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Building Natural Ponds is the first book to walk through the steps required to design and build a natural pond without the need of pumps, filters, and nasty chemicals. Coverage includes pond ecosystems and natural algae control, planning, design, aesthetics, and siting, maintenance and troubleshooting, and large ponds and pools.

A celebration of good craftsmanship by a Norwegian master carpenter - the anatomy of a job well done.

A practical gift guide to the age-old art of whittling. There are 50 projects featured in the book, ranging from quick makes to more elaborate projects, and even a chapter on creating things from cork. Featuring the ultimate crossover of cool craftsmanship and savvy survival-skill projects, this book is the perfect gift for creative adventurers.

"Have you ever wished you had the time and tools to organize your house in a clutter-free, design-conscious, Pinterest-worthy way? From storage solutions and cleaning tips to secret space-saving methods and expert strategies, [this book contains] the tips and shortcuts you need to effectively organize your home"--Amazon.com.

This guide offers tips for all manner of household tasks using bicarbonate of soda, including cleaning, laundry, animal care, and health and beauty. With fun and simple text and attractive illustration.

The perfect appliance repair guide for professional repair technicians and do-it-yourselfers alike

Between the two World Wars, there was an unprecedented need for new houses in Britain which resulted in a building boom. This book examines these modest Modernist houses within the context of the Modern Movement in Europe, as well as the inter-war building boom in suburban Britain.

This text covers the life and work of Christine Frederick (1883-1970) and reveals an important dilemma that faced educated women of the early 20th century. Contrary to her role as home efficiency expert, she epoused the 19th century ideal of preserving the virtuous home - and a woman's place in it.

Some herbs grow vigorously, some are tender and need special growing conditions, some are annuals, some perennials, some you can grow indoors, all can be grown in pots or directly into the ground. This directory of herbs and spices provides useful information to help you grow a selection of these flavour-enhancing foods in small or large spaces.

For those who like to tweak, disassemble, recreate, and invent cool new uses for technology, this project-based quarterly is for the inquisitive do-it-yourselfer.

Distils various practical information needed to run a project from dream to reality, highlighting the pitfalls along the way and suggesting ways to avoid them. This book demystifies both the building process and the surrounding issues to do with design, sustainability, budgeting, planning, regulations and the use of building contracts.