Summaries of books about Home Improvement:
The Disaster-Ready Home
A Step-by-Step Emergency Preparedness Manual for Sheltering in Place
Creek Stewart
The book provides a comprehensive guide to preparing one's home for various emergencies, detailing how to create a sustainable living environment during extended periods of sheltering in place. It covers essential topics such as water purification, food storage, energy alternatives, and home defense strategies to ensure safety and self-sufficiency during disasters.
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The Poop Diaries
Abby Ross
The book is a collection of humorous and eye-opening stories from plumbers about their most memorable on-the-job experiences dealing with clogged toilets, broken pipes, and other bathroom disasters. It provides insight into the challenges and eccentricities encountered by those in the plumbing profession.
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A Simple Life
Living off grid in a wooden cabin in France
Mary-Jane Houlton
The book chronicles the author's experiences and challenges of adopting an off-grid lifestyle in a wooden cabin in the French countryside. It provides insights into the daily routines, self-sufficiency practices, and the joys and hardships of living in harmony with nature away from modern conveniences.
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Troubleshooting and Repairing Major Appliances
Eric Kleinert
The book serves as a comprehensive guide to diagnosing and fixing a wide range of household appliances, including refrigerators, washers, dryers, ovens, and more. It provides detailed instructions, schematics, and information on tools and safety for both professional technicians and knowledgeable DIYers.
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101 Ways to Go Zero Waste
Kathryn Kellogg
The book provides practical tips and lifestyle changes for reducing personal waste and living more sustainably, covering topics from shopping habits to homemade cleaning solutions. It encourages readers to adopt eco-friendly practices in their daily routines to minimize their environmental impact.
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First-Time Home Buyer
The Complete Playbook to Avoiding Rookie Mistakes
Scott Trench
The book provides a comprehensive guide for individuals purchasing their first home, offering practical advice on navigating the real estate market, securing financing, and avoiding common pitfalls. It includes strategies for making smart investment decisions, understanding the buying process, and managing the financial responsibilities of homeownership.
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Waste Not
Make a Big Difference by Throwing Away Less
Erin Rhoads
The book provides practical advice and tips on reducing waste in everyday life, encouraging readers to adopt a more sustainable lifestyle. It covers topics such as composting, recycling, and making eco-friendly choices in areas like shopping, food, and personal care.
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Scaling Down
Living Large in a Smaller Space
Judi Culbertson|Marj Decker
The book provides practical advice and strategies for decluttering and organizing one's possessions to fit comfortably into a smaller living space. It offers tips on how to prioritize items, maximize space efficiency, and create a harmonious and simplified home environment.
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Waste Not Everyday
365 ways to reduce, reuse and reconnect
Erin Rhoads
The book provides a year's worth of practical tips and eco-friendly habits for minimizing waste and living more sustainably. Each day offers a different strategy or idea to help readers reduce their environmental footprint, from simple swaps to mindful consumption practices.
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The Tinkerers
The Amateurs, DIYers, and Inventors Who Make America Great
Alec Foege
The book celebrates the spirit of innovation and creativity in American history, highlighting the contributions of non-professional inventors and DIY enthusiasts to technological progress. It explores the cultural significance of tinkering and how these amateur efforts have shaped the nation's approach to problem-solving and invention.
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