Did you know that: i our demand for electricity grows by about 3% every year? i just lowering the temperature of your thermostat by 1 degree Celcius can reduce your energy bill by 10%? i energy-efficient light bulbs last about 12 times longer than ordinary bulbs, and each one will save you about GBP7 a year? i almost 40% of all the heat that we buy to warm up our rooms escapes through our walls and roof space if theyire not insulated? i if we didnit leave our TVs and oth...
Learn to tie 21 knots for the outdoors and everyday life! You never know when you'll need just the right knot. Maybe you want to haul something atop your car. Perhaps you have to stake a tree or tether your dog. From tying a kite string to mooring a boat, Essential Knots has you covered. This pocket-sized booklet contains 21 versatile knots for getting things done at the campsite, on the dock, and at home. Author Karen Berger provides easy-to-follow instructions-supplemented by full-color, st...
Do you long to be free from those time-consuming and annoying domestic chores?Ever dread those awful everyday irritations such as struggling to get the duvet cover back on, or removing overflowing bags from your rubbish bin?Are you desperate for some clever hacks to de-clutter your home? Dozens of everyday household dilemmas are solved with HOME HACKS, your handy guide to tackling little domestic annoyances, cheaply and swiftly, so you can get on with something more fun.
The industrialised world is facing an allergy epidemic. Almost unheard of 40 years ago, today it is estimated that one in three people suffers from some form of allergy. Reactions range from mild irritation of the skin and eyes to life threatening breathing difficulties and there is a large range of seemingly harmless triggers. There are a number of theories as to why this is happening, but so far no one knows for certain. What we do know is that the problem is getting worse and quickly. Allergy...
Airbnb, Short-Term Rentals and the Future of Housing
by Lily M. Hoffman and Barbara Schmitter Heisler
How do Airbnb and short-term rentals affect housing and communities? Locating the origins and success of Airbnb in the conditions wrought by the 2008 financial crisis, the authors bring together a diverse body of literature and construct case studies of cities in the US, Australia and Germany to examine the struggles of local authorities to protect their housing and neighborhoods from the increasing professionalization and commercialization of Airbnb. The book argues that the most disruptive im...
Tired of spending money on contractors? Does home repair seem beyond you? Matt Weber and the team at Extreme How-To share over 300 guides to help you save money while improving your home. Whether a first time home owner or an experienced amateur fixer, everyone can learn something from this comprehensive guide to home repair. Written by Matt Weber and his team of home repair experts from Extremehowto.com, this new 2020 paperback edition is guaranteed to help you become your own contractor.
The Complete Guide to Windows & Entryways (Black & Decker)
by Chris Marshall
The Complete Illustrated Guide to Joinery describes how to make every practical woodworking joint in a series full-colour step-by-step photographic tutorials. The real value of this book is its coverage of the many ways to get the same result. For example, there are eleven methods for cutting a simple mortise described here. This gives woodworkers the option of choosing the option that best fits their tooling and skill level. The book is organized for quick access, using visual maps, and detaile...
In Home, best - selling author and designer Charles Faudree invites a few of his friends - designers, artists, family and clients - to introduce the different rooms of the house and add their unique insights on how to make the most of the space we live in. The homes featured here have plenty of Charles's typical French Country soul - from large family living areas to intimate spaces of the boudoir, library, dressing room and closet.
A5 Week-to-View Diary with Recipes, Pocket & Stickers Plus Pocket Diary, Pen, Notebooks & Pencil (Dairy Diary)
by Marion Paull
Britain's best-seller is better than ever! The iconic Dairy Diary Set is both practical and pretty - the perfect choice for planning your busy life. It comprises: Dairy Diary 2018; Pocket diary with pen and elastic pen loop; Really Useful Pad with 3 handy notebooks, pencil and elastic pencil loop. The Dairy Diary has inspirational recipes, which are simple yet delicious with guaranteed results. You can try something new every week throughout the year.*A5 week-to-view diary * Delicious triple-tes...