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Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers
Language
English
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"A follow-up to Black Dog's bestselling Country Wisdom and Know-How, the Country Wisdom Almanac provides hundreds of ideas and methods for living the good and simple life, plus information on weather, gardening, buying produce and cooking by season, holidays, frost dates, moon phases, and more. Divided into the four seasons and then organized into 373 individual tips, the Country Wisdom Almanac presents a wide variety of ways to live a simpler,...
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"This book will help all guitar players make better friends with their present guitar or decide on features to look for in a new one. They will learn about the differences in guitar woods (and how they sound), simple guitar maintenance, how to choose an instrument for their style of playing, what to expect from a music dealer, and the mystique of collectible guitars. This new edition includes more details on amplifying acoustic guitars, and a guide...
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N. Beetham Stark
Pub. Date
2014.
Physical Desc
1 online resource
Language
English
Description
"T.T. Green was a country girl, a tom boy. She spent over twenty years planning to build her dream log home by studying 'How To...Books.' She build seven smaller log buildings for practice. She forged ahead and was met with an incredible sequence of almost impossible obstacles. Everything that could go wrong, did. This was Mrs. Murphy illustrating the principle of 'Murphy's Law' perfectly. In the first portion of the book she tells what went wrong...
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Storey Publishing, LLC
Pub. Date
1990
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 p.)
Language
English
Description
"Since 1973, Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins have offered practical, hands-on instructions designed to help readers master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. There are now more than 170 titles in this series, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and city dwellers alike to cultivate personal independence in everyday life."--
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Storey Publishing, LLC
Pub. Date
1997
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 p.)
Language
English
Description
"Since the 1973 publication of Storey's first Country Wisdom Bulletin, our commitment to preserving the arts, crafts, and skills of country life has never wavered. We now have more than 200 titles in this series of 32-page publications, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and city dwellers alike to cultivate personal independence in everyday life."--
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Chuck Solomon
Pub. Date
2013.
Physical Desc
1 online resource
Language
English
Description
"The solution to the challenge of maintaining a house is to take a proactive holistic approach and includes three main functional components. They are:*Annual Home Reviews*Coordination of all Maintenance & Repair*Electronic Maintenance Records The basic premise is to treat the home as an entire ecosystem. Be proactive and take a preventive rather than reactive approach to keep small problems from getting larger and more costly to repair. Even preventing...
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HowExpert
Pub. Date
2017.
Physical Desc
1 online resource
Language
English
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This book is for city dwellers that wish to move to a rural area and what they will face. It is also for rural residents trying to save money while living in the country. Who should read this book?:* Families living in cities that wishes for a rural life in an affordable way* Low-income rural residents* Long time country people who want to save money* Rural new-adults wondering how to live in a rural homeWhat this book covers:* Utilities needed in...
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Publishing Syndicate LLC
Pub. Date
2013.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (338 pages)
Language
English
Description
Each title in the Not Your Mother's Book series contains approximately 60 real-life stories dedicated to a unique theme, drawn from the passion and experience of dozens of writers in a whimsical and entertaining mix of irreverence and humor. Founded by former coauthors and editors of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series, this similarly styled anthology series foregoes the sad, sappy, preachy, or death-oriented stories that were that series' hallmark,...
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BarCharts, Incorporated
Pub. Date
2012.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (6 pages)
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English
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Keep your home maintained and safe with BarCharts' new Home Maintenance guide. This three-panel guide, complete with handy illustrations, diagrams, and charts, features tips and techniques for maintaining your home-inside and out. Termite and pest control, leaks, toilet maintenance, and smoke detectors are just some of the topics covered in this handy reference. This guide is a great gift for new homeowners and a valuable resource for anyone wanting...
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Stephanie A. Mayberry
Pub. Date
2018.
Physical Desc
1 online resource
Language
English
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Getting rid of roaches in your home or office can be a frustrating, infuriating experience. You may feel that you are fighting an uphill battle, but the truth is, you've probably been doing it all wrong. Pest control companies want you to think that you need them to control your pest problem. The truth is, in most cases you can get rid of roaches in your home all by yourself. This guide provides professional advice on DIY roach extermination and recommends...
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English
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"Whether you're a professional gunsmith or just an interested do-it-yourselfer, you'll find what you need to keep your favorite pistols and revolvers perking in this revised 3rd Edition of Gunsmithing Pistols and Revolvers. From basic disassembly and maintenance to more complex repair and customization techniques, master gunsmith Pat Sweeney explains in clear text and detailed photos how to get the very most out of your pistol or revolver. Whether...
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Storey Publishing, LLC
Pub. Date
1995
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 p.)
Language
English
Description
"Since 1973, Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins have offered practical, hands-on instructions designed to help readers master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. There are now more than 170 titles in this series, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and city dwellers alike to cultivate personal independence in everyday life."--
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Greg Vanden Berge
Pub. Date
2012.
Physical Desc
1 online resource
Language
English
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"If you're looking for a complicated book that will teach you how to build circular, curved, bracket type or any other type of stairway that would require complicated mathematical formulas, this isn't the book, for you. Simple and easy, not complicated and difficult. Building stairs isn't as difficult as some construction experts make it out to be. Don't fall into the old trap that you can't do it, impress your spouse, friends, neighbors and in-laws...
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Greg Vanden Berge
Pub. Date
2012.
Physical Desc
1 online resource
Language
English
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"The author has simplified the process and will even reveal a few" treasured secrets," tile setting professionals have gone to great lengths to protect over the years. We Will Teach You How to Select the Right Tile. How to Lay out One Bedroom or the Entire House.How to Mix the Thin Set Properly.How to Start Your First Row of Tile and Where to Start It.How to Install the Tile Effectively.How to Avoid Working Yourself into a Corner.How to Eliminate...
15) The Dirt-Cheap Green Thumb: 400 Thrifty Tips for Saving Money, Time, and Resources as You Garden
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Publisher
Storey Publishing, LLC
Pub. Date
2009
Physical Desc
1 online resource (281 p.)
Language
English
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"Now gardeners dont have to choose between frugal and fantastic! In The Dirt-Cheap Green Thumb, Rhonda Massingham Hart provides practical, time-tested solutions that will stretch your dollar farther than you ever thought possible, even as they yield beautiful, bountiful plants. From starting seeds to preserving produce, from composting to conserving water, Hart's advice ensures that you won't waste a scrap of time or money. Perfect for...
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Greg Vanden Berge
Pub. Date
2011.
Physical Desc
1 online resource
Language
English
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"Contractor secrets like these are usually taken to the grave and wouldn't ever be revealed. These secrets can provide property owners with valuable negotiating tools that contractor's desperately don't want you to have. You can't negotiate effectively, if you don't understand your opponent. In this book you'll learn how to negotiate effectively with contractors, compare estimates and find contractors. This book provides you with plenty of tips on...
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English
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Want to make colorful, whimsical, eye-catching soaps in your own kitchen? Then let the master crafter Kaila Westerman show you how to custom-design your own works of soap art using inexpensive soap base, readily available colorants and fragrances, a few basic kitchen tools, and a little imagination. When you make melt-and-mold soap, you'll never have to worry about coming into contact with any hazardous chemicals, such as lye--it's as simple as 1-2-3!...
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Microcosm Publishing
Pub. Date
2010.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (176 pages)
Language
English
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"In the follow-up book to the award-winning Making Stuff & Doing Things, Matte Resist (Resist Zine) compiles practical information around bicycles, gardening, home-repair, seed-saving, and many other sustainable crafts that will suit you well after the coming economic collapse."--
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Microcosm Publishing
Pub. Date
2014.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (560 pages)
Language
English
Description
Full of information about living without a permanent residence, this complete collection of the Dwelling Portably zines from 1980 through 2012 contains helpful and informative tips for living far outside of cities and bereft of technology. All of the tips and advice have been edited down to what remains relevant in a technologically changing world, and it is crammed full of informative tips for biking, tents, showering, cooking, and living. Whether...
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