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Start doing your own household repairs and simple renovations without the expense of calling in a professional! If you are frustrated by your own inability to handle a repair, or resentful of having to pay someone to take care of simple home maintenance-you've come to the right place. Full of expert advice, this practical handbook features easy instructions for all the home DIY basics, from painting and wallpapering to simple plumbing, changing a...
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"Writing is an important skill that kids use almost every day. The goal of the Write it Right series is to make kids writing experts. Writing a How-To is full of tips and tricks to help kids create an informative guide, from using clear descriptive instructions to adding illustrations"--Provided by publisher.
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This reference book is so comprehensive it's the only book you'll ever need to own to figure out how to build or fix anything. It features tool types, usage, projects, quick fixes, and other "how to" information, plus profiles of inspiring builder girls and women. Promoting self-sufficiency for young women so that they can change a tire or fix a running toilet without calling a male partner, family member, or professional to assist, this guide will...
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Imagine you had to build a shelter to survive. What would it look like? How would it meet your basic needs? Explore Build a shelter your way! to dream up your own weatherproof structure. Learn how to get inspired, problem-solve, and collaborate with others as you construct your shelter--back cover.
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"Perfect for fans of Kate Carlisle and Diane Kelly, after her ex-husband tears down their marriage, the last thing Jaime wants is to renovate a worn-down historic home. But when a body is discovered behind a wall, she realizes she'll have to catch the killer before she builds herself up again. Jaime and Henry were the perfect couple with the perfect life; together, they ran one of the most successful construction and interior design companies in all...
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This edition of Creative Homeowner's comprehensive, bestselling plumbing how-to book covers the most up-to-date products and techniques. Strong emphasis in the how-to information is placed on doing things correctly, so all of the projects use only code-compliant techniques. Ultimate Guide: Plumbing, 4th Edition prepares the do-it-yourselfer to handle any plumbing task in the home, from replacing a washer in a leaky faucet to renovating a bathroom....
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You pride yourself in being a great home-maker. But often you get bogged down by small problems like moss on the kitchen floor, coffee-stains on the shirt, termite on the new wood-work! This book endeavours to provide easy solutions to common Housekeeping problems that crop up from time to time. . . .
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Smart home technology, also called home automation or connected home, is the fasted growing area of technology today, but it's taken the longest to get noticed. Home automation and smart home products have been around for more than 20 years, yet for most people, the trend first started being noticeable only in the last couple of years. There are a few reasons for this, but primarily it's due to the rise in inexpensive do-it-yourself (DIY) systems...
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The Alaska Homesteader's Handbook is a remarkable compilation of practical information for living in one of the most impractical and inhospitable landscapes in the United States. More than forty pioneer types, ranging from their mid-nineties to mid-twenties, describe their reasons for choosing to live their lives on Alaska and offer useful instructions and advice that made that life more livable. Whether it's how to live among bears, build an outhouse,...
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Master carpenter and DIY Network host Karl Champley offers 50 home improvement projects to maximize space in any dwelling, no matter how big or small. Keeping an eye on style and economy, Champley outlines tools, materials, and techniques for searching out and using hidden-away space to achieve incredible results. Readers will learn how to carve out shelving niches between studs in the wall, tuck more into kitchen cupboards, build hidey-holes beneath...
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From basic storage sheds to playhouses, gazebos, and workshops, there's a growing trend toward standalone spaces as attractive alternatives to home additions. Build the outdoor structure of your dreams by doing all or part of the work yourself. This essential do-it-yourself guide will help you make your dreams a reality. All of the techniques and tips you'll need are inside. Build Your Own Shed & Outdoor Projects Manual graphically demonstrates the...
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Beautify any home easily and economically with this book.
Readers will get helpful tips, advice, and guidance on wallcoverings that accomplish high-quality, professional-looking results.
The art of wallpapering requires skill and knowledge of the tried and true as well as the latest techniques. This book unlocks the many secrets of paperhanging. The Complete Guide to Wallpapering is the most comprehensive book on the subject.
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¡Pisos nuevos en sólo un fin de semana! Si duda alguna, instalar los nuevos productos para las cubiertas de los pisos es hoy en día una de las labores más fáciles de realizar para quienes se encaminan es esta clase de proyectos. Además quedará impresionado de cómo los nuevos pisos cambian el aspecto de la vivienda. Sin importar si instala tiras de maderos laminados, pisos de cerámica, alfombra, u otro material de las muchas opciones existentes...
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With 15 easy to follow, fabulously illustrated step-by-step projects, this book is just what the beginning upholsterer needs. The first eight items-including a drop-in-bottom chair, overstuffed seat, and box cushion-teach the fundamental techniques required to tackle any upholstery task that might arise. After that, it's time to get more creative, with a beautiful Art Deco armchair, chaise longue, leather chesterfield, and more. Each project includes...
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A splendid bit of rural Americana, Cobleigh's book shows how anyone with a little time and money can add a touch of authentic charm to their farm, house, or garden. First published nearly a century ago, this practical guide features dozens of projects, accompanied by some 200 illustrations. A simply written text not only tells how to mount an anvil, make a cheese press, and build hog houses, but also provides handy advice on splitting wood, testing...
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Childproofing 101 Manual- describes the basics of childproofing. Top 20 safety tips, home evaluation, and installation of products. This manual goes room by room and describes the most common danger zones in the home. Recommendations are given on specific products to solve these common danger zones with installation tips from a 20 year veteran of childproofing. Save time and money with this simple guide that will give you expert advice on the BEST...
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A title detailing the month. Allowing one to create and achieve reasonable New Year's goals. Create affirmations for positive thinking and personal growth. Show your love for January and a new you.
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You might not think it, but home stores carry all the furniture you'd find in a show room; it's just not assembled yet. Black & Decker Readymade Home Furniture shows you how. You can find just about any furnishing imaginable in the aisles of the home goods store-coffee tables, wine racks, chandeliers-with just a little assembly (and creativity) required. In Black & Decker Readymade Home Furniture, you will learn how to re-imagine the big-box building...
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