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Good Housekeeping Prep & Cook: 10 Home Skills from Our New Book
by Good HousekeepingA special collection of essential cooking know-how from Good Housekeeping Home SkillsThe editors and scientists at Good Housekeeping and its lab, the Good Housekeeping Institute, share genius solutions and trusted, expert advice in this mini how-to guide. Discover how to ripen any fruit, butterfly a chicken, brew a perfect cup of tea or coffee and more! Once you&’ve tried these life-changing tricks you&’ll want to get all 850+ skills found in Good Housekeeping Home Skills, a practical and attractive handbook to get anything done faster and easier.
Good Housekeeping Clean & Organizing: 8 Home Skills from Our New Book
by Good HousekeepingA special collection of essential cleaning and organizing know-how from Good Housekeeping Home SkillsThe editors and scientists at Good Housekeeping and its lab, the Good Housekeeping Institute, share genius solutions and trusted, expert advice in this mini how-to guide. Discover how to speed clean any room, remove common stains, and organize your closet and more! Once you&’ve tried these life-changing tricks you&’ll want to get all 850+ skills found in Good Housekeeping Home Skills, a practical and attractive handbook to get anything done faster and easier.
Good Housekeeping Decorate & Renovate: 7 Home Skills from Our New Book
by Good HousekeepingA special collection of essential decorating know-how from Good Housekeeping Home SkillsThe editors and scientists at Good Housekeeping and its lab, the Good Housekeeping Institute, share genius solutions and trusted, expert advice in this mini how-to guide. Discover how to cozy up your living room, enlarge a small space, and refresh tired furniture and more!Once you&’ve tried these life-changing tricks you&’ll want to get all 850+ skills found in Good Housekeeping Home Skills, a practical and attractive handbook to get anything done faster and easier.
Good Housekeeping Maintain & Repair: 7 Home Skills from Our New Book
by Good HousekeepingA special collection of essential home repair know-how from Good Housekeeping Home SkillsThe editors and scientists at Good Housekeeping and its lab, the Good Housekeeping Institute, share genius solutions and trusted, expert advice in this mini how-to guide. Discover how to stock your toolbox, fix a wobbly chair, remove a dent in the carpet and more! Once you&’ve tried these life-changing tricks you&’ll want to get all 850+ skills found in Good Housekeeping Home Skills, a practical and attractive handbook to get anything done faster and easier.
Good Housekeeping Enjoy Outdoor Living: 5 Home Skills from Our New Book
by The editors of Good HousekeepingA special collection of essential outdoor living know-how from Good Housekeeping Home SkillsThe editors and scientists at Good Housekeeping and its lab, the Good Housekeeping Institute, share genius solutions and trusted, expert advice in this mini how-to guide. Discover how to refresh your outdoor living space, grow pretty perennials and more! Once you&’ve tried these life-changing tricks you&’ll want to get all 850+ skills found in Good Housekeeping Home Skills, a practical and attractive handbook to get anything done faster and easier.
Big Thrift Energy: The Art and Thrill of Finding Vintage Treasures-Plus Tips for Making Old Feel New
by Virginia ChamleeLearn to find affordable vintage home decor and how to style it in a modern home.From a Goyard trunk worth upwards of $10,000 (scored for $90) to a floor-length vintage Christian Dior cape (a $10 Goodwill find), Virginia knows how to find deals.Danielle from Apartment Therapy says "Virginia has total sage sister vibes, helping you score pieces for a song with tips that are so good, I kind of can't believe she's letting us in on these trade secrets.&”Picked as a &“Best New Book&” by People Magazine, Big Thrift Energy will teach you everything you need to know about shopping for affordable vintage home decor and styling it in a modern home. Antiquing can be intimidating: how do you know if a piece is worth salvaging? How do you navigate the piles of merchandise at a thrift store or estate sale? Part resource, part inspiration, Big Thrift Energy is a comprehensive guide that offers tips for thrifting that you never knew you needed: How to shop for the good stuff, how to upcycle and style vintage treasures in your home, and even advice for flipping your most-coveted items to turn a profit. Big Thrift Energy will teach you:• Where to shop for antique and vintage treasures you'll love• The best things to buy used, and which items to pass on• How to upcycle something old into something "you" and make it fit beautifully in your home• How to tell when something is valuable, and tips for reselling it to make a profitAuthor Virginia Chamlee has spent more than a decade collecting and selling vintage wares. Her home has been featured on Apartment Therapy and Design*Sponge and her original artwork is available via Chairish, Anthropologie, and Artfully Walls.
Beautifully Organized at Work: Bring Order and Joy to Your Work Life So You Can Stay Calm, Relieve Stress, and Get More Done Each Day (Beautifully Organized Series #2)
by Nikki BoydBring peace and joy into your workspace as you learn how to declutter your office and create a stress-free work environment.Clutter and mess can distract you, stress you out, and get in the way of efficiently getting work done. That's why Beautifully Organized at Work was created to give you practical tips and tools for how to mindfully transform your workspace and get organized so you can feel better about your work and be better set up for success.YouTube star and professional organizer Nikki Boyd, author of the bestselling book Beautifully Organized, brings her expert skills to this book.Beautifully Organized at Work includes:Everything you need to know about decluttering your desk and organizing files--both in your physical and digital spaceValuable advice on how to plan your work days so you can have a well-balanced and productive week How to select the desk, chair, and lighting that are ideal for your needsInformation tailored for cubicle, co-working spaces, working from home, and moreTips on how to get your coworkers involved in creating a beautifully organized breakroom, conference room, and lobby
The Organized Home for New Parents: Create Routine-Ready Spaces for Your Baby's First Years
by Ría Safford&“A must-have for any new or expecting parent." —Jesse Tyler Ferguson Learn how to safely and conveniently prepare your home for life with a baby or toddlerAs a new or expecting parent, you&’re bombarded with seemingly endless advice—from how to nurse or feed your child to how to sleep and potty train them. But conventional guidance misses a crucial aspect of the early years of parenting: how to organize your home for life with your little one.From dirty dishes piling up to heaps of new toys and clothes in every corner of your home, life with young kids can be, well, a lot. Thankfully celebrity organizing expert and mom of three Ría Safford is here to help. After learning and mastering her own systems of home organization, she has made a career out of helping parents create functional, routine-ready spaces to make more time for what matters most. In The Organized Home for New Parents, you&’ll learn how to: Prioritize the newborn necessities you&’ll need—with easy checklists and charts Organize your nursery, stroller, and diaper bag Make breastfeeding, pumping, and solid food prep more manageable Set up diaper-changing and feeding stations throughout the home Cycle clothes, toys, and other items out of the home as your child grows Arrange your spaces to easily reset them when messes take over Tackle the growing pile of laundry Prepare for travel and life on the go with babies and toddlersFeaturing gorgeous illustrations and photos from inside real families&’ homes, this practical guide for new parents is the perfect baby shower present or gift for new parents. With equal parts humor, candor, and insight, this book will be your lifeline through this hectic, unpredictable season of life and empower you to create a safe, organized, and comfortable home for your growing family.
Your Space, Made Simple: Interior Design that's Approachable, Affordable, and Sustainable
by Ariel MagidsonCreate beautiful spaces in your home effortlessly using this book's easy-to-follow interior design "recipes" for a perfect room.Your Space, Made Simple is an interior design guide for anyone who dreams of a well-designed home but doesn't know where to begin. If you feel stuck when you go shopping for home decor, or confused about how to arrange furniture, this book will give you the inspiration and tools you need to curate a space that fits you and your family's lifestyle and needs in no time. Whether you just moved into a new home or have wanted to redecorate for years, this book will help you find eye-catching and sustainable design solutions that won't break the bank. Your Space, Made Simple includes:• Advice for understanding your needs so you can design spaces that make day-to-day living less stressful• Tips for sourcing well-made, sustainable, and affordable home decor• "Recipes" for every room in your home that show you what furniture and decor items you&’ll need, how to arrange the furniture in the space, and how to work around common interior design issues, like awkward corners or weirdly-placed windowsAuthor Ariel Magidson is the founder of Ariel Arts, a Bay Area-interior design studio on a mission to make sustainable and affordable design accessible for everyone. Now in her debut book, Ariel shares her years of insights and expertise to help you make interior design feel realistic and within reach.
Homes Around the World (Customs Around the World)
by Wil MaraWhat is your home like? Is it big or small? Is it made of concrete, straw, wood, or clay? Step inside homes from around world and see how different people live in this engaging series that develops kids' understanding of our diverse global community and their place in it.
How Do Smart Homes Work? (High Tech Science at Home)
by Agnieszka BiskupImagine you arrive at school and realize you forgot to feed the dog. No problem. Pull out your phone and command the dog dish to dispense a serving of food. That's all there is to it - if you live a smart home. What once sounded like science fiction is now a reality for some families. People use smart phones and other devices to lock doors, turn on lights, close window shades, and check to see how much milk they have in the fridge. Find out how this technology works and what the future holds for smart homes.
How Do Virtual Assistants Work? (High Tech Science at Home)
by M. M. EbochA virtual assistant by any name - Alexa, Siri, whoever - can be a sweet addition to your home. You might use one for simple jobs like playing music or streaming podcasts. And you might use one to communicate with friends and remind you about homework coming due while helping you make your breakfast. Find out how digital assistants work and what the future might hold for this part of a high-tech home.
How Does Streaming Work? (High Tech Science at Home)
by M. M. EbochWhether you're watching a movie, bingeing on a classic TV show, or listening to your favorite song, you're probably streaming it. Videotapes, DVDs, and CDs are mostly just memories now. Streaming puts a world of options at your fingertips when you’re at home and, with a smartphone or tablet, when you're on the go. Find out how streaming was invented, how it works, and what the future might hold for this part of a high-tech life.
How Does Wi-Fi Work? (High Tech Science at Home)
by Mark WeaklandYou probably use Wi-Fi all the time to connect to the internet through your laptop, tablet, or phone. It's easy. Wi-Fi hotspots surround you as you go through your day - from school to a pizza place or coffee shop and then back home. Not so long ago, the internet wasn't as accessible. Find out how Wi-Fi works, how it became commonplace, and what it might do for you in the future.
Learning from Bryant Park: Revitalizing Cities, Towns, and Public Spaces
by Andrew M. ManshelBy the 1970s, 42nd Street in New York was widely perceived to be unsafe, a neighborhood thought to be populated largely by drug dealers, porn shops, and muggers. But in 1979, civic leaders developed a long-term vision for revitalizing one especially blighted block, Bryant Park. The reopening of the park in the 1990s helped inject new vitality into midtown Manhattan and served as a model for many other downtown revitalization projects. So what about urban policy can we learn from Bryant Park? In this new book, Andrew M. Manshel draws from both urbanist theory and his first-hand experiences as a urban public space developer and manager who worked on Bryant Park and later applied its strategies to an equally successful redevelopment project in a very different New York neighborhood: Jamaica, Queens. He candidly describes what does (and doesn’t) work when coordinating urban redevelopment projects, giving special attention to each of the many details that must be carefully observed and balanced, from encouraging economic development to fostering creative communities to delivering appropriate services to the homeless. Learning from Bryant Park is thus essential reading for anyone who cares about giving new energy to downtowns and public spaces.
Creating the Hudson River Park: Environmental and Community Activism, Politics, and Greed
by Tom FoxThe 4-mile-long, 550-acre Hudson River Park is nearing completion and is the largest park built in Manhattan since Central Park opened more than 150 years ago. It has transformed a derelict waterfront, protected the Hudson River estuary, preserved commercial maritime activities, created new recreational opportunities for millions of New Yorkers, enhanced tourism, stimulated redevelopment in adjacent neighborhoods, and set a precedent for waterfront redevelopment. The Park attracts seventeen million visitors annually. Creating the Hudson River Park is a first-person story of how this park came to be. Working together over three decades, community groups, civic and environmental organizations, labor, the real estate and business community, government agencies, and elected officials won a historic victory for environmental preservation, the use and enjoyment of the Hudson River, and urban redevelopment. However, the park is also the embodiment of a troubling trend toward the commercialization of America’s public parks. After the defeat of the $2.4 billion Westway plan to fill 234 acres of the Hudson in 1985, the stage was set for the revitalization of Manhattan’s West Side waterfront. Between 1986 and 1998 the process focused on the basics like designing an appropriate roadway, removing noncompliant municipal and commercial activities from the waterfront, implementing temporary improvements, developing the Park’s first revenue-producing commercial area at Chelsea Piers, completing the public planning and environmental review processes, and negotiating the 1998 Hudson River Park Act that officially created the Park. From 1999 to 2009 planning and construction were funded with public money and focused on creating active and passive recreation opportunities on the Tribeca, Greenwich Village, Chelsea, and Hell’s Kitchen waterfronts. However, initial recommendations to secure long term financial support for the Park from the increase in adjacent real estate values that resulted from the Park’s creation were ignored. City and state politicians had other priorities and public funding for the Park dwindled. The recent phase of the project, from 2010 to 2021, focused on “development” both in and adjacent to the Park. Changes in leadership, and new challenges provide an opportunity to return to a transparent public planning process and complete the redevelopment of the waterfront for the remainder of the 21st-century. Fox’s first-person perspective helps to document the history of the Hudson River Park, recognizes those who made it happen and those who made it difficult, and provides lessons that may help private citizens and public servants expand and protect the public parks and natural systems that are so critical to urban well-being.
Designing Gardens with Flora of the American East, Revised and Expanded
by Carolyn Summers Kate BrittenhamAs recent years have seen alarming declines of insect and bird populations in many states, more gardeners have discovered the importance of including native plants in order to nurture these pollinators and sustain local ecosystems. But when so many popular landscaping designs involve exotic cultivars and invasive plant species, how can you create a garden that is both aesthetically pleasing and ecologically responsible? In this fully revised second edition of the classic guide Designing Gardens with Flora of the American East, gardening expert Carolyn Summers draws on the most recent research on sustainable landscaping. She is joined in this edition by her daughter, landscape designer Kate Brittenham, offering an intergenerational dialogue about the importance of using indigenous plants that preserve insect and bird habitats. The practical information they provide is equally useful for home gardeners and professionals, including detailed descriptions of keystone trees, shrubs, perennials, vines, and grasses that are native to the eastern United States. Accompanied by entirely new illustrations and updated plant lists, they offer chic yet eco-friendly landscape designs fully customized for different settings, from suburban yards to corporate office parks. The states covered in this book are CT, DE, IA, IL, IN, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, TN, VA, VT, WI, and WV, as well as southern Quebec and Ontario.
The Buy Nothing, Get Everything Plan: Discover the Joy of Spending Less, Sharing More, and Living Generously
by Liesl Clark Rebecca RockefellerIn the spirit of The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning and The Joy of Less, experience the benefits of buying less and sharing more with this accessible 7-step guide to decluttering, saving money, and creating community from the creators of the Buy Nothing Project. In 2013, when friends Liesl Clark and Rebecca Rockefeller launched the first Facebook Buy Nothing Project group in their small town off the coast of Seattle, they never expected it to become a viral sensation. Today there are thousands of Buy Nothing groups all over the world, boasting more than a million members, and 5,000 highly active volunteers. In their island community, Clark and Rockefeller discovered that the beaches of Puget Sound were spoiled by a daily influx of plastic items and trash washing on shore. From pens and toothbrushes to toys and straws, they wondered, where did it all come from? Of course, it comes from us—our homes, our backyards, our cars, and workplaces. And so, a rallying cry against excess stuff was born. Inspired by the ancient practice of gift economies, where neighbors share and pool resources, The Buy Nothing, Get Everything Plan introduces an environmentally conscious 7-step guide that teaches us how to buy less, give more, and live generously. At once an actionable plan and a thought-provoking exploration of our addiction to stuff, this powerful program will help you declutter your home without filling landfills, shop more thoughtfully and discerningly, and let go of the need to buy new things. Filled with helpful lists and practical suggestions including 50 items you never need to buy (Ziploc bags and paper towels) and 50 things to make instead (gift cards and salad dressing), The Buy Nothing, Get Everything Plan encourages you to rethink why you shop and embrace a space-saving, money-saving, and earth-saving mindset of buying less and sharing more.
Inspire Your Home: Easy Affordable Ideas to Make Every Room Glamorous (Inspire Your Home)
by Farah MerhiInstagram star and founder of Inspire Me! Home Décor shares her creative and elegant interior design secrets so you can create a glamorous yet cozy home without spending a fortune. Farah Merhi launched Inspire Me! Home Decor in 2012 as a creative outlet during a transitional time in her life. Farah was about to graduate college and planned to attend law school. Going through the motions and feeling unfulfilled in her career choice, she built up the courage to face her truth. Taking time off to figure herself out, Farah, through a remodel project in her home, had her “ah-ha” moment. The importance of taking care of your home, specifically in the way you clean, organize, and design, was instilled in her at a young age, but she didn’t realize how much of an impact her upbringing had until she owned her own home. Farah knew she had found her passion and calling, and was determined to inspire home owners to live their best lives in their homes. Farah believes that taking care of your home is essential to your peace of mind. Her design style is elegant and glamorous but infused with warmth and coziness, creating a welcoming feel with neutral color palletes, soft and inviting fabrics, and exquisite design details that can work in any room. She believes you can make a statement without sacrificing an inviting feel to your rooms. There is no right and wrong when it comes to designing your home and Farah encourages you to focus on the overall look and feel you desire, and her tips and advice will help guide you through the process. Starting with her most frequently asked questions about paint color versus wallpaper, lighting and rugs, home organization, and of course styling, Farah walks you through every room in the house from the mudroom to the kitchen and kids’ bedrooms. Along the way, she includes quick seasonal updates on a budget, suggested routines for maintaining your space, and her unique reward system, which includes small styling vignettes around your home. Woven throughout are Farah’s personal stories that will feel like you’re getting design advice from a close friend. Everyone deserves to walk into a beautifully decorated home every day—now you can, with the inspiration and practical tips in Inspire Your Home.
Your Starter Kitchen: The Definitive Beginner's Guide to Stocking, Organizing, and Cooking in Your Kitchen
by Lisa ChernickOrganize and set up your kitchen with this practical and easy-to-follow guide to kitchen gear and pantry essentials.Kitchen gadgets. Spices. Pots and pans. It always seems you have either too much stuff in your kitchen—or not enough! How do you know what equipment and food items you really need, versus what you can safely do without? And how do you organize and store it all? Your Starter Kitchen is a highly practical guide to how to equip, stock, and cook in your kitchen—without breaking the bank. Filled with information on what supplies you really need, and which you don&’t, this book will help you declutter a busy kitchen, or stock up a new one if you&’re just starting out on your own. Learn how to: -Use all the essential utensils everyone should have in their kitchen, from knives to Dutch ovens -Determine which gadgets and high-end items you should splurge on—and which ones you shouldn&’t -Buy budget-friendly and healthy ingredients that have a long shelf life for the pantry -Get creative with your kitchen storage and organization if you have limited space -Start cooking and baking in your kitchen with simple and delicious recipes -And so much more! So, whether you have a college dorm kitchen, small or tiny house, or are moving into your forever home and want to pick up any cookbook with confidence, Your Starter Kitchen is the perfect book for you.
Wellness by Design: A Room-by-Room Guide to Optimizing Your Home for Health, Fitness, and Happiness
by Jamie GoldDesign your home to optimize your healthy lifestyle with this room-by-room guide from certified kitchen designer and wellness design consultant Jamie Gold. Like a lot of folks these days, you&’re committed to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. You watch your diet, stay active, meditate, and surround yourself with positive people. So why should your home be any different? Residential designer Jamie Gold has spent years defining the exciting new field of wellness design, which explores how simple changes to things like lighting, fixtures, storage, and outdoor space can make a huge difference in how you feel every day. Wellness by Design offers a room-by-room guide to refreshing your space so that it supports muscle and bone health, encourages clean eating, prevents disease, and promotes safety, fitness, serenity, and joy. Whether you&’re training for a marathon or recovering from an injury, building your dream home or decorating your new rental, the design of your home can help—or hinder—your active lifestyle. This book will help you keep your fitness goals and stay on track for a long and healthy life.
Vegan Style: Your Plant-based Guide to Fashion * Beauty * Home * Travel
by Sascha CamilliCalling all compassionate consumers—now you can become completely cruelty-free with this inspirational guide to vegan products, brands, and materials to help you look good and live kindly. Going vegan doesn&’t just apply to the food you eat—now you can veganize all aspects of your life from beauty products to fashion to homeware. And with so many ethical, environmentally friendly products on the market today, you no longer have to sacrifice style for sustainability. Vegan Style offers a healthy dose of luxurious lifestyle inspiration for people who want to live kindly, feel good, and look fabulous. With insight and advice from today&’s most creative and innovative vegan fashion designers and influencers, discover how you can incorporate more cruelty-free brands to your wardrobe while still looking great. Plus, get some pointers from vegan experts on homeware, grooming products for men, and plant-based places to travel. We&’ve got your entire vegan lifestyle covered!
The (Almost) Zero-Waste Guide: 100+ Tips for Reducing Your Waste Without Changing Your Life
by Melanie MannarinoCut back on waste and reduce your carbon footprint by going (almost) zero waste with these 100 tips on how to be less wasteful in your home and your community. In a perfect world, we would all be able to fit a year&’s worth of waste in a mason jar. But for most of us, doing so can be immensely intimidating or simply not feasible. In The (Almost) Zero Waste Guide, author Melanie Mannarino shares 100 simple tips for being less wasteful with what you eat, how you live in your home, when you&’re curating your wardrobe, when you practice self-care, during your travels near and far, and in your community. What&’s more, she even advises on how you can reduce your &“unseen&” waste—such as purchasing clothes with more sustainable fabrics and adopting a &“Meatless Monday&” regimen to help decrease your carbon footprint. If you&’re someone who wants to reduce waste in your daily life and make a positive impact on the planet without making drastic changes in your habits, then look no further. This highly accessible and practical guide will have you living a greener, more sustainable life that is (almost) zero waste in no time!
Home Is Where You Make It: DIY Ideas & Styling Secrets to Create a Home You Love, Whether You Rent or Own
by Geneva VanderzeilAdd style and individuality to your home with DIY—even when you&’re renting!The concept of a large, professional renovation isn&’t possible for many people who are short on time and money, especially when you rent. But that doesn&’t mean you don&’t want a beautiful, cozy home that reflects your unique taste and personality—it just means you need (and want) to get creative! Home Is Where You Make It is a simple, practical, and affordable craft and styling book that offers tried and tested design advice and top hints and tricks for key spaces, including: -Six steps to success, with color palette and reno tips -Update your rental space and restyle on a budget -Transform an imperfect room into a beautiful and functional space -Unique solutions for tricky spots -DIY projects and styling advice that works for any room -Easy-to-grow indoor plants and planter ideas Channeling the simplicity and beauty of modern living, this is a room-by-room guide to making and DIYing your own place, with hundreds of smart styling hacks, repurposing and upstyling ideas, and easy weekend projects to create the home of your dreams.
A Pocket Guide to Sustainable Food Shopping: How to Navigate the Grocery Store, Read Labels, and Help Save the Planet
by Kate BratskeirReduce your food and packaging waste and lower your carbon footprint with this modern, practical guide to sustainable grocery shopping. Almond milk, oat milk, rice milk—which of the countless nondairy milks available on the market does the least harm to the environment? How do you decode the language on an egg carton? Is it possible to keep a bundle of fresh asparagus from spoiling so. darn. fast? If plastic is so bad, why is it on everything, and what can you do about it? These are just some of the questions A Pocket Guide to Sustainable Food Shopping will help answer. Whether you&’re someone who&’s been making changes for years or you&’re clueless about where to start when it comes to sustainability, this book will teach you how to make a difference. Cutting back on food waste is one of the most impactful ways you can personally help combat climate change. With extra pages for taking notes and a space to perform your own waste audit at home, this book provides the tools to make better choices about what goes into your grocery cart, and how you ultimately treat those items once they&’re in your home. You&’ll learn some hard-to-swallow facts about the food industry and gain some actionable tips for making the grocery store—and the world—a more ethical place. You&’ll become better at reading food labels, getting acquainted with terms you can trust, and recognizing words and phrases to regard with skepticism. You&’ll gain the confidence to shop in the bulk section, ask your butcher questions about sourcing, and perhaps finally relieve some of the guilt you feel over the mountain of plastic bags accumulating beneath your sink. If you&’re ready to make a change, let&’s get to it.