Ever dreamed of a newly fitted kitchen or bathroom, then bought one, only for it to turn into a nightmare? This book tells the real story of what it's like to work behind the scenes of a home-improvement company. The mismanagement and incompetence, the failings, and the politics, as well as the customers that the consumer programs chose to ignore, recited as a human story by a man who, for nearly thirty years, was left to sort it all out.

This publication is intended to provide helpful information material about fixing your crawl space. I had all the problems in my crawl space such as standing water, mold, odor, insects, small animals and more... I checked out everything on the internet and did extensive research for the best possible ways to fix a crawl space. So this book will save you all the time I spent in this endeavor. Just follow the plans of this book and you should have no problem of turning your nasty crawl space into a nice clean encapsulated space under your house. I have found what works, why and where to the the materials and at the most reasonable prices. Houses with crawl space moisture problems are health risks. Especially if they have mold in them. The toxic air coming up through the floors can be dangerous. We now have the technology to fix these problems. If you have a crawl space with major moisture, mold and odor problems you need to fix it now. Don't delay any longer.

Britain has a wonderfully rich stock of period houses. These properties are often unwittingly damaged, some by well-meaning owners or incompetent builders, others as a result of mortgage lenders insisting on misguided quick-fix 'remedies' that cause long-term deterioration. There is widespread lack of knowledge about how to maintain period properties but Haynes has now come to the rescue with this clearly written Manual showing the correct approach to care and repair. This is essential reading for anyone who owns, or would like to own, a period house. 'essential reading...this Manual will guide you safely through'

A resource for any woman who is discipling another woman in the biblical model of Titus 2 womanhood. There are ten specific characteristics of godly womanhood that the Bible says should be taught. Find them explained for practical application in "The Titus Ten" by Evangelist Anita Mckaney.

With the help of this Smart and Easy Guide, you'll be able to carry out many of the routine home repair and improvement tasks by yourself. Authored by a seasoned handyman for an average home-owner, this practical home improvement and home repair book for DIY home projects simplifies repairs and improvements for a person with no prior skill-level. Packed with practical advice and 'insider-secrets', this home improvement and home repair book for DIY home projects offers much more value than its price, and reveals many simple but important details about common home tasks. The annual home repair costs are generally estimated at 1% of the home value-$3,000 per year for a $300,000 house-and this does not take into account the cost of major improvement, such as a new kitchen or a remodeled bathroom. Imagine how much you'd spend over the next 10 or 20 years. Imagine how much you'd save if you were doing even some of these repairs and improvements yourself. The Smart & Easy Guide To Home Improvement & Home Repair: The DIY House Manual for Do It Yourself Remodeling, Renovation & Redecorating Projects can do that for you. There's one little problem, though-people usually either mess things up or injure themselves when they try to DIY. To many homes, a DIY project can mean: A house that looks like a junkyard Delays that seem to take forever Damage to the equipment that you're trying to repair Damage to the things that you're not trying to repair A scream of agony from the bathroom As a regular person, you may not be aware of even the correct tools that you'd need for doing a particular repair. Each type of job has important hunches, thumb-rules and tips that only professional repairmen know by virtue of their experience. If you don't know about these simple and sometimes minor points, this lack of knowledge could lead to major problems. This home improvement and home repair book for DIY home projects helps you avoid these problems. True to its name, this home improvement and home repair book for DIY home projects takes a simple and practical approach, and starts by telling you about the basic tools that every home should have. By making a small, one-time investment for buying these tools, you can save many times their cost. Because it's written by a field worker who has been using these tools for years, this home improvement and home repair book for DIY home projects precisely tells you the correct use of the right tool for the right job. The Smart & Easy Guide To Home Improvement & Home Repair: The DIY House Manual for Do It Yourself Remodeling, Renovation & Redecorating Projects is here for you. The book has dedicated chapters on the categories of hammers and nails, as these are often used during home repairs and improvements. There are chapters describing step-by-step guidance about tasks ranging from carpet cleaning to air-conditioning and from bathtub repairs to interior decoration. Each chapter is stuffed with tips, tricks and clues that could only have come from a master craftsman. Some of the useful things that you'd learn by reading The Smart & Easy Guide To Home Improvement & Home Repair: The DIY House Manual for Do It Yourself Remodeling, Renovation & Redecorating Projects are: Carpet cleaning and carpet repairs-procedure and step-by-step instructions Air-conditioning system-buying tips, care and maintenance Everything about hinges-their types and usage Leaky basements-tips and directions Bath tubs-what to consider when buying Patio improvement-wooden deck versus stone pavement Interior designing-economical and advanced interior decoration, and more Coming at a time when the financial squeeze is forcing many families to rethink their expenses and reallocate their resources, this home improvement and home repair book for DIY home projects prepares you for undertaking basic home repair and improvement tasks, allowing you to prevent unnecessary expenses. Grab your copy today

How to make your home Flood Safe is the complete homeowners guide to protecting, rebuilding or lifting your home to prevent future flood damage. Learn how to keep floodwater out of your home, prevent mold and about using water-resistant construction materials. This book contains a wealth of the author's real-life solutions, learned from over 30 years of his own flood-related experiences. Flood Safe details a variety of techniques that can be used to prevent water from entering your home. If you are considering elevating your house, Flood Safe details not only the types of lifting techniques but what homeowners can expect during the process and shows you how to make the finished product have spectacular curb appeal. This text is packed with hundreds of full-color photographs and illustrations. Included is a complete pictorial record showing the best methods to keep water out of any house and the author's home-elevation project. The author also helps homeowners navigate through the often overwhelming snarl of government red tape while seeking flood repair resources. Flood Safe is a must read for any homeowner that lives in a flood prone area.

Old Time Gardening and Fishing teaches new people the old way of how to raise vegetables and flowers and fishing. Funny stories and practical know-how knowledge throughout the book will keep the reader on their toes. Surviving the world has never been easier after reading the stories from F.L. Henley.