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Life without plastic: the practical step-by-step guide to avoiding plastic to keep your family and the planet healthy
Par Chantal Plamondon, Jay Sinha. 2017
The authors describe their efforts to eliminate plastic usage in their daily lives and find accessible alternatives. They discuss the…
downsides to various plastics and provide ideas for safe, reusable, and affordable alternatives for use in daily life. 2017How not to hate your husband after kids
Par Jancee Dunn. 2017
A humorously candid account of one woman's quest to save her marriage after having kids. The author investigates relationship research,…
solicits the advice of renowned therapists, interviews parents, and even consults an FBI hostage negotiator. Examines how to fix ongoing issues and rebuild a peaceful relationship. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 2017Change your home, change your life with color: what's your color story?
Par Moll Anderson. 2017
Interior designer explores the psychological and sensory impacts of colors and the associations about them subconsciously rooted in the brain.…
Discusses what it means to have a color story and offers trivia, recipes, and personal reflections on specific colors, including white, black, orange, yellow, turquoise, red, and more. 2017Plant, cook, eat!: a children's cookbook
Par Caroline Craig, Joe Archer. 2018
The third edition of a guide to husbandry techniques for bees. The author provides instruction for setting up a bee…
colony, caring for a colony in both urban and rural environments, the harvesting and uses of honey and beeswax, guidelines in the wake of colony collapse disorder, and more. 2014Author of Windows 10: The Missing Manual (DB 83406) and host of "Making Stuff" episodes on PBS's NOVA presents tips…
and shortcuts for a wide variety of everyday occurrences. Topics include cars, travel, food, clothes, out and about, house and home, animals, cleaning, electronics, your body, social hacks, and lying. Bestseller. 2015Dream home: the Property Brothers' ultimate guide to finding & fixing your perfect house
Par Jonathan Scott, Drew Scott. 2016
Identical twin brothers and stars of television show Property Brothers, among other home improvement shows, share lessons they have learned…
as they built their real-estate business. Discuss purchasing properties, home renovation, and selling a home--including determining a budget, identifying contractors, and staging design. Bestseller. 2016Small-space vegetable gardens: growing great edibles in containers, raised beds, and small plots
Par Andrea Bellamy. 2014
Focusing on the special challenges of gardening in containers and small plots, Bellamy gives tips on designing and building garden…
areas to make the most of small spaces. Offers advice on growing in tight settings and provides an A to Z list of plants, including container suitability. 2014Zero waste home: the ultimate guide to simplifying your life by reducing your waste
Par Bea Johnson. 2013
Author Bea Johnson shares the story of how she and her family learned to drastically reduce their waste to just…
one quart of garbage a year and cut their annual spending by forty percent. Includes specific how-to advice, tutorials, and recipes to use in daily life. 2013Homemade for sale: how to set up and market a food business from your home kitchen
Par Lisa Kivirist. 2015
Owners of a bed-and-breakfast explain how to create a home-based food business. They discuss the history of the "cottage industry,"…
cottage food laws, identifying products to sell, where to learn cooking skills, creating a business plan, establishing a company, and financial management. 2015The survival savvy family: How to Be Your Best During the Absolute Worst
Par Julie Sczerbinski. 2015
A guide to the basics of handling a variety of disasters, from financial to natural. Provides guidance for a family…
emergency plan, an emergency kit, food and water storage, and more. Scenarios discussed include--among other things--earthquakes, floods, house fires, and home invasions. 2015Potatoes on rooftops: farming in the city
Par Hadley Dyer. 2012
Explores the many ways that people grow food in urban environments, from rooftop gardens to school and community plots. Covers…
various topics such as pests, space, light, pollution solutions, composting, harvesting water, and more. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 2012The drunken botanist: the plants that create the world's great drinks
Par Amy Stewart. 2013
Horticulturalist examines the many plants used over the centuries and throughout the world to create intoxicating beverages. Discusses fermenting, distilling,…
suffusing, and growing plants for mixers and garnishes. Includes more than fifty drink recipes. Bestseller. 2013The art of the visit: being the perfect host, becoming the perfect guest
Par Kathy Bertone. 2012
Hospitality suggestions for dealing with friends and family in your home or theirs. Discusses creating a welcoming environment, planning activities,…
and making your needs known. Offers ideas for hostess gifts and provides guidance for handling pets, the elderly, children, and teens. 2012Syndicated columnist offers tips on cleaning, cooking, entertaining, grooming, coping with emergencies, and other home matters. Provides updates on years-old…
hints, such as treating ink stains with rubbing alcohol instead of hairspray, and vintage solutions that still work, including using a rubber band to prevent paint drips. 2009Simple-living blogger shares recommendations for reducing reliance on material possessions, using time effectively, and recognizing the power of simple pleasures.…
Covers managing debt, downsizing a household, and creating a meaningful work life. Includes a list of action items after each chapter. 2012The well-designed mixed garden: building beds and borders with trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals, and bulbs
Par Tracy DiSabato-Aust. 2009
Detailed guide to designing a diverse garden that incorporates both herbaceous (soft-stemmed) and woody plant material of various heights, textures,…
colors, and blooming times. Covers site evaluation including soil and light considerations, plant selection, placement, and maintenance. Offers twenty-seven sample combinations of compatible plants. 2003How to sew a button: and other nifty things your grandmother knew
Par Erin Bried. 2009
Ten grandmothers who lived through the Great Depression contribute practical, money-saving tips for housekeeping and personal care. Step-by-step instructions cover…
cooking, gardening, composting, cleaning, mending, grooming, budgeting, and menu planning. Also includes advice for staying on good terms with family, neighbors, and friends. 2009All new square foot gardening: grow more in less space! (All New Square Foot Gardening)
Par Mel Bartholomew. 2006
In this update to Square Foot Gardening (RC 21079, BR 05870), the author advises using six-inch-deep boxes containing soil that…
requires no digging or fertilizing and vertical frames for climbing plants. Recommends creating wider aisles and elevating boxes for easier access. Gives plant-by-plant suggestions for extending the growing season. 2005First apartment smarts (Get Smart with Your Money Ser.)
Par Ann Byers. 2010
Guide for first-time renters. Suggests creating a plan to address needs, wants, and concerns and constructing a practical budget. Offers…
housing-search strategies, resources, checklists, tips for moving in, and more. For senior high and older readers. 2010