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Home, Garden, and DIY March 2019
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Practical cactus & succulent bookby Fran BaileyPerfect for cactus and succulent enthusiasts, this illustrated plant directory profiles more than 200 succulent and cactus varieties, with instructions on how to grow each one as well as inspirational display ideas and step-by-step projects.
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Black & Decker carpentry made simple: 23 stylish projects - Learn as you build The projects in Carpentry Made Simple don't require an entire workshop and intimate knowledge of tools to create; most can be accomplished with a saw, drill set, and a few common supplies found at your local hardware store. Each of the 20+ projects contain lessons and valuable tips on skill-building and design to help you improve as a DIYer as you simultaneously create modern and elegant chairs, benches, shelves, cabinets, and more.
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Secret gardens by Matthew CantwellFrom pint-sized gardens to rambling grounds, Secret Gardens is a visual feast of contemporary residential landscaping, offering a rich resource of inspiration to readers, regardless of the size of their own patch of potential paradise. This book tells a story in pictures, with luscious photography of 24 of Secret Gardens' favourite projects.
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Building unique and useful kids furniture: 24 great do-it-yourself projects by Spike CarlsenThis book gives complete step-by-step instructions for building 24 professionally designed one-of-a-kind children's furniture projects that are easy to build and your kids will love. You don't need advanced skills. You don't need specialized tools. You don't need expensive materials. All of these projects can be built using basic tools and materials from any home improvement store.
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Relaxed coastal style by Sally DenningThe first part of the book offers up Sally's unique take on coastal style, celebrating the colours and textures of the seaside as well as lighting, furniture and coastal decorative accents such as maps, charts and nautical-themed accessories. The second half of the book visits a selection of coastal houses, cottages and hideaways that are guaranteed to enchant and inspire.
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Homebody: A guide to creating spaces you never want to leave by Joanna GainesJoanna Gaines walks you through how to create a home that reflects the personalities and stories of the people who live there. Using examples from her own farmhouse as well as a range of other homes, this comprehensive guide will help you assess your priorities and instincts, as well as your likes and dislikes, with practical steps for navigating and embracing your authentic design style.
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Growing tomatoes: Your guide to growing delicious tomatoes at home by Jason JohnsYou'll learn everything you need to know to grow healthy plants that produce high yields, avoid the common mistakes often made when growing tomatoes, and take a shortcut to success in growing your own tomatoes at home, whether you have a large garden or a balcony. Also included are recipes for making your own tomato ketchup, salsa, gazpacho, and other favourite tomato dishes.
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DIY guide to painting and wallpapering: A complete handbook to finishing walls and trim for a stylish home by M. R. LightPacked with professional painting and wallpapering advice for the first time DIY-er, this book shows how to carry out even the most daunting projects with ease and confidence, without the need to hire a professional to finish the job. Each task is carefully explained with easy-to-follow instructions and helpful diagrams, and the book is loaded with time-saving and money-saving hints, tips, and tricks of the trade.
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| Knitting modular: Shawls, wraps, and stolesby Melissa LeapmanA popular knit designer's innovative seven-step guide to creating a variety of customized shawl and wrap designs using the wedge shape as a starting point. Noted designer Melissa Leapman has developed an innovative technique that literally promises hundreds, even thousands, of beautiful shawl design options in this one book! |
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Great English interiors by David MlinaricFamed photographer Derry Moore and renowned interior designer David Mlinaric offers a panoramic tour inside some of Britain's finest manor houses, halls, castles, and public buildings. Bridging five centuries, this lavishly illustrated book looks at houses with superb examples of Tudor and Stuart interiors and continues into the century 20th century to feature the homes of such influential figures as Nancy Lancaster, Pauline de Rothschild, and David Hicks.
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150 best mini interior ideas
by Francesc Zamora Mola
A resource for architects, designers, and homeowners features a collection of practical and innovative mini interiors that exemplify small space design, showcasing the diversity of current trends in contemporary residential architecture and design
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Outdoor paint techniques & faux finishes: 25 great outdoor finishes for plaster, wood, cement, metal, and stone by Marina NivenGives information about painting on various outdoor surfaces, such as wood, cement, and plaster. Includes guidance for choosing colour, tools, and equipment, and provides detailed step-by-step procedures for each type of outdoor surface discussed.
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Sweet: Desserts from London's Ottolenghi
by Yotam Ottolenghi
Known for his award-winning cookbooks, as well as his London delis and fine-dining restaurant, a superstar chef teams up with a noted pastry chef to provide a collection of over 100 baked goods, desserts and confections—including Tahini and Halva Brownies, Banana Cakes WIth Rum Caramel, Pistachio and Rose Water Semolina Cake and more.
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The little book of tidying: Declutter your home and your life by Beth PennGrounded in solid science and bursting with invaluable tools, activities and strategies, this little book will empower you to discard what you no longer need, regain control of your surroundings and create a happier and more fulfilling life.
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Save make do: Slash your grocery bill by living sustainably by Lyn Webster In Save Make Do, you will learn: how to shop smarter, what to grow in your garden, the magic of baking soda and vinegar, 30 handy recipes (meals, treats and snacks; cleaning products and cosmetics) , clever ways to save.
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Describes the different types of wooden handplanes, and how to choose, set up, maintain, and use them. Includes step-by-step instructions, full-colour photos, detailed illustrations, and clear diagrams.
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Home work: Design solutions for working from home by Anna YudinaHome Work explores the exciting variety of ways that the workplace can be integrated into the domestic environment without overwhelming it. From stand- alone multifunctional furniture to mobile room dividers and dynamic solutions that fold out or pop up to create new work areas, each design addresses the unique needs of the space and client, and tackles the challenges of the rapidly evolving relationship between work and domestic life in the twenty-first century.
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