Smyrna Public Library: Home, Garden, and DIY: November 2025

New Releases

How Your House Works
by Charlie Wing

A comprehensive guide to how everything in a house works. The book's many full-color illustrations are all drawn by the author for the general consumer to understand. Virtually everything in your house is included, with illustrated guidance on electrical systems, plumbing, major household appliances, foundation, framing, doors, and windows.

Elements of Timeless Style : Creating a Forever Home
by Erin Gates

An inspirational and practical guide from a bestselling author and designer offers advice for designing one's “forever” home, showcasing nine diverse projects to help make thoughtful choices and confident investments for a timeless living space.

Measure with your heart : Southern Home Cooking to Feed Your Family and Soul: a Cookbook
by Hannah Taylor

A culinary creator from Georgia known for her Southern charm, down-to-earth personality, and carefree “measure with your heart” cooking content offers 100 free-spirited, comforting recipes for Southern-style dishes made with love.

Family Handyman Guide to Skills, Tools & Techniques : Expert Advice to Help You Complete Home Improvement Projects With Confidence
by Family Handyman

Created by the team known for a commitment to quality, craftsmanship and overall DIY awesomeness, this must-have book is a treasure trove of essential skills and techniques for today's homeowners.

The Pioneer Woman Cooks - the Essential Recipes : 125 Greatest Hits, New Twists, and Perfected Classics
by Ree Drummond

The ninth blockbuster cookbook bestselling author Drummond, featuring tested, perfected versions of her all-time favorite, most crowd-pleasing, and timelessly popular recipes - the classics that families turn to every day and year after year.

Forever home : Classic, Clever Design to Help You Put Down Roots
by Mikel Welch

Practical design principles and budgeting advice to help readers create a comfortable, lasting home, guiding choices on color palettes, furnishings and layout with tips for making spaces look expensive without overspending, supported by expert insights and illustrative visuals.

Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree : A Festive Guide to Celebrating the Holidays (Recipes, Crafts, and More!)
by Harper Celebrate

You will rock around your Christmas tree this season with the beloved, nostalgic #1 chart-topping song as your guide to a host of holiday fun, from recipes and crafts to party games, decor ideas and more!

Unfurled : Designing a Living Home
by Hilton Carter

This personal design guide follows the author's journey transforming his Baltimore home, sharing his creative process, mood boards, and practical tips on color, texture, layout, and plant styling to help readers create vibrant, nurturing spaces that reflect their own style and life.

The Children's Heritage Sourcebook : 100+ Back-to-roots Activities for Kids & Teens
by Ashley Moore

Parents, educators, teens, and children will find inspiration for back-to-roots living. A cookbook, manual, and activity book teaching modern homegrown practices of self-sufficiency to children, teenagers, and adults alike.

Taste of Home Soups & Breads : 200+ Comforting Recipes for Soups, Stews, Chowders, and Homemade Breads
by Taste of Home

Packed with 200+ recipes, this comprehensive guide ensures you will always have the perfect combo for any occasion, whether it’s a cozy quick dinner or a special holiday spread.