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Clean House Clean Planet
Clean House Clean Planet
by Karen Logan
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Miller's depraved recollections of himself amid a cast of literary beggars and leeches is every bit as relevant today as it was when it was written seventy years ago. Often overlooked by literary purists for its lack of pretentiousness, this is the... (read more)

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At Home 1st Edition
At Home 1st Edition
by Bill Bryson
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There is nothing on this planet that Bryson cannot make fascinating. In his hands, exploring the minutiae of his house becomes an adventure. (Granted, his house is a Victorian vicarage in Norfolk, England.) At Home is a joyful, chatty dip into the... (read more)

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A Place of My Own: The Education of an Amateur Builder
A Place of My Own: The Education of an Amateur Builder
by Michael Pollan
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"A room of one's own: is there anybody who hasn't at one time or another wished for such a place, hasn't turned those soft words over until they'd assumed a habitable shape?" When writer Michael Pollan decided to plant a garden, the result was... (read more)

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Renovating Old Houses: Bringing New Life to Vintage Homes
Renovating Old Houses: Bringing New Life to Vintage Homes
by George Nash
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [403]-405) and index.... (read more)

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Building Porches and Decks (For Pros/By Pros)
Building Porches and Decks (For Pros/By Pros)
by Fine Homebuilding
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This essential reference for pros and passionate amateurs is back with a fresh design and new content. Written by respected builders from all over America, this completely revised and expanded edition collects 11 new deckbuilding articles from... (read more)

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A Householder's Guide to the Universe: A Calendar of Basics for the Home and Beyond
A Householder's Guide to the Universe: A Calendar of Basics for the Home and Beyond
by Harriet Fasenfest
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Nowadays, “go local,” “organic food,” and “sustainability” are on the tip of everyone's tongue. Harriet Fasenfest's A Householder's Guide to the Universe takes up the banner of progressive homemaking and urban farming as... (read more)

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Annie Sloan Decorative Paint Effects: A Practical Guide
Annie Sloan Decorative Paint Effects: A Practical Guide
by Annie Sloan
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With complete information on paints and clear instructions on preparation and application techniques, this practical guide provides all you need to know to create beautiful and unusual surfaces throughout your home -- from woodgraining a small table to... (read more)

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Vinegar
Vinegar
by Vicki Lansky
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This collection of useful recipes, cleaning concepts and tips is full of ideas that have worked for others and will work for you. Whimsical line drawings by illustrator, Martha Campbell add a humorous touch to this wonderful addition of a home reference... (read more)

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Mrs. Meyer's Clean Home: No-Nonsense Advice That Will Inspire You to Clean Like the Dickens
Mrs. Meyer's Clean Home: No-Nonsense Advice That Will Inspire You to Clean Like the Dickens
by Thelma Meyer
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When Thelma Meyer tells it to you, she tells it straight: Clean the kitchen daily Don't waste anything (not even the water leftover from those potatoes you just boiled) Always work hard This philosophy meant that when Thelma's daughter Monica founded Mrs.... (read more)

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Sink Reflections
Sink Reflections
by Marla Cilley
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Fly Out of CHAOS (Cant Have Anyone Over Syndrome) Into Order—One BabyStep at a Time With her special blend of housecleaning tips, humor, and musings about daily life, Marla Cilley, a.k.a. The FlyLady, shows you how to manage clutter and chaos... (read more)

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A Place of My Own: The Architecture of Daydreams
A Place of My Own: The Architecture of Daydreams
by Michael Pollan
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Michael Pollan's unmatched ability to draw lines of connection between our everyday experiences--whether eating, gardening, or building--and the natural world has been the basis for the popular success of his many works of nonfiction, including the... (read more)

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99-Cent Solutions: Easy Ways to Save Thousands of Dollars
99-Cent Solutions: Easy Ways to Save Thousands of Dollars
by Readers Digest
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You don?t have to be rich to live well; now you can outfox the high cost of living the old-fashioned five-and-dime way. Don?t be tempted by all of those ?new? products on the shelves; instead, rediscover the power of those time-honored, thrifty household... (read more)

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Home Improvement for Dummies.
Home Improvement for Dummies.
by Gene Hamilton
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All home improvements don’t require a contractor. Installing a smoke detector, painting a room, and unclogging a sink are all home improvements. In fact, doing the job yourself is often cheaper and always more rewarding. There’s no mystery to... (read more)

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Country Wisdom and Know-How: A Practical Guide to Living Off the Land
Country Wisdom and Know-How: A Practical Guide to Living Off the Land
by Storey Books
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Fascinating projects, trusted advice and nearly 1,000 b&w illustrations and photographs crowd every page of this unprecedented collection of information on nearly 200 individual topics of country and self-sustained living.... (read more)

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Measure Twice, Cut Once
Measure Twice, Cut Once
by Norm Abram
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In this one-of-a-kind treasury of carpentry wisdom, Norm Abram celebrates the tradition of his craft -- and hands down the secrets he has learned in more than thirty years as a master carpenter.... (read more)

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A place of my own :the education of an amateur builder
A place of my own :the education of an amateur builder
by Michael Pollan
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A room of one's own: is there anybody who hasn't at one time or another wished for such a place, hasn't turned those soft words over until they'd assumed a habitable shape? When writer Michael Pollan decided to plant a garden, the result was an award... (read more)

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More Small Houses
More Small Houses
by Fine Homebuilding Magazine (edt)
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Fine Homebuilding's popular Great Houses collection brings to life the delight and warmth of small houses. Highlighting charming homes under 2000 square feet, this collection features some of today's best compact house architecture.... (read more)

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House Thinking: A Room-By-Room Look at How We Live
House Thinking: A Room-By-Room Look at How We Live
by Winifred Gallagher
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This lyrical, room-by-room exploration of the American home past, present, and future reveals how houses reflect identity and affect daily lives.... (read more)

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Treehouses (House That Jack Built)
Treehouses (House That Jack Built)
by David Pearson
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There has always been romance and magic in the idea of living in the treetops. Here's a book to satisfy even the most vivid imagination. However appealing the fantasy, the reality of designing and building a treehouse is a daunting challenge. Once... (read more)

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Cleaning Plain & Simple
Cleaning Plain & Simple
by Donna Smallin
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What’s your cleaning style? Super cleaner? Speed cleaner? Green cleaner? Occasional cleaner? No matter what your style, Donna Smallin can show you how to achieve and maintain a clean, inviting home. She covers every imaginable situation, with... (read more)

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