Gardeners in Texas and the South face their own special problems with climate and growing seasons, and they need a guide written specifically for the region in order to have the greatest chance of success.
With their classic barns and fences, American small farms, and the buildings that support these farms, serve a much-needed purpose as much today as they have in the past.
In today's economy and in response to the growing awareness of how much damage has been done to the environment in the past, people cannot afford to delay considering ways they can build or remodel their homes to ensure they are green and resource-friendly.
Make simple work of the toughest plumbing problemWhether you are a master plumber who needs a comprehensive, on-the-job manual or a homeowner tackling weekend repair jobs, this well-illustrated guide provides all the information you need to solve just about any plumbing problem quickly, effectively, and economically.
The complete guide to dealing with mold in your home--the asbestos of the new millenniumToxic mold infestations in the home have been brought to the forefront of public awareness.
This gorgeous full-color guide in the popular design series showcases 150 apartments that demonstrate the range and imagination of some of the worlds top architects and interior designers working today.
In Clean Mama's Guide to a Healthy Home, Becky Rapinchuk, author of Simply Clean and creator of the popular cleaning website Clean Mama, provides a step-by-step guide to take charge of your home's wellness with a comprehensive, all-natural cleaning system.
In Homebody: A Guide to Creating Spaces You Never Want to Leave, Joanna Gaines walks you through how to create a home that reflects the personalities and stories of the people who live there.
With information on entertaining, etiquette, housekeeping, basic home repair, decorating, sex, and beauty, The Modern Girls Guide to Life became a sensational bestseller as young women everywhere discovered this indispensable book covered everything they should know .
New York Times bestselling author and popular lifestyle blogger Erin Gates shares everything you need to know about designing a beautifully stylishyet practical and functionalfamily home through candid advice, inspirational ideas, and lessons learned.
150 Best Terrace and Balcony Ideas is the ultimate resource for innovative terrace, roof garden, patio, and balcony design ideas for outdoor spaces of all shapes and sizes.
The author of The Hip Girl's Guide to Homemaking shows you how to love your kitchen and learn to make creative, delicious food without breaking your budget.
THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER AND OFFICIAL COMPANION TO THE HIT BBC SERIESBBC s The Repair Shop is a place where Britain s most skilled and caring craftspeople rescue and resurrect items that owners thought were beyond saving.
Danny Seo's brand Simply Green is a way of living that embraces certain rulesBe Authentic, Be Resourceful, Be Simple, Be Unexpected, Be Truthful, and Be an Individual.
Mom's Choice Awards Gold Award Recipient Professional organizer Barbara Reich offers a life-changing programfocused on decluttering and streamlining your homethat helps families live simpler, less chaotic lives: ';Everyone should Barbarafy,' raves The New York Times.
Originally published in London in 1775, One Thousand Valuable Secrets was Americanized and published in Philadelphia in 1795 in an effort to help the newly established United States become self-sufficient from Europe.
Published in 1846 in New York, Miss Beecher's Domestic Receipt Book was written by Catharine Esther Beecher, one of the most influential women writers and social activists of her time.
From Lulu Powers, one of Los Angeles's premier caterers and event planners, comes a lively, lushly photographed, full-color cookbook featuring 175 recipes and inspired party-planning tips.
Phil Spencer, property expert and co-presenter of hit series Location, Location, Location, provides everything you need to know to help you buy (and sell) your first homeWant to own your own home, but not sure where to start?
Learn how to soothe sunburns, dry-clean your dog, and perform other household miracles with this book "e;full of baking soda wizardry"e; (Chicago Tribune).
A stylishly smart collection of practical advice for the busy modern womanWith information on entertaining, etiquette, housekeeping, basic home repair, decorating, sex, and beauty, this indispensable book has everything today's young woman should know-but may not!
As wry as Bill Bryson's I'm a Stranger Here Myself, as insightful as Tracy Kidder's House, here is smart, engaging tale of one man's stuggle to restore his family's new home-a decrepit old mansion-and discover himself With his pregnant wife and their 18-month-old son in tow, David Giffels scoured the environs of Akron, OH, in search of the perfect house.
