift in the way w...

$43.20

by Brigette Romanek (Author), Gwyneth Paltrow (Foreword by)Livable Luxe is the first-ever monograph on acclaimed Los Angeles-based interior designer Brigette Romanek. Brigette Romanek is one of the most sought-after interior designers working today, and her high-profile client and partner list is extensive, from celebrities like Demi Moore, Beyoncé and Jay-Z, and Christian Bale, to brands like Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams, Crate and Barrel, and Audemars Piguet. Her beautiful interior designs...

A Place in Scotland: Beautiful Scottish Interiors - Hardcover

$43.20

by Banjo Beale (Author)A Place in Scotland is a collation of interior spaces that represent a rejuvenated Scottish vernacular that has emerged over the past twenty years. Something is happening in Scotland - a new confidence - and inspirational voices are redefining what 'Scottish style' really is. Banjo and Alexander see this manifesting in homes and public spaces alike. Spanning the breadth of Scotland, they have picked places that tell a story, highlight sustainable design and represent a...

More Than Just a Pretty Space - Hardcover

$31.98

by Reiko Gomez (Author), Peter Kaplan (Author)★★★★★ "Everything is on point. I don't know if she is a little bit psychic, I don't know if she is a psychiatrist or a feng shui expert...actually she is all those things in one!" - client Kimora Lee Simmons, one of the thousands of people whose lives who have been touched by Reiko Home's innovative designs More Than Just a Pretty Space is MORE than an average home decor book! Create a perfectly styled home for YOUR unique body, mind, and soul wit...

$33.60

by Jaci Conry (Author)Coastal havens designed for laid-back living.The idea of a retreat--a place removed from one's daily stressors, a secluded haven to be enjoyed by family--is more appealing than it has been in decades. But second homes are far from a novel concept. Families have built retreats since the late 1800s, when the well-to-do began to construct reprieves in coastal areas to escape the combustive atmosphere of city life. Homes on the water have been coveted and cherished for their...

Uncommon Kitchens: A Revolutionary Approach to the Most Popular Room in the House - Hardcover

$38.40

by Sophie Donelson (Author)From the former editor in chief of House Beautiful, a vividly fresh collection of personality-filled kitchen designs and remodeling wisdom from innovators, designers, and creative thinkers The past few years have made us all want to rethink our living spaces, particularly our kitchens. Our inner voices are saying, "You spend a lot of time in this room. Shouldn't it feel more like you?" Now it can. In Uncommon Kitchens, Sophie Donelson, the former editor in chief o...

Vinegar Solutions: Money Saving, Green Ideas for Cleaning, Cooking and Health - Paperback

$8.38

by M. B. Ryther (Author)REVISED AND UPDATED (2016). EVEN MORE TIPS AND HINTS, AS WELL AS THE LATEST HEALTH INFORMATION!Tired of having ten different products around to clean ten different messes? Frustrated at the high cost of specialized cleaning products? Worried about what's safe to use around the kids? The dog? Yourself? It's time to get clean, green, and serene with vinegar! Sure, you've seen vinegar tips before, but Vinegar Solutions is more than just a simple list. Organized into 10 in...

Good Housekeeping Amazing Science: 83 Hands-On S.T.E.A.M Experiments for Curious Kids! - Hardcover

$21.12

by Rachel Rothman (Introduction by), Good Housekeeping (Editor), Aubre Andrus (With)Awesome S.T.E.A.M.-based science experiments you can do right at home with easy-to-find materials designed for maximum enjoyment, learning, and discovery for kids ages 8 to 12 Join the experts at the Good Housekeeping Institute Labs and explore the science you interact with every day. Using the scientific method, you'll tap into your own super-powers of logic and deduction to go on a science adventure. The eng...

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

$16.30

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...

$57.60

by Louisa Pierce (Author), Emily Ward (Author), Catherine Pierce (Author)The whimsical, layered, incredibly chic, and livable interiors and the fresh and original insights of the coolest design duo fill every page of this treasure chest of a debut interiors book. Every Pierce & Ward home tells a story. Emily and Louisa believe that there is a beauty in the unfolding of a room that takes the eye dancing from one piece to the next, swirling over velvets of peach and gold, gliding over glass...

Let It Go: Downsizing Your Way to a Richer, Happier Life - Hardcover

$15.36

by Peter Walsh (Author)Say goodbye to clutter, reduce stress, and live simply with this easy-to-use guide to downsizing Whether you are selling your family home, blending households into a new home, or cleaning out your aging parents' home, sorting through a lifetime's worth of accumulated possessions can be a daunting and stressful experience. Decluttering guru Peter Walsh recently went through the process of downsizing his childhood home and dividing his late parents' possessions among his...

Will Bonsall's Essential Guide to Radical, Self-Reliant Gardening: Innovative Techniques for Growing Vegetables, Grains, and Perennial Food Crops with - Paperback

$38.35

by Will Bonsall (Author)"If you wish to live well and eat well no matter what is going on in the rest of the world, this book is for you. . . . Will Bonsall will help you enjoy the good life under any and all conditions."--Eliot Coleman, author of The New Organic Grower "Society does not generally expect its farmers to be visionaries." Perhaps not, but longtime Maine farmer and homesteader Will Bonsall does possess a unique clarity of vision that extends all the way from the finer points of ...

Small Engines and Outdoor Power Equipment, Updated 2nd Edition: A Care & Repair Guide For: Lawn Mowers, Snowblowers & Small Gas-Powered Imple - Paperback

$23.98

by Editors of Cool Springs Press (Author)This updated edition of the best-selling Small Engines and Power Equipment is more than a simple engine repair manual. Designed for the beginner with little or no mechanical experience, this book is a graphically appealing, step-by-step guide that covers all of the most important engine maintenance and repair skills you'll need to keep your equipment running at peak performance. It also shows exactly how to perform mechanical upkeep and repairs on the ...

The New Traditional Woodworker: From Tool Set to Skill Set to Mind Set - Paperback

$26.86

by Jim Tolpin (Author)Working Wood, Not Machining It If you're more interested in working with wood rather than machining it, you will be relieved to learn that expensive powered machinery isn't required to build furniture. You can also forget the dust masks, face shields and hearing protection since many of the safety concerns related to woodworking--the use of power tools--are eliminated. In this book, you'll learn to set up a hand-tool woodworking shop, then discover the toolset, practice...

The Home Edit Workbook: Prompts, Activities, and Gold Stars to Help You Contain the Chaos - Paperback

$19.18

by Clea Shearer (Author), Joanna Teplin (Author)The New York Times bestselling authors of The Home Edit and stars of the Netflix series Get Organized with The Home Edit present 52 home-editing challenges and activities to get you motivated and organizing every room of your house. Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin are back with a fun, practical workbook to jumpstart your home organization. Here are 52 challenges for every room--from clearing out a junk drawer to measuring your cabinet for storage...

Old-World Galleries' Catalogue of Finest Reproductions and Antique Furniture - Paperback

$20.46

by Anon (Author)"Old-World Galleries" is a vintage catalogue of antique furniture which was on sale at 31, Baker Street, London. As well as examples of antique furniture, this profusely-illustrated volume also includes timeless tips and advice on identifying, cleaning, repairing, and much more; and as such will be of utility to antiques dealers and collectors alike. Contents include: "Useful Hints", "Staining Floorboards", "Cleaning Furniture", "Polish", "To Remove White Marks from Mahogany",...

How to Install and Repair Doors: A DIY Guide to Door Installation, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting for Homeowners and Contractors - Paperback

$28.78

by The Fix-It Guy (Author)Do malfunctioning doors disrupt your home's peace and functionality? How to Install and Repair Doors empowers you to take control! This comprehensive guide equips you, regardless of experience level, with the knowledge and skills to tackle door projects with confidence. From installation and repair to routine maintenance, this book unlocks the secrets to smooth-operating and beautiful doors throughout your home.Banish door woes forever! This book equips you with ever...