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Southern Living 50 Years: A Celebration of People, Places, and Culture

The Editors of Southern Living Magazine · Oxmoor House
Pages: 320
Format: Print book

For the last 50 years, Southern Living magazine has reported on and photographed what makes the South so very unique and how it has evolved; it's distinct regions, its music, its homes, its gardens, its food, and most importantly, its people. Now, to mark its Golden Anniversary, Southern...
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Dream Home: The Property Brothers' Ultimate Guide to Finding & Fixing Your Perfect House

Jonathan Scott · Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pages: 304
Format: Print book

"Jonathan and Drew Scott have taken HGTV by storm with their four hit shows, Property Brothers, Property Brothers at Home, Buying & Selling, and Brother vs. Brother. The talented duo's good-natured rivalry, playful banter, and no-nonsense strategies have earned the popular twins millions...
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Ultimate Guide: Wiring, 8th Updated Edition

Editors of Creative Homeowner · Creative Homeowner
Pages: 304
Format: Print book

Ultimate Guide: Wiring, 8th Edition demystifies residential electrical systems with easy-to-understand language, step-by-step photography, and detailed illustrations. Homeowners will learn how their home's electrical system works and how to complete installations and repairs. This project-based...
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Southern Splendor: Saving Architectural Treasures of the Old South

Marc R Matrana · University Press of Mississippi
Pages: 404
Format: Hardcover

Few things evoke thoughts and memories of the past more than a house from a bygone era, and few places are identified and symbolized more by historic dwellings than the American South. Plantation houses built with columned porticos and wide porches, stout chimneys, large rooms, and sweeping...
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Gardening with Less Water: Low-Tech, Low-Cost Techniques; Use up to 90% Less Water in Your Garden

David A Bainbridge · Storey Publishing
Pages: 127
Format: Print book

Are you facing drought or water shortages? Gardening with Less Water offers simple, inexpensive, low-tech techniques for watering your garden much more efficiently - using up to 90 percent less water for the same results. With illustrated step-by-step instructions, David Bainbridge shows...
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Gardening in the South: The Complete Homeowner's Guide

Mark Weathington · Timber Press
Pages: 320
Format: Paperback

Expert advice for Southern gardeners A gardener's plant choice and garden style are inextricably linked to the place they call home. In order to grow a flourishing garden, every gardener must know the specifics of their region's climate, soil, and geography. Gardening in the South...
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Home Gardener's Garden Pests & Diseases: Identifying and Controlling Pests and Diseases of Ornamentals, Vegetables and Fruits

David Squire · Creative Homeowner
Pages: 80
Format: Print book

Home Gardener s Garden Pests & Diseases is the essential guide to identifying, targeting, and banishing common pests and diseases from the garden. All gardeners know the disappointment of finding their flowers nibbled, or their prized produce riddled with rust. Armed with this essential...
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The Humane Gardener: Nurturing a Backyard Habitat for Wildlife

Nancy Lawson · Princeton Architectural Press
Pages: 224
Format: Hardcover

In this eloquent plea for compassion and respect for all species, journalist and gardener Nancy Lawson describes why and how to welcome wildlife to our backyards. Through engaging anecdotes and inspired advice, profiles of home gardeners throughout the country, and interviews with scientists...
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Succulents Simplified: Growing, Designing, and Crafting with 100 Easy-Care Varieties

Debra Lee Baldwin · Timber Press; 5.5.2013 edition
Format: Paperback

Succulents are hot. And Debra Lee Baldwin, the bestselling author of Designing with Succulents and Succulent Container Gardens, is the ideal guide for gardeners, crafters, and DIYers looking for an introduction to these trendy, low-maintenance, drought-tolerant plants. Succulents Simplified...
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The Essential Oil Maker's Handbook

Bettina Malle · Spikehorn Press, 2015.
Pages: 144
Format: Print book

Extracting, Distilling, and Enjoying Plant Essences & Hydrosols: With their pleasing scents and uses in natural remedies, essential oils are more in demand now than ever. Unfortunately, modern production methods and unscrupulous labeling practices make it extremely difficult for consumers...
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Growing Self-Sufficiency: Realize Your Dream and Enjoy Producing Your Own Fruit, Vegetables, Eggs and Meat

Sally Nex · UIT Cambridge Ltd.
Pages: 240
Format: Paperback

Growing Self-Sufficiency is a practical and inspirational guide for both the beginner and the experienced gardener. It explains how you can enjoy the satisfaction and pride of providing food for yourself and your family, whether you have just a small balcony or back yard, a large garden,...
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Wildlife in Your Garden: Planting and Landscaping to Create a Backyard Sanctuary

Karen Lanier · i-5 Publishing
Pages: 240
Format: Print book

Imagine a thriving garden in your backyard, bursting with vibrantly colored blooms and lush green leaves, shaded by tall trees. Now imagine the same garden, alive with buzzing and flapping and chirping and croaking. Imagine the ecological impact of encouraging natural pollinators. Imagine...
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The Field Guide to Peppers

Dave DeWitt · Timber Press, 2016.
Pages: 308
Format: Print book

The essential guide for pepper enthusiasts! In this fiery guide, Dave DeWitt and Janie Lamson help you identify hundreds of the most popular chile pepper varieties. The 400 profiles include all the major types of peppers and are packed with information on culinary use, interesting facts,...
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The Energy Wise Home: Practical Ideas for Saving Energy, Money, and the Planet

JEFF DONDERO · Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Pages: 360
Format: Hardcover

When picking out a home, there are a number of aspects to keep in mind: location, size, and layout. One issue that many people neglect is energy conservation, which is quickly becoming one of the most important aspects of modern life. How do make your home energy wise? Where do you start?...
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Mother Earth News Almanac: A Guide Through the Seasons

Mother Earth News · Voyageur Press
Pages: 240
Format: Print book

Mother Earth News Almanac is back--refreshed and ready for the next generation of self-sufficient makers and DIYers.Mother Earth News Almanac: A Guide Through the Seasons returns! The 1970s classic has been out of print for years. Now, updated for today's readers and back in print,...
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