An indispensable guide for every budding DIY-er This portable yet completely comprehensive little book is a guide to the essentials (i.e. the nuts and bolts) of everything you could possibly buy in a hardware store, meaning you'll never be confused in the aisles again. Organized by tool-type and material, the straightforward layout of this book means that all the information you need is right there at your fingertips. Scattered throughout are useful and practical tips and common pitfalls to be a...
The Complete Indian Housekeeper and Cook (Cambridge Library Collection - South Asian History)
by Flora Annie Steel and Grace Gardiner
'an Indian household can no more be governed peacefully, without dignity and prestige, than an Indian Empire' InThe Complete Indian Housekeeper and Cook (1888) Flora Annie Steel and her co-author Grace Gardiner provide practical, and often highly opinionated, advice to young memsahibs in India. They explain how to 'make a hold' over servants, how to establish and stock a storeroom, how to plan a menu, manage young children, treat bites from 'mad, or even doubtful dogs', and teach an Indian cook...
In daily life, we can take control of the resources and services we depend on. Electricity and energy don't have to come off the public utility grid-alternatives abound in solar, wind, and water generated power. Design decisions can drastically affect power consumption, and bio-diesel and alternative fuels can help break the oil habit. Dave Black describes alternatives for eco-pimping your home and lifestyle for independence, economy, and a more integrated way of life. Equally valuable for the u...
How to maximize your food production in an urban environment. The idea of bringing agriculture into the city has been promoted by many on both sides of the political fence: proponents of sustainability and prevention of climate change as well as those who worry about government and social instability. To address the urgent need for a shift in the way our food is produced, The Ultimate Guide to Urban Farming offers a practical education in everything there is to know about city agriculture: how...
Rule the world and take control of your emotional and mental health from where you sit, stand, and sleep. Chapter by chapter, learn how to tackle it all-relationships, clutter, health, communities, inner balance, and more-by looking within your immediate environment to make direct connections in your life. The Holistic Home is based on an original lifestyle concept focused on creating a dynamic, healthy, and thoughtful space within yourself and your home by combining three planes of action-mind...
Mr Thrifty's How to Save Money on Absolutely Everything
by Jane Furnival
This text aims to save you more than you paid for it. It has hundreds of ways to save you thousands of pounds on anything you ever buy, from building work to babies toys, cars to carpets, houses to heating.
Natural Solutions ("Australian Women's Weekly" Home Library)
by Jackie French
Here are dozens of ways to save money at the supermarket, and save the environment at the same time. Make your own herbal treatments for minor ailments, environmentally friendly cleaning products, plus natural beauty tips, recipes for pests and pets, garden care and easily made concoctions to entertain the kids.
The books in this bite-sized new series contain no complicated techniques or tricky materials, making them ideal for the busy, the time-pressured or the merely curious. Plumbing Made Easy is a short, simple and easy to follow guide to mastering some simple plumbing jobs that might occur on an everyday basis. By learning some basic skills and techniques you can learn how to carry out repairs and simple projects - in just 96 pages. Ideal for the busy or the thrifty, Plumbing Made Easy is a quick,...
This is the most current, authoritative and comprehensive book on the entire process of installing wood floors. Wood is the most popular flooring choice among builders and homeowners. Taunton's original wood flooring book has been a bestseller. "Wood Flooring" is the most authoritative and comprehensive book on the subject, written by a professional wood flooring installer with almost 30 years' experience. This professional-level resource covers every aspect of installing residential wood floori...
"The Hip Girl's Guide to Homemaking" demonstrates that it is not only possible, but also convenient to employ low-cost (and sometimes free!) creative solutions to produce an inviting space for living and entertaining. It is the perfect reminder for forward thinking women and their counterparts that looking back is the best way to move forward. "The Hip Girl's Guide to Homemaking's" fun easy-to-read chapters are divided into three categories for taking the stress out of living thoughtfully in the...
Wine Folly: Magnum Edition
by Madeline Puckette and Justin Hammack
Want to pick the perfect wine for dinner? Red, white or Rose? Dry or Fruity? Spanish or Portuguese? Become the expert with Wine Folly's Magnum Edition: The Master Guide.'This will effortlessly teach you all you need to know to bluff your way through a wine list, taste like a pro, or pick the perfect accompaniment to a meal' Good Housekeeping_________For anyone who's ever wanted to learn more about wine, here is the place.Wine Folly introduced a whole new audience to the world of wine, making it...
Your guide to self-sufficient living in today's world! Whether you're looking to lead a healthier life, protect the environment, or save money, The Self-Sufficient Home will show you how to transition from your current lifestyle to a self-sufficient one with hundreds of tips that you can start doing right now. You'll not only improve your day-to-day life with these basic living skills, but will also prepare yourself for any disaster that might arise in your area. Complete with advice and detail...
A Comedy of Taste
by Meredith Etherington-Smith and Caroline Clifton-Mogg
Val Porter presents an enlightened approach to the age-old problem of pests in the garden and home, without rushing for shotguns and poison. She explains their life cycles and habits and offers practical advice on how to cope with every possible 'nuisance', including slugs and snails, frogs and toads, spiders, flies, fleas, moths, birds, cats and dogs, mice, rats, rabbits, squirrels, foxes, deer, moles, weasels...the list is endless. By understanding the natural behaviour of our 'foes', we can m...
Praise for previous editions: One of the most borrowed books in our library. --This Old house A dizzying amount of detailed pictorial information ... clearly and fascinatingly captioned. --World of Interiors The Elements of Style is the most comprehensive visual survey, period by period, feature by feature, of the key styles in American and British domestic architecture from the Tudor period to present day. A valuable reference guide, the book is designed for owners of period houses, restorer...
**From the author of the international bestseller The Little Book of Hygge - over one million copies sold**Lykke (Luu-kah) (n): HappinessMeik Wiking is the CEO of the world's only Happiness Research Institute in Copenhagen. His job is to travel around the world, seeking out the happiest people and uncovering what they do differently. In The Little Book of Lykke, he reveals what he has found.This captivating read features case studies from Bhutan to Australia, South Korea to Canada, France to De...