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Dwelling in resistance : living with alternative technologies in America / by Schelly, Chelsea,1984-;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 175-223) and index.What does it mean to dwell in resistance? -- What "normal" dwelling looks like : the history of home technologies -- Custodians of the earth, witnesses to transition : the story of The Farm -- The abundance of the commons : Twin Oaks and the plenitude ethic -- Individualism and symbiosis : the dance at Dancing Rabbit -- Self-sufficiency as social justice : the case of Earthship biotecture -- Dwelling in resistance -- Appendix : Reflections on method.Most Americans take for granted much of what is materially involved in the daily rituals of dwelling. In Dwelling in Resistance, Chelsea Schelly examines four alternative U.S. communities--"The Farm," "Twin Oaks," "Dancing Rabbit," and "Earthships"--where electricity, water, heat, waste, food, and transportation practices differ markedly from those of the vast majority of Americans. Schelly portrays a wide range of residential living alternatives utilizing renewable, small-scale, de-centralized technologies. These technologies considerably change how individuals and communities interact with the material world, their natural environment, and one another. Using in depth interviews and compelling ethnographic observations, the book offers an insightful look at different communities' practices and principles and their successful endeavors in sustainability and self-sufficiency. -- Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Sustainable living; Appropriate technology;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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In-laws, outlaws, and granny flats : your guide to turning one house into two homes / by Litchfield, Michael W.;
Includes bibliographical references (p. 214) and index.Is an in-law unit right for you? -- Designing in-laws -- Choosing appliances, fixtures, and materials -- Plans and permits -- Basement in-law units -- Garage conversions -- Stand-alone in-laws -- Bump-outs, carve-outs, and attics.This book explains how to turn the extra space in one's home into a separate living quarters in order to house a relative or to rent out to a boarder to earn extra money.
Subjects: Dwellings; Buildings;
© c2011., Taunton,
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Do-it-yourself home energy audits : 140 simple solutions to lower energy costs, increase your home's efficiency, and save the environment / by Findley, David S.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Increase your home's comfort and increase your income -- Home improvements you can do today at no cost to you -- Low-cost solutions -- Chief home energy expenses -- Personal and global environments (they are one and the same) -- Creating a personal energy plan -- How and when to contract out your green renovation -- Large renovation projects -- Standards, conversions, and green references -- Funding your green home-improvement projects.
Subjects: Dwellings; Energy auditing.;
© c2010., McGraw-Hill,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Essential home skills handbook : everything you need to know as a new homeowner / by Peterson, Chris,1961-author.;
Whether you're moving from an apartment to your first home or you're inspired to tackle a particular home project, we're glad you're here! If you've decided it's time to fix that dripping faucet or a small gutter leak before it becomes a big problem, let's get to it.Introduction -- The homeowner's basic toolkit -- Locating essential services and fixtures -- Home heating and cooling -- Structural openings -- Plumbing -- Electrical issues -- Interior surfaces -- Exterior concerns -- Yearly maintenance calendar.
Subjects: Dwellings; Dwellings; Dwellings; Dwellings; Do-it-yourself work.;
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Joanne Liebeler's do it herself / by Liebeler, JoAnne.; Bradley, Bridget Boscotti.;
Anatomy of a house -- Home safety -- Finding help and picking tools -- Walls, ceilings, cabinets, and doors -- Floors -- Plumbing -- Electrical -- Exterior maintenance -- Pests, critters, and nuisances -- Seasonal maintenance."Everything you need to know to fix, maintain, and improve your home"--Cover subtitle.
Subjects: Dwellings; Dwellings; Do-it-yourself work.;
© c2007., Sunset Books,
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Construction worker / by George, Lucy M.; AndoTwin(Illustrator),illustrator.;
Mark the construction worker and his team of laborers build an extension on the Singhs' house, in a book that explains what different construction workers do.
Subjects: Construction workers; Dwellings; Construction workers; Dwellings;
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Refresh your home : 500 simple projects & tips to save money, update, & renovate / by Collier, Ken.;
Need to revive old trim, or fix wobbly outlets? Instead of hiring expensive contractors and landscapers, this guide will take you step by step through a wide range of do-it-yourself ideas for your home, garage, and yard.Introduction and safety first -- Interior projects, repairs & remodeling -- Electrical & high-tech -- Plumbing, heating & appliances -- Woodworking & furniture -- Exterior maintenance & repairs -- Outdoor structures & landscaping -- Auto & garage -- Special bonus section.Includes index.
Subjects: Dwellings; Dwellings; Do-it-yourself work.;
© c2011., Reader's Digest,
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The nature of a house : building a world that works / by Woodwell, G. M.;
Includes bibliographical references (p. 137-144) and index.Preface : Small matter of habitat and housing -- Building a world that works -- Back to the beginning : the Woods Hole Research Center -- Redesigning hilltop house : triumphs and compromises -- Energy in a new world -- Materials, sewage, and costs : adjusting our vision -- Product : a campus that works-and a world that might.Is it possible for a group of the world's most respected environmental scientists to truly practice what they preach? Can their expertise in climate change help them in transforming an old house and its nine acres into their new office building and campus--a building that is as energy efficient as possible, uses local materials, and generates all of the energy it consumes? In this candid, charming, and informative book, the director of the renowned Woods Hole Research Center tells a story that will interest anyone who has ever thought about doing a "green" rehab, has tried to build green, or just wonders what's actually possible. The Woods Hole Research Center is an international leader in identifying the causes and consequences of environmental change. When the WHRC needed a new administration building, its scientists and staff decided that the building should utilize "state-of-the-shelf" green building techniques and materials. However, the new office had to conform with the laws and building codes of the time, and with materials that were then available--no matter how frustrating these requirements were to the resident scientists and contractors. The author, George M. Woodwell, founder of the WHRC, was intimately involved in the design and construction of the Gilman Ordway Campus, which was completed in 2003 in collaboration with McDonough+Partners. He details the challenges they faced, some of which are familiar to everyone who tries to "build green": the vagaries of building codes, the whims of inspectors, the obstreperousness of subcontractors, the search for appropriate materials, and the surprises involved in turning an old house into a modern office building. Woodwell puts the building in a larger context, not only within the work of the Center and the tradition of Woods Hole, but in the global need to minimize our carbon emissions and overall environmental impact. Building a world that works requires rethinking how we design, reuse, and live in the built environment while preserving the functional integrity of the landscape.--From the publisher.
Subjects: Ecological houses.; Dwellings; Sustainable living.;
© 2009., Island Press,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Little monster at home / by Mayer, Mercer,1943-;
A little monster describes his house and some of his family's activities.
Subjects: Dwellings; Family life; Monsters; Dwellings; Family life; Monsters;
© c1978., Golden Press,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The complete guide to plumbing. by Black & Decker Corporation (Towson, Md.);
Introduction -- Plumbing tools, materials & skills -- Installing plumbing lines -- Installing fixtures & faucets -- Common plumbing repairs -- Measurement conversions."BLACK+DECKER The Complete Guide to Plumbing Updated 8th Edition is the most comprehensive, up-to-date book on achievable home plumbing projects for DIYers of all skill levels. From fixing a toilet to installing and plumbing a vanity sink or curbless shower, this book has the answer to any home plumbing problem you're likely to have. Packed with clear color photos, illustrations, and easy-to-understand descriptions, the basics of home plumbing systems are clearly explained, and all of the most popular plumbing projects are shown with clear directions and art."--Amazon.com
Subjects: Plumbing; Dwellings;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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