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The backyard homestead: Produce All The Food You Need On Just A Quarter Acre! (Backyard Homestead Ser.)
Par Carleen Madigan. 2009
A how-to manual for producing food in residential yards of varying sizes. Provides detailed instructions for growing vegetables, fruits, nuts,…
herbs, and, if space allows, grains. Shares tips for raising dairy animals, poultry, and other sources of meat. Includes information on beekeeping, cheese making, and food preparation and storage. 2009It's all too much: an easy plan for living a richer life with less stuff
Par Peter Walsh. 2007
Organizational consultant from television's Clean Sweep presents a step-by-step program to help readers eliminate clutter and organize their homes. Covers…
each room--from kitchen and bath to home office and garage--with suggestions for taking inventory, assessing value, and cleaning out. Provides real-life examples and advice on coping with emotional attachment. 2007"La soirée avait pourtant bien commencé et puis voilà que le ton monte. La conversation prend une tournure agressive et…
les mots finissent par dépasser votre pensée et celle de votre partenaire. Ce livre s'adresse à tous ceux qui sont englués dans des situations conflictuelles et qui ne savent pas comment s'en sortir. Il offre une centaine de cartes éclair qui contiennent des phrases simples et directes destinées à rétablir la communication avec l'être aimé dans les moments difficiles. En apprenant à mieux nommer ce que vous ressentez, vous apprendrez à construire une relation plus harmonieuse qui saura passer l'épreuve du temps. Les mots justes et authentiques vous aideront à nourrir l'amour et à transformer les confl its en discussions productives." -- 4e de couvA guide to decluttering the home from a cleaning and organization consultant, using the author's KonMari Method, which focuses on…
categories of items rather than rooms. First published in Japanese in 2011. 2014Year of no clutter: a memoir
Par Eve Schaub. 2017
The author of this memoir confronts her problem of holding on to too many possessions and creating general clutter in…
her house. As she tackles the worst offender, which she dubs the "Hell Room," she examines the motivations behind her fierce desire to cling to so many things. 2017Decluttering at the speed of life: winning your never-ending battle with stuff
Par Dana K. White. 2018
Longtime gardener and past proponent of the intensive-gardening trend has switched to espousing the benefits of extensive vegetable gardening--spacing seedlings…
far apart to yield larger plants that use less water, fertilizer, and labor. Also discusses tools, compost, and pests. 2005A professional organizer presents monthly projects, divided into weekly tasks, to streamline every part of the house. There are also…
instructions for planning a trip, moving, keeping up with correspondence, paying bills, preparing for school, and handling the holidays. Suggests techniques, such as journaling, to stay on track. 2008The complete guide to houseplants: the easy way to choose and grow healthy, happy houseplants
Par Valerie Bradley. 2006
Professional horticulturist offers advice on choosing houseplants that are best suited to the light in a specific room. Also discusses…
growth expectations, air quality, and fragrance. Includes information on watering, propagation, pests, diseases, pruning, potting, arranging, and routine care. 2006Tales of the rose tree: ravishing rhododendrons and their travels around the world
Par Jane Brown. 2004
A British garden historian discusses the global spread of the genus Rhododendron and its 1,025 species. Traces the evolution of…
the plant into a gardening staple and debates the definition of nonnative plants. Highlights the individuals and arboretums that have showcased the rhododendrons. 2004The nature-friendly garden: creating a backyard haven for plants, wildlife, and people
Par Marlene A Condon. 2006
Birds and Blooms magazine field editor's guide to cultivating an ecological, low-maintenance garden to serve as a habitat for native…
species. Environmentally conscious techniques stress reducing lawn area and eliminating chemicals. Discusses using natural fertilizers and pesticides, creating ponds, and observing wildlife. Offers tips for elderly and disabled gardeners. 2006Homemade: how to make hundreds of everyday products fast, fresh, and more naturally
Par Reader's Digest Editors, Don Earnest. 2008
Recipes for making more than seven hundred common food, household, and pet products. Offers tips on saving money and creating…
healthier, more natural items that replace store-bought pantry staples, toiletries, cleaning supplies, pet food, and garden helpers. 2007Authors offer a plan to spend only one day a month shopping and one day cooking and have enough main…
dishes for an entire month. Provides a list of necessary equipment, ingredients to buy, recipes, and cooking, storing, and freezing instructions. 1986Buffalo: Natural History And Conservation (WorldLife library)
Par Harold D Picton. 2005
Traces the natural history of the North American plains and wood bison. Covers their origins, physical characteristics, behavior, and life…
cycle as well as folklore about them. Explains their near extinction and the successful conservation efforts that developed modern herds. For grades 6-9. 2005Ty's tricks: Home Repair Secrets Plus Cheap And Easy Projects To Transform Any Room
Par Ty Pennington. 2003
The carpenter on The Learning Channel's "Trading Spaces" presents cheap and easy projects to transform any room. Using his "champagne…
house on a beer budget" home as an example, Pennington discusses flooring, lighting, and painting and offers other repair tips. 2003Help, it's broken!: a fix-it bible for the repair-impaired
Par Arianne Cohen. 2005
Basic home repair and maintenance guide providing step-by-step solutions for hundreds of common interior problems such as squeaky floors, broken…
windows, damaged tile and drywall, blown fuses, noisy fans, malfunctioning appliances, clogged drains, and leaky faucets. Includes safety and money-saving tips and advice on consulting a professional. 2005The gardener's bed-book: short and long pieces to be read in bed by those who love green growing things (Modern Library gardening series)
Par Richardson Little Wright. 2003
Essays by the longtime editor-in-chief of House & Garden magazine, meant to be read in short bits throughout the year.…
Arranged by month, the anthology offers advice on topics from orchard horticulture and growing plume poppies to travel, literature, architecture, and antique collecting. 2003 introduction by Dominique Browning. 1929Real U guide to living on your own (Real U Guides Ser.)
Par Liesa Abrams. 2004
Real U guide to your first apartment (Real U Guides Ser.)
Par Megan Stine. 2004
Information about moving out of the family home and renting an apartment on one's own. Gives practical advice on finding…
a roommate, dealing with landlords, saving money on college housing, and furnishing the new place. For senior high and older readers. 2004Award-winning cook and time management expert offers a plan for completing a week's cooking at one time. Hilton provides menus…
for soups, salads, main dishes, side dishes, and desserts. Includes shopping lists, outlines of steps to be completed, and tips for freezing and storing foods. 1999