Summaries of books about Hobbies & Home:
Organizing for the Rest of Us
100 Realistic Strategies to Keep Any House Under Control
Dana K. White
The book provides practical and achievable organizing strategies tailored for individuals who struggle with keeping their homes tidy and clutter-free. It emphasizes realistic goals and habits over perfection, offering guidance for maintaining order in a way that is sustainable for those who are not naturally inclined to organization.
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Art Lab for Kids
52 Creative Adventures in Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, Paper, and Mixed Media?For Budding Artists
Susan Schwake
The book offers a year's worth of art projects for children, with each week presenting a new adventure across various mediums such as drawing, painting, printmaking, and mixed media. It provides step-by-step instructions and examples for each activity, aiming to inspire creativity and artistic exploration in young artists.
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Better Than New
Lessons I've Learned from Saving Old Homes
Nicole Curtis
The book is a memoir that intertwines personal stories with professional insights from the author's experiences in renovating old homes, highlighting the challenges and triumphs of restoration. It offers practical advice and emotional narratives that reveal how the process of saving and restoring dilapidated properties has paralleled her own journey of self-discovery and empowerment.
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Crochet Iconic Women
Amigurumi Patterns for 15 Women Who Changed the World
Carla Mitrani
The book provides amigurumi crochet patterns for creating 15 dolls representing influential women from history and contemporary times. Each pattern is accompanied by a brief biography, highlighting the achievements and contributions of these iconic figures.
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Aquaponic Gardening
A Step-by-Step Guide to Raising Vegetables and Fish Together
Sylvia Bernstein
The book serves as a comprehensive guide to aquaponics, detailing the process of cultivating plants and fish in a symbiotic environment. It provides practical instructions on setting up and maintaining an aquaponic system, including choosing equipment, selecting fish and plants, and troubleshooting common issues.
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Epic Tomatoes
How to Select and Grow the Best Varieties of All Time
Craig LeHoullier
The book provides a comprehensive guide to cultivating tomatoes, offering advice on selecting the best varieties from heirlooms to hybrids for different climates and tastes. It includes practical tips on planting, troubleshooting, and harvesting, along with historical context and personal anecdotes from the author's extensive experience growing tomatoes.
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Metal Detecting
A Beginner's Guide to Mastering the Greatest Hobby In the World
Mark D Smith
The book serves as an introductory guide for newcomers to metal detecting, providing essential tips on how to choose the right equipment, understand the technical aspects of a metal detector, and employ effective searching techniques. It also offers practical advice on where to search, how to research potential hunting sites, and the legalities and ethical considerations of the hobby.
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Crochet One-Skein Wonders
101 Projects from Crocheters around the World
Edie Eckman, Judith Durant
The book is a collection of crochet patterns that each require only one skein of yarn, offering a diverse range of projects such as hats, scarves, bags, jewelry, and home accessories. It features contributions from numerous designers, providing clear instructions and illustrations for crocheters of all skill levels to create quick and creative items.
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Solar & 12 Volt Power for beginners
Off grid power for everyone
George Eccleston
The book serves as a primer on the basics of solar and 12-volt power systems, providing readers with essential information on how to design, install, and maintain off-grid power systems for various applications. It covers topics such as solar panel selection, battery storage, system sizing, and energy efficiency, aimed at individuals seeking to understand and utilize renewable energy for everyday needs.
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Fresh Eggs Daily
Raising Happy, Healthy Chickens...Naturally
Lisa Steele
The book provides readers with natural approaches to poultry care, offering tips and tricks for raising chickens using herbal remedies and promoting optimal health without relying on chemicals. It includes advice on feeding, coop maintenance, and egg collection, aiming to create a sustainable and humane environment for backyard flocks.
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