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Home, Garden, and DIY September 2019
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Learn how to keep your lawn in perfect condition all year round with this handy little guidebook from an experienced National Trust head gardener. It's packed with invaluable advice on all aspects of lawn design, creation and maintenance, and includes useful troubleshooting tips for the typical problems including invasive weeds, pests and diseases and the effects of the weather.
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Want to take the stress out of feeding your family? In a single day, cook all your main dishes for a month, freeze them, and then enjoy homemade food that is super-quick to prepare when the kids are hungry. From how to budget for and plan your menus, to how to cook and freeze in bulk, this book has step-by-step instructions and 150 freezable recipes that will save time and money.
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Features over 80 indoor plants that will turn your house into a happy, healthy, healing home. Discover plants that will clean the air you breathe, help you get a good night's sleep, reduce stress and anxiety, help you get well soon and boost your brain power.
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The kitchen bible: Designing the perfect culinary space by Barbara BallingerThis book will guide you through the process of designing the perfect kitchen. The first section takes you through a step-by-step approach to kitchen design and renovation, complete with questions to ask contractors, layout suggestions and check-lists. This is followed by over 30 inspiring kitchens, highlighting different options and styles to help you create your ideal space.
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Small space style: Clever ideas for compact interiors by Sara EmslieSara Emslie embraces the positive aspects of living in a compact home and explores design and style solutions to the practical issues of living with limited space. A variety of real-life beautifully small spaces, are visited, taking an in-depth look at imaginative treatments for pocket-sized interiors and showcasing tiny homes with lots of character. Each case study has a detailed floor plan and measurements.
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From courtyards to rooftops, Kate Gould draws on her experience as an award-winning garden designer to provide tailored solutions and inspirational ideas. Covering topics such as how to design and measure the perfect garden, choose and use the best materials and maintain a lush garden all year round. How to tie each design back to the interior of the home is also discussed.
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Shared living: Interior design for rented and shared spaces by Emily HutchinsonFeatures 21 shared homes around the world and uncovers the potential for small spaces. These homes are the work of creative thinkers who focus on savvy ways of decorating eclectically rather than with big-ticket items. Practical advice and tips for DIY styling is offered, such as how to upcycle furniture or scour flea markets for unique finds.
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Clare Nolan reveals her secrets for growing a bountiful harvest as well as styling spectacular homegrown displays that will fill your home with colour and the gorgeous scent of the garden year-round. She guides you through choosing the plants to suit both your garden and home decor, laying out your cutting patch, and planning ahead so you get your perfect palette of colour, texture and shape at the right time.
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From Scott's interpretations of the classic combinations to more unusual pairings that bring unexpected sensory delight, these are dishes and ideas to help you find a new harmony in the way you cook.
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With clear examples, notes on common pitfalls and simple, step-by-step DIY projects, Dale Vine provides the specific tips, tricks and advice essential for any landscaping project, from site analysis to lifestyle considerations to plant selection.
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This book takes you on a tour representing five major design styles; Farmhouse, Traditional, Coastal, Transitional, and Contemporary. From the entryway to the living room to the kitchen to outdoor spaces, you'll find tips and decorating inspiration for each of these different styles, to encourage you to create a home that's uniquely you.
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Contact your librarian for more great books!
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