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Books > Health, Home & Family > Home & house maintenance > General
Part celebrity memoir and part self-help book, Better than New goes
behind the scenes with an entrepreneurial single mum who worked her
way from waitress/real estate agent to home renovation expert,
preservationist, and television star. With eight chapters in the
book - eight lessons told through her life story and through
several of the homes she has remodeled - readers will get to see
another side of Nicole Curtis, including the private and personal
struggles that are not seen on TV. Working in Detroit and
Minneapolis, Curtis has opened her fans' eyes to the beauty of
older homes and the value of reclaiming and reusing authentic
original materials rather than sending dumpster loads to the local
landfill. Curtis applies the same principles to her personal life -
valuing old friends, rescuing dogs, and advocating for the wounded,
the elderly, and the disadvantaged. Readers will find inspiration
to apply to their own lives supplemented with never-before-seen
photos of Curtis and the homes she renovates. Better than New is a
visual treat, packed with more than 75 colour photographs from
Curtis's personal collection, ranging from family photos to
before-and-after photos of the rehabbed homes' interiors and
exteriors.
Turn the outdoor space you may not own into one that makes you feel
at home. A gardening book unlike any other, RHS How to Garden When
You Rent brings together projects, inspiration, and handy know-how
specifically tailored to people who rent. With chapters designed
around lease lengths, readers will find something for their outdoor
space, whether they plan to rent for just a few months or expect to
stay in their home for a several years or more. Written by Matthew
Pottage, this must-have book combines creative ideas with serious
gardening expertise - all without breaking the bank or needing
countless hours of hands-on work. Keep your landlord happy and your
garden in good shape with plenty of tips, tricks, and techniques
for good garden maintenance, and discover ways of turning even the
most unloved balcony, yard, or urban garden into a lush, welcoming
space that you, your flatmates, and your friends can enjoy for as
long as you choose to live there.
Many people are looking at ways to extend their homes rather than
move house, but 'getting the builders in' can be a recipe for
disaster unless you really know what you are doing. Whether you
plan to employ a building contractor or tackle so
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