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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Never Too Busy to Cure Clutter shows that whether we have one minute, or an entire weekend, we can make real progress toward curing the clutter that's weighing us down. Turns out, it's not that hard-when we know where to start." -- Gretchen Rubin, author of Better Than Before and The Happiness Project "This book walks you through the steps you need to manage your time, and your stuff, as efficiently as possible. An invaluable tool to help you tackle any room in your house." -- Kristin van Ogtrop, managing editor of Real Simple and author of Just Let Me Lie Down "Finally! A set of clear, doable steps to a clutter-free life. Erin Rooney Doland provides the perfect balance of guidance and flexibility so readers can transform their homes now -no matter how busy or overwhelmed they are." -- Asha Dornfest, author of Parent Hacks and Minimalist Parenting "Short on time? Erin Rooney Doland's new tome, released in January, is eminently practical...The advice is categorized by room as well as by project... A pack rat turned obsessive minimalist who helms Unclutterer.com, Doland speaks from experience." -- New York Post "I know I will never reach neatness nirvana. Which is why I appreciated Ms. Doland's awareness that decluttering strategies will only stick for the long run if they make life easier, not harder, for you." -- Diane Cole, Wall Street Journal

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Book SynopsisIn Clean Mama’s Guide to a Healthy Home, Becky Rapinchuk, author of Simply Clean and creator of the popular cleaning website Clean Mama, provides a step-by-step guide to take charge of your home’s wellness with a comprehensive, all-natural cleaning system. Scientific evidence points to a clear link between household chemicals and a number of diseases and chronic health issues. Drawing on this research, Rapinchuk’s program delivers an organized, beautiful, toxic-free, environmental-friendly household by providing readers with: A room-by-room guide to cleaning and removing harmful toxins in one’s home A Weekend Kick-Start Detox to ease readers into the program Over 50 simple, organic DIY cleaning product recipes Easy to digest research on common toxic products in the home, why they are dangerous to our health, and what to replace them with Tips and tools from a trusted

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Book Synopsis Make small changes to your surroundings and create extraordinary happiness in your life with groundbreaking research from designer and TED star Ingrid Fetell Lee.Next Big Idea Club selection—chosen by Malcolm Gladwell, Susan Cain, Dan Pink, and Adam Grant as one of the 'two most groundbreaking new nonfiction reads of the season!''This book has the power to change everything! Writing with depth, wit, and insight, Ingrid Fetell Lee shares all you need to know in order to create external environments that give rise to inner joy.' —Susan Cain, author of Quiet and founder of Quiet RevolutionHave you ever wondered why we stop to watch the orange glow that arrives before sunset, or why we flock to see cherry blossoms bloom in spring? Is there a reason that people—regardless of gender, age, culture, or ethnicity—are mesmerized by baby animals, and can't help but smile when they see a burst of confetti or a cluster of colorful balloons?We are often made to feel that the physical world has little or no impact on our inner joy. Increasingly, experts urge us to find balance and calm by looking inward—through mindfulness or meditation—and muting the outside world. But what if the natural vibrancy of our surroundings is actually our most renewable and easily accessible source of joy?In Joyful, designer Ingrid Fetell Lee explores how the seemingly mundane spaces and objects we interact with every day have surprising and powerful effects on our mood. Drawing on insights from neuroscience and psychology, she explains why one setting makes us feel anxious or competitive, while another fosters acceptance and delight—and, most importantly, she reveals how we can harness the power of our surroundings to live fuller, healthier, and truly joyful lives.

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Book Synopsis135 super-simple plant-based recipes that celebrate your favorite vegetables and save time, money, and waste, from social media star chef Max La MannaDiscover brilliantly simple and flavor-packed recipes that embrace the power of plants—and help you fight food waste. For one year, Max La Manna asked his social media audience which foods they threw away the most, and using the tens of thousands of responses, he narrowed down a list of thirty of the most commonly wasted ingredients, which serve as the foundation of this cookbook. Using his innovative approach to transforming these components into delicious dishes with big flavor, You Can Cook This! offers 135 no-fuss, plant-based recipes that anyone can get on the table with joy and ease, including:• Crispy Smashed Potatoes with Spicy Lemon Mayo• Cauliflower Ragu• Tofu Butter “Chicken”• Stems and Herbs Pesto Pasta• Coffee Ground Pancak

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Book SynopsisBestselling author Georgia Varozza takes the difficulty out of creating healing teas, general cleaning items, and personal care products. Her 99 recipes, which have served generations of Plain people, contain common household ingredients and are easy to make and use.

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Book SynopsisFind inspiration in new designs and follow the latest codes as you custom build the deck of your dreams.Architecture, building codes, and design are not static; they change constantly. That’s why there’s a new edition of the best-selling BLACK+DECKER The Complete Guide to Decks, incorporating updates to national building codes, as well as new developments in building materials and design. Calling attention to composite deckboards and railings, as well as other PVC products made from recycled plastic, the new materials systems featured in this book are environmentally friendly, easy to work with, rot resistant, and very low maintenance.Whether you opt for manufactured deck products or wood, the success of your project depends upon a sturdy deck undercarriage. Accomplishing this isn’t difficult, but building the framework requires that you have the latest information on building codes. In recent years, these codeTable of ContentsIntroductionGALLERY OF INSPIRING DECKSDECK PLANNING + DESIGNEvaluating Your SiteDeck Building CodesDetermining Lumber SizeUnderstanding LoadsDeveloping Your Deck PlanWorking with Building InspectorsDECK MATERIALS + TOOLSStructural LumberWood DeckingNonwood DeckingFasteners + HardwareMetal Connecting HardwareScrews + NailsFlashingFootingsSpecialty ToolsHow to Build a DeckBuilding a Deck: A Step-by-Step OverviewSTRUCTURAL SUPPORTInstalling a LedgerLocating Post FootingsDigging + Pouring FootingsInstalling PostsInstalling BeamsHanging JoistsDECKINGDecking PatternsLaying DeckingSTAIRSBuilding StairsDECK RAILINGSDeck Railing BasicsCurved RailingsComposite + PVC Railing SystemsGlass-panel RailingsSteel Cable RailingsADVANCED FRAMING TECHNIQUESFraming Low-profile DecksFraming Multilevel DecksFraming Decks on Steep SlopesWorking with AnglesCreating CurvesFraming for InsetsCUSTOM DECK PROJECTSUnderdeck EnclosureRunoff GuttersBoardwalk Deck on a SlabFloating Octagon Island DeckA Deck for EntertainingDECK ACCESSORIESLow-voltage LightingDeck PlantersPrivacy ScreenDeck BenchesDeck SkirtingFINISHING + MAINTAINING YOUR DECKCleaning, Sealing + Coloring a Wood DeckFinishing a New Wood DeckMaintaining a DeckRepairing a DeckCleaning Vinyl + Composite DeckingDeckbuilding GlossaryMetric ConversionsResourcesPhoto CreditsIndex

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