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Language
English
Description
Bill Bryson and his family live in a Victorian parsonage in a part of England where nothing of any great significance has happened since the Romans decamped. Yet one day, he began to consider how very little he knew about the ordinary things of life as he found it in that comfortable home. To remedy this, he formed the idea of journeying about his house from room to room to “write a history of the world without leaving home.” The bathroom provides...
Author
Publisher
Lyons Press
Pub. Date
c2006
Physical Desc
xv, 265 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Language
English
Description
Live in less space but have more room to enjoy it. Does that sound like a contradiction? Smart readers will discover that, on the contrary, living small can free up your mind, your wallet, and your soul. With the cost of living rising, and the environment suffering from excessive building, now is the time to scale back. Join the movement. Little House on a Small Planet is a guidebook and an invitation. With floor plans, photographs, advice, and anecdotes,...
Author
Publisher
New Society Publishers
Pub. Date
c2004
Physical Desc
xix, 379 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
Discusses simple green renovation solutions for homeowners, focusing on key aspects of the building, including foundations, framing, plumbing, windows, heating and finishes. Room by room, it outlines the intricate connections that make the house work as a system. In an easy-to-read format complete with checklists, personal stories, expert insights and an extensive resource list, it covers easy ways to save energy, conserve natural resources and protect...
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