Foreword by Richard Carlson, Ph.D.

A new Don't Sweat guidebook, based on the bestselling Don't Sweat series by Richard Carlson, Ph.D.

There are millions of details to oversee when getting settled into a new house or apartment. This book reveals ways to prevent stress and move in with ease.

This is the guide to maximizing the value of your most valuable asset. Millions of Americans are investing in home improvements, hoping to increase the long-term value of their most valuable asset. But do you know which home improvements will make your home's value jump, and those that won't? This practical guide covers all of the topics every homeowner must consider before getting started - improvements that add the most value, which should be undertaken first, and how to do it right from the very start. From remodeling the kitchen to landscaping the front yard and everything in between, you'll learn which improvements you should undertake, and which are a waste of your time and money."How to Improve the Value of Your Home" will help you get the most bang for your home-improvement buck - with handy tips on lowering the cost of home maintenance and home improvement projects. If you aren't sure whether now is the right time to remodel, a simple quiz helps you to determine what you can afford to do and what to expect as a long-term payoff. And there's more. Calculate the cost versus the value of improvements. This title shows you: what homework you need to do before tackling additions; how to find the resources and information you need; where to find the right contractor to do the work; how to set a home-improvement budget; and, ways to improve home energy efficiency. It offers tips on saving on home insurance; and, simple ways to create curb appeal.

Lou Manfredini, aka Mr. Fix-It, is the trusted friend every homeowner wishes he or she had--someone who "knows" houses. In his fun, friendly, fully illustrated guide for both inexperienced and seasoned homeowners, he takes you through your entire house and around the yard, showing you how it all works and what to do when it doesn't. The result: You'll have a clear understanding of the systems that make up your house and gain the expert knowledge to proceed with any job, big or small--whether you're hiring a contractor or doing it yourself. Discover
- How your house works: an anatomy lesson
- The wonders of water--where it comes from and where it goes
- Getting wired--the magic of electricity
- Windows--ways to bring in the sunshine and keep out the drafts
- The joys of being floored--good floor construction and maintenance
- Wall power--it's not what's "on" them but what's "in" them that counts
- Decorating secrets the pros don't like to share
"Plus" Lou Manfredini's sixty-minute home inspection, an essential tool list, and an ABC glossary of terms: from "air duct" to "weather stripping"

Bright work, Hull Finishes, Interior Finishes, Design, Layout, "Floor & Wall" CoveringsBright work: Stripping old finishes, Surface preparation, Proper application of clear finishes. Hull Finishes: Surface preparation, Fairing compounds and usage, Filler compounds and usage, Sealants above the waterline, Sealants below the water line, One part paints for wood, Two part paints for fiberglass and wood, Paint preparation, Brush selection.Interior: Finishes: "Walls", Trims, Hardware, Coverings, Paints, Clear coats. "Floor" Coverings: Types available and their usage, preparation and installation. Using plastic laminates and veneers. Appendixes: Addresses and phone numbers for Manufacturers, Distributors and Retailers; Tools and supplies needed; Thorough glossary of boating terms.

Regardless of whether your taste is heavy metal, hip-hop, or classical, this book will show you how to set up, operate, and maintain a working home recording studio. Learn to choose the right equipment for your music, produce audio for the Internet or a CD, and even get construction tips for building an optimal recording environment.

Who needs the movies? Now, you can achieve stunning audio and top quality video results through your PC. This book shows you how to build your own home entertainment center using an ordinary PC. Watch and record TV shows and movies, put your entire CD collection on hard drive, and listen to radio stations from around the world.

The ultimate guide to building your dream system--without spending a lot of money! This step-by-step guide features more than 200 photographs illustrating how to install and configure hardware components and set up a Workgroup, Domain (Active Directory) and VPN network, using Windows 2000/ .NET Server.

So you have decided to build an addition. Have you gotten a loan and your permits? Have you purchased your materials? Before you even begin, you should read this hilarious guide, filled with humorous stories as well as helpful advice on what NOT to do when you undertake a major house renovation.

Metal is a marvellous material, but until recently it's been a foreign currency for general crafters, who feared that 'metalworking' required pig iron, a blast furnace and the muscles of the village blacksmith. Not any more. Here are 50 manageable craft projects: striking pieces to make from extra-thin sheet metals and foils in shimmering copper, glistening aluminium, gleaming brass, tin and pewter. And, just for fun, there are projects from mesh, tin cans, spun wire and recycled materials. The projects include: Home and Garden Accessories; The Lighting Department; Boxes and Bowls; Personal Effects; Toys and Whimsy; The Sacred and the Seasonal; Understanding Metal as a Material; Tools & Essential Techniques; Easy Ways to Attach Metals; Pop Rivets; Soldering; Weaving; Adhesives; Decorative Techniques; Protective Surface Techniques; Paints & Patinas; Full colour gallery of finished articles crafted in metal by top designers; A beautiful book - typical top quality Lark production - with 145 full colour photographs and scaled plans. Basic: projects require only everyday handtools, normal craft supplies and a few household items.

AC Electrical, DC Electrical, Water Supply and Waste Removal, Air Conditioning and Heating, RefrigerationAC Electrical: Calculating shore power requirements, Calculating genset power requirements, Panel sizing, Running the wire, Installing the devices. DC Electrical/House Power: Calculating power requirements, Panel sizing, Type and quantity of batteries, Battery charging, Running the wiring, Installing the devices.Water Supply & Waste Removal: Supply: Tankage, pumps and filters; Types of tubing and fittings; Running the tubing; Installing the fixtures at the point of use. Waste: Types of systems, Types of hoses and fittings, Placing the components, Running the hoses, Points of discharge.Appendixes: Addresses and phone numbers for Manufacturers, Distributors and Retailers; Tools and supplies needed; Thorough glossary of boating terms.

Best-seller gets you the car stereo sound system you want!

Why pay high prices for a shop to install or maintain your car stereo when you can have the satisfaction of doing it better yourself?

Auto Audio: Choosing, Installing, and Maintaining Car Stereo Systems, Second Edition, by Andrew Yoder, provides all the information you need to supercharge your ride with top-quality speakers, amplifiers, head units, equalizers, signal processors, changers and antennas — not to mention filters and crossovers, wire, cabling, connectors and transmitters. And once your system is in, you’ll see how to troubleshoot spot problems and service your components so they deliver pristine highs and heart-stopping lows for years to come. This new edition also shows you how to make seamless fiberglass speaker enclosures and panels for your car...protect your audio investment with a good security system...check out custom installations...and more.

Practical, informative, and great fun to read, Shoes in the Freezer, Beer in the Flower Bed offers hundreds of time- and money-saving tips for preparing, cleaning, organizing, and maintaining your house and garden. And interspersed throughout the pages are folk beliefs and suggestions from every culture: for example, if you eat chocolate right before bed, you'll have romantic dreams; and if a cat appears at your wedding, your union will be blessed.

Do you enjoy experimenting with electronics? Are you concerned about the security and value of your property? If so, "Build Your Own Home Security System" is the book for you. It's packed with all the hands-on instruction you need to construct and install dozens of practical, inexpensive electronic security devices. For each project, you'll find a helpful schematic and a list of the circuits and components required. With Delton Horn's expert how-to guidance and clear instructions, even beginners can easily build:

Burglar alarms

Fire/smoke detectors and alarms

Automobile alarms

Electronic combination locks

Flood alarms

Temperature sensors

Power shut-down/reset timers

Om jou eie braaiplek te bou verg inisiatief, entoesiasme en blink idees tesame met 'n basiese kennis van bouwerk. Hierdie boek sal jou deur al die nodige stappe van so 'n projek lei en dit maklik en opwindend maak.

Rare architects' catalog includes dozens of authentic designs. Detailed descriptions of special features, dimensions, costs, etc. 231 b/w illus.

The best-selling guide to keeping furniture in the finest and most beautiful condition, with complete information on proper repair and refinishing techniques from the legendary expert on antiques and their restoration.

B & W photographs throughout

Loaded with complete plans and easy-to-follow construction tips, Garden DIY offers a creative mix of both practical and decorative projects for gardening enthusiasts. Brother and sister team Samantha and Daniel Johnson present 25 hands-on projects for aspiring horticulturalists. From a hummingbird feeder, bee-friendly flower gardens, cold frames, and trellises to compost bins, birdbaths, sundials, and a mason bee lodge, clear step-by-step colour photographs guide the reader through each hands-on project. An introduction to the DIY mind-set explains the positive benefits and satisfaction of building things yourself and provides an overview of the basic tools and skills needed to complete each task.

The ingenious team at IkeaHackers.net show you how to transform affordable IKEA products into creative new furniture and more! Jules Yap and the contributors to her wildly popular website IkeaHackers.net show you how to transform affordable IKEA (R) products into creative new furniture and more. With clear instructions and easy-to-follow photos, you're sure to have fun building these exciting hacks, including: * Kitchen Island * Dollhouse * Vanity * Built-In Home Office * Mudroom Bench

The classic book on how to remove spots and stains in the household. Re-issued from the original publisher in it's original form. Contents - Preface - Chapter 1. Introduction - 2. Fibers - 3. Fabrics - 4. Dyes - 5. Basic Rules for Stain Removal - 6. Safety Rules to Insure Best Results - 7. Equipment Aids to Stain Removal - 8. Stain Removing Agents - 9. Stains and Methods for Their Removal - Preface - Home care requires the utmost skill and ingenuity of the homemaker. Because of the extremely high standard of dress and personal hygiene in this country, endless care and effort is expended in order to maintain this acute attention to good grooming. For the homemaker, the removal of stains represents a major portion of her expertness in running her home successfully. Each member of her family contributes his and her share of stains not only in the natural use of their surroundings, but more often in their use of wearing apparel. The frequent need for removing stains from clothing bears heavily upon the budget where one is completely dependent upon professional cleaning. To meet this challenge, the thrifty and efficient homemaker seeks information and the means by which she can care for garments, household linen, and household furnishings. The professional cleaner is equally alert in keeping abreast with information that concerns his work and efficiency. Textile fabrics are of the greatest variety and complexity in their chemical and physical composition. Also the stains are often complex in nature since a stain may be composed of several staining substances such as, for example, machine oil which in addition to the oil, may contain particles of metal and carbon. The dry cleaner in the end is sought for his special skill and experience in dealing with complex stains and for the reconditioning of a fabric as near as possible to its original physical condition and appearance. This book is designed to present basic facts and give simple rules and directions for the use of the homemaker who can then remove spots and stains effectively and economically. The book also affords the dry cleaner with a ready reference to the stain removing chemicals and the procedures in applying them. The dry cleaning industry and allied industries where spot and stain removal are of interest, should welcome an up-to-date and simplified treatment of this subject which includes information on the newer fibers, fabrics, and dyes.

Let master of Maximalism Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen tell you how to create and curate a space that you can truly love spending time in. Changing Rooms' flamboyant lead designer has made a great living out of being himself, having spent his entire career encouraging people to reject decorative modesty. More More More is a rejection of so-called "good taste" that leaves people being so in control of their own home that even life feels out of place within it, and instead celebrates exuberance, lavish living, and individuality. It's all about giving yourself the confidence you lack by curating your own perfect haven of chaos, so that you can live and love your stuff - in surroundings that are anything but beige! With this book, Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen will not only explain how to adopt maximalism in the home, but promises to change your outlook on living happily in it. Structured within a complete timeline of maximalism, there's something for everyone to love! Dive into this decor book to discover a whirlwind of topics, including: - The Principles of Layering - Asymmetry - A Tricky Balancing Act - Using Pattern like a pro - Storage - to store or not to store - Collecting vs. Aqcuiring More More More is overflowing with Laurence's signature style, exuberance and a lifetime's experience in lavish living and take-no-prisoners individuality. Part narrative treatise, part visual celebration of Maximalism through the ages, it is rich in history, anecdotes and quite a few rules, most of which are to be broken!. Having spent his entire career encouraging people to reject decorative modesty, he will not only inform the reader how to embrace Maximalism in their home, but promises to change how they live within it. Minimalists beware! A must-have home decor book for Fans of Laurence Llewlyn-Bowen, a new generation of home-owners and renters who want to rebel against the mass-market principles from minimalist as well as those trying to create a healthy work-life environment. Doubling up as the perfect coffee-table book, More More More is sure to delight.

This is NOT your father's home repair book!

And it's not your husband's, your brother's, your boyfriend's, or the guy's next door. Dare to Repair is a do-it-herself book for every woman who would rather be self-reliant than rely on a super or contractor.

No matter the depth of your pockets or the size of your home, a toilet will get clogged, a circuit breaker will trip, and a smoke detector will stop working. It's up to you how you'll deal with them -- live in denial, pay the piper, or get real and do it yourself.

Dare to Repair demystifies these home repairs by providing information that other books leave out.

In Dare to Repair, you'll learn how to:

• Take the plunge -- from fixing a leaky faucet to cleaning the gutters.
• Lighten up -- from removing a broken light bulb to installing a dimmer switch.
• Keep your cool -- from maintaining a refrigerator's gasket to changing the rotation of a ceiling fan.
• Get a handle on it -- from replacing a doorknob to repairing a broken window.
• Play it safe -- from planning a fire escape route to installing a smoke detector.

Filled with detailed illustrations, Dare to Repair provides even the most repair-challenged woman with the ability to successfully fix things around the home. Once you start, you won't want to stop.