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The Natural House: A Complete Guide to Healthy, Energy-Efficient, Environmental Homes

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The Natural House is a tour of the construction, costs, and pros and cons of fourteen natural building methods. Straw Bale, Rammed Earth, Cob, Cordwood, Adobe, Earthbags, Papercrete, Earthships…whatever the method, the common goal is to create a house that is economical, energy efficient, nontoxic, soothing to the soul, kind to the environment, and pleasing to behold. This comprehensive sourcebook offers in-depth information that will guide your search for the pe… More >>

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Better Homes and Gardens Home Designer 8.0

Move a wall, change a color, add a room, redesign a kitchen, and estimate costs before you build
The Design Planning Center provides advice, decorating guidelines, tips, and techniques from the editors of Better Homes and Gardens magazine
Over 1,000 cabinet combinations to choose from – customize using unlimited styles and colors
Over 500 botanically accurate flowers, trees and shrubs – from tropical to desert
Design in 2D or 3D – add, resize, and automatically dimension your plans

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