Carson, Alan.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Stoddart 2000
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 690.8 CARKane, Barry.
Summary: Encourages everyone to use their imagination and explore nature to create, invent, learn, and build fairy houses.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Light-Beams Pub. 2008
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J Fai KaneSummary: A look at five extraordinary homes and the people who inhabit them. The movie interweaves their stories in a way that makes a person think about the meaning of home and the place of individuality in society.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2003
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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC HOMLitchfield, Michael W.
Summary: "Renovation", used by home renovators for over 35 years, has now been completely revised and updated to reflect the new realities of planning carefully, spending wisely, maximizing space, and building durably.
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Publisher / Publication Date: The Taunton Press, Inc. 2019
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1 available in Oversize, Call number: OVS 643 LITSummary: A comprehensive illustrated manual from the experts at Home Depot offers guidance on all aspects of home remodeling, decorating, and repair, outlining clear, step-by-step instructions for do-it-yourself projects.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Meredith Books 2003
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 643.7 HOMKahn, Lloyd
Summary: Presents a guide to homemade shelter, featuring images and ideas culled from across the globe, and includes bottle homes in the Nevada desert, tree houses on the South China Sea, and Japanese stilt houses.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Shelter Publications 2004
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 690 KAHPoskitt, Kjartan
Summary: "It's dinnertime, and one pesky pea has decided to ping himself off the plate in search of fun. He hops, skips, and bounces across the kitchen. But the house if a perilous place, and our rogue pea might find more adventure that he bargained for!"--Jacket.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE POSSummary: Need help with a project around the house? The experts at Ask This Old House are ready to lend a hand. Learn how to tackle many common household projects. Each project includes clear, step-by-step guidance from contractors with years of job experience. Includes basic home improvement skills and the tricks-of-the trade that will give the knowledge and confidence to complete any project...
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Publisher / Publication Date: PBS Distribution 2010
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 643 BESSummary: Inside this information-packed 608-page book, you will find easy-to-follow instruction on everything you need to know about a wide range of subjects including plumbing and electrical repairs, heating and cooling, roofing and siding, cabinets and countertops, remodeling, walls and ceilings, trimwork, floors, stairs, masonry, insulation, ventilation, and much more. Along with more than 325 home...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Creative Homeowner 2022
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 643.7 ULTFinkelstein, Elizabeth
Summary: "From the founders of the addictive Instagram handle and HGTV show Cheap Old Houses comes a lookbook of beautiful, affordable homes and a resource for anyone who's ever dreamed of buying and restoring an historic house. More than once, I've lost my heart to an old house. And many times over, I've seen others do the same exact thing. I'm not surprised anymore when someone professes love for a...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Clarkson Potter/Publishers 2023
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 643.7 FINScott, Jonathan
Summary: "Jonathan and Drew Scott have taken HGTV by storm with their four hit shows, Property Brothers, Property Brothers at Home, Buying & Selling, and Brother vs. Brother. The talented duo's good-natured rivalry, playful banter, and no-nonsense strategies have earned the popular twins millions of devoted fans who have been anxiously waiting for a Scott Brothers book. Dream Home is a comprehensive...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt 2016
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 663 SCOFlanders, Judith
Summary: "Flanders traces the evolution of the house from the sixteenth to the early twentieth century across northern Europe and America, showing how the homes we know today bear only a faint resemblance to homes throughout history. What turned a house into a home?"--Dust jacket flap.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Thomas Dunne Books 2015
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 392 FLALee, Vinny.
Summary: The Essential Guide to Decorating takes the reader through an introduction to design theories and practices, an explanation of the basics, and discussions of specific rooms. 25 step-by-step projects are included, all with effective illustrations and informative text. From start to finish, this book provides you with the knowledge, skills, and inspiration to beautifully decorate your home.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Thunder Bay Press 2002
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 747 LEEFaruqi, Reem
Summary: "After seeing all of its neighbors' twinkling lights for the winter holidays, House hopes to shine too. When Huda and her family move in, House thinks its time to sparkle has finally come. But, Diwali, Hanukkah, and Christmas come and go without a shimmer. Quickly, House learns that every family celebrates joy and togetherness in their own way, no matter the season. And a few months later House...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Henry Holt and Company 2024
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: The Magnolia Journal is a quarterly publication from the minds of Chip and Joanna Gaines, the couple behind HGTV's hit TV show, Fixer Upper. Much like on the program, the magazine highlights unique DIY projects, spectacular renovations and a sneak peek into the life of this beloved Waco, Texas, family.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2016
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Peters, Rick.
Summary: From the Publisher: Anyone who's 50 or older should have this intelligently conceived, wonderfully illustrated, room-by-room guide. With advice on everything from creating multilevel countertops to installing grab bars in the bathroom, it explains how to make your beloved house safe, easy to navigate, and conducive to independent living, as you or your parents get older. Three sections help...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Hearst books 2006
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 643.7 PETContents: Interior projects, repairs & remodeling -- Electrical & high-tech -- Plumbing, heating & appliances -- Woodworking & workshop projects & tips -- Exterior repairs & improvements -- Outdoor structures, landscaping & gardening -- Vehicles & garages.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2015
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: Tran Main FamilyFunaro, Gregory.
Summary: In Victorian England Grubb, an orphan about twelve years old, escapes his life of drudgery as a chimney sweep's apprentice and finds himself in a very strange house filled with magical objects and creatures, but soon he learns that there are dark forces seeking his new master.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Disney-Hyperion 2015
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JFIC FUNKnetzger, Laura
Summary: When Mia visits the home of her friend Pie, she is amazed by everything she sees, feels, smells, and tastes, but Pie is sure that her home is just as special.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Holiday House 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Graphic Novels, Call number: J GRAPHIC KNEKrekelberg, Alyssa
Summary: "Shares the story of a child exploring the house. Readers will tour the rooms and see what objects and people are inside. This story helps readers learn the words house and my. Bright pictures provide visual cues to help the reader. Additional features include a word list, an introduction to the author, and a letter to caregivers and educators"--Provided by publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: The Child's World 2020
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1 available in Beginning Readers - Pre-Reader (Orange), Call number: JBR ORANGE KREManushkin, Fran
Summary: Katie's class is invited to see a new house a classmate's father is building, where they learn the steps to building a house and even who the new homeowner is. Includes glossary, discussion questions, and an interview.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Picture Window Books 2021
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JBR PURPLE MANSpires, Ashley
Summary: "All Burt the beetle wants to do is settle down and find the perfect home for himself. Should he build his home out of silk like monarch butterflies? Or make it out of wood fibres and saliva like wasps? Or maybe he could just move into a human home? What does the perfect home for a June beetle look like anyways? And how will Burt know when he's found it? Follow along in this charming and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Kids Can Press 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Graphic Novels, Call number: J 741.5 SPICopies Available at Kingsley
1 available in Juvenile Graphic Novels, Call number: J GRAPHIC SPILubeck, Aaron.
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Publisher / Publication Date: New Society Publishers 2010