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Did you ever think about your house as being a metaphor for your life? Like your house, do you occasionally need updating and remodeling? My house and I are the same age. We have been together for a long time. We raised a family together. For the most part we have had a loving relationship. We are both still standing, even after a few major storms, though neither of us is as young and fresh as we once were. Our weather-beaten exteriors are sun faded and crackling. Our original size has been “expanded.” We suffer from leaky valves and creaky joints; overheated thermostats and overloaded circuits; clogged arteries and crumbling foundations. Neither closet nor brain has enough storage space. The attic is full of memories and treasures. You get the idea. We are both in need of some minor repairs and major renovations.
At the library you can find an extensive collection of information to help cure what ails you (or your house). Here is a combined list of recommendations: Some for health related remedies and others for your home repair solutions.
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Farris, Jerri 10-minute Home Repairs: More Than 200 Fast Effective Fixes You Can Do Yourself Before you call the repair people take a look at this. Maybe you can do it yourself. 2006 |
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Hreib, Kinan K. 100 Questions and Answers About Stroke : a Lahey Clinic Guide This book is for patients and families who have suffered from stroke and are intested in diagnosis and treatment of the different kinds of strokes. The concepts have been written for the general reader to help understand the basics about strokes, current diagnostics, treatment options and discusses some of the controversies about the medical issues surrounding medical care. 2009 |
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Vally, Norma Chix Can Fix: 100 Home-improvement Projects and True Tales from the Diva of Do-it-yourself Divas are doing it for themselves. Along with another fixit book, "Dare to Repair" by Julie Sussman, ladies can fix nearly everything. 2006 |
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Connelly, Megan Design Ideas for Curb Appeal You might have watched the Home and Garden cable channel to get ideas about how to spruce up your house. Have you ever stop to imagine how it looks from your neighbor's view across the street? This book shows homeowners what they can do to make the outside of their home look its very best. This guide covers such topics as color and paint, entryways including porches and doors, windows, driveway landscaping, and more. 2006 |
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Scardino, Peter T. Dr. Peter Scardino's Prostate Book: The Complete Guide to Overcoming Prostate Cancer Prostatitis and BPH "Over the years, I've met with thousands of men in my office face-to-face and tried to arm them with sound, up-to-date, comprehensive and comprehensible information about their medical issues and options. In these pages, I hope to make the same information available to all men confronting serious prostate problems and to their loved ones. Understanding what you're up against and how to respond can make all the difference." Author quote. See also: Online Government Resource. http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/wyntk/prostate. 2005 |
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Household Repair Tips Tips include how to fix a hose, sagging gutters, screens, shower rods, kitchen faucets, loose hinges, clogged toilets, drywall patches, roller shades, etc. 2007 |
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Samuel, Michael A. Macular Degeneration : a Complete Guide for Patients and Their Families A guide for patients to help understand and treat a diagnosis of age-related macular degeneration. Discusses differences between "wet" or "dry" AMD, treatments, supplements, options for care or surgery, tips and tools for living with vision loss. 2008 |
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Mayo Clinic On Managing Diabetes Completely updated, this guide to diabetes care includes discussions of the underlying causes of diabetes and why achieving near-normal blood sugar values is important. It offers insight on how to monitor, manage, and live with diabetes, and how to prevent serious complications from the disease. 2006 |
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Kraeutler, Tom My Home, My Money Pit: Your Guide to Every Home Improvement Adventure By Kraeutler, founder of radio show "The Money Pit," and Segrete, fabulous interior designer. Good advice about every aspect of home repair, remodeling or redecorating, with added humor, and suggestions of appropriate "songs to work by." A copy in every workshop or toolbox would prevent a lot of mistakes and headaches. 2008 |
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Simple Steps to a Greener Home with Lifestyle Expert Danny Seo Danny Seo offers "Simply Green" decorating tips, remodeling ideas, remedies and recycling suggestions. These are creative, smart and stylish ideas for modern eco-friendly living. 2008 |
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Miller, Martin Start-to-finish Decks A new deck adds to the value and enjoyment of your home. It can also be a source of savings and pride when you build it yourself. Ortho's Start-to-Finish Decks takes you through the entire process, from planning to completion. Whether you build or buy your deck, this book will give you a better understanding of what you need and of how everything fits together. Book jacket. 2004 |
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The Complete Guide to Home Wiring: Includes Information On Home Electronics Wireless Technology Everything you could possibly want to know about home wiring, with updated information on home electronics and wireless technology. 2005 |
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Leong, Amye The Complete Idiot's Guide to Arthritis There are over 46 million Americans who suffer from some form of arthritis. This book offers a clear and comprehensive guide to understanding this disease. It includes explanations of the various forms of the disease and symptoms, and how lifestyle can contribute to the severity of the conditions. It also describes traditional medical treatments from prescription drugs and physical therapy to surgery, as well as alternative treatments including supplements, super foods,and coping skills such as meditation and lifestyle changes. Terms of Use More Request options 2009 |
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The Family Handyman Home Improvement 2008 Do-It-Youself for home repair, maintenance and remodeling. 2008 |
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Johnson, Duke. The Optimal Health Revolution : How Inflammation is the Root Cause of the Biggest Killers How the Cutting-edge Science of Nutrigenomics Can Transform Your Long-term Health Many of our most serious diseases have a common cause underlying them, and that cause is inflammation. Learn how researchers are linking inflammation to persistent chronic illnesses, how these conditions are interrelated and how to improve your well-beong 2009 |
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McCormick, R. Keith The Whole-body Approach to Osteoporosis : How to Improve Bone Strength and Reduce Your Fracture Risk The author maintains that Osteoporosis is a chronic disorder for which you have to treat the whole body. There is no one pill to cure it, but here is a targeted program for building stronger bones through diet, supplements, medications and exercises. It's a step-by-step plan designed to improve you strength and energy and bones. 2008 |
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Brugioni, Daniel J. Total Knee Replacement Rehabilitation: The Knee Owner's Manual If you are considering or have had a total knee replacement you should read this book. It will tell you everything you need to know to prepare for and recover from the surgery, and to get the most out of your new knee. The success of a total knee replacement depends on rehabilitating the knee after the operation -- in fact, the rehab is as important as the surgery itself. This book maps out the road to recovery with week-by-week exercises for a full year. 2004 |
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Rubin, Alan L. Type 1 Diabetes for Dummies Discusses the causes and symptoms of Type 1 diabetes, covers the latest in blood monitoring and insulin delivery technology, and offers advice on how to use diet and exercise to sustain healthy glucose levels and how to enjoy a normal, active lifestyle while maintaining good health. 2008 |
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Walls That Wow: 75 Ideas for Exciting Room Makeovers Each chapter covers a different style or technique, and then presents four separate step-by-step projects complete with color photos of every part of the process, including before and after photos. Along with the in-depth projects, there are also "quick-hit" projects, offering simple techniques that make a big difference. Book jacket 2005 |
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