There’s no reason to sacrifice beauty, because this hardworking visual guide reveals a personalized, future-minded approach to creating a sustainable—and stylish—home by emphasizing conscientious consumerism and climate-aware choices.
In this book, you’ll visit a remodeled apartment inspired by the Slow Food movement, a DIY tree-house cabin, a multigenerational courtyard compound, and a family home built from hemp. There are tips on practices that reduce your environmental impact room by room, like adopting a gentler laundry routine, as well as eco-conscious guidelines for choosing nontoxic paint, upgrading windows, and eliminating plastic.
Change begins in the home, and it’s inspiring to learn how such steps, no matter how small, contribute to the greater good.
Artisan
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9781648290145
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Hardcover
The Less Is More Garden
By Morrison, Susan
Small space, big solutions When it comes to gardens, bigger isn't always better. A larger space requires more plants, more furniture, more maintenance, and more time. A smaller space takes less time to design, install, and care for and makes it easier for gardeners to take advantage of every square foot of space. The Less Is More Garden shows you how to take advantage of a small yard. Designer Susan Morrison offers dozens of savvy tips on how to personalize a space to match a specific lifestyle, draws on her years of experience to recommend smart plants that will provide seasonal interest, and suggests hardscape materials that match many different aesthetics. Throughout, tips are supplemented by inspiring photographs that show a variety of successful designs from around the country. Use the tips found in The Less Is More Garden to turn your standard lot into a unique space that is lovely, family friendly, and low maintenance.
Timber Press
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9781604697919
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Hardcover
The Field Guide to Peppers
By Dewitt, Dave
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, and chile nomenclature.Photos of each variety make for easy identification.Includes popular varieties such as ancho, bell, jalapeo, and New Mexican.Each entry gives the cultivar name, origin, pod size and color, plant height, days to harvest, and heat level.
Timber Press, 2016.
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9781604695885
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Print book
How Carrots Won the Trojan War
By Rupp, Rebecca
How Carrots Won the Trojan War is a delightful collection of little-known stories about the origins, legends, and historical significance of 23 of the world’s most popular vegetables. Curious cooks, gardeners, and casual readers alike will be fascinated by these far-fetched tales of their favorite foods’ pasts. Readers will discover why Roman gladiators were massaged with onion juice before battle, how celery contributed to Casanova’s conquests, how peas almost poisoned General Washington, and why some seventeenth-century turnips were considered degenerate. How Carrots Won the Trojan War is the perfect book for vegetable gardeners, foodies, and anyone else interested in the secret stories behind a salad.
Storey Publishing, LLC
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9781603429689
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Paperback
Skoolie!
By Sutherland, Will
School buses that have been converted into mobile living spaces - known as skoolies - are a natural extension of the tiny house craze. Buses are not only easier and safer to drive than an RV, they provide a jump-start on the conversion process with frame, roof, and floor already in place. Experienced builder Will Sutherland, whose creative school bus conversions have been featured in Road and Track and Popular Mechanics, is behind the wheel of this alluring look at life on the road. In addition to profiles of eight fellow skoolie fans and stunning photos of bus interiors designed for simple living, Skoolie! does what no other book on the subject has - it offers a complete, step-by-step guide to the conversion process, from seat removal to planning layout and installing insulation, flooring, and furnishings that meet your needs.
Storey Publishing, LLC
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9781635860726
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Hardcover
The Exquisite Book of Paper Flower Transformations
By Cetti, Livia
In The Exquisite Book of Paper Flower Arrangements, artist Livia Cetti ups the ante with a host of grander and more intricate flowers and projects - more blooms, more petals, stronger stems, and bigger, bolder arrangements! Cetti will teach you how to play with size, shape, color, and texture to create 25 vibrant single stems in a variety of natural shapes - globes, spikes, bells, saucers, rectangles, cones, and arcs - including hydrangeas, coral charm peonies, honeysuckles, and paperwhites. Then, you'll use these elemental shapes to build the 15 bright, abundant arrangements, including bold wreaths, bountiful bouquets, fantastical gilded wall art, and blooming garlands. Introducing new, neverbefore-seen techniques for dyeing paper and creating moldable leaves and petals, this gorgeous guide is perfect for crafters of all skill levels interested in making realistic and unique home decor, gifts, accessories, and entertaining essentials.
HARRY N ABRAMS
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9781419724121
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Print book
Big Book of Embroidery
By Mery, Renee
Your go-to reference guide for embroidery!250 embroidery stitches and techniques, from simple to advanced29 beautiful projects for clothing, home accessories, and more, so you can practice your newfound skillsA visual encyclopedia with high-quality photography and helpful captions & diagramsInspiring comprehensive guide is a must-have for embroiderers of any skill levelA visual encyclopedia of stitches, Big Book of Embroidery is the essential reference guide for both beginner and experienced embroiderers.Packed with 250 popular embroidery stitches and techniques for looped stitches, straight stitches, knotted stitches, cross-stitch, long stitches, and more, this book will help you to understand the basics while you learn to embroider various details and designs within those fundamental methods.
Landauer
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9781947163287
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Paperback
Ultimate Guide
By Byers, Charles
The ultimate wiring guide that demystifies home wiring and residential electrical systems with easy-to-understand language, step-by-step photography, and detailed illustrations!Make common electrical repairsAdd new switches and receptaclesInstall lighting fixtures, appliances, and outdoor lightingRun wiring from room to roomAdd new circuits and service panelsSwitch to smart home automationInstall LED wafer lighting and dimmer switchesSet up indoor and outdoor emergency systemsAnd much more!As a homeowner or DIYer, you'll learn how your house's electrical system works - from the inside out - and how to complete installations and repairs. This project-based book shows how to select the right cable, wires, and other equipment, and how to run wiring through walls and between floors.
Creative Homeowner
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9781580115759
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Paperback
Embroidery for Everyone
By Fletcher, Kelly
Author Kelly Fletcher brings enthusiasm and joy for the needlecrafts through both traditional techniques and innovation. With , Embroidery for Everyone guides you through an array of and . The patterns offer a wide range of subjects to choose from:Cute animal patternsBoho chic borders and motifsWinter snowflakes and snowmenThanksgiving turkeySpringtime bunnies and flowers You will learn to embellish clothing, create beautiful needlecraft art with nature and folk images, and make handmade heirloom seasonal decorations. With a plenitude of patterns to choose from, Embroidery for Everyone includes something for everyone!
Publisher: n/a
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9780760372234
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Paperback
The Weaving Explorer
By Jarchow, Deborah
Weaving is a highly accessible craft - over, under is the basic technique - but the stumbling block for many would-be weavers has been the high cost of a commercial loom. The Weaving Explorer removes that barrier, inviting crafters and artists to try out an amazing range of techniques and creative projects that are achievable with a simple homemade loom, or no loom at all! Weavers Deborah Jarchow and Gwen W. Steege take inspiration from the world of folk weaving traditions, adding a contemporary spin by introducing an unexpected range of materials and home dec projects. From sturdy rag fabric grocery bags to freeform wire baskets, delicately woven thread bracelets to colorful woven rugs, crafters will delight in exploring the opportunities to make their own personal variations on these beautiful - and functional - creations.
Remodelista
By Guralnick, Margot
There’s no reason to sacrifice beauty, because this hardworking visual guide reveals a personalized, future-minded approach to creating a sustainable—and stylish—home by emphasizing conscientious consumerism and climate-aware choices.
In this book, you’ll visit a remodeled apartment inspired by the Slow Food movement, a DIY tree-house cabin, a multigenerational courtyard compound, and a family home built from hemp. There are tips on practices that reduce your environmental impact room by room, like adopting a gentler laundry routine, as well as eco-conscious guidelines for choosing nontoxic paint, upgrading windows, and eliminating plastic.
Change begins in the home, and it’s inspiring to learn how such steps, no matter how small, contribute to the greater good.
The Less Is More Garden
By Morrison, Susan
Small space, big solutions When it comes to gardens, bigger isn't always better. A larger space requires more plants, more furniture, more maintenance, and more time. A smaller space takes less time to design, install, and care for and makes it easier for gardeners to take advantage of every square foot of space. The Less Is More Garden shows you how to take advantage of a small yard. Designer Susan Morrison offers dozens of savvy tips on how to personalize a space to match a specific lifestyle, draws on her years of experience to recommend smart plants that will provide seasonal interest, and suggests hardscape materials that match many different aesthetics. Throughout, tips are supplemented by inspiring photographs that show a variety of successful designs from around the country. Use the tips found in The Less Is More Garden to turn your standard lot into a unique space that is lovely, family friendly, and low maintenance.
The Field Guide to Peppers
By Dewitt, Dave
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, and chile nomenclature.Photos of each variety make for easy identification.Includes popular varieties such as ancho, bell, jalapeo, and New Mexican.Each entry gives the cultivar name, origin, pod size and color, plant height, days to harvest, and heat level.
How Carrots Won the Trojan War
By Rupp, Rebecca
How Carrots Won the Trojan War is a delightful collection of little-known stories about the origins, legends, and historical significance of 23 of the world’s most popular vegetables. Curious cooks, gardeners, and casual readers alike will be fascinated by these far-fetched tales of their favorite foods’ pasts. Readers will discover why Roman gladiators were massaged with onion juice before battle, how celery contributed to Casanova’s conquests, how peas almost poisoned General Washington, and why some seventeenth-century turnips were considered degenerate. How Carrots Won the Trojan War is the perfect book for vegetable gardeners, foodies, and anyone else interested in the secret stories behind a salad.
Skoolie!
By Sutherland, Will
School buses that have been converted into mobile living spaces - known as skoolies - are a natural extension of the tiny house craze. Buses are not only easier and safer to drive than an RV, they provide a jump-start on the conversion process with frame, roof, and floor already in place. Experienced builder Will Sutherland, whose creative school bus conversions have been featured in Road and Track and Popular Mechanics, is behind the wheel of this alluring look at life on the road. In addition to profiles of eight fellow skoolie fans and stunning photos of bus interiors designed for simple living, Skoolie! does what no other book on the subject has - it offers a complete, step-by-step guide to the conversion process, from seat removal to planning layout and installing insulation, flooring, and furnishings that meet your needs.
The Exquisite Book of Paper Flower Transformations
By Cetti, Livia
In The Exquisite Book of Paper Flower Arrangements, artist Livia Cetti ups the ante with a host of grander and more intricate flowers and projects - more blooms, more petals, stronger stems, and bigger, bolder arrangements! Cetti will teach you how to play with size, shape, color, and texture to create 25 vibrant single stems in a variety of natural shapes - globes, spikes, bells, saucers, rectangles, cones, and arcs - including hydrangeas, coral charm peonies, honeysuckles, and paperwhites. Then, you'll use these elemental shapes to build the 15 bright, abundant arrangements, including bold wreaths, bountiful bouquets, fantastical gilded wall art, and blooming garlands. Introducing new, neverbefore-seen techniques for dyeing paper and creating moldable leaves and petals, this gorgeous guide is perfect for crafters of all skill levels interested in making realistic and unique home decor, gifts, accessories, and entertaining essentials.
Big Book of Embroidery
By Mery, Renee
Your go-to reference guide for embroidery!250 embroidery stitches and techniques, from simple to advanced29 beautiful projects for clothing, home accessories, and more, so you can practice your newfound skillsA visual encyclopedia with high-quality photography and helpful captions & diagramsInspiring comprehensive guide is a must-have for embroiderers of any skill levelA visual encyclopedia of stitches, Big Book of Embroidery is the essential reference guide for both beginner and experienced embroiderers.Packed with 250 popular embroidery stitches and techniques for looped stitches, straight stitches, knotted stitches, cross-stitch, long stitches, and more, this book will help you to understand the basics while you learn to embroider various details and designs within those fundamental methods.
Ultimate Guide
By Byers, Charles
The ultimate wiring guide that demystifies home wiring and residential electrical systems with easy-to-understand language, step-by-step photography, and detailed illustrations!Make common electrical repairsAdd new switches and receptaclesInstall lighting fixtures, appliances, and outdoor lightingRun wiring from room to roomAdd new circuits and service panelsSwitch to smart home automationInstall LED wafer lighting and dimmer switchesSet up indoor and outdoor emergency systemsAnd much more!As a homeowner or DIYer, you'll learn how your house's electrical system works - from the inside out - and how to complete installations and repairs. This project-based book shows how to select the right cable, wires, and other equipment, and how to run wiring through walls and between floors.
Embroidery for Everyone
By Fletcher, Kelly
Author Kelly Fletcher brings enthusiasm and joy for the needlecrafts through both traditional techniques and innovation. With , Embroidery for Everyone guides you through an array of and . The patterns offer a wide range of subjects to choose from:Cute animal patternsBoho chic borders and motifsWinter snowflakes and snowmenThanksgiving turkeySpringtime bunnies and flowers You will learn to embellish clothing, create beautiful needlecraft art with nature and folk images, and make handmade heirloom seasonal decorations. With a plenitude of patterns to choose from, Embroidery for Everyone includes something for everyone!
The Weaving Explorer
By Jarchow, Deborah
Weaving is a highly accessible craft - over, under is the basic technique - but the stumbling block for many would-be weavers has been the high cost of a commercial loom. The Weaving Explorer removes that barrier, inviting crafters and artists to try out an amazing range of techniques and creative projects that are achievable with a simple homemade loom, or no loom at all! Weavers Deborah Jarchow and Gwen W. Steege take inspiration from the world of folk weaving traditions, adding a contemporary spin by introducing an unexpected range of materials and home dec projects. From sturdy rag fabric grocery bags to freeform wire baskets, delicately woven thread bracelets to colorful woven rugs, crafters will delight in exploring the opportunities to make their own personal variations on these beautiful - and functional - creations.