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Home, Garden, DIY February 2026 |
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A Dirty Guide to a Clean Home: Housekeeping Hacks You Can't Live Without
by Melissa Dilkes Pateras
Melissa Dilkes Pateras is the most competent housekeeper/ DIY-project master/home repair genius that you've ever been sexually attracted to. Once she followed her kids onto TikTok and began sharing her years of knowledge, she found a community eager for her approachable, often tongue-in-cheek advice on everything from caulking to why color-coded closets are a spiritual experience. She doesn't care about transforming our homes into a minimal, beige Instagram post. Melissa sees housekeeping as a form of anxiety relief, self-care, and self-esteem-building. She wants us to feel able to take care of our homes in a way that works for us-so we can relax and feel confident inviting others over; in short, to say, come on in--
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Crafting a Better World: Inspiration and DIY Projects for Craftivists
by Diana Weymar
From the climate crisis, to racism, to gun violence, to attacks on LGBTQ+ rights, the list of issues facing this country goes on and on, and it's only natural to feel anxious about the state of our union. Even if you vote, march, volunteer, and donate, feelings of hopelessness (and helplessness) still creep in. Crafting a Better World is a new kind of call to action: a guidebook for combatting fatigue and frustration with the handmade. Whether that's sewing a welcome blanket for new immigrants, or making a batch of vulva chocolates to raise money at a bake sale for abortion access, this book will teach you how to transform your anxiety into action. Curated by Diana Weymar, the creator of the Tiny Pricks Project, who knows what it means to meld craft and activism. On Jan. 8, 2018, she stitched I am a very stable genius (a Donald Trump quote) into a piece of her grandmother's abandoned needlework from the 1960s and posted it to Instagram. Since then, she's turned her embroidery practice into a material record of the trials facing this country and become a leading voice in the movement to save our democracy.--
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Staying Alive: The Go-To Guide for Houseplants
by Janet Melrose
Whether you have one tiny succulent on your desk at work or a massive collection of tropical plants in your home, caring for houseplants can be a real source of joy--and the occasional moment of wild frustration. In this Q&A guide to happy, healthy houseplants, lifelong gardeners Sheryl Normandeau and Janet Melrose are here with the insight you need to take you from perusing the plant shop to the dreaded repotting to splitting your mama spider into little spidies to share with friends.--
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The Best Beginner's Guide to Dogs and Puppies for Kids: Everything You Need to Know about Breeds, Training, Safety, and More!
by Lynn Guelzow
You've got a new puppy or dog--or desperately want to get one. Now what? Whether you have a dog, are dreaming of a new puppy, or just love anything with four paws, this guide is packed with the essential advice and fun facts every dog-loving kid needs. Every chapter begins with a short real-life story to introduce the topic and show why it matters--covering everything from puppy chewing and house-training to how to connect with your pup and understand what they need. Over 100 adorable pictures will keep young readers interested in these life-long lessons for both ends of the leash. The Best Beginner's Guide to Dogs and Puppies for Kids covers a lot of important topics, including the following: Preparing your home for a dogDog breeds and their characteristicsReal-life heroes and amazing dogs in movies and books House-trainingBasic obedience and mannersNutrition and health careUnique needs of puppies and young dogsGrooming basicsAnd so much more!This guide will help you learn how to build a wonderful relationship, avoid common mistakes, and keep your new pet healthy and happy!
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