The good news is that a beautiful home doesn't require too much money, too much energy, or too much time. Bestselling author and home-management expert Emilie Barnes shows readers how they can easily weave beauty and happiness into the fabric of their daily lives. With just a touch of inspiration, readers can turn their homes into havens of welcome and blessing build a lifestyle that beautifully reflects their unique personalities enrich their spirits with growing things (even if their thumbs are several shades shy of green) make mealtimes feasts of thanksgiving and kitchen duty fun establish traditions of celebration that allow joy to filter through to everyday life. Formerly titled The Spirit of Loveliness.

Written by a woodworker for fellow woodworkers, this book will teach how to get great designs out of readers' heads and into working drawings. They will create original furniture that is strong, attractive, and well-proportioned. Includes information on how to develop a design philosophy; how to apply standards of size, shape and style; how to select the proper materials and tools; and more.

Runner-Up for the best HOBBY and CRAFT BOOK 2023, IBPA Book Awards.

The New Spruce Forge Manual of Locksmithing: A Blacksmith's Guide to Simple Lock Mechanisms is a totally revised and expanded version of the original work from 1999. This new hardcover edition, at 304 pages and with more than 800 color photos and illustrations, is more than double the size of the original manual.

This book will have great appeal to anyone who has blacksmithing as a hobby or as a profession, to those who repair antique doors, furniture or who make period style furniture, those involved in historical architectural restoration, and also to everyone who has any interest in antique keys, locks and their mechanical mechanisms.

The book is divided into two distinct sections:

Technical Information - This section is a reference manual in itself that covers the specific tools and techniques needed to build all the parts for each lock, as well as providing the information needed to understand the assembly instructions outlined in the second section.

The Locks: Patterns & Instructions - This section provides the plans and detailed instructions for each of the 14 lock projects in this new edition. The clear assembly instructions describe when and how to use the technical information provided in section one.

The authors have maintained their original trademark style that relies on well-illustrated step-by-step instructions that guide you through the whole lock-making process. They have also kept their low-tech approach that demonstrates how to go about creating good work using only a handful of simple tools.

Making blacksmith locks is an age-old skill the authors of this manual are helping to preserve by passing on their knowledge to this book's readers. The New Spruce Forge Manual of Locksmithing is also an excellent introduction to benchwork, which is a useful skill for any blacksmith to acquire. This manual will become a valuable, trusted and often referred to sourcebook in your blacksmithing library.

The Model 1911 and Model 1911A1 Military and Commercial Pistols, 3rd Edition, totals 566 pages. It includes 84 tables detailing parts and markings and 678 photos and drawings. This book is part of North Cape Publications, Inc.(R) For Collectors Only(R) series of books on collector's and antique firearms. Parts are described in chapters organized by subassembly receiver, slide and magazine. Serial numbers are listed in individual tables by military and the individual commercial models such as the ACE and Service ACE, National Match, .38 Super, Commander, Gold Cup, British, Argentine, Norwegian, and Canadian military models, etc. An appendix also contains a serial number listing organized by shipping date. Check to see when a pistol was manufactured, then to see when it was actually shipped. Parts are described in chapters organized by assembly receiver, slide and magazine. Each part of each assembly, i.e., trigger system, magazine release, sights, etc. are then described and photographed complete with markings and other identifying characteristics. Parts are differentiated by model and manufacturer, i.e. Colt, Springfield Armory, Remington Arms-UMC, Singer, Ithaca, Remington Rand and Union Switch & Signal. All Colt commercial model and variation parts are also described and compared to the military .45 ACP part. Serial number ranges are provided for every model and manufacturer of the Model 1911, Model 1911A1, and Series 70/80 in separate tables. Serial numbers for British military, Canadian, Argentine, Norwegian, and Russian military pistols are also given. Markings are often the key to authenticating the Model 1911/Model1911A1. All military and commercial markings are listed by date or serial number range of use in twenty-six individual tables both by military and the individual commercial models, and by other manufacturers. Individual chapters provide detailed examinations of markings on receivers, slides and barrels, including both military inspection and commercial markings, all correlated to serial number ranges. An appendix includes photographs of all slide markings. Finishes are discussed for both military and commercial pistols by serial number ranges. Accoutrements and accessories for the Model 1911 and Model 1911A1 are thoroughly explored. All belts, magazine pockets, and holsters are described and photographed. Complete listings of all U.S. military holster manufacturers--- U.S. military Model 1912, 1916, M3, M7, and M15 are included. U.S. military-issue ammunition in .45 ACP is described in detail including cartons and shipping containers. Complete listings and descriptions of all holster manufacturers are included. U.S. military-issue ammunition in .45 ACP is described in detail. The Argentine Ballester-Riguad and -Molina pistols, as well as Norwegian Models are discussed in detail and compared to the Model 1911A1. A photo-illustrated assembly/disassembly procedure shows the most efficient way to maintain the pistol. As always in the For Collectors Only(R) series any change or variation in a part is described by serial number range, making it possible to determine the authenticity of any Model 1911 or Model 1911A1 by year of manufacture.

Experts agree everyone will have to confront at least one type of natural or man-made disaster in their lifetime. This one book fits all approach to preparedness is long overdue. Reading it will increase your odds of survival and a better quality of life following a disaster no matter where you live or travel. This book allows the reader to customize and personalize each step to preparedness and develop self-reliance with dozens of supply checklists for building home, car, work, school and pet emergency kits and organizing important financial, legal, medical and insurance information. It also includes over 50 critical questions to ask insurance agents to protect your home asset and possessions and 60 questions for school administrators on their emergency plans. The extensive general preparedness plan features a neighborhood plan that shows how to build strong local networks and resilient communities. More than 100 web resources direct the reader to online tools, Google maps and do-it-yourself help with recommendations for over 30 phone apps and 25 social media sites including Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn to learn and use now. The sixteen chapters offer concise coverage of each event with descriptions, citations and anecdotal information, and newsworthy stories that draw the reader in to even better realization as to why to want to be prepared with before, during and after sections provided for each disaster.

As you know, Hydrogen Peroxide has a number of uses.

Everything from health, personal care, cleaning and even food preparation. My experience has shown me that people shy away from using Hydrogen Peroxide because they're just not sure if it's truly effective. They hesitate because the information out there can be confusing at times.

What if you were able to apply Hydrogen Peroxide in a safe and effective way?

What if the information was laid out for you in easy to follow method?

That is the purpose of this book: To teach you everything you need to know to get started on your Hydrogen Peroxide journey.

What's so special about Hydrogen Peroxide anyway?

Hydrogen peroxide is a completely natural substance and the only germicidal agent (fancy word for killing germs) composed of water and oxygen. It kills disease organisms by oxidation! In fact, hydrogen peroxide is considered the worlds safest all natural effective sanitizer. However, please don't let all these medical terms bog you down.

This book breaks everything down for you in an easy to understand and easy to use way! Many big companies haven't figured out how to market Hydrogen Peroxide. The fact is, Hydrogen Peroxide has the ability to jumpstart your health, speed up the healing process, help prevent illness, save money and so much more.

A Preview of What You'll Find Inside the Hydrogen Peroxide Handbook

• What Hydrogen Peroxide is and How to Apply It
• The Amazing Health Benefits of Hydrogen Peroxide
• Hydrogen Peroxide Beauty Applications: From Head to Toe!
• Effectively Using Hydrogen Peroxide Around the Home, Kitchen and Garden
• What Not to Do: Precautions and Safe Practices
• Key Takeaways from this Book Summed Up So It's Easy for You to Take Action
• List of Resources for Further Reference

And much, much more!

Want to Find Out More? What are you waiting for? See you on the inside!

Drawing on her extensive experience spanning two decades, Kathy has distilled her expertise into a simple, actionable guide for individuals seeking to transform their living spaces into authentic reflections of themselves. Her interior design, paint color, and spiritual insights are the framework in which she inspires you to live authentically and be aware of your personal and physical surroundings.

Discovering the soul of your house and decluttering stuff are the initial steps in clearing the way for a new way of living. Kathy then delves into the importance of establishing a strong foundation of color, which serves as a launchpad for understanding transformative elements such as interior furnishings, window coverings, lighting, and the house's exterior. In 5 Easy Steps to Create Your Own Authentic Home, Kathy intuitively guides you through the process and graciously shares designer trade secrets that shed new light on tired ways of decorating your house while transforming it into your Authentic Home.

Creating an Authentic Home is about more than just aesthetics; it's about creating a space that truly resonates with who you are. Kathy Banak.

The craziness of the world we live in nowadays can easily overwhelm us, and now more than ever, we need to have a home that nestles us in comfort and peace and is a soothing place to restore our souls.

If you're a homeowner with steam heat, know that I wrote this one for you. If you'd like to fix uneven heat and squirting air vents or want to reduce your fuel bills and silence clanging pipes, then arm yourself with this book and smile. This is not a do-it-yourself book. Here's what you'll learn: How your steam-heating system works (and why it might not) What each component does (or what it's supposed to do) Why high pressure in a steam-heating system won't work How the choice of fuels can affect your system What causes all that noise (and how to get ride of it once and for all) Simple ways to lower your fuel bill What you can do yourself When you should keep your hands in your pockets How to find a steam-heating pro (and how to avoid the knuckleheads) Things that should be in every contract you sign for steam-heating work The right questions to ask when replacing a boiler How to fix, move, clean, paint and/or replace an old radiator How to have a hot-water zone added to your steam-heating system How to know if you can have your steam-heating system converted to hot-water heat And a whole lot more Arm yourself with this book. You will not be sorry. Dan Holohan

Welcome to the world of indoor gardening! The Houseplant Guide: How to Easily Select & Maintain Indoor Plants is the definitive reference for both novice and seasoned plant enthusiasts. With over 120 in-depth listings of popular houseplants, each entry is arranged by common name and packed with key information, including botanical names, lighting preferences, soil, moisture and humidity needs and maintenance information, as well as expert tips on optimal care.

Designed to inspire and educate, this comprehensive guide also features dedicated chapters that cater to specific interests, such as flowering plants, trailing and climbing plants, cacti, succulents and epiphytes, low-maintenance options, pet-friendly plants, and air-purifying varieties. Whether you are looking for the perfect addition to a sunlit space, a safe plant for furry friends, or a resilient choice that thrives on minimal care, this book has you covered.

For plant owners facing common challenges, the book includes a vital chapter on identifying, managing, and preventing houseplant pests and diseases. With its rich, accessible layout and clear advice, The Houseplant Guide is the essential companion for a thriving indoor garden. Whether you have a green thumb or brown, houseplants are a wonderful way of bringing nature into your home, while improving overall air quality and health, and they are simple to grow, providing you have the proper knowledge.

Join me as we begin our houseplant journey!

A gorgeous guide to creating a beautiful, comfortable home based on Japanese traditions from the founder of the beloved lifestyle brand Fog Linen Work.

For anyone who dreams of a home filled with well-organized closets, eye-catching flower arrangements, perfectly draped blankets, and thoughtfully curated shelves, here is a guide to cultivating an elegant home.

Yumiko Sekine, founder of the internationally celebrated lifestyle brand Fog Linen Work, shares lovely rituals and simple techniques based on Japanese traditions, including practices for decorating, organizing, preparing food, and more. From the kitchen to the bedroom and every space in between, here are tips for refreshing a home each season--arranging and displaying fresh flowers in spring, choosing the right sheets and linens for summer, taking warm herbal baths in autumn, and draping blankets and layering rugs to cozy up a space for winter. Brimming with easy-to-follow tips for elevating any space and packed with hundreds of photographs showcasing gorgeous interiors, this book is an invitation to create a home that nourishes, rejuvenates, and inspires--all year long.

- CELEBRATED AUTHOR: Yumiko Sekine is the founder of Fog Linen Work, a Japanese home goods brand sold throughout the world and beloved by home cooks, interior decorators, and design enthusiasts. Her products are known for their simplicity, beauty, and ability to elevate any space. In this book, Sekine distills all her secrets to creating a home that exudes simple elegance.
- ORGANIZATION MADE EASY: This book gives readers easy, elegant ways to declutter their homes and organize their belongings, whether they live in an apartment or house, and includes simple tips for tidying and curating objects to bring order and simplicity to every room.
- JAPANESE TRADITIONS: Yumiko presents Japanese traditions for preparing food, arranging flowers, entertaining, organizing, and more. The combination of ancient practices and modern techniques makes this the perfect companion for anyone curious about Japanese culture and aesthetics.
- GIFT WORTHY: Presented in a linen-wrapped case and brimming with hundreds of gorgeous photographs and inspired advice for every home, this book is a perfect addition to any bookshelf and a lovely gift for new homeowners, newlyweds, and fans of organization and interior design.

Perfect for:

- Interior designers, minimalists, and fans of sustainability
- People who are into organizing their space
- Fans of Fog Linen Work

Learn to create dazzling tablescapes inspired by nature's beauty with this essential guide to styling stunning tablescapes for any occasion.

Discover endless inspiration for stunning table settings. Brimming with inspired table spreads and simple-to-follow tips for incorporating crowd-pleasing recipes and lovely details into every presentation, this gorgeous coffee table book makes it easy to host warm, memorable gatherings--whether you're putting together a cozy brunch, a themed cocktail hour, or a festive holiday party.

Photographs of exquisite table settings are paired with helpful styling tips--including how to pick your theme and color palette, select the right tableware, and incorporate nature's bounty--plus simple-to-follow food and drink recipes that guarantee the spreads taste as good as they look.

Readers will discover a botanical-themed cocktail cart, an ethereal ocean-inspired setting, a harvest table celebrating autumnal colors, and so much more.

EXPERT AUTHOR: Shellie Pomeroy is a celebrated designer and textile artist. Her work has been covered in Martha Stewart Wedding, Vogue, The Knot, and Style Me Pretty, among others. She shares all her secrets to creating showstopping displays using tableware, flowers, candles, fabrics, and more.

GIFT WORTHY: With cloth accents and brimming with hundreds of inspired photographs, this book makes a beautiful statement on any coffee table or bookshelf, and a lovely gift for new homeowners, newlyweds, nature lovers, and design enthusiasts.

Perfect for:

- People who love Joanna Gaines's Magnolia brand or Magnolia Table book
- Fans of Platters And Boards, Tables And Spreads, and A Year In Flowers

The high cost of building affordable housing in New York, and cities like it, has long been a topic of urgent debate. Yet despite its paramount importance and the endless work of public and private groups to find ways to provide it, affordable housing continues to be an elusive commodity in New York City―and increasingly so in our current economic and political climate. In a timely, captivating memoir, Carol Lamberg weighs in on this vital issue with the lessons she learned and the successes she won while working with the Settlement Housing Fund, where she was executive director from 1983 until 2014. Lamberg provides a unique perspective on the great changes that have swept the housing arena since the curtailment of the welfare state in the 1970s, and spells out what is needed to address today's housing problems.

In a tradition of big city social work memoirs stretching back to Jane Addams, Lamberg reflects on the social purpose, vision, and practical challenges of the projects she's been involved in, while vividly capturing the life and times of those who engaged in the creation and maintenance of housing and those who have benefited from it. Using a wealth of interviews with managers and residents alike, alongside the author's firsthand experiences, this book depicts examples of successful community development between 1975 and 1997 in the Bronx and on the Lower East Side of Manhattan. In the West Bronx Story, Lamberg details the painful but ultimately exhilarating development of eighteen buildings that comprise New Settlement Apartments―a dramatic transformation of a devastated neighborhood into a thriving community. In A Tale of Two Bridges, the author depicts a different path to success, along with its particular challenges. The redevelopment of this area on the Lower East Side involved six different Federal housing programs and consisted of six residential sites, a running track, and a large scale supermarket. To this day, forty years later, all the buildings remain strong.

With Neighborhood Success Stories, Lamberg offers a roadmap to making affordable housing a reality with the key ingredients of dogged persistence, group efforts, and creative coalition building. Her powerful memoir provides hope and practical encouragement in times that are more challenging than ever.

This was my first book and a true labor of love. I spent decades studying steam and the work of Dead Men, in both old buildings and on library shelves. I traveled the country, haunting used-book stores, looking for engineering books that held the answers to questions that nagged at me. I was obsessed with this topic, and when I finally sat to write, I poured all that I had learned into this book, and as I wrote, I tried my best to make the words sound good to you - like we were together and having a conversation. I wanted you to know what I know and I wanted you to be able to do what I can do when it comes to old steam systems. This book arrived in 1992 and has since gone though dozens of printings. We've sold it in every state as well as in foreign countries. Steam heat is everywhere there are old buildings, so why shouldn't you be the one with the answers? Dan Holohan

What will define this next era of design? It's a question we attempt to answer in Issue Fifty-One of Kinfolk magazine--a visual masterpiece full of inspiring interiors, cutting-edge furniture, and insight from the world's most thoughtful designers and architects. Inside, we visit 10 of the best emerging and established studios around the world and explore how design is much more than aesthetics; it's a reflection of culture, a mirror to our values and a compass guiding us toward the future.

We speak to John Pawson in London and Inga Sempé in Paris, both of whom seem to be moving away from minimalism. Elsewhere, we visit the studios of renowned designers Garance Vallée, Minjae Kim and Halleroed, among others, and find out how design can be a catalyst for social change and a driver toward a more sustainable future. Later, we delve into interiors, traveling to Ecuador and Illinois to visit two iconic residences: the home architect Karl Kohn built for himself in Quito and the Mies van der Rohe-designed Edith Farnsworth House.

Since 2011 Kinfolk has established itself as a leader in art and culture, design and aesthetics, architecture, and homes and interiors. Our quarterly lifestyle magazine is sold in over 100 countries, published in three languages and makes the perfect coffee table magazine or gift for a creative. Featuring inspiring photography, fashion and style, as well as examinations of slow living, Kinfolk is an art and design publication that seeks to promote quality of life and connect a community of creative thinkers.

Dan Holohan has been studying the steam-heating systems in older American buildings since 1970. In 1992, he wrote the predecessor to this book, The Lost Art of Steam Heating, which has gone through dozens of printings and sold tens of thousands of copies in every U.S. state and Canada. With this book, Dan is revisiting a subject he loves to add all that he's learned during the 25 years since The Lost Art of Steam Heating first appeared. He's older and wiser now, and he still tells a great story. If you liked the first version, you're going to love this one.

Traces the development of the most popular hunting rifle ever designed, discusses sights, ammunition, and cleaning procedures, and tells how to hunt large and small game.

I believe that housing is a human right. In the United States, a very wealthy country, there is no excuse for homelessness. Section 8 of the Housing Act that established public housing was revised in 1974 to create an important new program. The revised Section 8 program provided federal funds to help households afford the rent in existing housing. The program also gave developers assistance to create new or renovated affordable housing. I was an advocate for the program when it was enacted in 1974, and I proposed a successful amendment allowing large families to pay only 15 percent of income for rent.

The book includes a brief history of earlier housing programs. Then I discuss President Nixon's housing moratorium and the study that led to Section 8. I have a chapter about Carla A. Hills, President Ford's housing Secretary, who was very effective and productive.

A case study shows how Section 8 helped performing artists, leading to the revival of Times Square in Manhattan. In other chapters, I analyze costs and the budget and discuss President Reagan's unfortunate programmatic changes. I include brief interviews with seven Section 8 tenants from New York, Washington State, and Florida. The final chapter is a summary of my recommendations for expanding and improving the current program.

Issue Forty-Six invites you inside 10 inspiring homes where creative lives unfold. Among the extraordinary residences featured, you'll find remote farmhouses in Japan and England, modernist masterpieces in California and Australia, an artistic guesthouse in Senegal, and two palatial European apartments reimagined in very different ways by their designer occupants. Plus: We meet ascending streetwear icon Samuel Ross, swap recipes with the founder of Smitten Kitchen, and learn the secrets of a successful dance floor with DJ Hunee.

A handbook for professional home inspectors when inspecting manufactured/mobile homes, with extensive details of site installation requirements and HUD standards. Includes information on Florida Override of HUD standards.

NEW EXPANDED EDITION with color illustrations and spacious 8.5 x 8.5 format adds detailed descriptions of the components of the heat pump, open loops systems and important decisions that the homeowner must make.

Interest in residential geothermal systems has grown as more people realize they can replace their fossil-fuel heating system with one that is three to five times more efficient and doesn't require a chimney to exhaust noxious fumes. Currently in the USA there is a federal 30% tax credit that applies to the total installation cost. These newer, safer systems provide heating as well as cooling simply by transferring heat between the home and the ground or a nearby body of water. Since this is a relatively new technology, the number of experienced installers is limited, but growing. Therefore, there is a burden on homeowners interested in installing one of these systems to absorb as much information about residential geothermal systems as possible. This book was written specifically to meet that need as well as to help HVAC professionals who are new to residential geothermal systems.

Readers will learn how heat pumps are able to extract heat from relatively low temperature water circulating in ground loops and raise it to a temperature high enough to heat a home. They will also learn how to estimate the size of the heat pump required and the ground loop size as well for straight 2-pipe, 4-pipe, 6-pipe and Slinky loop configurations. This is important in order to verify that the installer correctly sizes the system. An incorrectly sized system will result in an unhappy homeowner. Both horizontal and vertical loop systems, for GX and DX, are covered.

Some of the technical issues that are addressed include: Loop water flow rates and Reynolds Number, heat of extraction/rejection, heating capacity, desuperheater setup, open-loop/closed-loop, SCW, pond loops, DX, Manual-J, COP. The final chapter consists of a set of flowcharts guiding the homeowner to ask the pertinent questions needed for a successful installation.