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Garden Myths: Book 1

Robert Pavlis · CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Pages: 206
Format: Paperback

Garden Myths examines over 120 horticultural urban legends. Turning wisdom on its head, Robert Pavlis dives deep into traditional garden advice and debunks the myths and misconceptions that abound. He asks critical questions and uses science-based information to understand plants and their...
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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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Kitchen Upgrades

Taunton Press · The Taunton Press
Pages: 240
Format: Print book

This completely new edition from the editors of Fine Homebuilding will provide all the advice you need to remodel a kitchen of any size or shape, on any budget. Our pros will take you through every step of the process with practical, up-to-date information on choosing and installing kitchen...
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150 Best Mini Interior Ideas

Francesc Zamora · Harper Design
Format: Hardcover

The most recent volume in the highly successful 150 Best series, this comprehensive handbook showcases the latest in efficient and successful small space design.Filled with 500 pages of beautiful full-color photographs, 150 Best Mini Interior Ideas profiles dozens of exciting interiors...
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Build Stuff with Wood: Make Awesome Projects with Basic Tools

Asa Christiana · Taunton Press
Pages: 208
Format: Paperback

Build Stuff with Wood is a true beginner's guide to woodworking, aimed at anyone who is interested in the craft but has only a few tools and no real idea where to start. The idea behind the book is to begin with a basic toolset (a circular saw, chopsaw, cordless drill, jigsaw, and a few hand...
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All the Presidents' Gardens: Madison's Cabbages to Kennedy's Roses, How the White House Grounds Have Grown with America

Marta McDowell · Timber Press
Pages: 328
Format: Print book

"This informative gem of a book is for readers fascinated by either gardening or presidential history." - Library Journal The eighteen acres that surround the White House have been an unwitting witness to history--a backdrop for soldiers, suffragettes, protestors, and activists....
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Black & Decker Complete Guide to Sheds 3rd Edition: Design & Build a Shed: - Complete Plans - Step-by-Step How-To

Cool Springs Press. · Cool Springs Pr
Pages: 256
Format: Print book

This exciting new 3rd edition of the bestselling title, Black & Decker Complete Guide to Sheds has the perfect plan for anyone who is building his or her own backyard shed.The most popular plans from previous editions are preserved, from small garage-style sheds with overhead doors,...
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Essential Perennials: The Complete Reference to 2700 Perennials for the Home Garden

Ruth Rogers Clausen · Timber Press
Pages: 426
Format: Print book

Perennials are the mainstay of any garden. But how do you choose from the thousands available, and care for the ones you already have? Essential Perennials helps you decide exactly which plants will bring you the beauty you want and will thrive in the conditions you can provide. Trusted...
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Backyard Treehouses: Building Plans, Tips, and Advice

DAN WRIGHT · Lyons Press
Pages: 192
Format: Paperback

Expert advice on treehouse building An inspirational and informative guide to building treehousesThe author's company, Tree Top Builders, has built more than 400 treehouses worldwide.Includes plans, tips, and more than 100 color photographs Backyard Treehouses is an inspirational how-to...
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Junk Beautiful: Furniture ReFreshed: 30 Clever Furniture Projects to Transform Your Home

Sue Whitney · Taunton Press
Pages: 208
Format: Paperback

Re-using and re-inventing vintage castoffs as home furnishings take center stage in today's home decor, as these one-of-a-kind treasures create uniquely personal spaces. Best-selling author and junking maven Sue Whitney unleashes her JUNKMARKET Style on furniture and accessories that make...
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Style & Simplicity: An A to Z Guide to Living a More Beautiful Life

Ted Kennedy Watson · Sterling Signature
Format: Hardcover

Ted Kennedy Watson - acclaimed retailer, blogger, and stylist of the beautiful and unusual - has a passion for the art of display and an understanding of how distinctive touches make a space inviting. Here, in a lush, lavish, A-to-Z guide, he presents dozens of insider secrets and ideas...
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Life in the Garden

PENELOPE LIVELY · Viking
Pages: 208
Format: Hardcover

From the Booker Prize winner and national bestselling author, reflections on gardening, art, literature, and lifePenelope Lively takes up her key themes of time and memory, and her lifelong passions for art, literature, and gardening in this philosophical and poetic memoir. From the courtyards...
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The Organic Composting Handbook: Techniques for a Healthy, Abundant Garden

Dede Cummings · W W Norton
Pages: 166
Format: Paperback

Great compost is one of the most important secrets of successful organic gardening. In this comprehensive guide, you'll learn everything you need to know about the various methods of composting and how to adapt them to your home and garden. With full-color photographs and easy-to-follow...
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Bright Bazaar: Embracing Color for Make-You-Smile Style

Will Taylor · St. Martin's Press
Pages: 191
Format: Hardcover

Dive into a refreshing take on color from one of the world's leading interiors bloggers, Will Taylor of Bright.Bazaar, West Elm's "go-to blogger for color inspiration." What began as a popular blog attracting over 400,000 readers a month is now a gorgeous, color-popping...
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New Bathroom Idea Book

Jamie Gold · Taunton Press
Pages: 217
Format: Paperback

The bathroom continues to be one area of the house that homeowners are willing to spend money on. This all-new edition of Bathroom Idea Book--a virtual designer's notebook of ideas, inspiration, and information--will bea homeowner's first step in turning a dream bath into a real one, whether...
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