Provides a portrait of life on a midwestern farm during the Great Migration in the first part of the 19th century (view table of contents)

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Product Description: Directions for 50 home improvement projects are shown in easy-to-follow steps. The book is organized into four chapters--Welcoming Rooms, Working Rooms, Personal Rooms, and Curb Appeal--and covers projects from installing crown molding and tiling entryways to decorative painting...read more

Presents ideas and step-by-step instructions for improving and expanding upon existing decks and patios using basic tools and skills.

Product Description: Backyard Homesteading addresses the needs of many people who want to take control of the food they eat and the products they use--even if they live in a urban or suburban house on a typical-size lot. It shows homeowners how to turn their yard into a productive and wholesome "homestead" that allows them to grow their own fruits and vegetables, and raise farm animals, including chickens and goats...read more