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OVER 1 MILLION COPIES SOLD: The 50th anniversary edition of the classic manual for sustainable living—with 1,000+ pages covering basic country skills and wisdom for living off the land! Whether you’re homesteading, prepping, or living off-grid, keep your family healthy, safe, and self-sufficient—no matter what’s going on in the world. From homesteaders to urban farmers, and everyone in between, there is a desire for a simpler way of life: a healthier and self-sufficient natural lifestyle that allows you to survive and thrive—even in uncertain times. Carla Emery’s classic guide will teach you how to live off the grid, be prepared, and do it yourself.  • Can, dry, and preserve food • Plan your garden with a beginner's guide to gardening • Grow your own food • Make 20-minute cheese • Make your own natural skincare products • Bake bread • Cook on a wood stove • Learn beekeeping • Raise chickens, goats, and pigs • Create natural skincare products • Make organic bug spray • Treat your family with homemade natural remedies • Make fruit leather • Forage for wild food • Spin wool into yarn • Mill your own flour  • Tap a maple tree • And so much more! The Encyclopedia of Country Living has been guiding readers for more than 50 years, teaching you all the skills necessary for living independently off the land. Whether you live in the city, the country, or anywhere in between, this is the essential guide to living well and living simply. Read more

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“[An] amazing interior design bible . . . It’s full of inspirational creative advice and really is a feast for the eyes!” —FloweronaIn Decorate, the world’s top designers and leading decor experts including Kelly Wearstler, Amy Butler, Jonathan Adler, and many others come together to share over 1,000 professional tips, ideas, and solutions for every room and every budget. Written and compiled by Holly Becker, founder of the hugely popular design blog Decor8, and Joanna Copestick, acclaimed lifestyle writer, this intensive home décor program combines beautiful inspiration with nuts-and-bolts how-to for stunning results. More than five hundred gorgeous color photographs provide motivation while line illustrations, checklists, shortcuts, and floor plans make it easy to get started. For those looking to make the most of their home and create stylish interiors, Decorate is the start-to-finish resource to keep on the bookshelf for years to come.“It’s like your first pack of Starbursts—exploding with color, homes and sunshine in equal measure.” —Apartment Therapy“If you are a serial decorator like me you’re always looking for the next big idea and it’s lovely to have a compendium at your fingertips to use as a guide as well as inspiration . . . full of decorating ideas from some of today’s most interesting and creative minds. Add to that the stunning photography by Debi Treloar and you have all you need to make informed decisions and choose the look that suits your lifestyle and situation the best.” —Dear Designer’s Blog“Holly’s eye for amazing design, drool-worthy decor and everything in-between has captured the blog world’s attention.” —Bucks County Courier Times Read more

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Some of the best frugal living tips have been handed down from generation to generation. Our war time ancestors had no choice but to make do and mend, use every bit of food available and, when necessary, to do without. At a time when the global economy has taken a severe hit, we could learn some of the lessons that history has to teach us. This book will help you to do just that to make the best of the resources you have.The author shows you how to develop some of grandma’s thrifty habits to help cushion you against the hard times, to be creative with what you have, to buy just what you need and to eliminate waste from your home. Read more

“Master everyday tasks and take on a variety of projects and repairs around the house [with] this DIY encyclopedia” (The Buffalo News).A modern and energetically designed reference with everything you need to know to roll up your sleeves and cook it, build it, sew it, clean it, or repair it yourself. In other words, everything you would have learned from your shop and home ec teachers, if you’d had them.The Useful Book features 138 practical projects and how-tos, with step-by-step instructions and illustrations, relevant charts, sidebars, lists, and handy toolboxes. There’s a kitchen crash course, including the must-haves for a well-stocked pantry; how to boil an egg (and peel it frustration-free); how to grill, steam, sauté, and roast vegetables. There’s Sewing 101, plus how to fold a fitted sheet, tie a tie, mop a floor, make a bed, and set the table for a formal dinner.Next up: a twenty-first-century shop class. The tools that everyone should have, and dozens of cool projects that teach fundamental techniques. Practice measuring, cutting, and nailing by building a birdhouse. Make a bookshelf or a riveted metal picture frame. Plus: do-it-yourself plumbing; car repair basics; and home maintenance, from priming and painting to refinishing wood floors.“Married couple Sharon Bowers and David Bowers serve as mom-and-pop guides through the never-ending task of housekeeping in this handy book of how-tos . . . Readers learning to live on their own will want to have this book on hand.” —Publishers Weekly“Anyone who studiously read the book cover to cover would become the paragon jack of all trades.”—Arkansas Democrat Gazette Read more

The acclaimed interior designer shares one hundred tips for bringing the principles of midcentury modern style to any home in this beautifully photographed volume. With its minimalist elegance and nostalgic warmth, Midcentury modern style continues to capture the American consciousness. We see it everywhere from television shows to fashion runways. Yet, not all of us can live in a pedigreed midcentury home. Now, Springs interior designer Christopher Kennedy demonstrates how the principles of midcentury design can be applied to the most unassuming spaces.Making Midcentury Modern offers one hundred foolproof tips for introducing modernist design into a contemporary home. In line with forward-thinking designers of the midcentury, the simple yet inspiring ideas in this book are presented alongside stunning color photography. Read more

Recent studies have established Finnish sauna bathing as a source of numerous health benefits. To enjoy the long-term effects, as well as immediate gratification from sauna bathing, one needs a proper Finnish sauna. For the first time, this book presents the wisdom which has been accumulated across centuries by Finnish builders, designers, and researchers, to perfect the sauna design. It instructs the reader to master both tangible and intangible, visible and invisible elements of a sauna. The book has a special emphasis on the sauna experience, living up to a belief that short-term satisfaction is the first step towards long-term health benefits. This book is presented as a handbook for experience-driven sauna design. It covers all necessary aspects needed to create a functional, healthy and pleasurable sauna: from heating and air quality to interior design. It features several examples of contemporary Finnish sauna designs and outlines why a true sauna experience is so much more than merely “a hot room”. The book is based on the author’s intensive research, which spans five years, an extensive bibliography and dozens of expert interviews. He heas authored 200+ articles about sauna on his website, called Saunologia.fi. In 2019, he published a book (in Finnish), called “Hyvien löylyjen salaisuus” (roughly translated as ‘the secret of great steam’), which was released by a national publishing company, Rakennustieto. Now, he wants to reveal the Finnish wisdom of sauna design to the non-Finnish speaking audiences. This book instructs the reader to understand how Finnish saunas are designed in order for them to provide a pleasant, vitalising and health-improving experience. The book is not a DIY manual, but provides adequate information for professional designers and competent craftsman to design functional Finnish saunas. For sauna enthusiasts, the book provides explanations on why a sauna can provide both desirable and unwanted experiences. The Secrets of Finnish Sauna Design unveils the secrets of Finnish sauna design and construction for international audiences and, for the first time, reveals what it truly takes to create a great, Finnish-style sauna experience. Although Finns enjoy sauna for the sheer pleasure of it, the goal of the book is to support the design of saunas in which time passes unnoticed and health benefits are easy to reach. The book is constructed around the author’s four-faceted model of the sauna experience: heat, air quality, interior design, and sauna culture. The first three elements of the book will provide concrete and research-supported arguments about how different sauna design choices affect the overall experience. These parts are direct adaptations of the Finnish original. Heat: the mysteries of the sauna stove and stones, specifications and examples Air quality: what’s in the sauna air? Mechanical and natural ventilation solutions Interior design: ceiling, benches, walls, floor, windows, lighting, electronics, safety, and ergonomics Additionally, the book includes a fresh introduction into Finnish sauna culture: the practice, the concepts of sauna, and its history. Together with a review of essential sauna technology innovations of the past 150 years, this part helps the reader to understand why Finnish saunas are built the way they are – at times almost precisely as they were a hundred years ago! This is a book for professional designers and architects, DIY constructors, and home renovators (sauna owners and enthusiasts). Suitable for reading on special topics on undergraduate / graduate level architecture studies. Read more

Do laundry right the first time with The Laundry Book, the ultimate reference guide for all things laundry.If you’re like most people, laundry is a never-ending chore that you want to spend as little time, effort, and money on as possible, and no one has ever properly taught you how to tackle this chore. Laundry influencer Zach Pozniak and his father, Jerry Pozniak, owners of the luxury dry-cleaning company Jeeves New York and fabric-care experts break down this tedious task into playful and easily digestible pieces for a straightforward, easy-to-navigate book that can live in the laundry room and make doing laundry even enjoyable.Zach and Jerry provide authoritative information and advice as third- and fourth-generation dry cleaners on all matters of fabric care, including:  Science-backed and -tested tips and techniques​​How to save time, money, and the environment by doing laundry correctly​​An A-to-Z stain removal guideWhat ingredients to look for when buying laundry products​How to read clothing care labels​How to extend the life of your clothes​When to call in the professionalsand much more!​This guide cuts through the noise and educates you on best practices for clean, vibrant, stain-free, and long-lasting results. Read more

The Weekend Homesteader is organized by month—so whether it’s January or June you’ll find exciting, short projects that you can use to dip your toes into the vast ocean of homesteading without getting overwhelmed. If you need to fit homesteading into a few hours each weekend and would like to have fun while doing it, these projects will be right up your alley, whether you live on a forty-acre farm, a postage-stamp lawn in suburbia, or a high rise.    You'll learn about backyard chicken care, how to choose the best mushroom and berry species, and why and how to plant a no-till garden that heals the soil while providing nutritious food.  Permaculture techniques will turn your homestead into a vibrant ecosystem and attract native pollinators while converting our society's waste into high-quality compost and mulch. Meanwhile, enjoy the fruits of your labor right away as you learn the basics of cooking and eating seasonally, then preserve homegrown produce for later by drying, canning, freezing, or simply filling your kitchen cabinets with storage vegetables. As you become more self-sufficient, you'll save seeds, prepare for power outages, and tear yourself away from a full-time job, while building a supportive and like-minded community. You won't be completely eliminating your reliance on the grocery store, but you will be plucking low-hanging (and delicious!) fruits out of your own garden by the time all forty-eight projects are complete. Read more

Discover the ultimate guide to freeze-drying your harvest all year round!Learn the seven essential steps to safe home freeze-drying and start preserving delicious food today. With clear tutorials, tasty recipes, and handy charts, you'll master everything you need to know about freeze-drying at home.From mashed potatoes and lattes to wild game and watermelon, this book is your go-to resource for turning your kitchen into a freeze-drying powerhouse.Freeze-Drying the Harvest will walk you through the seven essential steps of freeze-drying at home, ensuring the safe preservation of a wide variety of foods for your enjoyment throughout the year.Filled with detailed step-by-step tutorials and user-friendly charts, it makes mastering the 21st century art of freeze-drying food easily accessible and incredibly enjoyable.10 Things Freeze-Drying the Harvest will Teach You1. Why you should be freeze-drying2. How to choose the right freeze dryer3. How to set up your freeze dryer4. How much it actually costs to run a freeze dryer5. How to maintain your freeze dryer6. What other equipment you really need (or don’t)7. Which foods you can freeze-dry8. Which foods you cannot freeze-dry9. Food safety with freeze-drying10. How to rehydrate your freeze-dried foods Read more

Descubre cómo aplicar las herramientas del Hygge en tu trabajo y tu vida cotidiana.¿Te has preguntado alguna vez por qué los daneses son tan felices, incluso en el trabajo? Meik Wiking, autor del bestseller Hygge, la felicidad en las pequeñas cosas, regresa con una guía fresca y moderna para encontrar la felicidad en nuestro entorno laboral.En Hygge Work, nos lleva a un viaje a través de los principios clave que hacen del ambiente laboral danés uno de los más satisfactorios del mundo. Desde la alegría de trabajar y el sentido del propósito hasta la importancia de la flexibilidad y la conexión.Un análisis profundo y accesible sobre la redefinición del éxito, el mito de la conciliación entre trabajo y vida personal, y el futuro del bienestar laboral. Read more

Packed with more than 200 shortcuts and tricks, this might just be the most helpful book you will ever own.When Sidney Raz hit 30, he realized there was so much advice no one had ever bothered to tell him. So Sid went on a mission to make his life as easy as humanly possible. He began posting his discoveries online and quickly built a following of millions, all eager for his next hacks. This book is a culmination of that work, presenting Sid’s greatest tips, tricks, and life hacks to make cooking, chores, and life in general far more efficient. It’s all stuff you wish someone had already told you, and now they have. Share them with everyone you know!Hacks that take you one step closer to domestic god status include: Placing a wet paper towel by an onion will prevent your eyes from wateringPutting plastic wrap in the freezer makes it easier to useThe shoulder strap on a leather jacket will prevent the strap on your bag from slipping off Read more

Building a home is a complicated, precise, and labor-intensive process. From drawing a design to selecting the site to laying the foundation, building the frame, installing the plumbing, wiring, HVAC, and everything in between, there are countless opportunities for something to go wrong. So how does a homeowner,  builder, or remodeler make sure that their project stays on track every step of the way? Having a copy of The Visual Handbook of Building and Remodeling, 4th Edition on hand is a great place to start.This new edition has 48 pages of brand-new material—including new chapters on solar power and best-practice insulating—as well as the latest code information and updated sections on framing, sheathing, air sealing, and heating and cooling, enabling the reader to visualize exactly how to tackle any building project or problem.With 25 chapters, 688 pages, and a whopping 1,700 full-color illustrations and 300 quick-reference charts covering all aspects of home design and construction, this tome is the quintessential resource for home builders. As an added bonus, you can use it to hammer a nail if you leave your toolbelt at home. Read more

Are you struggling to keep your pool crystal clear and inviting?Do you find pool maintenance time-consuming and expensive?Are you unsure about the right chemical balance for your pool?If you’ve answered yes to any of these questions, then “Swimming Pool Maintenance for Beginners: The Step-by-Step Guide to Swimming Pool Maintenance: Practical, Quick and Cheap Tips for Always Clear and Clean Water” is the solution you’ve been searching for! Whether you’re a novice pool owner or a seasoned veteran, this comprehensive guide provides practical, easy-to-follow steps to tackle all your pool maintenance challenges efficiently and economically.In this book, you'll discover:Essential Knowledge and Tools: Equip yourself with the necessary knowledge and tools to keep your pool in top condition year-round.Simplified Maintenance Routines: Learn how to streamline your daily, weekly, monthly, and seasonal maintenance tasks to save time and effort.Chemical Balance Mastery: Understand and manage your pool’s chemical balance with confidence, ensuring safe and clean water.Troubleshooting Common Issues: Find quick and effective solutions to problems like algae outbreaks, cloudy water, and equipment malfunctions.Cost-Cutting Strategies: Implement cost-effective methods to reduce your pool maintenance expenses without compromising on quality.Inside, you’ll also find a downloadable agenda for daily, weekly, monthly, and seasonal maintenance. This agenda will guide you through each task with detailed steps, ensuring you never miss a crucial part of your pool care routine.Ready to transform your pool maintenance routine and enjoy a pristine pool with minimal effort?Get your copy of “Swimming Pool Maintenance for Beginners” today and start your journey to hassle-free pool ownership. Your pool will thank you, and so will your wallet! Read more

The companion to the bestseller Back to Basics for country, urban, and suburban folks—now fully updated!Who doesn’t want to shrink their carbon footprint, save money, and eat homegrown food whenever possible? Even readers who are very much on the grid will embrace this large, fully illustrated guide on the basics of living the good, clean life. It’s written with country lovers in mind—even those who currently live in the city.Whether you live in the city, the suburbs, or even the wilderness, there is plenty you can do to improve your life from a green perspective. Got sunlight? Start container gardening. With a few plants, fresh tomato sauce is a real option with your own homegrown fresh tomatoes. Reduce electricity use by eating dinner by candlelight (using homemade candles, of course). Learn to use rainwater to augment water supplies. Make your own soap and hand lotion. Consider keeping chickens for the eggs. From what to eat to supporting sustainable restaurants to avoiding dry cleaning, this book offers information on anything a homesteader needs—and more. Read more

A step-by-step guide to home repairs large and small from Popular Mechanics—the name that’s “synonymous with the ultimate in DIY knowledge” (Booklist, starred review).   Got a squeaky floor or a rattling door? Is your grout a color you don’t recognize anymore? From quick fixes like linking broken chains and patching drywall to more involved projects like replacing a fuel line and bleeding your brakes, Popular Mechanics How to Fix Anything is the handy and reliable go-to guide for the most common household problems—offering a primer on plumbing; unexpected hacks like using a golf tee to fill a stripped screw hole; instructions for tuning up the garage door; and so much more.   Throughout the book Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics’ senior home editor, answers questions about the trickiest fix-its, including how to deal with recurring ceiling cracks or get rid of that stench from the kitchen sink. And because it’s organized room by room, from basement to bathroom to bedroom, it’s simple to find the solution you need—so you won’t have to hire someone else to do the job. Read more

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERThe long-awaited design book from Shea McGee, beautifully showcasing all that is possible for every room of your home.Whether it's through her thriving design business, Studio McGee, her popular Netflix series, Dream Home Makeover, or her online community of over five million followers, Shea McGee has shown the world how the principles of high-end design can be applied to any home. As the title of her new book suggests, designing rooms for maximum impact while also remaining approachable to any who enter is an art. But it's also a skill that can be learned because it's inside each one of us.In The Art of Home, Shea takes us through every room of the house, starting with an explanation of process and then guiding our entryways, living rooms, kitchens, offices, kids' rooms, and even our utility rooms. With step-by-step guides paired with her own design projects and the power of her personal stories, Shea helps us transform the most important parts of our lives and how we live.What I love about design is the opportunity to dream and then will that vision into existence.Join Shea as she teaches us to dream and then shows us how to make it reality.  Her new book, The Art of Home, is as functional as it is heart-stoppingly beautiful and it will maintain a presence in your home for years to come. Read more

The most up-to-date and comprehensive guide to non-toxic materials for a new build or renovation!This book covers every section of the build from additives used in concrete foundations, to roofing materials, structural materials, to insulation, and interior finishes like floors, cabinets, paint, plaster, and much more.Includes brand names of specific products.Includes mold-preventative considerations that you must keep in mind at the stage of choosing materials to have a mold-safe home.Tips on how to test materials if you are sensitive.Throughout the book, you’ll discover valuable advice specifically for those with minor to severe chemical sensitivities, drawn from nine years of experience working with chemically sensitive individuals, twelve years of research and writing on the topic, and my personal experience with MCS.Even if you’re not chemically sensitive but simply want a home that’s as low in VOCs and other toxins/toxicants of concern as possible, this book is for you as well.Building materials and brands change rapidly, this book will be updated once or twice a year to keep it more up-to-date than any other book on this topic.About the AuthorCorinne Segura has 9 years of experience working as a green building materials specifier. She is a Building Biologist and a Healthy Home Inspector, among other certifications in building science and building material safety. Read more