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There's no place like home!
And that's why we're back. "Dare to Repair, Replace &
Renovate" is the sequel to "Dare to Repair," the national
bestselling home repair book for women.
In our first book, we taught you how to fix a leaky faucet. In
this book, we teach you how to replace it. In our first book, we
showed you how to change the direction of ceiling fan blades. In
this book, we show you how to install a new fan. We've gone from
basic repairs to easy projects that can make your home more
comfortable, more beautiful, and more valuable. We will show you
how to:
- Put up a tile backsplash
- Install a closet system
- Install a deadbolt lock
- Replace a medicine cabinet
- Mount blinds, shades, and shutters
- Install landscape lighting
And we provide easy, step-by-step instructions so you can get
rid of the things in your home that are making you crazy:
- Ugly chandelier? Gone.
- Outdated vanity? Out of there.
- Broken garbage disposal? History.
- Torn wallpaper? Buh-bye.
Incorporating detailed illustrations with witty and encouraging
instructions, "Dare to Repair, Replace & Renovate" will allow
you to turn your project wish list into a can-do list.
Expert organizer and "New York Times" bestselling author Julie
Morgenstern teaches you how to get rid of the physical, mental, and
time clutter that's keeping you from the life you want.
Julie Morgenstern has made a career out of helping her clients get
organized. But in the process, she discovered something surprising:
for many of her clients, organizing isn't enough. For those who are
eager to make a change in their lives--a new job, a new
relationship, a new stage in life--they need to get rid of the old
before they can organize the new. They need to SHED their stuff
before they can change their lives So Julie created the SHED
process--a four-step plan to get rid of the physical, mental, and
schedule clutter that holds back so many of us. But SHEDing isn't
just about throwing things away Julie teaches that its just as
important to focus on what comes before and after you heave the
clutter, so that the changes you make really stick in the long
term. Learn about:
- Separating the treasures (figuring out what really matters)
- Heaving the rest (undertaking the tough work of eliminating
excess)
- Embracing your true identity (figuring out who you really want to
be)
- Driving yourself forward (achieving real change now that the past
isn't holding you back any longer)
Whether you're facing a move, a promotion, an empty nest, a
marriage, divorce, or retirement, "SHED Your Stuff, Change Your
Life" provides a practical, transformative plan for positively
managing change in every aspect of your life.
Dampness can become an enemy when it invades our interior space,
when it persists, when it spreads and damages our domestic
fittings, finishes and furnishings, when it encourages the growth
of moulds that threaten our health, and when it stimulates the
spread of fungus and decay in the structure of our houses. A major
industry has developed with specialist contractors but such
contractors sometimes concentrate on a single treatment rather than
offering a comprehensive diagnosis. Provides clear information to
general readers and presents them with an overview of the types and
causes of dampness, as well as to indicate the range of treatments
and remedies. Aimed at all householders who have damp problem, it
will be of interest to most home owners, landlords, DIY
enthusiasts, surveyors, architects and builders. Superbly
illustrated with approx 60 colour photographs and 90 line drawings.
Jonathan Hetreed is an architect with a vast experience of the
subject gained over many years.
Organization expert Erin Rooney Doland, Editor-in-Chief of
Unclutterer.com, will show you how to clear the clutter, simplify
your surroundings, and create the remarkable life you deserve -- in
just one week.
Simple living isn't about depriving; it's about enriching. But
while scribbling "Be more organized" on a list of New Year's
resolutions doesn't take much effort, actually "becoming" more
organized requires real change.
Are you constantly late to the office because you have trouble
getting out the door in the morning? Is your house in such disarray
that you can't have friends over for dinner? It's easy to feel
stressed, anxious, and overwhelmed when your surroundings,
schedule, and thoughts are chaotic. The solution? "Unclutter Your
Life in One Week" with organization expert and Editor-in-Chief of
Unclutterer.com Erin Rooney Doland. This essential manual is a
simple, day-by-day plan for purging your life of clutter, becoming
more efficient and productive, and creating a symbiotic
relationship between your work and personal life.
There is no one-size-fits-all answer for organization. Erin
offers useful and innovative suggestions for tackling the physical,
mental, and systemic distractions in different areas of your home
and office each day. Her down-to-earth approach will help you part
with sentimental clutter, organize your closet based on how you
process information, build an effective and personalized filing
system, avoid the procrastination that often hinders the process,
and much more. Once you cure the clutter, she shares practical
advice for maintaining your harmonious home and work environments
with minimal daily effort.
For too long we ve been led to believe there are only two
choices when it comes to cleaning our homes: either spend an arm
and a leg on green products, or pollute our homes and the
environment with noxious chemicals. No longer "Cheaper, Greener,
Cleaner: Ceiling to Floor Savings" shatters this myth with
easy-to-follow recipes for inexpensive, homemade cleaners that will
allow you to save money while going green.
Spend pennies, not dollars, for your cleaning and laundry needs.
Do away with mystery ingredients with unpronounceable names. No
more guessing what 's really in your cleaning and laundry products.
Everything you need to create cheaper, greener cleaning products is
already in your kitchen or can be found easily at your local store.
If you can make a cake mix, you will have no problem following the
step-by-step recipes provided. It really is that simple.
"Cheaper, Greener, Cleaner: Ceiling to Floor Savings" will show
you how to clean your twenty-first century home at a
nineteenth-century price
The debut book from social media sensation @tanyahomeinspo!
Easy and Essential Tips and Inspiration for Cleaning, Organising and
Improving Your Space from social media’s best-loved home hacks inspo
account!
Do you often find yourself scrolling through social media wishing your
home looked more like the ones you see on there? Have you assumed it's
too expensive to buy an array of cleaning products that you simply
don't have enough space to store? Do you struggle with keeping your
home tidy and organised? If any of this sounds familiar, this book is
perfect for you!
Offering hacks to organise your home without breaking the bank; ways to
increase your storage; easy cleaning hacks using common household
items; schedules for day-to-day plus deep cleans and spring cleans;
recipes for homemade products using natural ingredients; interior DIY
hacks; and even party planning tips and tricks to make the most of your
space! Tanya Mukendi will show you how to make your home beautiful and
tidy in the shortest time possible, freeing you up to do other things.
Whether you’ve just moved into a new place and want to make it feel
like home; need help with organisation; or want a magic cure for those
inevitable spills and stains, Hack Your Home is your new one-stop go-to
guide for keeping your home beautiful, clean and organised! Packed with
tips to help you be more efficient with your cleaning routine, saving
you time and money; plus ideas to reduce energy bills and environmental
impact through simple hacks, this book will help you create a
beautiful, calming home, that you will love spending time in.
A woman of Quaker background from Pennsylvania meets a man of
Mormon background from Wyoming and their relationship flouishes.
Both have demanding and stressful careers which ultimately lead to
burnout. When that stress threathens to adversely affect their
relationship and marraige, they decide to quit both their jobs,
move to the Caribbean, and do something they know nothing about by
owning and managing a bed and breakfast guesthouse. This "running
away to join the circus" proves duanting, difficult, surprising and
rewarding, but not as financially successful as they might have
liked. However, the success in terms of their personal
relationship, as well as a myriad of relationships formed with
local people and others from around the world, more than compensate
for any disappointment from their lack of business acumen. What may
have been a loss on one hand, results in a win in the long run.
A Guide to Major House Repairs provides a concise,
easy-to-understand guide to building damage. It details types of
damage and outlines steps for DIY and professional repair work. It
also examines how major damage can develop from less serious
problems that can be fixed earlier in the process, savng the
homeowner time and money.
Looking for a cleaner home without the upkeep taking over your
whole life? Those of us living in the real world know that it can
be challenging to keep a clean and tidy home. Busy lifestyles,
shared housing, physical limitations or mental health issues can
all contribute to making a once calm environment feel daunting and
stressful. The Unf*ck Your Habitat system in Less Mess, Less Stress
works with you, not against you, and shows how just thirty minutes
(including a ten minute break!) can transform any space. With
low-effort, high-reward tricks, tips, lists and challenges, Rachel
Hoffman's reassuring guide is full of no-nonsense advice and
practical help on things you can do today for a less messy
tomorrow. While this book won't wash your dishes or fold your
laundry, it will give you all the tools you'll need to stay on top
because everyone deserves - and can have - a home with less mess
and less stress. Previously published as Unf*ck Your Habitat:
You're Better than Your Mess
Wiring and Lighting provides a comprehensive guide to DIY wiring
around the home. It sets out the regulations and legal requirements
surrounding electrical installation work, giving clear guidelines
that will enable the reader to understand what electrical work they
are able to carry out, and what the testing and certification
requirements are once the work is completed. Through step-by-step
diagrams and photos, the book covers wiring for a wide range of
tasks by examining the components of electrical systems and
installations, including: different types of circuits; types of
cables and cable installation under floors and through joists;
isolating, earthing and bonding; accessory boxes and fixings;
voltage bands; detailed advice on safety such as manual handling,
working at height and electrical shock risk. Finally, schedules for
inspection, testing and certification, and relevant sections of the
Building Regulations are covered. Wiring and Lighting is fully
updated in line with the 18th edition wiring regulations.
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