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English
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Japanese decluttering guru Marie Kondo’s The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up has revolutionized homes — and lives — across the world. Now, Kondo presents an illustrated guide to her acclaimed KonMari Method, with step-by-step folding illustrations for everything from shirts to socks, plus drawings of perfectly organized drawers and closets. She also provides advice on frequently asked questions, such as whether to keep “necessary” items...
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Publisher
Distributed by Publishers Group West
Pub. Date
c2002
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186 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm.
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English
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Every house needs storage space that you can get to easily, that holds a wide variety of items, and that is as flexible as possible. Using a room-by-room guide to the house, Joanne Kellar Bouknight shows how to make the most of your storage space, focusing on four key categories of storage: active, seasonal, dormant, and displayed.
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Publisher
Creative Homeowner
Pub. Date
c2006
Physical Desc
207 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm.
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English
Description
Don’t manage the mess–banish it with Design Ideas for Home Storage. Here’s how to keep frequently used items nearby yet neat; archive important papers, photos, and family keepsakes; organize closets; manage clothing overflow; store seasonal items, such as sporting gear or holiday decorations; and make better use of freestanding and built-in furniture. Plus, learn how to discover additional storage nooks around the house. Ideal for anyone looking...
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Publisher
Real Simple Books
Pub. Date
c2004
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191 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm.
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English
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Using a combination of photographs and sketches, the editors explain how to spiff up every room in the house, and even go so far as to give instructions on organizing oneś organizational spaces (such as drawers and medicine cabinets).
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Publisher
Artisan
Pub. Date
2010
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x, 277 p. : col. ill. ; 21 cm.
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English
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Everyone has overflowing closets and desk drawers, countertops loaded with kitchen gadgets, and overstuffed computer desktops. We dream of getting organized—but what's a disorganized person to do? In this book, professional organizer Stacey Platt comes to the rescue with empowering ideas on putting and keeping things in order. Like earlier titles in the series, such as the best-selling What's a Cook to Do?, this book offers easy-to-scan and access...
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Sunset Publishing
Pub. Date
c2006
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128 p. : col. ill. ; 27 cm.
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English
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Everyone needs more closet space, but getting organized is hard, especially when your current closets are overflowing with decades-old debris. Thatś why this new title is so motivating. It walks you through the painful "purge" process that should precede any smart closet makeover, then it guides you to the most appropriate configuration and materials, whether for clothing closets, crafts nooks, or the pantry. Finally, step-by-step photos and illustrations...
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English
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In Zero Waste Home, Bea Johnson shares the story of how she simplified her life by reducing her waste. Today, Bea, her husband, Scott, and their two young sons produce just one quart of garbage a year, and their overall quality of life has changed for the better: they now have more time together, they’ve cut their annual spending by a remarkable 40 percent, and they are healthier than they’ve ever been. This book shares essential how-to advice,...
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Publisher
Storey Books
Pub. Date
c2002
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x, 309 p. ; ill. (some col.) ; 24 cm.
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English
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Desk drowning in papers? No room for the car in the garage? Santa still sitting on the roof in May? A less-is-more philosophy is great, but we all still have way too much stuff. The home office swallows up whole rooms, as does the family computer station. Then there's the home gym, the TV room, and the playroom, not to mention our collections -- books, CDs, toys. Time management experts agree that when the minor things that take up space in the mind...
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Pub. Date
2018.
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English
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*The basis for the wonderfully funny and moving TV series developed by Amy Poehler and Scout Productions*
A charming, practical, and unsentimental approach to putting a home in order while reflecting on the tiny joys that make up a long life.
In Sweden there is a kind of decluttering called döstädning, dö meaning "death" and städning meaning "cleaning." This surprising and invigorating...
A charming, practical, and unsentimental approach to putting a home in order while reflecting on the tiny joys that make up a long life.
In Sweden there is a kind of decluttering called döstädning, dö meaning "death" and städning meaning "cleaning." This surprising and invigorating...
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English
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"America's top cleaning expert and star of the hit series Legacy List with Matt Paxton distills his fail-proof approach to decluttering and downsizing. Your boxes of photos, family's china, and even the kids' height charts aren't just stuff; they're attached to a lifetime of memories--and letting them go can be scary. With empathy, expertise, and humor, Keep the Memories, Lose the Stuff helps you sift through years of clutter, let go of what no longer...
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Taunton Press
Pub. Date
c2005
Physical Desc
171 p. : chiefly col. ill. ; 28 cm.
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English
Description
Do-it-yourself home projects have become a national pastime, and nothing satisfies that urge more then creating built-ins. The fact that they are a permanent part of a house makes it more critical that they be done with as much skill and imagination as possible. That's where the New Built-Ins Idea Book comes in. Written by Sandor Nagyszalanczy, a former senior editor of Fine Woodworking magazine and an acknowledged expert in the field, this illustrated...
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English
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A masterclass and look book in one, The Home Edit is filled with bright photographs and detailed tips, from placing plastic dishware in a drawer where little hands can reach to categorizing pantry items by color (there's nothing like a little ROYGBIV to soothe the soul). Above all, it's like having your best friends at your side to help you turn the chaos into calm.
Shearer and Tiplin shares trade secrets for organizing any kind of space, small or...
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Publisher
Interweave
Pub. Date
c2011
Physical Desc
159 p. : col. ill. ; 27 cm.
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English
Description
Embrace your space! The professional organizers and editors of Studios magazine give you the tools to create your own one-of-a-kind artistic environment in this best-of compilation. Learn how to find space in your home, whittle down your stash, and get tips on maximizing your storage and organization. Experts will also show you how to re-purpose furniture, recyclables, and vintage items to establish a space with function and personality. Inside the...
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Ten Speed Press
Pub. Date
[2017]
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187 pages : illustrations ; 19 cm.
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English
Description
This graphic novelization brings Kondo's life-changing tidying method to life with the fun, quirky story of a woman who transforms her home, work, and love life using Kondo's advice and inspiration.
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