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"...Ultimate Guide: Wiring, Updated 10th Edition explains home wiring and residential electrical systems in easy-to-understand terms for any DIYer or homeowner."--

"Be your own plumber and make DIY repairs and improvements! This best-selling guide on plumbing will teach you everything you need to know from toilet installation and repairs to running underground sprinkler systems for your garden and yard irrigation. This new edition, Ultimate Guide Plumbing, 6th Edition, also includes new information on leak detection, mixed water temperature control, alkaline water treatment and scale reduction devices, domestic water heaters, drinking water treatment units and is updated with 2024 National Plumbing Code Standards"--

Growing Herbs for Health, Wellness, Cooking, and Crafts provides everything you need to know to start your own herb garden today. From soil preparation, lighting, how often to water, pests and disease prevention, important things to know when planting indoors verses outdoors, expert gardener and author Kim Roman shares invaluable tips to producing high yield quality herbs. Kim also shares quick reference charts and plant profiles for 36 of today's most popular herbs, in addition to a few her favorite recipes where herbs are the star ingredient.

Find inspiring ideas to make your Pacific Northwest home landscape more attractive and functional in this updated edition of Creative Homeowner's award-winning best seller on landscaping northwest-style. The 48 featured landscape designs are created by professionals from the region and use more than 200 plants that thrive in the northwest. Detailed instructions for projects, such as paths, patios, ponds, and arbors, are also included. Over 400 full-color photographs are complemented by easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions. Updates to this edition include an emphasis on native plants, the impact of climate change on the northwest region, updated plant profiles, and more.

Make a Californian home landscape more attractive and functional with California Home Landscaping, 4th Edition that's an updated edition of Creative Homeowner's award-winning best seller. The 48 featured landscape designs are created by professionals from the region and use more than 200 plants that thrive in California's climate. Detailed, step-by-step instructions for projects, such as paths, patios, ponds, and arbors, are also included. Updates to this edition include an emphasis on native plants and those most suitable to the region, updated plant profiles, the impact of climate change, creating pollinator and wildfire landscapes, current heat and hardiness zone maps, and more.

Jam-packed with tons of awesome information, World of Pollinators teaches children the importance of pollinators, along with exciting outdoor DIY projects that make a difference! Engaging and fun, kids will learn about pollinating insects and other valuable nature topics, from what pollen is and how it works to why some insects and birds are pollinators while some are not. Also included are illustrated guides showing different types of birds, insects, and flowering plants that attract pollinators, regional maps, and awesome fun facts on state birds across the United States! This educational and hands-on book also provides exciting outdoor projects for kids that are fun as they get involved in nature while also protecting it, including how to make a butterfly house, how to plant a pollinator haven in a flowerpot and more.​

Explaining everything DIYers and homeowners need to know about bathroom design -- from budgeting and designing the space to selecting cabinetry and hardware and choosing appropriate materials -- this must-have resource will also show you how to bring these elements together with style. Newly updated with the latest renovation and design trends, products, and technology, plus space-saving ideas and so much more, this new edition offers a smart approach to bathroom design that will help you achieve the bathroom you've always imagined.

User-friendly and highly accessible, this is a practical and inspiring guide to indoor gardening for complete beginners. Find invaluable tips and advice for choosing, caring for, and propagating the top 40 easiest and most common houseplants. From air-purifying plants for beginners to heat-resistant succulents and cacti, discover everything you need to know on soil mix, watering, feeding, displaying, troubleshooting, and more! Many of these indoor houseplants are perfect for small homes and space-saving ideas abound, whether hanging in a basket, bunched on a shelf or windowsill, or grouped on a ladder. Filled with stunning photography and tons of expert tips and tricks, Beginner's Houseplant Garden is a complete, fool-proof guide that shows you how to create your own indoor garden - even if space is tight and you have no prior experience of plants at all.

Northeast Home Landscaping, 4th Edition shows how to beautify 27 common landscape situations. Featuring 54 design variations that incorporate more than 200 of the best plants for the region, readers will also learn all they need to know to install the paths, fences, walls, arbors, and trellises that make up the landscaping designs. Step-by-step instructions are provided for each project, and detailed plant descriptions also explain cultivation and care. Updates to this edition include an emphasis on the importance of native plants, deer- and drought-resistant species, identifications of invasive and banned plants, new information on the impact of climate change on the northeast region, and more.

Cultivate a southern coastal home landscape with special considerations for the salty air and high winds. The 38 featured landscape designs are created by professionals from the coastal region and use more than 160 native plants that thrive in the demanding coastal environment. Detailed, step-by-step instructions for landscape projects for paths, patios, ponds, walls, fences, trellises, and arbors are included, as well as creative solutions for front entries, foundation plantings, steep slopes, and more. New to this updated second edition is guidance on native planting and which banned or invasive species to avoid, as well as information on permaculture, the impact of climate change for the southern coastal region, and more.

Midwest Home Landscaping, 4th Edition Learn how to properly landscape according to your region's climate:46 designs created by landscape professionals specifically for the Midwest--featuring creative solutions for front entries, foundation plantings, patios, steep slopes, and much more!Detailed descriptions of more than 200 plants for your region, plus all you need to know to plant and maintain them.Step-by-step instructions for building structures, such as paths, patios, ponds, walls, fences, arbors, and trellises.Includes full-color photos and illustrations of plants, gardens, and finished products.Newly updated information on your garden in the changing climate, plus resources for invasive species specific to the Midwest.Updated terminology and current gardening practices throughout the book and in the glossary.

A complete DIY guide to enhance your home with walkways, garden walls, and patios, Ultimate Guide: Walks, Patios & Walls, 2nd Edition features all the information needed to integrate popular hardscape designs into your overall home landscape. Included are dozens of design ideas with easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions for a variety of landscape projects. With hundreds of building tips and construction drawings for projects, also included in this updated edition is new content on hardscaping design and materials, choices to consider that combat climate change, pervious versus impervious surfaces, terracing, and other elements that influence stormwater runoff and site planning, and more.

Texas Home Landscaping, Including Oklahoma 4th Edition is a newly updated edition of Creative Homeowner's award-winning, best-selling series of regional home landscaping books. In this Texas landscape guide, readers will find inspiring ideas for making the home landscape more attractive and functional. The 48 featured designs are created by landscape professionals and use more than 200 native plants that thrive in the Oklahoma and Texas region. Detailed instructions for landscape projects, such as paths, patios, ponds, and arbors, are also included, along with step-by-step instructions. This edition offers new content on eco-friendly plants to support conservation, permaculture, the impact of climate change and measures to take, fire- and drought-resistant species, defensible space landscaping, and more.

Southeast Home Landscaping, 4th Edition will show you inspiring ideas for making your home landscaping more attractive and functional. The 54 featured designs use more than 200 annuals, perennials, trees, and shrubs that thrive in the southeast region. Drought-resistant plants that are proven performers in the southeast region are also used in the landscape designs. Step-by-step instructions for landscape projects, such as paths, patios, ponds, and arbors, are also provided. Updates to this edition include an emphasis on the importance of native plants, identifications of invasive and banned plants, new information on the impact of climate change, new hardiness zone maps, and more.

Northwest Home Landscaping>- 48 designs covering the most common situations, such as front entries, foundation plantings, patios, and steep slopes. - Detailed descriptions of more than 200 plants that will grow well in your region, plus all you need to know to select, plant, and care for them. - Step-by-step instructions for building structures, such as paths, patios, ponds, walls, fences, arbors, and trellises.

Ever dreamed of having your own cozy cabin nestled in the woods? Recently updated with 35 new house plans, this book will help you find the perfect efficient small home! With over 200 functional floor plans for cabins, cottages, a-frames, vacation homes, and apartment garages, select and order these expertly prepared plans that also include construction blueprints and CAD packages! Also included in this updated edition are six new articles on a variety of insightful subjects, from vacation home ideas and maintenance to apartment garage décor ideas, tips before building a small shed or structure, and more.

Save money by making all types of home electrical repairs and improvements with the help of this complete easy-to-follow guide. - Replace faulty electrical switches and receptacles - Install interior and exterior home lighting systems - Learn about the materials and tools you need to work like a pro - Upgrade your home's wiring for safety and convenience - Discover today's newest smart home devices and technology

Ultimate Guide: Ceramic & Stone Tiling Enhance your home with the latest trends in ceramic, stone, porcelain, glass, and mosiec tiles. Save money by doing the work yourself. - Step-by-step guides to planning and designing all types of tile installations - How to apply tile to floors, walls, counters, shower enclosures, and more - Easy-to-follow tiling tips that lead to professional-quality results - More than 625 inspirational and instructional photos and illustrations of tile and tile installations Prepare floors, walls, and countertops for the best tile resultas; install ceramic, stone, porcelain, mosaic, and glass tiles; master tile-setting tools, such as wet saws and snap cutters

Advance praise forHomegrown Vegetables, Fruits, and Herbs: - "Compost all your other 'how to' gardening books--this one replaces them all. Jim Wilson and Walter Chandoha ... have created a labor of love ... worthy of a lifetime achievement award."--Nona Wolfram Koivula, Executive Director, All-America Selections and The National Garden Bureau - "With more than 100 years of experience between them, Jim and Walter (can help) less-experienced gardeners get immediate results. ...You can almost smell the sweet apples, the savory basil, and the juicy tomatoes. ... Wow, what a feast!"--Walter Reeves, The Georgia Gardener - "The chapters (on growing) vegetables, fruits, and herbs are the best I've ever seen in all my years of collecting edible gardening books. ... (It) feels like I'm taking a walk down Jim's lifelong garden path. ..."--Cathy Wilkinson Barash, Past President, Garden Writers Association, Author, Edible Flowers from Garden to Palate and Gardening in the Prairie Lands States JIM WILSON earned a B.S. in agriculture from the University of Missouri and has been an active horticulturist for over 60 years. He has authored 13 books and spent more than a decade on garden television, most notably as co-host of PBS's The Victory Garden South. WALTER CHANDOHA is a graduate of New York University. An accomplished photographer and writer, his work has appeared in Family Circle, Ladies' Home Journal, and National Geographic.

Landscaping with Stone shows you how to incorporate the stunning beauty of natural stone into your home landscape. You'll learn the basics of designing and working with different types of stone in walkways, patios, retaining walls, rock gardens, steps, and much more. - Over 290 beautiful photos of the latest stone designs - More than 40 illustrations to guide the do-it-yourselfer - Surprisingly easy stone projects you can include in your landscape About the AuthorPat Sagui gained her landscaping experience firsthand as a member of a family-owned nursery and landscaping business. She has been writing about gardening and landscaping since 1991. She lives in Westfield, Vermont. Praise for the First Edition "... teems with stunning photos. The instructions are meticulous but easy to follow ... "--Library Journal "The Stone Age lives and author Pat Sagui can help readers get their projects right. "--Design New Jersey "...a terrific resource for this important new trend. ...expert advice on virtually every type of stone feature you can design."--Architects & Designers Book Service