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Fabrigami
by Florence Temko Scott Wasserman Stern Jill StovallFabrigami is the art of folding fabrics to create three-dimensional objects ranging from the practical to the whimsical. Like paper, there are countless beautiful fabric designs to choose from, only fabric has the virtue of being extremely durable.Fabrigami began as origami legend Florence Temko's final project. Everyone knows that origami is the art of paper folding, but Temko had begun experimenting with folding fabric to make objects that are just as beautiful but more lasting than paper. Sadly, Temko passed away before the book was completed, but her collaborator, Jill Stovall, continued their work. Now, Stovall-with the help of Scott Stern, a rising young star of origami-brings Fabrigami to print for everyone to use and enjoy.This book begins by presenting instructions on how to treat fabric so it holds a shape when folded. Then Stovall shares a series of fun craft projects with simple origami-style diagrams that you can use to make a range of lovely objects, including: Fan-tastic Fold Earrings Evening Wine Coat Florence's Hexagon Box Cloth Kimono Card Pleated Peacock
Fabulous Floorcloths: Create Contemporary Floor Coverings from an Old World Art
by Caroline O'Neill KuchinskyCreate distinctive floor coverings to match your home's decor Canvas floorcloths are an inexpensive way to add style and beauty to any room in the house. Whether your style is contemporary or Victorian, elegant or whimsical, a custom-designed floorcloth will transform your ordinary floor into a work of art. And you can do it yourself - it's fun and surprisingly easy. In Fabulous Floorcloths you'll find projects for all skill levels - from the novice crafter to the experienced artist. The complete easy-to-follow instructions and step-by-step illustrations help you create exactly what you want. No more paying high prices for custom carpeting or area rugs - canvas floorcloths are inexpensive to make and long-lasting. Choose from the 15 projects included or design your own to suit your individual style. Techniques include: Stamping and veining Painting Stenciling Lattice Paper decoupage Paper and fabric applique Doily spray From "Rainbow Hopscotch" for the game room, "Victorian Lace" for the bedroom, or "Stained Glass" or "Santa Fe" for the family room, you'll find a floorcloth project to complement any decor.
Facilities Maintenance: Maintaining, Repairing, And Remodeling (Residential Construction Academy)
by Kevin StandifordCreated in partnership with the Home Builders Institute (HBI), the workforce development arm of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), the Residential Construction Academy Series is the only program based on the National Skill Standards for residential construction. Step-by-step illustrations and an easy-to-read writing style make RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION ACADEMY: FACILITIES MAINTENANCE, 3RD the powerful tool readers need for any facilities maintenance course. This edition walks readers through a straightforward approach that describes common maintenance tasks in detail, like carpentry, wiring, groundskeeping, appliance repair, painting, plumbing, and HVAC. Enhanced chapters on basic math and blueprint reading give readers the most comprehensive training available. Plus, each section emphasizes safety and highlights the skills readers can build that employers are searching for. RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION ACADEMY: FACILITIES MAINTENANCE, 3RD is the manual readers need to develop a solid foundation in facilities maintenance.
Fairy Gardening 101: How to Design, Plant, Grow, and Create Over 25 Miniature Gardens
by Fiona McdonaldRelease your inner child and step into the fairy world by creating your own enchanted garden, no matter how much space you have! Fairy gardens are increasing in popularity and Fairy Gardening 101 provides you with all the information necessary to design, plant, and care for your very own miniature garden oasis. Author, artist, and fairy gardener extraordinaire Fiona McDonald introduces readers to the history of fairy gardens and then provides step-by-step instructions, photographs, and illustrations for you to follow-or draw inspiration from-when starting your own project.Learn which types of plants and containers are most successful for a fairy garden, as well as how to develop a focal point for your enchanted mini Eden. Fairy Gardening 101 also provides important information on caring for your garden, on designing gardens for both indoors and outside, on using artificial plants to make your garden last a lifetime, and much more! You'll also find inspirational photos from fairy gardeners around the globe as well as a list of suppliers. You don't need to be a master gardener or to have a particularly green thumb to successfully plant and maintain your tiny fairy garden. All you need is a few miniature plants, some thoughtfully placed accessories, a fairy or two, and a love of whimsy and imagination.
Fairy Gardening: Creating Your Own Magical Miniature Garden
by Beverly Turner Julie Bawden-DavisFairy gardens are enjoying an astonishing surge in popularity and now you can begin making your own enchanting miniature landscapes, complete with pint-sized accessories, diminutive plants, and quaint fairy figures. Gardeners Julie Bawden-Davis and Beverly Turner provide you with step-by-step instructions for creating a magical garden that will attract Thumbelina herself!Learn how to design, plant, accessorize, and care for your very own small corner of the world by following seven simple steps, including choosing the perfect container, planting luxurious pint-sized plants, decorating with properly scaled accessories, and telling a story through the delicate fairies you choose to inhabit your magical wonderland. Included are full-color photographs showcasing various types of fairy gardens and accessories, which are sure to inspire the designer in you! And best of all, these perennial gardens are perfect for the busy gardener, as they require less than ten minutes per week to maintain--this could be your new favorite hobby! For the inner child in us all, Fairy Gardening is sure to enchant both the novice and the experienced gardener who wishes to stir up Lilliputian flights of fancy.
Faith Is a Verb: On the Home Front with Habitat for Humanity and the Campaign to Rebuild America (and the World)
by Chris GoodrichFaith is a Verb is both an account of the author's five years volunteering with Habitat for Humanity and a history of the organization, which Goodrich sees as a model institution founded on grassroots, Jeffersonian principles. The reader looks over his shoulder as Goodrich helps restore a burned-out drug den to its Victorian glory in Bridgeport, Connecticut; understands the yawning gap between the rich and poor as he straightens nails with an impoverished teenager in the Dominican Republic; senses the importance of volunteer work as he watches, while laying a stone foundation in Paraguay, the Twin Towers fall on 9/11.Goodrich traces Habitat's history back to an unsung American hero, Clarence Jordan, who in the 1940's founded a Christian community in Georgia, Koinonia Farm, dedicated to social and economic justice. Millard Fuller, a millionaire businessman, visited at Koinonia in the early 1970's, and under Jordan's guidance realized he was a "money-holic," gave away his fortune, and in 1976 founded Habitat for Humanity. Goodrich shows how Fuller's Southern Baptist, Friday-night-revival personality helped turn Habitat into the world's largest non-governmental home-builder, his inspirational leadership greatly abetted by the support of former president Jimmy Carter. In a postscript the author describes the crisis Habitat faced when Fuller was forced out following allegations of sexual harassment in 2005. This edition updates the story to 2013, when the organization had "helped build or repair more than 600,000 houses" world-wide.What readers have said about Faith is a Verb:"A great record of how [Habitat for Humanity] got underway and became so significant." -- Tony Campolo, PhD., author of Pray Give Go Do"[S]pirited and intimate....Anyone interested in learning about or volunteering for the organization will find his account richly detailed." -- David Bornstein, author of How to Change the World
Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) in the Permo-Carboniferous
by Kate HoranThis book focuses on the sedimentology of the Hells Kitchen Member of the Port Sussex Formation in East Falkland (Isla Soledad, Las Malvinas). It closely examines two sediment cores spanning these formations that were recovered from the Falkland Islands in 2008 following a mineral exploration programme. The integrated approach of this research, which combines sedimentological data with geochemistry, makes it a robust insight into this past climatic transition and may help to evaluate and inform predictions of future climate change.
Fallscaping: Extending Your Garden Season into Autumn
by Stephanie Cohen Nancy J. Ondra Rob CardilloEmbrace the jewel-toned fruits, flaming foliage, and woody plants of the fall garden. Landscape designers Nancy J. Ondra and Stephanie Cohen offer practical design ideas, plant advice, and 10 complete garden plans in this autumnal gardening guide. Ondra and Cohen’s expertise is complemented by stunning color photographs that illustrate the beauty and variety of this often overlooked gardening season. You’ll be inspired to use vines, tree shrubs, and flowers to contribute color, texture, and beauty to your garden well past summer’s peak. This publication conforms to the EPUB Accessibility specification at WCAG 2.0 Level AA.
Familias sin plástico: Pequeño manual de ecología cotidiana para cuidar el planeta
by Marion de La PorteEl libro para hacerte la vida sin plástico más fácil. Esta guía ilustrada llena de pautas, consejos y trucos nos ayuda a poner en práctica el zero waste y ofrece alternativas sencillas para una vida familiar saludable y respetuosa con el medioambiente. ¿Cómo? De una forma simple y progresiva. ¿Dónde? En casa, en el trabajo, en la escuela, haciendo la compra, durante las vacaciones y en los momentos de ocio y celebraciones. ¿Cuándo? En el día a día, sin culpas ni agobios. En este libro encontrarás, además, un capítulo dedicado especialmente al embarazo, el parto y los primeros años de crianza. Porque la herencia positiva de nuestra generación de padres es la de enseñar a cuidar nuestro planeta. ¡Unámonos a la revolución sostenible!
Families, Housing and Property Wealth in a Neoliberal World (Explorations in Housing Studies)
by Richard Ronald Rowan ArundelThe twenty-first century has so far been characterized by ongoing realignments in the organization of the economy around housing and real estate. Markets have boomed and bust and boomed again with residential property increasingly a focus of wealth accumulation practices. While analyses have largely focussed on global flows of capital and large institutions, families have served as critical actors. Housing properties are family goods that shape how members interact, organise themselves, and deal with the vicissitudes of everyday economic life. Families have, moreover, increasingly mobilized around their homes as assets, aligning household transitions and practices towards the accumulation of property wealth. The capacities of different families to realise this, however, are highly uneven with housing conditions becoming increasingly central to growing inequalities and processes of social stratification. This book addresses changing relationships between families and their homes over the latest period of neo-liberalization. The book confronts how transformations in households, life-course transitions, kinship and intergenerational relations shape, and are being shaped by, the shifting role of property markets in social and economic processes. The chapters explore this in terms of different aspects of home, family life and socioeconomic change across varied national contexts.
Family Child Care Homes
by Linda J. ArmstrongCreate a warm and inviting place where children feel at home.Discover the many ways your home can provide comfortable places where children love to learn and love to be. Filled with no- and low-cost ideas, this book demonstrates many unique and practical possibilities for your home's indoor and outdoor spaces. Chapters are packed with colorful photographs and provide examples and tips for designing learning zones, selecting items, organizing materials, and more. Checklists, resources, and questions are included to help you evaluate your setting, implement changes, and create a place that feels like a second home to the children in your care.
Family Handyman Before You Call a Pro: Save money and time with these essential DIY skills
by Family HandymanMany of the repairs outsourced to experts can be accomplished in no time by a handy homeowner with a little know-how. Don&’t shell out hundreds of dollars when you can achieve professional-level results quickly on your own.From the essential skills that everyone should know—such as how to survive a flat tire and how to reset a circuit breaker—to more extensive renovations like upgrading your bathroom and installing new kitchen lighting, Family Handyman: Before You Call a Pro covers it all. With expert advice from plumbers, electricians, HVAC specialists, mechanics, painters and more, this book guides readers through step-by-step home improvement and maintenance projects as well as providing top industry tips for success. Prevent the type of damage that requires expert service by learning the right way to maintain your appliances, plumbing, roof, lawn, car and more, and perform DIY upgrades that make living in your home feel luxurious—without the professional price tag.
Family Handyman Big Book of Projects
by Family HandymanA Simon & Schuster eBook. Simon & Schuster has a great book for every reader.
Family Handyman DIY Trade Secrets: EXPERT ADVICE BEHIND THE REPAIRS EVERY HOMEOWNER SHOULD KNOW (Family Handyman)
by Family HandymanIntroducing DIY Trade Secrets, the ultimate guide to transforming your home with expert advice from the pros at Family Handyman magazine! Created by the team known for a commitment to quality, craftsmanship and overall DIY awesomeness, this must-have book is a treasure trove of fix-it knowledge for today's homeowners. Master the secrets behind hundreds of floor-to-ceiling improvements guaranteed to save money on service calls. From painting, drywalling and electrical work to carpentry and automotive and roof repairs, the projects in this incredible resource couldn&’t be easier to follow. You&’ll even find expert tips on lawn care and storage as well as the maintenance techniques that keep homes running smoothly. Whether you're a seasoned DIYer or a newbie, DIY Trade Secrets is the trusted companion every homeowner needs! Don't miss your opportunity to cut costly repair bills, improve your know-how and turn living spaces into thumbs-up showrooms. Grab a copy of Family Handyman DIY Trade Secrets today and tackle your home-improvement projects with speed, savings and success. SELLING POINTS: Hundreds of projects, repairs, hints and tips to keep your home and yard in top-notch shape without costly service calls. Expert advice from today&’s repair professionals as well as the trusted team at Family Handyman magazine. Step-by-step directions for every home project, including electrical updates, woodworking, door and window repair, painting and staining, and more. Bonus advice regarding lawn care, automotive maintenance and storage suggestions. CHAPTERS Painting & Finishes Cabinetry Floors, Ceilings & Walls Doors, Windows & Trim Remodeling, Energy Saving & Electricity Exterior Lawn & Paving Garage & Automotive
Family Handyman Do-It-Yourself Basics
by Editors of Family HandymanSave Thousands! Tackle the Easy Fixes Yourself Over 120 Step-by-Step Secrets Revealed The Basics Everyone Can Master Don’t pay a professional tons of money! We make it so easy for you to tackle the tasks yourself. Below are some of the everyday projects you will find in here to make your life easier and your household more self-sufficient: Cleaning & replacing filters Easy plumbing fixes Painting hints & tips Garden & landscape ideas Hints & tips throughout Chapters include: Master Tools Electrical Plumbing Appliances Windows and Doors Walls and Floors Cleaning Exterior Auto Tried-and-true instructions provide do-it-yourself solutions to a ton of problems that could cost a fortune if you hired a professional. This manual is a “must-have” reference guide for every home-owner.
Family Handyman Do-It-Yourself Basics Volume 2: Save Money, Solve Problems, Improve Your Home
by Family HandymanYou Can Do This! Save Thousands! Tackle the Easy Fixes Yourself Over 120 Step-by-Step Secrets Revealed The Basics Everyone Can MasterExcited to learn how to repair and improve your home yourself? Whether you own or rent, live in one room or 10, there are countless ways you can make your space better. With basic tools and skills, you’ll save money as you gain confidence in your DIY know-how.
Family Handyman Hacks
by Family HandymanOpen up this book and you will find amazing, clever, innovative solutions to everyday problems that you can do yourself.This collection of ingenious, helpful, budget-conscious hints, tips and how to's prove that you don't need a workshop full of tools or 30 years of experience to be a successful DIYer. Save time, money and frustration, plus, up your DIY game with these hacks shared by our editors and readers. Chapters include: -Cleaning Hacks -Painting Hacks Workshop Tips -Storage & Organizing Hacks -Safety & Security Hacks -Holiday Hacks -Best for Your Pets
Family Handyman Handy Hints
by Family HandymanA collection of easy tips, tricks and hacks from Family Handyman to help readers clean better, get organized, solve everyday problems around the house and more. From the reader-favorite section in Family Handyman magazine comes Handy Hints. Inside, more than 200 reader-submitted tips save you time and money and solve problems around the house and garden — from noisy floors to stuck labels on plastic containers. You&’ll find: Chapters of hints devoted to cleaning, maintenance, organization, DIY tools and techniques, and everyday solutions to minor inconveniences around the home Projects to straighten pointed brick and build a super-handy storage bin system Easy-to-understand instructions for each hint and accompanying photos
Family Handyman Handy Hints, Volume 2 (Family Handyman Handy Hints #2)
by Family HandymanA collection of easy tips, tricks and hacks from Family Handyman to help readers clean better, get organized, solve everyday problems around the house and more.From the reader-favorite section in Family Handyman magazine comes Handy Hints. Inside, more than 200 reader-submitted tips save you time and money and solve problems around the house and garden — from hidden pipes to sagging shelves to stinky gym bags. You&’ll find: •Chapters of hints devoted to cleaning, maintenance, organization, safety and security, DIY tools and techniques, and everyday solutions to minor inconveniences around the home •Projects to replace broken tile and build a storage lift for the garage •Easy-to-understand instructions for each hint and accompanying photos
Family Handyman Quick & Easy Projects
by Family HandymanA collection of 100+ beginner to intermediate-level Do-It-Yourself projects for homeowners, designed to be completed in a weekend or less, from Family Handyman magazine.Home improvement doesn&’t have to be a months-long process. Whether you have a few hours or a few days to spare, we&’ll help you tackle a wide variety of useful projects. Some projects will help you update or maintain your home. For example, you&’ll learn how to: Hide pet claw scratches on your doors. Reupholster old furniture to make it look new. Raise sunken patio pavers. If you&’re looking to add storage to your home, this book has you covered. Build: Storage units for cutting boards and measuring cups. An eye-catching bookshelf that&’ll stand the test of time. Space-saving shelves for your bathroom. And if you want to add a few special touches to your home, make: Your new favorite fold-up grill table. A wine rack that goes underneath your kitchen cabinets. A classic backyard bench. With easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions, the 100+ quick and easy projects in this book are just what you need to improve your backyard, your workshop, and all the rooms in your home. Plus, bonus Great Goofs are perfect for a work break—or advice on how NOT to get it done! Build it to last for years—in just a few days—with Whole House Quick & Easy Projects from Family Handyman.
Family Handyman Ultimate 1-Day Projects
by Editors Of Family HandymanFrom the experts at The Family Handyman (the #1 home improvement magazine) come more than 100 do-it-yourself projects ideal for every homeowner or apartment dweller--each can be completed in a half day or lessMake big improvements in just a few hours, indoors or out! Small, simple, inexpensive home improvements can do wonders for any house. If you can spare a day or two, you can boost your home's curb appeal, beautify your backyard or add convenience and style to any room. And it doesn't require special skills or experience. Best 1-Day Projects shows you how, with detailed step-by-step instructions and hundreds of how-to photos. With advice and tips from our team of home improvement pros, even a beginner can tackle kitchen and bath upgrades, simple carpentry and landscaping projects, even basic plumbing jobs. Here are just a few of the easy, high-impact projects you'll find inside: -Paint like a pro -Build simple, stylish shelving for any room -Make a backyard path the easy way -Eliminate garage clutter with an ingenious storage system -Double your bathroom storage space -Install a new faucet, toilet, storm door, shelving and more!
Family Handyman Ultimate Organizing Solutions
by Editors Of Family HandymanMake your home neater and more convenient--and a better place to live! Most homes actually have plenty of storage space, but much of that space is disorganized, inconvenient and wasted. Best Organizing Solutions helps you solve all of those problems with simple, ingenious projects that make the most of the space you already have. And you won't just increase your home's storage capacity; you'll also make storage quick and effortless. Whether you have 15 minutes or an entire weekend, you can create custom organizing solutions to suit any situation, indoors or out. Detailed instructions, pro advice and step-by-step photos make it easy, even for beginners. Here's a small sample of what's inside: -Triple your closet space -Super-organize your bathroom -Maximize kitchen cabinet space -Eliminate garage clutter -Build shelving for any room -Organize your entry, laundry room, home office and more!
Family Handyman Ultimate Weekend Improvements
by Editors at Family HandymanSome projects give you high impact on a low budget and major improvements with only a minor time commitment. Weekend Improvements is packed with those kinds of projects. From saving energy and maximizing storage space to quick makeovers and money-saving repairs, this book is filled with great ideas for any home, indoors and out. Whether you are a DIY veteran or just getting started, our step-by-step instructions and detailed how-to photos make projects easy. Plus, every project includes tips from hands-on pros to help you get it done faster and better.
Family Handyman Whole House Budget Friendly DIY: Save money, save time, slash household bills. It's easy with help from the pros. (Family Handyman Whole House)
by Family HandymanPacked with the expert, step-by-step guidance from the page of &“Family Handyman&” magazine, Whole House Budget-Friendly DIY will help you save big when it comes to your home.With Family Handyman Whole House Budget-friendly DIY, you&’ll find transformative projects that make every room in your house look like a million bucks. Follow the step-by-step instructions and detailed diagrams as you affordably transform your kitchen counters, build timeless furniture pieces, add elegant trim to walls, update outdoor living spaces and so much more. You&’ll also learn how to make cost-effective repairs to your air conditioner, sprinkler system, toilets and car to avoid pricey service calls. Plus, don&’t miss the bonus chapter that features tips from industry experts on how to slash household bills, including water, electricity and even insurance. Think big and spend small with Whole House Budget-Friendly DIY.
Family Homesteading: The Ultimate Guide to Self-Sufficiency for the Whole Family
by Teri PagePractical advice and hands-on projects for the self-sufficient family In an increasingly digital world, families are looking for ways to deepen their connection to one another and to the land. The Family Homestead is a guide to a simpler life, one that integrates children into the daily work of creating a sustainable homestead. From gardening and cooking, to herbalism and natural crafts, The Family Homestead shares stories and hands-on projects that will deepen relationships and build self-sufficiency skills. Teri Page, author of the popular Homestead Honey blog, moved with her husband across country with young children to build their off-the-grid homestead on raw land. Together, they garden, forage, preserve foods, raise chickens, homeschool, and so much more. Perfect for homeschooling families or anyone working with or raising kids, readers will learn how to involve children in dozens of homesteading projects. Learn how to: Dye cloth with plant-based dyesMake beeswax candles Construct a rain barrel Hatch chicks Create a worm farm Grow giant pumpkins Make butter in a mason jar Make homemade herbal soda And so much more!