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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Trees and Shrubs

Author : Joshua Plunkett

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 356 pages

File Size : 36,92 MB

Release : 2008

Category : Gardening

ISBN : 9781592576982

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Book Description

Give this book a green thumb's up. Includes CD-ROM. This guide provides the home landscaper with all the information necessary to plan, plant, and nurture trees and shrubs. Arborist professional Josh Plunkett provides the kind of practical, hands-on guidance necessary to transform yards into beautiful havens. Includes a dynamic, interactive CD-ROM featuring hundreds of full-colour photos of trees and shrubs in every season and a checklist of the most important factors necessary in choosing the right tree or shrub More than 200 different trees and shrubs featured Insider advice on how to select the healthiest plants from local and online nurseries Dozens of illustrated, step-by-step instructions for planting, feeding, and pruning



The Complete Idiot's Guide to Rock and Water Gardening Illustrated

Author : Carlo A. Balistrieri

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 286 pages

File Size : 15,63 MB

Release : 2004

Category : Gardening

ISBN : 9781592571598

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Book Description

Complemented by more than five hundred photographs, illustrations, and diagrams, this easy-to-follow how-to handbook introduces the fundamentals of rock and water gardening and includes a variety of projects, complete with step-by-step instructions and illustrations, shopping lists, plant directories, and dozens of helpful tips. Original. 12,000 first printing.



The Complete Idiot's Guide to Country Living

Author : Kimberley Willis

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 372 pages

File Size : 43,54 MB

Release : 2008

Category : House & Home

ISBN : 9781592578016

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Book Description

Enhanced by a helpful resources section, an indispensable handbook for urban and suburban dwellers seeking a more rural lifestyle offers suggestions on how to select the right location, building or renovating a home, home farming, essential tools and supplies, and how to cope with such issues as schools, weather, and utilities. Original.



The Complete Idiot's Guide to Household Solutions

Author : Melodie Moore

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 406 pages

File Size : 37,36 MB

Release : 1998

Category : House & Home

ISBN : 9780028627069

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Book Description

Gathers tips on cleaning, entertaining, decorating, home repairs, eliminating pet odors, and solving health and beauty problems



The Complete Idiot's Guide to Small-Space Gardening

Author : Chris McLaughlin

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 395 pages

File Size : 34,97 MB

Release : 2012-01-03

Category : Gardening

ISBN : 1101559578

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Book Description

Creative strategies for gardens on balconies, ledges, fireescapes, planting beautiful borders and walkways, kids gardens, and much more!





The Complete Idiot's Guide to Solar Power for Your Home

Author : Dan Ramsey

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 429 pages

File Size : 10,92 MB

Release : 2007

Category : Architecture

ISBN : 1592576435

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Book Description

Solar power (photovoltaics) is now a $1 billion industry, and it's poised to grow rapidly in the near future as more pressure is placed on limited fossil fuel resources and as advances in solar technology drive down the costs of residential solar systems. Twenty-six states now offer tax and utility credits to solar energy users, and the market for solar power products and services is expected to increase 25 to 40 percent each year over the next 20 years. The Complete Idiot's Guide to Solar Power for Your Home, Second Edition, helps readers understand the basics of solar power and other renewable energy sources, explore whether solar power makes sense for them, what their options are, and what's involved with installing various on and off-grid systems.



The Complete Idiot's Guide to Camping and Hiking

Author : Michael Mouland

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 392 pages

File Size : 48,87 MB

Release : 2000

Category : Sports & Recreation

ISBN : 9780028631868

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Book Description

You're no idiot, of course. You know how to make the bed, start the oven, even keep the squirrels out of the backyard bird feeder. But when it comes to pitching a tent, lighting a campfire, and warding off bears, you feel like Lucy and Ricky on their camping trip. Don't try to 'splain just yet! The Complete Idiot's Guide to Camping and Hiking, Second Edition, teaches you the simple skills you need to take the trauma out of camping. This updated edition can help you feel confident about choosing and using your equipment...even in the middle of winter! In this Complete Idiot's guide, you get:



The Complete Idiot's Guide to Solar Power for Your Home, 3rd Edition

Author : Dan Ramsey

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 445 pages

File Size : 16,77 MB

Release : 2010-04-06

Category : House & Home

ISBN : 1101460849

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Book Description

All the power you need is already there This third edition helps readers understand the basics of solar (photovoltaic) power and explore whether it makes sense for them, what their options are, and what's involved with installing various on– and off–grid systems. • Solar power is a $3 billion industry, and it's poised to grow to $39 billion by 2014 • By 2011, the United States will surpass Germany as the largest market for solar power products



The Complete Idiot's Guide to Electrical Repair

Author : Terry Meany

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 438 pages

File Size : 26,55 MB

Release : 2000

Category : Technology & Engineering

ISBN : 9780028638966

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Book Description

Offers information and advice on how to install and repair home electrical wiring, including when and how to deal with professionals, and the specific requirements of different rooms.