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TheDadLab: 50 Awesome Science Projects for Parents and Kids

Sergei Urban · TarcherPerigee
Pages: 192
Format: Paperback

The ultimate collection of DIY activities to do with your kids to teach STEM basics and beyond, from a wildly popular online dad.With more than 3 million fans, TheDadLab has become an online sensation, with weekly videos of fun and easy science experiments that parents can do with their...
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Field Guide to Urban Gardening: How to Grow Plants, No Matter Where You Live: Raised Beds - Vertical Gardening - Indoor Edibles - Balconies and Rooftops - Hydroponics

Kevin Espiritu · Cool Springs Press
Pages: 224
Format: Paperback

In Field Guide to Urban Gardening, author Kevin Espiritu of Epic Gardening shares the basics of growing plants, offers tips on how to choose the right urban gardening method, and troubleshoots the most common problems you'll encounter. If you think it's impossible to grow your...
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The Farm Girl's Guide to Preserving the Harvest: How to Can, Freeze, Dehydrate, and Ferment Your Garden's Goodness

Ann Accetta-Scott · Lyons Press
Pages: 264
Format: Paperback

Food preservation is one of the most intimidating aspects of homesteading, yet one of the most important. Although there is a plethora of websites, books and blogs dedicated to learning how to preserve the harvest, people must search multiple places in order to gather the necessary information....
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The Art of Paint Pouring: Tips, techniques, and step-by-step instructions for creating colorful poured art in acrylic

Amanda VanEver · Walter Foster Publishing
Pages: 128
Format: Paperback

Learn the creative, innovative technique of making art by pouring paint with The Art of Paint Pouring! Featuring easy step-by-step projects, practical tips, and beautiful art from an established paint-pouring expert, this book will help artists of any skill level make colorful, textured...
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That Handmade Touch: 20 Simple Sewing Projects for You and Your Home

Svetlana Sotak · Lucky Spool
Pages: 128
Format: Paperback

That Handmade Touch showcases Svetlana Sotak's talent for creating everyday essentials with a signature style, through the use of thoughtful fabrics, clean patchwork, and precise construction techniques. Sotak believes in the spirit of generous living and sharing her love of sewing...
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Amazing Furniture Makeovers: Easy DIY Projects to Transform Thrifted Finds into Beautiful Custom Pieces

Jen Crider · Page Street Publishing
Pages: 192
Format: Paperback

Upcycle Your Secondhand Bargains into Stunning Statement PiecesFull of inspiring ideas for seasoned refurbishers and the know-how to get anyone started, Amazing Furniture Makeovers helps you give your antique pieces new life without losing any of their vintage charm. Jen Crider, founder...
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Grow Your Own Herbs: The 40 Best Culinary Varieties for Home Gardens

Susan Belsinger · Timber Press
Pages: 224
Format: Paperback

Nothing tastes better than herbs harvested fresh from the garden!Grow Your Own Herbs shares everything you need to know to grow the forty most important culinary herbs. You'll learn basic gardening information, including details on soil, watering, and potting. Profiles of 40 herbs - including...
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How Did You Get That Shot?: A Photographer's Journal from America's Back Roads

David Skernick · Schiffer
Pages: 192
Format: Hardcover

On the road again, award-winning photographer and educator David Skernick lets serious photographers in on the decisions he makes -- some split-second, some carefully planned -- to capture 144 spot-on images from rural America. This notebook explains the why, when, where, and especially...
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