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From food, water, and kitchen goods, to personal care and cleaning products- even clothing and common household items like phones and childrens' toys- Detox Your Home takes a deep dive into the products we use on a daily basis, to expose the harmful toxins lurking in our most intimate, everyday environments.
Industrialization has created a world that puts products before human and environmental health. Our resources are depleting along with our health....
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"An inspiring and approachable tip-filled guide to changing your habits, living more sustainably, and taking action, by Greenpeace ambassador Bonnie Wright (Ginny Weasley in the Harry Potter movies). Go Gently is a guide for sustainability at home that offers simple, tangible steps toward reducing our environmental impact by looking at what we consume and the waste we create, as well as how to take action for environmental change. The title reflects...
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"Between 1970 and 1974 ten million Americans abandoned the city, and the commercialism, and all the inauthentic bourgeois comforts of the Eisenhower-era America of their parents. Instead, they went back to the land. It was the only time in modern history that urbanization has gone into reverse. Kate Daloz follows the dreams and ideals of a small group of back-to-the-landers to tell the story of a nationwide movement and moment. And she shows how the...
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"Permaculture expert and popular YouTube Homesteader Justin Rhodes shares the skills and the delights of becoming a part of your own food story in this inspiring and accessible and beautiful four-color invitation to a more abundant, healthy, and connected life. Have you ever wanted to experiment with growing your own food but didn't think you had the space, the time, or the knowledge? Justin Rhodes thought the same thing-until after years battling...
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Spring House Press
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[2018]
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With inspiring photos and easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions, The Reclaimed Woodworker features 21 projects that transform recycled lumber into well-built, stylish furniture and home decor items. Each project, from the popular sliding barn door to vintage chairs and bookcases, is designed to use upcycled materials without sacrificing looks or tried-and-true woodworking techniques. Best of all, once you start using reclaimed wood, you'll discover...
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Mango
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[2017]
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Tiny house experts Shelley and Joshua Engberg show you how you can join the revolution to downsize without giving up everything you hold dear. This is not about downsizing drastically or giving up a lot of your necessities for a comfortable and entertaining space. This is about redefining what a house is and mastering organization, location and happiness. As avid campers and offroaders, Shelley and Joshua present the best tips and tricks as you enter...
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New Society Publishers
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[2016]
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"A rocket mass heater is an earthen masonry heating system which provides clean, safe and efficient warmth for your home, while using 70-90% less fuel than a typical woodstove. Fully illustrated, and packed with hard-to-find information from leading experts in the field, The Rocket Mass Heater Builder's Guide combines comprehensive design, construction and installation instructions with detailed maintenance and troubleshooting advice."-- Provided...
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