DIY projects seem quick and easy. You start thinking that you're repairing a crack in the ceiling, and before you know it, you're tearing out a dividing wall to make space for that new kitchen island. But without careful planning, the right materials and a few pro tips and tricks, you're more likely to end up with a disaster than a dream home. Luckily Bryan Baeumler has brought his decades of experience to this fully illustrated, step-by-step guide to all of the most common DIY fixes, upgrades,...
In a handy and easy to use format Spotless provides encylcopediac answers to all kinds of domestic disasters - from how to repair scratches to removing stains and other disfigurements. An essential book for the kitchen bookshelf, each chapter addresses the stains, cleaning and household problems that may come about in each room of the house: the kitchen, laundry, bathroom, bedroom, children's room and even outdoors on a deck or patio. Filled with easy, do-it-yourself cleaning solutions, handy...
Building Life Skills (Goodheart-Willcox Home Economics)
by Louise A Liddell and Dr Yvonne S Gentzler
Provides information and guidelines for life skills in such areas as time management, money, child care, and cooking.
The Natural Apothecary: Baking Soda (Nature's Apothecary, #3)
by Dr Penny Stanway
Not just for cakes, bicarbonate of soda has long been recognised as a hero ingredient for anyone looking to make their own eco-friendly cleaners and beauty products. Made up of tiny crystals, bicarb's natural structure makes it the perfect gentle abrasive for home cleaning, and its natural antacid properties are ideal for tackling heartburn or creating antibacterial cosmetics at home. With our increasing awareness of reducing exposure to chemicals and the importance of keeping things natural, as...
Cath Kidston's easy style conjures up a way of life that many aspire to but few achieve. Described in the "Times" as 'the other domestic goddess', and in the "Daily Telegraph" as 'the woman who made cabbage roses funky, and delivered nursery prints, polka dots and candy stripes to modern bohemia', he look is desirable and accessible. "Tips for Vintage Style" distills the essence from Vintage Style, giving you the ultimate book of hints for your home. Covering kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms, sitti...
Gustav Stickley's own compilation of the best of his designs.
10,001 Ways to Declutter Your Home on a Small Budget
by Ed Morrow, Sheree Bykofsky, and Rita Rosenkranz
Designed for people concerned about the air quality in their home, this step-by-step guide covers the nooks and crannies of indoor air pollution-from what to look for to how to fix it. Jeffrey May and his wife, Connie May, draw from their professional expertise and previous books- My House Is Killing Me!, My Office Is Killing Me!, and The Mold Survival Guide-to create a friendly, easy-to-use workbook complete with mini-case studies, diagnostic exercises, illustrations, and recommendations. Th...
The Essential Guide for First-Time Homeowners
by Ilona Bray, J.D. and Alayna Schroeder, J.D.