Storey Publishing imprint: 780 books
Be Your Own House Contractor
Save 25% without Lifting a Hammer
Language: English
Release Date: March 14, 2012
You don’t need to depend on (or pay) a general contractor to manage your construction project. Whether you’re building a new home or renovating an existing one, you can manage the job yourself. Carl Heldmann outlines how to purchase your own land, set a reasonable budget and schedule, describe...
The Homeowner's Energy Handbook
Your Guide to Getting Off the Grid
Language: English
Release Date: April 29, 2013
Are you looking for creative ways to lower your energy costs, generate more of your own power, or become less reliant on the grid? Paul Scheckel offers practical advice for taking matters into your own hands. Explaining the fundamentals of solar, wind, water, and biofuel energy production, Scheckel...
The Quilting Answer Book
Solutions to Every Problem You'll Ever Face; Answers to Every Question You'll Ever Ask
Language: English
Release Date: April 15, 2009
Whether you’re perplexed about piecing, baffled by binding, or curious about cutting, Barbara Weiland Talbert has all your quilting quandaries covered. With answers to more than 200 common quilting questions, this handy reference guide will earn a permanent place in your sewing room. You’ll turn...
The Ayurveda Way
108 Practices from the World's Oldest Healing System for Better Sleep, Less Stress, Optimal Digestion, and More
Language: English
Release Date: April 19, 2017
Celebrated Ayurveda teacher Ananta Ripa Ajmera offers an inspiring introduction to this ancient Indian medical tradition, which complements and extends the health and wellness benefits of yoga. Through 108 short essays you will learn to approach optimal digestion, better sleep, less stress, and a...
by Stephanie L. Tourles
Language: English
Release Date: October 26, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: October 26, 2012
Energize your life through simple steps that promote bodily health and personal peace. From nutritional advice to chanting rituals and visualization exercises, Stephanie Tourles delivers easy-to-implement techniques and friendly advice to help you live life to its fullest. Learn how to boost alertness...
The Green Guide for Horse Owners and Riders
Sustainable Practices for Horse Care, Stable Management, Land Use, and Riding
Language: English
Release Date: July 15, 2009
Reduce your carbon hoofprint! Covering everything from environmentally sensitive trail riding to building a green barn, this guide is packed with simple, practical ways to create a healthy, chemical free, and sustainable environment for you and your horses. Heather Cook provides strategies for collecting...
A Landowner's Guide to Managing Your Woods
How to Maintain a Small Acreage for Long-Term Health, Biodiversity, and High-Quality Timber Production
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2011
Whether you have a few acres of trees in the suburbs or a small commercial forest, you can encourage a healthy and sustainable ecosystem through proper woodland management. This introductory guide shows you how to identify the type, health, and quality of your trees and suggests strategies for keeping your woodland thriving.
Install Your Own Solar Panels
Designing and Installing a Photovoltaic System to Power Your Home
Language: English
Release Date: June 30, 2017
Labor and related costs account for more than half of the price of the average home solar installation. But homeowners can save thousands of dollars with this user-friendly manual, which follows the same process professional contractors use. Through detailed directions and step-by-step photos, veteran...
by C. Kaila Westerman
Language: English
Release Date: December 26, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: December 26, 2012
Cook colorful, whimsical, eye-catching soaps right in your microwave! It’s easy and fun with C. Kaila Westerman’s guide to creative soap making. Westerman’s recipes are free of harsh chemicals and she encourages you to play with colors, scents, and shapes that the whole family will enjoy —...
The One-Minute Cleaner Plain & Simple
500 Tips for Cleaning Smarter, Not Harder
Language: English
Release Date: August 2, 2012
Clean smarter, not harder. Donna Smallin shows you how to quickly and effectively clear clutter, destroy dirt, and restore order. With 500 plain and simple strategies for efficiently eliminating the mess in every room, you’ll discover how easy it can be to maintain a clean home without devoting...
The Chicken Encyclopedia
An Illustrated Reference
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2012
From addled to wind egg and crossed beak to zygote, the terminology of everything chicken is demystified in The Chicken Encyclopedia. Complete with breed descriptions, common medical concerns, and plenty of chicken trivia, this illustrated A-to-Z reference guide is both informative and entertaining....
Your Chickens
A Kid's Guide to Raising and Showing
Language: English
Release Date: October 19, 2012
Full of expert advice and plenty of encouragement for the youngest poultry farmers, this introductory guide is designed to show children ages 9 and up how to safely and successfully raise their own chickens. With age-appropriate language and clear diagrams, Gail Damerow provides everything kids need...
The Fleece & Fiber Sourcebook
More Than 200 Fibers, from Animal to Spun Yarn
Language: English
Release Date: June 30, 2011
This one-of-a-kind encyclopedia shines a spotlight on more than 200 animals and their wondrous fleece. Profiling a worldwide array of fiber-producers that includes northern Africa’s dromedary camel, the Navajo churro, and the Tasmanian merino, Carol Ekarius and Deborah Robson include photographs...
The Field Guide to Fleece
100 Sheep Breeds & How to Use Their Fibers
Language: English
Release Date: August 27, 2013
With this compact portable reference in hand, crafters can quickly and easily look up any of 100 different sheep breeds, the characteristics of their fleece, and the kinds of projects for which their fleece is best suited. Each breed profile includes a photograph of the animal and information about...