Ever look around your house and get bored with the things you have? Too ordinary? Used it a million times? With Instructables.com's latest compilation, Souped Up, you can turn your ordinary into the extraordinary. Learn how to: Brew a cup of coffee with Twitter Make ice cubes crystal clear Build a tape dispenser out of Legos Light up your bicycle with LEDs Turn your shower into a spa Make your Nerf gun even coolerCompiled from the best that the web has to offer, Souped Up is the latest bo...
At least half of Britain's population lives in suburbs, yet until recently the architecture and style of suburbia have been largely ignored or undervalued. This is an appreciation of the design features that form the suburban taste, from the High Victorian period when the first suburbs were built until after World War II. The book places suburban housing in its historical and social context, and is a practical guide to the authentic ways of restoring and preserving suburban houses, both inside a...
Go green with this rollicking guide to eco-friendly cleaning alternatives that will help you save your health, your money, and your planet. How many times have you said you're killing yourself trying to keep your house clean? You might have been joking, but you're closer to the truth than you think if you're using expensive commercial cleansers. Karen Logan, an environmentalist with years of experience developing and selling her own line of eco-friendly cleaning products, reveals the secret of u...
National Repair & Remodeling Estimator (National Repair & Remodeling Estimator (W/CD))
'We love Diy. On a Budget. - it has the best DIY and decorating hacks and tips ever! ' Kate and Kay Allinson, Pinch of Nom Transform your home without breaking the bank - everything you need to know before starting your own DIY project. Dreaming of panelling but don't know where to start? Looking for ways to refresh your tired kitchen? Brimming with ideas but have a limited budget? The official Diy. On a Budget. handbook from the founder of the 2 million strong online community will give you al...
Get House Smart (Reader's Digest Smart)
by Robert Dolezal and Of Readers Digest Editors
Tells how to work with plumbing, electrical systems, insulation, and paint, explains the correct way to use tools, and offers tips on home maintenance tasks.
If chosen correctly and properly maintained, a high-quality lawnmower should provide many years of trouble-free service. This extensively illustrated, step-by-step practical manual provides the reader with advice on how to choose the best mower for their needs, and how to carry out DIY maintenance to keep it in tip-top condition, saving on potentially expensive professional servicing and repair bills. This is an indispensable guide for anyone who owns a high-quality lawnmower.
Naturally Clean Home, 3rd Edition: 150 Easy Recipes for Green Cleaning with Essential Oils
by Karyn Siegel-Maier
The third edition of this best-selling book features greener formulas for homemade cleaning products, expanded information on using essential oils for cleaning and sanitizing, and updated packaging recommendations and preparation guidelines for a zero-waste approach. In this updated edition of her best-selling book, The Naturally Clean Home, Karyn Siegel-Maier brings together the formulas for home cleaning solutions that readers have trusted for years with new information and ingredients update...
Now, with "Home VCR Repair Illustrated, " you can save hundreds of dollars in repair bills by fixing your VCR in your own home - and no expensive tools are test equipment is necessary.