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Miniature Terrariums: Tiny Glass Container Gardens Using Easy-to-Grow Plants and Inexpensive Glassware!

FOURWORDS. · Tuttle Publishing
Pages: 96
Format: Hardcover

Small home gardens are growing in popularity, and miniature terrariums are the easiest and least expensive indoor garden of all. The beautiful photos in this book show you how to add a whimsical touch of green to any space: at work, at home, in your dorm room - even in your car!Terrarium...
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Grow your own : how to be an urban farmer

Angus Stewart · Murdoch Books
Pages: 260
Format: Print book

Urban environments require specific techniques to optimise growing conditions for plants. Two leading experts in horticulture and soil science teach the reader how to grow their own food-from the ground up-in this authoritative, accessible, generously photographed guide. Grow Your Own provides...
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How to Window Box: Small-Space Plants to Grow Indoors or Out

Chantal Aida Gordon · Clarkson Potter
Pages: 176
Format: Hardcover

From the founders of the popular gardening blog The Horticult comes a guide to the window box, the container garden that is by far the most accessible for any skill level, space, or quality of light. The 16 indoor and outdoor projects range from succulents to veggies, and showcase a variety...
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Black & Decker The Complete Guide to Plumbing 7th Edition: Completely Updated to Current Codes

Editors of Cool Springs Press · Cool Springs Press
Pages: 288
Format: Paperback

BLACK DECKER The Complete Guide to Plumbing 7th Edition is the most comprehensive, up-to-date book on achievable home plumbing projects for DIYers of all skill levels.From fixing a toilet to installing and plumbing a vanity sink or curbless shower, The BLACK DECKER Complete Guide to Plumbing...
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The Homesteader's Herbal Companion: The Ultimate Guide to Growing, Preserving, and Using Herbs

Amy K Fewell · Lyons Press
Pages: 320
Format: Paperback

The Homesteader's Herbal Companion is a beautiful guide for the modern day homesteader. From learning how to incorporate herbs and essential oils around your home, to learning how to enhance your family's health and well-being, this book is the go-to guide for those wishing to live a more...
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Small Space Living: Expert Tips and Techniques on Using Closets, Corners, and Every Other Space in Your Home

Roberta Sandenbergh · Skyhorse Publishing
Pages: 232
Format: Paperback

Complete with demonstrative illustrations and photographs, Small Space Living offers more than one hundred space-saving ideas from Roberta Sandenbergh, a.k.a the Small Space Architect. Sandenbergh will introduce you to the idea of space opportunities -- untapped areas in every home that...
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Small Space Style: Because You Don't Have to Live Large to Live Beautifully

Whitney Leigh Morris · Weldon Owen
Pages: 240
Format: Paperback

Interior design maven and Instagram star Whitney Leigh Morris makes living in a mere 362 square feet look elegant and effortless - even with a husband, baby, and two Beagles in the mix. In her debut book, Whitney shares her best ideas for making any tiny space efficient and stylish - whether...
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All New Kitchen Ideas that Work

Heather J. Paper · Taunton Press
Pages: 224
Format: Paperback

Kitchen remodels continue to be one of the most common residential remodeling projects (second only to bathrooms) . All New Kitchen Ideas that Work features over 350 ideas covering a range of kitchen styles and sizes plus top-notch design advice. Completely updated to include over 350 photos...
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Decks

David Toht · Taunton Press
Pages: 234
Format: Paperback

Building a deck is one of the most popular outdoor projects for home DIYers. The job takes time and effort, but if you have some basic carpentry skills and the right tools, and you work slowly, carefully, and safely, you can produce a great-looking deck that you can be proud of. Author...
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One-Day Room Makeovers: How to Get the Designer Look for Less with Three Easy Steps

MARLA MERIDITH · Page Street Publishing
Pages: 192
Format: Paperback

By painting the walls, rearranging key pieces of furniture and adding new decorative accessories to complete the style, your boring living room will beautifully come to life at practically no cost. No need to bust down walls or buy a whole new living room set. Martin Amado is a home designer...
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Happy Cactus: Cacti, Succulents, and More

Dorling Kindersley Publishing Staff · DK
Pages: 144
Format: Hardcover

In-depth profiles, care tips, and display inspiration for more than 50 popular cactus and succulent varieties.Your cactus might be surviving, but is it happy? There's so much more to these little green plants than just keeping them alive. Get right to the point with practical advice from...
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Plumbing

Steve Cory · The Taunton Press
Pages: 249
Format: Print book

Stanley's Plumbing: A Homeowner's Guide is a comprehensive, visual handbook packed with step-by-step photographs and authoritative, reliable information. Eventually, every homeowner needs to repair, replace, or upgrade a plumbing fixture. Save heaps of money by learning how to do it yourself....
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A Garden Can Be Anywhere: Creating Bountiful and Beautiful Edible Gardens

Lauri Kranz · Abrams
Pages: 256
Format: Hardcover

Edible Gardens LA founder Lauri Kranz shares her secrets for planning, planting, growing, and maintaining luscious edible gardens, no matter the setting or size of the plot. Through gorgeous gardens created for her well-known clientele, including James Beard award-winning chefs, celebrities,...
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Fairy Houses: How to Create Whimsical Homes for Fairy Folk

Sally J Smith · Cool Springs Press
Pages: 192
Format: Hardcover

Add an exquisite flourish of design to your beloved green space or garden by adding tiny fairy homes inter-woven with nature. Fairy Houses gives you the instruction and inspiration you need! Have you ever seen a real fairy house? Not the ceramic ones at cavernous home improvement stores,...
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IKEAHACKERS.NET 25 Biggest and Best Projects: DIY Hacks for Multi-Functional Furniture, Clever Storage Upgrades, Space-Saving Solutions and More

JULES YAP · Ulysses Press
Pages: 304
Format: Paperback

The ingenious team at IkeaHackers.net show you how to transform affordable IKEA products into creative new furniture and moreStep 1. Buy it at IKEA. Step 2. Open the box. Step 3. Throw away the instructions. Step 4. Have fun building your exciting new hack! By thinking outside the flat-pack...
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