Home, Garden, and DIY September 2019 Recent Releases But where do I put the couch? : And Answers to 100 Other Home Decorating Questions by Melissa Michaels When you have a home decorating question, do you wish you had a team to consult? Now, you do! Home decor experts Melissa Michaels (The Inspired Room) and KariAnne Wood (Thistlewood Farms) answer 101 actual queries from readers like you. Plant Parenting: Easy Ways to Make More Houseplants, Vegetables, and Flowers by Leslie F. Halleck What it is: an engaging, well-illustrated guide to plant propagation by a horticulture expert. Who it's for: novices and green thumbs alike. Topics include: materials and tools, how plants multiply, starting from seed, creating cuttings, water rooting, and common pests. How to Skimm your life by Inc. Skimm The creators of the fast-growing "Daily Skimm" newsletter counsel female millennials on a range of life-shaping subjects of relevance to adult independence, from careers and personal finance to stress management and global politics. Propagating plants : How to Create New Plants for Free by Alan Toogood Hundreds of photographic sequences and detailed instructions introduce the appropriate propagation techniques for more than one thousand different kinds of plants, including roses, orchids, ferns, palms, grasses, vegetables, and annuals. The keto for one cookbook : 100 delicious make-ahead, make-fast meals for one (or two) that make low-carb simple and easy by Dana Carpender A pioneer of the low-carb movement and best-selling author of over 14 cookbooks presents 100 single-serving, macro-proportioned keto meals of breakfast, lunch, dinners, snacks and desserts. The tree book : superior selections for landscapes, streetscapes, and gardens by Michael Dirr Each tree profile includes the common and botanical names along with details on foliage; flowers, seeds, fruits, and cones; native range; adaptability; and popular uses in landscapes. The Tree Book is a must-have resource for landscapes architects, city foresters, horticulturists, and enthusiastic home gardeners.   Plant combinations for an abundant garden : Design and Grow a Fabulous Flower and Vegetable Garden by David Squire How to create productive gardens by selecting the perfect plant combinations. Provides information on how to grow annuals, perennials, shrubs, water plants, bamboos, herbs, fruits, vegetables, and more. No crumbs left : recipes for everyday food made marvelous by Teri Turner A collection of healthful and satisfying recipes from the creator of NoCrumbsLeft.com incorporates favorite quotes and kitchen-wisdom tips into such Whole30-compliant options as Pistachio Pesto Chicken Breast, Shrimp Pad Thai and Spicy Pepperoncini Beef. That Handmade Touch : 20 Simple Sewing Projects for You and Your Home by Svetlana Sotak Sotak believes in the spirit of generous living and sharing her love of sewing through her popular online tutorials and Craftsy class. Now, in her first book, she teaches how to create cohesive, sophisticated projects, ranging from small to large and featuring quilt-as- you-go, basic piecing, and expert bag-making instructions to achieve a polished professional finish. Learn Skills to Sew Like a Professional : Practical Tailoring Methods and Techniques by Naoko Domeki Learn Skills to Sew Like a Professional: Practical Tailoring Methods and Techniques explains how to get an expert finish on those difficult parts of clothes―neck, collar, sleeves, pleats and more. All of the techniques in the book are based on domestic sewing machines, so readers can follow the full-color and detailed step-by-step instructions with their own machine. Fun With Cork : 35 Do-It-Yourself Projects for Cork Accessories, Gifts, Decorations, and Much More! by Jutta Handrup Showing what you can do with various cork materials, two cult bloggers and trendsetters present easy-to-create projects for decorating, upcycling and accessorizing using cork paper, adhesive film and arches. Amazing Furniture Makeovers : Easy DIY Projects to Transform Thrifted Finds into Beautiful Custom Pieces by Jen Crider This book makes it easy to transform whatever old or wobbly furniture you have into something better than new. Each chapter walks you through unique projects to illustrate Jen’s straightforward approach to furniture styling and repair, and these techniques can be used on a variety of pieces. The farmhouse culture guide to fermenting : crafting live cultured foods and drinks with 100 recipes from kimchi to kombucha by Kathryn Lukas Fermenting a Culture' provides the history, health information, and safest methods for preserving, along with 115 recipes for krauts, pickles, kimchi, fermented vegetables, hot sauces, preserved fruits and jams, yogurt, kombucha, and even hard ciders and mead. Dress up! : sew 25+ T-shirt costumes for little superheroes, princesses, unicorns, cowgirls, and more by Linda Schmidt Whether for Halloween or a party—or just for fun any time at all—slipping into a costume inspires hours of creative play. And no child could resist these 25+ charming outfits, which range from royal princesses and crime-fighting superheroes to cuddly tigers, busy bees, and loveable pumpkins. Like Sew Pretty T-Shirt Dresses, this follow-up collection features simple projects that start with a purchased T-shirt, so you won’t have to master sewing armholes and other advanced skills. Cleaning hacks : your all-natural, go-to solution for spots, stains, scum, and more! by Sarah Flowers Avoid long lists of mysterious chemicals and skip buying multiple cleaning products and get back to basics and use simple, all-natural solutions that are safe, inexpensive, and effective. Take control of your cleaning to-do list with these easy, natural cleaning methods. The Conscious Closet : The Revolutionary Guide to Looking Good While Doing Good by Elizabeth L. Cline An expert on fashion and the environment discusses ways to create an ethical and sustainable wardrobe, including tips on how to pare down your closet and find affordable clothes which minimize environmental and social impacts. The complete guide to modern massage : step-by-step massage basics and techniques from around the world by Ryan Jay Hoyme Introduces the techniques necessary to master the art of massage, including such disciplines as deep tissue, reflexology, and shiatsu, and explains how massage can be used to treat a variety of ailments. Growing your own tea garden : the guide to growing and harvesting flavorful teas in your backyard by Jodi Helmer If you’ve ever considered raising your own tea, this comprehensive guide is the place to start. Growing Your Own Tea Garden is packed with inspiration and practical instructions for cultivating and enjoying delicious teas. Author Jodi Helmer helps you plan and plant a productive backyard tea garden, with sample garden designs and cultivation advice.  Beginner's guide to DIY & home repair : essential DIY techniques for the first timer by Jo Behari Filled with expert advice, this practical DIY beginner’s handbook offers simple instructions for all the DIY basics, providing first-time homeowners and renters with the skills and guidance to get the job done. Affordable Interior Design : High-end Tips for Any Budget by Betsy Helmuth A leading voice in affordable interior decorating shows readers how to live in luxury on a budget by sharing her insider tips and tried-and-tested methods for creating a beautiful—and enviable—home. Naturally sweet baking : healthier recipes for a guilt-free treat by Carolin Strothe A cook, food stylist and award-winning blogger, along with her husband, promote the benefits of a low-sugar diet with 70 imaginative and delicious low-sugar and sugar-free baking recipes, including Victoria Sponge Cake, Blackberry Cheesecake and Teff Waffles. Happy orchid : help it flower, watch it flourish by Sara Rittershausen An introduction to orchids for home gardeners features care profiles for more than 125 varieties, offering advice on where to position plants, how to keep orchids flowering, when to water and fertilize them, and how often to repot plants. Backyard Homesteading All-in-One for Dummies by Todd Brock Backyard Homesteading All-in-One For Dummies has a little bit of everything for the homesteader in all of us. It walks you through the basics of creating your own sustainable homestead and offers expert tips and tricks for making it as easy and successful as possible.  Creative terrariums : 33 Modern Mini-Gardens for Your Home by Enid G. Svymbersky Guides readers through the ins and outs of making terrariums, including layering, design and placement, and care, and offers 33 step-by-step projects. Naturally sweet food in jars : 100 preserves made with coconut, maple, honey, and more by Marisa McClellan The culinary instructor and blogger for FoodinJars.com demonstrates how to use natural sweeteners and less refined sugars in more than 100 recipes for favorite pestos, jams, fruit butters, syrups and condiments. Contact your librarian for more great books! Bloomington Public Library 205 E. Olive St. Bloomington, Illinois 61701 309.828.6093 www.bloomingtonlibrary.org/