How-to & Home Improvements Books


Gorgeously Green: 8 Simple Steps to an Earth-Friendly LifeGorgeously Green: 8 Simple Steps to an Earth-Friendly Life
Best Price: $10.47
Maybe going green doesn't mean avoiding unnecessary animal testing especially for beauty and...
It's All Too Much: An Easy Plan for Living a Richer Life with Less StuffIt's All Too Much: An Easy Plan for Living a Richer Life with Less Stuff
Best Price: $7.50
This book was eye opening. I actually checked it out from the library a couple times and...
Bunny Williams' Point of View: Three Decades of Decorating Elegant and Comfortable HousesBunny Williams' Point of View: Three Decades of Decorating Elegant and Comfortable Houses
Best Price: $23.99
I absolutely loved "An Affair with a House" and Bunny's gardening book. I can't tell...
The Bicycling Guide to Complete Bicycle Maintenance and Repair: For Road and Mountain Bikes(Expanded and Revised 5th Edition)The Bicycling Guide to Complete Bicycle Maintenance and Repair: For Road and Mountain Bikes(Expanded and Revised 5th Edition)
Best Price: $11.03
I bought this book and the Zinn book at the same time. Both books have good illustrations, but...
Parenting From the Inside OutParenting From the Inside Out
Best Price: $7.58
If you want to avoid making the same mistakes your parents made, if you know there is a better...


The Renewable Energy Handbook: A Guide to Rural Energy Independence, Off-Grid and Sustainable LivingThe Renewable Energy Handbook: A Guide to Rural Energy Independence, Off-Grid and Sustainable Living
Best Price: $18.58
This book is a web site printed out in large type. Books printed thirty years earlier are more...
Solar Power Your Home For Dummies (For Dummies (Home & Garden))Solar Power Your Home For Dummies (For Dummies (Home & Garden))
Best Price: $10.75
This is a good introduction to how the energy from the sun can be put to practical everyday use....
Home Buying For Dummies, 3rd editionHome Buying For Dummies, 3rd edition
Best Price: $6.38
Full of interesting things about home buying. I wish that in some parts it would have gone more...
Storey's Basic Country Skills: A Practical Guide to Self-RelianceStorey's Basic Country Skills: A Practical Guide to Self-Reliance
Best Price: $16.18
This book covers a huge range of country skills, including a companion planting guide. I...
Urawaza: Secret Everyday Tips and Tricks from JapanUrawaza: Secret Everyday Tips and Tricks from Japan
Best Price: $8.86
Everyone knows how to cure the hic-ups, or to get wine stains out of white clothing right? ...


Martha Stewart's Homekeeping Handbook: The Essential Guide to Caring for Everything in Your HomeMartha Stewart's Homekeeping Handbook: The Essential Guide to Caring for Everything in Your Home
Best Price: $17.40
A very helpful book to have for the house. I use the cleaning mixtures in my home. They work...
Water Storage: Tanks, Cisterns, Aquifers, and Ponds for Domestic Supply, Fire and Emergency Use--Includes How to Make Ferrocement Water TanksWater Storage: Tanks, Cisterns, Aquifers, and Ponds for Domestic Supply, Fire and Emergency Use--Includes How to Make Ferrocement Water Tanks
Best Price: $20.91
I love all those oasis manuals. Once again Art Ludwig surprises us with a manual full of info...
The Urban Homestead: Your Guide to Self-sufficient Living in the Heart of the City (Process Self-reliance Series)The Urban Homestead: Your Guide to Self-sufficient Living in the Heart of the City (Process Self-reliance Series)
Best Price: $10.10
My wife and I were delighted to get our hands on The Urban Homestead. We have been following the...
Clear Your Clutter With Feng ShuiClear Your Clutter With Feng Shui
Best Price: $5.25
I found this little book to be inspirational, useful and fun to read. It did get me started on...
The Pocket ParentThe Pocket Parent
Best Price: $5.37
This book was very simple. I got it for that very reason, I have a 2 year old who is running the...

The Encyclopedia of Country Living: An Old Fashioned Recipe Book (Encyclopedia of Country Living)The Encyclopedia of Country Living: An Old Fashioned Recipe Book (Encyclopedia of Country Living)
Best Price: $23.95
definitely has a bunch of homesteading info. probably could use some editing, but overall a very...
Canning & Preserving for DummiesCanning & Preserving for Dummies
Best Price: $7.67
I give this book a "U" for unsatisfactory. It has NO information on canning meat,...
Building Construction IllustratedBuilding Construction Illustrated
Best Price: $28.40
Book is very good for research and beginners learning building construction. I have used the...
Country Wisdom & Know-HowCountry Wisdom & Know-How
Best Price: $12.20
If you want a great book to help you simplify your life and begin to wean you and your family...
Stylish Sheds and Elegant Hideaways: Big Ideas for Small Backyard DestinationsStylish Sheds and Elegant Hideaways: Big Ideas for Small Backyard Destinations
Best Price: $18.56
Debra Prinzing's newest book is a wonderful collaboration with William Wright, as photographer. ...

2006 International Residential Code - Softcover Version (International Residential Code)2006 International Residential Code - Softcover Version (International Residential Code)
Best Price: $61.54
The book quality and condition are as the same as the seller describes. If it's original copy,...
Sink ReflectionsSink Reflections
Best Price: $8.33
In this book Marla Cilley explains in full detail how she recaptured her life....she is an...
Easy Green Living: The Ultimate Guide to Simple, Eco-Friendly Choices for You and Your HomeEasy Green Living: The Ultimate Guide to Simple, Eco-Friendly Choices for You and Your Home
Best Price: $12.81
EASY GREEN LIVING arrived before expected and brand new as promised. I loved it, it was a real...
Handy Farm Devices: And How to Make ThemHandy Farm Devices: And How to Make Them
Best Price: $7.63
This book is great with a ton of wonderful ideas. Can't wait to actually sit and read instead...
Elle Decor So Chic: Glamorous Lives, Stylish Spaces (Elle Decor)Elle Decor So Chic: Glamorous Lives, Stylish Spaces (Elle Decor)
Best Price: $22.15
Different styles, each executed beautifully. Great inspiration -- the only negative is that if...

Got Sun? Go Solar: Get Free Renewable Energy to Power Your Grid-Tied HomeGot Sun? Go Solar: Get Free Renewable Energy to Power Your Grid-Tied Home
Best Price: $11.60
I was thinking about making the move to solar so I decided to purchase this book and do some...
The Attachment Parenting Book : A Commonsense Guide to Understanding and Nurturing Your BabyThe Attachment Parenting Book : A Commonsense Guide to Understanding and Nurturing Your Baby
Best Price: $7.03
As a first-time mother, I wanted to do everything in my power to ensure that my (now almost...
Living Like Ed: A Guide to the Eco-Friendly LifeLiving Like Ed: A Guide to the Eco-Friendly Life
Best Price: $10.11
I enjoyed this book a lot. It is a basic guide and a start at being a better person for the...
The Complete Tightwad  GazetteThe Complete Tightwad Gazette
Best Price: $14.05
I checked this book out from the Public Library here in Medford, Oregon. While it is a little...
The Homeowner's Guide to Renewable Energy: Achieving Energy Independence through Solar, Wind, Biomass and Hydropower (Mother Earth News Wiser Living)The Homeowner's Guide to Renewable Energy: Achieving Energy Independence through Solar, Wind, Biomass and Hydropower (Mother Earth News Wiser Living)
Best Price: $15.74
Not only did I find this book useful, I enjoyed reading this book. I am not a techy science...

Green from the Ground Up: Sustainable, Healthy, and Energy-Efficient Home Construction (Builder's Guide)Green from the Ground Up: Sustainable, Healthy, and Energy-Efficient Home Construction (Builder's Guide)
Best Price: $16.47
This book does a good job at setting up a working definition of "green building" as a...
The New Create an Oasis With Greywater: Choosing, Building and Using Greywater Systms - Includes Branched DrainsThe New Create an Oasis With Greywater: Choosing, Building and Using Greywater Systms - Includes Branched Drains
Best Price: $20.95
If you are a revolutionary and innovative thinker that respects the preciousness of water and...
Organizing from the Inside Out, second edition: The Foolproof System For Organizing Your Home, Your Office and Your LifeOrganizing from the Inside Out, second edition: The Foolproof System For Organizing Your Home, Your Office and Your Life
Best Price: $5.50
Julie Morgenstern's "Organizing from the Inside Out" is such a fantastic and valuable...
The Busy Person's Guide to Preserving Food: Easy Step-by-Step Instructions for Freezing, Drying, and CanningThe Busy Person's Guide to Preserving Food: Easy Step-by-Step Instructions for Freezing, Drying, and Canning
Best Price: $8.78
The Busy Person's Guide to Preserving Food: Easy Step-by-Step Instructions for Freezing, Drying...
The Only Dog Tricks Book You'll Ever Need: Impress Friends, Family--and Other Dogs!The Only Dog Tricks Book You'll Ever Need: Impress Friends, Family--and Other Dogs!
Best Price: $2.35
Book in perfect shape. Arrived in very timely manor. Thank you for your great service.

Green Building & Remodeling For Dummies (For Dummies (Home & Garden))Green Building & Remodeling For Dummies (For Dummies (Home & Garden))
Best Price: $11.82
I have a number of the Dummies books on various topics, and had an interest in how one might...
Eliminate Chaos: The 10-Step Process to Organize Your Home and LifeEliminate Chaos: The 10-Step Process to Organize Your Home and Life
Best Price: $10.64
It's advertised as a methodical approach to organizing every room of your house. What it turned...
Amy Butler's Midwest Modern: A Fresh Design Spirit for the Modern LifestyleAmy Butler's Midwest Modern: A Fresh Design Spirit for the Modern Lifestyle
Best Price: $13.73
This book could stand alone as a coffee table book. There are many beautiful and inspiring...
Candice Olson on DesignCandice Olson on Design
Best Price: $11.90
I love Candice's show, but was disappointed in this book. There were only a few designs...
The Black & Decker Complete Guide to Home Wiring - 3rd Edition: Includes Information on Home Electronics & Wireless Technology (Black & Decker Complete Guide)The Black & Decker Complete Guide to Home Wiring - 3rd Edition: Includes Information on Home Electronics & Wireless Technology (Black & Decker Complete Guide)
Best Price: $15.43
I live in an older house and I have had this book for a while now. It gets referenced every time...

Healthy Child Healthy World: Creating a Cleaner, Greener, Safer HomeHealthy Child Healthy World: Creating a Cleaner, Greener, Safer Home
Best Price: $13.90
great book with tons of practical tips on living green. even if you don't have kids, this book...
First Art : Art Experiences for Toddlers and TwosFirst Art : Art Experiences for Toddlers and Twos
Best Price: $8.87
I wanted to thank all of the folks who have taken the tie to review "First Art", a...
Build Your Own underground Root CellarBuild Your Own underground Root Cellar
Best Price: $1.23
I really recommend this product as an excellent resource fo starting a root cellar project. I...
Solar Water Heating: A Comprehensive Guide to Solar Water and Space Heating Systems (Mother Earth News Wiser Living Series)Solar Water Heating: A Comprehensive Guide to Solar Water and Space Heating Systems (Mother Earth News Wiser Living Series)
Best Price: $15.43
This is a very well written book. Bob Ramlow has done a lot of work on the subject of solar...
2006 International Building Code - Softcover Version: Softcover Version (International Building Code)2006 International Building Code - Softcover Version: Softcover Version (International Building Code)
Best Price: $79.77
This book provides me with all the information I need to do both residental and commercial...

Creative Concrete Ornaments for the Garden: Making Pots, Planters, Birdbaths, Sculpture & MoreCreative Concrete Ornaments for the Garden: Making Pots, Planters, Birdbaths, Sculpture & More
Best Price: $14.42
This book contains many "recipes" for making concrete containers and concrete art. The...
Mary Emmerling's Beach Cottages: At Home by the SeaMary Emmerling's Beach Cottages: At Home by the Sea
Best Price: $19.59
As a longtime Mary Emmerling fan I can hardly wait for each book to come out; as a beach fan I...
The Bread Builders: Hearth Loaves and Masonry OvensThe Bread Builders: Hearth Loaves and Masonry Ovens
Best Price: $21.93
This book is wonderful. This was the most highly recommended book on building and cooking with...
An Affair with a HouseAn Affair with a House
Best Price: $29.01
I have always loved older homes. Every room in this book tells a story. This book is a great...
Couture Sewing TechniquesCouture Sewing Techniques
Best Price: $13.33
Excellent book. Recommended by my couture sewing instructor at the London School of Fashion. It...

The Home Energy Diet: How to Save Money by Making Your House Energy-Smart (Mother Earth News Wiser Living Series)The Home Energy Diet: How to Save Money by Making Your House Energy-Smart (Mother Earth News Wiser Living Series)
Best Price: $10.70
Consider starting with "Insulate and Weatherize: Expert Advice from Start to Finish"...
Axel Vervoordt: Timeless InteriorsAxel Vervoordt: Timeless Interiors
Best Price: $47.24
Vervoordt's peaceful environments invade space with mood. The resulting grandeur of such...
Wiring A House (For Pros by Pros)Wiring A House (For Pros by Pros)
Best Price: $15.70
This series, For Pros by Pros, is the very best series for practical, detailed information on Do...
Wind Energy Basics: A Guide to Small and Micro Wind SystemsWind Energy Basics: A Guide to Small and Micro Wind Systems
Best Price: $15.62
I found this to be a good starting point to learn about wind energy. It starts out with basics...
Better Basics for the Home: Simple Solutions for Less Toxic LivingBetter Basics for the Home: Simple Solutions for Less Toxic Living
Best Price: $11.52
This is an absolutely great book for anyone interested in "greening" their home. ...

Mortgages For Dummies, 2nd EditionMortgages For Dummies, 2nd Edition
Best Price: $2.00
I learned nothing from this book that I didn't already know. After talking with friends and...
The Complete Pool Manual for Homeowners and Professionals: A Step-by-Step Maintenance GuideThe Complete Pool Manual for Homeowners and Professionals: A Step-by-Step Maintenance Guide
Best Price: $16.74
We bought a house with a pool & spa and the previous owners were kind enough to take all of...
How Your House Works: A Visual Guide to Understanding & Maintaining Your Home (How Your House Works) (How Your House Works)How Your House Works: A Visual Guide to Understanding & Maintaining Your Home (How Your House Works) (How Your House Works)
Best Price: $14.26
I originally checked this book out of the library; I was quite impressed with the clearly...
  
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