Household management and home hints Books
Random House USA Inc The Little Book of Cleaning Tips
Book SynopsisThis little book of cleaning is both giftable and unique, and provides easy, practical and sustainable tips to turn your space into a healthy, calm and organized environment. Improve your personal wellness with a clean home.Let this ultimate book on all things cleaning bring order and calm to your life as you learn the best and most efficient cleaning solutions, from natural and organic cleaning tips to ways to reduce germs and create a healthy living space. Whether you are an experienced cleaner or a beginner, this compact book will provide useful tips and tricks to keep your space clean, decluttered and calm. Perfect gift for new homeowners, recent college graduates and for those seeking to declutter their home and create a peaceful space Practical schedules for daily, monthly and yearly cleaning Focus on natural and organic cleaning tips with solutions one can even find in their own pantry Compact and uniq
£10.79
Ebury Publishing Its Not Easy Being Green
Book SynopsisBorn in Burma and brought up in Northern Ireland, Dick Strawbridge has had more than twenty years' distinguished service in the army, retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel. In 1993 he was awarded an MBE. Dick is regularly on screen, appearing in many television programmes including Planet Earth Challenge, Coast, The Reinventors, The Big Idea, Planet Mechanics and Scrapheap Challenge.Trade Reviewan inspirational guide to a greener, and hopefully, more rewarding future * Manchester Evening News *...for most of us it genuinely isn't always easy being green; the book's strength is to confirm that it is always worth trying * Gardens Illustrated *
£11.69
Harmony/Rodale Let It Go
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£13.49
Potter/Ten Speed/Harmony/Rodale The Home Edit Life
Book Synopsis#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The authors of The Home Edit and stars of the Netflix series Get Organized with The Home Edit teach you how to apply their genius, holistic approach to your work life, on-the-go necessities, and technology.At home or on the go, you don''t have to live like a minimalist to feel happy and calm. The Home Edit mentality is all about embracing your life—whether you’re a busy mom, a roommate living with three, or someone who’s always traveling for work. You just need to know how to set up a system that works for you. In the next phase of the home organizing craze, Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin go beyond the pantry and bookshelf to show you how to contain the chaos in all aspects of your life, from office space and holiday storage to luggage and pet supplies. Get to know your organizing style, tailor it to your family’s lifestyle, and lead the low-guilt life as you apply more genius ideas to every aspect of your life.Clea and Joanna are here to remind you that “it’s okay to own things” in the quest for pretty and smart spaces. With The Home Edit Life, you’ll soon be corralling phone cords, archiving old photos, arranging your phone apps by color, and packing your suitcase like a pro.
£21.38
Potter/Ten Speed/Harmony/Rodale The Home Edit Workbook
Book SynopsisThe New York Times bestselling authors of The Home Edit and stars of the Netflix series Get Organized with The Home Edit present 52 home-editing challenges and activities to get you motivated and organizing every room of your house. Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin are back with a fun, practical workbook to jumpstart your home organization. Here are 52 challenges for every room—from clearing out a junk drawer to measuring your cabinet for storage bins to arranging the apps on your phone by color. The workbook is structured so you can tackle one challenge a week or breeze through your whole home in a few months, featuring: • Space for writing checklists, shopping lists, and to-do lists• Activities that help you accomplish your goals at your own pace• Writing prompts for capturing memories connected to the things you own and love• Helpful organization tips and tricks&bul
£14.99
Penguin Putnam Inc A Dirty Guide to a Clean Home
Book SynopsisEverything you need to know about laundry, cleaning, and basic home repairs—from the TikTok star who made bluing a thing, showed you how to fold a fitted sheet, and taught you to properly use your (caulk) gun.“[Melissa Pateras] makes chores enjoyable in her bawdy debut. . . . Doing laundry has never sounded so fun.”—Publishers WeeklyMelissa Dilkes Pateras is the most competent housekeeper, DIY-project master, and home repair genius that you’ve ever fantasized about becoming. When she followed her kids on to TikTok, she discovered a community hungry for her approachable, tongue-in-cheek advice on everything from balls—dryer balls, that is—to why color-coded closets are a spiritual experience. She doesn’t expect you to know what you were never taught, and she doesn’t care about transforming your home into a minimal, beige Instagram post; she simply wants to help make your life easier.Whethe
£19.50
Penguin Publishing Group The Paper Solution
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£15.30
Penguin Books Australia The Simple Home
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£31.44
Quarto Publishing PLC Sustainable Wardrobe
Book SynopsisSustainable Wardrobe provides a straightforward introduction to maintaining a low-waste wardrobe. Breaking down the key issues into easy-to-digest sections and over fifteen practical projects, the book teaches that small changes in habit can result in a more sustainable, eco-friendly wardrobe.Trade Review“[A] pragmatic debut guide to sustainable fashion…It’s an informative resource for fashionistas looking to dress sustainably without resorting to the “beige, boxy, and boring” repurposed clothes of yesteryear.” * Publishers Weekly *“This worthwhile read will inspire deeper introspection on creating an eco-friendly closet.” * Booklist *“Delivered with easy simplicity to make understanding even the most convoluted aspects of the fashion industry possible…With its informative tips and interactive tutorials, Sustainable Wardrobe is an approachable and fun guide to getting the most out of your wardrobe while living more sustainably.” * ForeWord Reviews *"Consider this a personal trainer for sustainable fashion and feasible, environmentally friendly lifestyles." * Library Journal *Table of ContentsIntroductionThe Knowledge The typical lifecycle of a T-shirt The facts (and the fiction) Who makes your clothes? Focus on fabrics Diving into dyes Interview: Paola Vega, a garment workerReassess Your Wardrobe Taking stock of what you have The capsule wardrobe: reimagined Shop your closet Repurposing Clearing out What happens to your cast-offs? Interview: Liz Ricketts from The Or FoundationShopping Habits Consumerism reality check What is slow fashion? How to know what to buy How to read the label Your guide to greenwashing Secondhand first The sharing economy Shopping and selling online Interview: Fashion psychologist Dr Dion TerrelongeMaintenance To wash or not to wash? What comes out in the wash Alterations How to store your clothes Interview: Alexander Nolte, co-founder of GuppyfriendRepair The repair revolution A quick guide to basic mending skills What to have in your sewing basket Is anything beyond repair? Interview: Layla Sargent, founder of The Seam What’s next? Index
£15.30
Llewellyn Publications,U.S. The Scent of Lemon and Rosemary
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£14.44
Simon & Schuster A Queen for All Seasons
Book SynopsisThe "Queen of Clean" presents a year's supply of practical cleaning, housekeeping, and gardening tips, including advice on how to allergy-proof a home, clean jewelry, stress-proof the holidays, and create natural fertilizers.
£9.90
The History Press Ltd Pretty Nostalgic Compendium Spring
Book SynopsisThis beautiful spring compendium from Pretty Nostalgic brings together stunning vintage illustrations and the best bits from the past: inspiring stories, treasured collections, and social and domestic history. Learn how to embrace the past through crafting, cooking, upcycling and more, with brilliantly British projects and inspiration throughout.
£13.50
Little, Brown Book Group Start with Your Sock Drawer
Book SynopsisSpring clean your life with this practical, achievable guide to decluttering from the British Marie KondoWardrobes bursting with unworn clothes.Boxes full of obsolete chargers and neglected children''s toys. A dresser jammed full of mismatched socks. . . Sound familiar? Many of us feel increasingly overwhelmed by the sheer amount of stuff packed into our homes. Being organised at home doesn''t just mean always knowing where you left the remote; it means being able to face the world with a clear mind and increased energy. It all starts at home.But where? When the problem is so vast and we are all so busy, how do you even begin to tackle the clutter mountain? Professional organiser Vicky Silverthorn has the simple answer: start with your sock drawer. Using tried-and-tested methods, Vicky will guide you through practical, bite-sized tasks that will help you achieve a friendly level of organisation throughout your home and a life-changing clarity of mind. With Vicky''s help, you can banish clutter and turn your home into a sanctuary. Perfect for fans of the Netflix series Tidying up with Marie Kondo and followers of Mrs Hinch.Readers love Start With Your Sock Drawer: ''Full of useful tips'' ''Great advice in this concise book, which will get you on your way to better organisation and leading an uncluttered life'' ''As a professional declutterer, this is the only book I regularly recommended to my clients''''Informative and practical'' ''Excellent, sensible advice'' Trade ReviewClients of "avid declutterer" Vicky Silverthorn include model Suki Waterhouse and television presenter Jonathan Ross, who calls her system "life changing". The book's 10 chapters outline how to organise everything from yours socks to your fridge with sections on "letting go" and "simple living" * Daily Express *Start With Your Sock Drawer, a simple guide to living a less cluttered life, gives a host of tips and steps to ridding homes of the clutter and stuff people accumulate over the years * Exmouth Journal *Vicky is a wonder. Her meticulous and practical re-organisation of my wardrobe has freed me from clutter and spared up valuable time . . . She's a life changer, and also great company! * JONATHAN ROSS *Vicky's can do attitude and positivity can make the scariest tasks seem eerily achievable. You'll also have fun along the way! * JAMIE DORNAN *
£11.69
Anness Publishing Vinegar and Oil Natures Magic The Ultimate
Book SynopsisSPECIAL PRICE REDUCTION! From ancient Greece to the Victorian era and into modern times, vinegar and oil have been used for an infinite variety of purposes. This comprehensive practical book explores the seemingly endless applications of these wondrous substances.
£6.31
Anness Publishing Grandmothers Household Secrets Five Volume
Book SynopsisOffers traditional wisdom, hints and tips for using natural ingredients in the home. This title is filled with hundreds of timeless household hints and tips for using bicarbonate of soda, vinegar, salt, lemon and honey. It is brimming with traditional household uses, such as cleaning kettles, removing ink from the carpet, and making a hair rinse.
£17.99
Health Communications Rightsize Today to Create Your Best Life Tomorrow
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£14.41
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc OldTime Country Wisdom Lore 1000s of Traditional
Book SynopsisA grand encyclopedia of country lore by famed Texas folklorist Jerry Mack Johnson.
£25.94
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc Black Decker The Hardworking Home
Book SynopsisBlack & Decker The Hardworking Home is chock-full of ideas and how-to tutorials on adapting your home environment to efficiently accommodate home office space, home and remote schooling, and living in the emerging cultural reality.Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION What Makes a Hardworking Home?SECTION 1: ADAPTING SPACE Tips and Solutions for Any Room Home Office Décor Dining and Living Rooms Kitchens Family Rooms BedroomsSECTION 2: CREATING SPACE Renovating a Spare Room Lighting ImprovementsCreating an Office or “Recess Area” in a Basement Is Your Basement Livable? Basement Humidity Basement Space Basement Building Codes Controlling Basement Moisture Furred-Out Basement Walls Upgrading Basement Ventilation Replacing Basement Windows Basement Floors Basement Ceilings Installing Direct-Mounted Basement Ceiling PanelsCloset Offices Closet Office ConversionCreating Living Space in a Garage Garage Renovation Potential The Garage Door Improving Garage Lighting Rehabbing a Garage Floor Interior Garage Walls Garage Windows and SkylightsMaking a Shed Habitable Shed Requirements Getting Power to a Shed Shed Lighting Shed Walls and Ceilings Shed Ventilation Shed Heating and Cooling Shed FloorsSECTION 3: EASY DIY PROJECTS FOR THE HARDWORKING HOMEPrivacy Barriers & Room Dividers Folding Room Dividers Kneewalls Partition WallsDoors Door TypesBookcase Room Dividers Built-In Room-Divider BookcaseDesks, Shelving, and Storage Foldaway Wall Bench/DeskUnderstairs Solutions Finishing an Understairs AreaUtility ShelvesPegboard Storage Custom Storage Loft Special-Purpose Carts Adjustable Shelves Photo CreditsMetric Conversion Charts Index
£17.99
Workman Publishing Parent Hacks
Book SynopsisLife with kids just got easier with these 134 ingenious hacks developed by parents just like you. Put the ketchup under the hot dog, minimizing the mess. Strap baby into a forward-facing carrier when you need to trim her fingernailsit frees your hands while controlling the squirming. Or stash a wallet in a disposable diaper at the beachwho would ever poke through what looks like a used Pamper? All these hacks are easy to do, are boldly illustrated, and use everyday items in unexpected ways. And the rangefrom pregnancy and postpartum, through sleep, eating, bath time, travel, and morecovers all the most critical years when parents really need a little extra help. ?Just . . . genius.BuzzfeedTrade Review“Did you know that you can muffle a noisy door latch with a rubber band? Use Press’n Seal as a makeshift bib? Defeat glitter with a ball of play dough? Every parent will find solutions in [this]…incredibly helpful book.” – Parents Magazine “Just…genius.” – Buzzfeed "Parent Hacks is the book that will literally change parents’ lives." – Cool Mom Picks “Frugal, real advice—and often hilarious.” – MommyPoppins “This is the perfect kind of parenting book: one you don’t need to read from cover-to-cover while you’re juggling your kid(s), but which you can turn to whenever you’re in need.” – BoingBoing.com “You’ll definitely have some ‘why didn’t I think of that?’ moments as you read this book.” – GeekDad.com “A clever assortment of time-saving shortcuts and creative tricks.” –New York Journal of Books “Genius parenting hacks.” – CupofJo.com "…a hilarious (and handy!) collection of illustrated tips that literally any parent can use.” – The Stir.com “Parent Hacks is so good that I may even have a few more kids.” – Dave Pell, Nextdraft.com “Parent Hacks is the book we all need to be given the moment we see two blue lines, a plus or whatever positive sign your pregnancy test of choice indicates.” – Austin American Statesman "This book is short and sweet but infinitely useful. Highly recommended. I also pledged to make the handy, adorably illustrated little volume my next go-to baby shower gift, because I found myself wishing I’d had it when my kids were little. " – Wichita Eagle “Did you know that you can muffle a noisy door latch with a rubber band? Use Press’n Seal as a makeshift bib? Defeat glitter with a ball of play dough? Every parent will find solutions in [this]…incredibly helpful book.” – Parents Magazine “Just…genius.” – Buzzfeed "Parent Hacks is the book that will literally change parents’ lives." – Cool Mom Picks “Frugal, real advice—and often hilarious.” – MommyPoppins “This is the perfect kind of parenting book: one you don’t need to read from cover-to-cover while you’re juggling your kid(s), but which you can turn to whenever you’re in need.” – BoingBoing.com “You’ll definitely have some ‘why didn’t I think of that?’ moments as you read this book.” – GeekDad.com “A clever assortment of time-saving shortcuts and creative tricks.” –New York Journal of Books “Genius parenting hacks.” – CupofJo.com "…a hilarious (and handy!) collection of illustrated tips that literally any parent can use.” – The Stir.com “Parent Hacks is so good that I may even have a few more kids.” – Dave Pell, Nextdraft.com “Parent Hacks is the book we all need to be given the moment we see two blue lines, a plus or whatever positive sign your pregnancy test of choice indicates.” – Austin American Statesman "This book is short and sweet but infinitely useful. Highly recommended. I also pledged to make the handy, adorably illustrated little volume my next go-to baby shower gift, because I found myself wishing I’d had it when my kids were little. " – Wichita Eagle
£9.99
Johns Hopkins University Press Jeff Mays Healthy Home Tips A Workbook for
Book SynopsisFrom waterproofing basements to checking home heating and cooling systems for leaks and contaminants, Jeff May's Healthy Home Tips helps renters and homeowners alike make sure that their homes are clean and healthy places to live.Trade ReviewIf your nose gets congested, you develop a sinus headache, or your asthma often gets worse after an hour or two at home or at work, buy one of Jeff's books to find the cause and a way to fix it (and he didn't pay me to say this). -- Paul Enright, MD WebMD 2008 Accessible language, step-by-step instructions, and clear, identifying diagrams and photos. AARC Times 2008Table of ContentsIntroductionPart I: Mold, Mildew, and YouDilemma 1: Mold, Inside and Outa. My BasementA Crawl Space under the HouseAn Unfinished BasementA Finished BasementMoisture Control at the ExteriorFor People with Allergies, Asthma, or Environmental Sensitivitiesb. My AtticInspectionsMoisture ControlPipesRepairsStorageFor People with Allergies, Asthma, or Environmental Sensitivitiesc. Rooms in BetweenMusty OdorsRooms with WaterRooms without WaterSoot, Not MoldFor People with Allergies, Asthma, or Environmental Sensitivitiesd. Floods and LeaksFloodsInsuranceLeaksFor People with Allergies, Asthma, or Environmental Sensitivitiese. The Garagef. Heating and Cooling SystemsAir Conveyance SystemsOther Kinds of Heating SystemsHumidificationCentral DehumidificationHot-Water HeatersFor People with Allergies, Asthma, or Environmental Sensitivitiesg. Property I Want to Buy or RentFor People with Allergies, Asthma, or Environmental Sensitivitiesh. Hotels and AutomobilesFor People with Allergies, Asthma, or Environmental SensitivitiesI. Outside the BuildingDilemma 2: Confirmation and Remediationa. Testing for MoldTesting on My OwnHiring Professionals to TestFor People with Allergies, Asthma, or Environmental Sensitivitiesb. Cleaning it Up MyselfBathroomsThe KitchenPersonal Possessions and FurnishingsRegular Household CleaningFor People with Allergies, Asthma, or Environmental Sensitivitiesc. Hiring Professionals to RemediateFor People with Allergies, Asthma, or Environmental SensitivitiesPart II: Problems Other than MoldDilemma 3: What and Where?a. Rooms with WaterBathroomsThe KitchenLaundry AreasIndoor Pools and Hot TubsFor People with Allergies, Asthma, or Environmental Sensitivitiesb. Other Rooms and Their ContentsBeds and BeddingCarpetingFurnitureHome Office EquipmentFor People with Allergies, Asthma, or Environmental Sensitivitiesc. Smoke and Harmful GasesFireplaces, Wood Stoves, and CigarettesGasesFor People with Allergies, Asthma, or Environmental Sensitivitiesd. Heating and Cooling SystemsAir Conveyance SystemsGas-Fired EquipmentOil-Fired EquipmentFireFor People with Allergies, Asthma, or Environmental Sensitivitiese. Pets and PestsPetsPestsFor People with Allergies, Asthma, or Environmental Sensitivitiesf. Renovation and ConstructionRenovationConstruction MaterialsAsbestosLead PaintFor People with Allergies, Asthma, or Environmental SensitivitiesDilemma 4: Everday CleaningFor People with Allergies, Asthma, or Environmental SensitivitiesDilemma 5: TestingFor People with Allergies, Asthma, or Environmental SensitivitiesConclusionAdditional ResourcesIndex
£22.34
Oxmoor House, Incorporated Organize Every Room
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£23.79
Workman Publishing New Woodburners Handbook A Guide to Safe Healthy
Book SynopsisModern stoves are designed to burn cleanly and efficiently, which makes heating your home with wood an economical and environmentally friendly alternative to oil, gas, or electricity. Offering an in-depth discussion of the pros and cons of catalytic, noncatalytic, and pellet stoves, Stephen Bushway also provides plenty of advice on masonry heaters, insulation, and creating an energy-efficient home. You'll stay warm and cozy all winter long as you learn everything you need to know to safely and successfully heat your home with wood.
£10.44
Prospect Books The British Housewife v 4 The Cook Housekeepers
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£9.02
Prospect Books The Gentlewomans Companion A Guide to the Female
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£24.75
BookBaby Organizing Your Home With Sort and Succeed
Book SynopsisOrganizing Your Home with SORT and SUCCEED - Five Simple Steps to Stop Clutter Before It Starts, Save Money and Simplify Your Life is the organizing book for people feeling overwhelmed by their stuff. This master plan from a professional organizer is the only organizing solution you need to declutter at home. This proven organizing system with five simple steps will get readers working quickly on their own real life organizing projects. Anyone can implement this clutter-free system, with clear and easy instruction.Darla DeMorrow is a Certified Professional Organizer® with more than a decade of practical experience helping individuals, families and small business owners who need a better way to organize their life without feeling guilted into impractical minimalism, unattainable Pinterest-fantasy or pricey organizing gadgets. In this book she has created an efficient way of organizing that works for people who are mostly organized already, and is do-able even for people who are di
£13.59
Chartered Institute of Housing Help With Housing Costs Volume 2
Book SynopsisEssential reference tool for anyone working in local councils, registered social landlords, advisers, tribunal members and housing professionals.
£30.75
Sienna Ibarra Minimalistic Living 2021
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£73.12
Random House USA Inc Clear Your Clutter with Feng Shui Revised and
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£11.39
Flatiron Books Laundry Love
Book SynopsisPatric is going to be the Ina Garten of laundry. Good Day L.A.A MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK by GMA.com, The Washington Post, Working Mother, Good Day L.A., and more!Patric Richardson, aka the Laundry Evangelist, reveals his revolutionary methods for cleaning clothesand making laundry loads more fun.Doing laundry is rarely anyone's favorite task. But to Patric Richardson, laundry isn''t just funit''s a way of life. After years of running Laundry Camp at the Mall of America for thousands of eager learners, he''s ready to share his tips, tricks, and hacksbringing surprise and delight to this commonly dreaded chore.Sorting your laundry? It''s not all about whites and darks. Pondering the wash cycles? Every load, even your delicates, should be washed using express or quick-wash on warm. Facing expensive dry cleaning bills? You''ll learn how to wash everythingyes everythingat home. And those basically clean but smelly clothes? R
£20.79
Flatiron Books Laundry Love
Book SynopsisPatric is going to be the Ina Garten of laundry. Good Day L.A.A MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK by GMA.com, The Washington Post, Working Mother, Good Day L.A., and more!Patric Richardson, aka the Laundry Evangelist, reveals his revolutionary methods for cleaning clothesand making laundry loads more fun.Doing laundry is rarely anyone's favorite task. But to Patric Richardson, laundry isn''t just funit''s a way of life. After years of running Laundry Camp at the Mall of America for thousands of eager learners, he''s ready to share his tips, tricks, and hacksbringing surprise and delight to this commonly dreaded chore.Sorting your laundry? It''s not all about whites and darks. Pondering the wash cycles? Every load, even your delicates, should be washed using express or quick-wash on warm. Facing expensive dry cleaning bills? You''ll learn how to wash everythingyes everythingat home. And those basically clean but smelly clothes? R
£14.39
John Wiley & Sons Inc Pool Care For Dummies
Book SynopsisCrystal-clear advice for maintaining a crystal-clear swimming pool Keeping a swimming pool ready for use requires some chemistry know-how, an understanding of how pool mechanics work, and some time spent doing good old-fashioned cleaning work. Pool Care For Dummies offers a reliable, comprehensive resource for building the knowledge that lets you turn pool maintenance into a do-it-yourself task. Written by a certified swimming pool professional who started taking care of pools when she was 5 years old, this book helps you separate the good advice from the bad as you learn to build an upkeep schedule, figure out what chemicals you actually need and which are less-than-magical potions, and fix the common problems that plague all pool owners. With so much trustworthy pool care advice in one place, you can finally cut back on time spent searching for swimming pool advice and more time splashing with your friends and family! Learn how pools work and get the tools you need to keep your pool Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part 1: Getting to Know Your Pool 5 Chapter 1: Welcome! You Now Work for a Pool! 7 Chapter 2: Choosing the Right Kind of Pool 17 Chapter 3: The Machinery That Makes Your Pool Work 31 Chapter 4: Common Problems on Pool Parts 63 Chapter 5: Staying Safe, Having Fun: Pool Safety 103 Part 2: Hiring Yourself as a Pool Pro 113 Chapter 6: Opening Your Pool for the Season 115 Chapter 7: Time to Get Cleaning! 139 Chapter 8: Winterizing Your Pool 161 Part 3: Becoming a Chemist (Well, Sort Of) 201 Chapter 9: The Perfect Balance 203 Chapter 10: Step 1 to a Clean Pool: Sanitation 241 Chapter 11: Steps 2 and 3 to a Clean Pool: Oxidation and Algae Prevention 267 Chapter 12: Solving the Problems in Your Pool Water 279 Part 4: The Part of Tens 325 Chapter 13: (Almost) Ten Tools You Didn’t Know You Needed 327 Chapter 14: Ten Pool Products to Stock Up on in Spring 335 Chapter 15: Ten Nightmare Mishaps and How to Handle Them 343 Index 353
£16.14
Arcturus Publishing Ltd Vinegar
Book SynopsisThis beautiful hardback guide introduces vinegar and all its uses, from dressings to preserves and household tips, illustrated throughout with full-colour photographs.Not just a delicious condiment, vinegar has been celebrated for its health benefits since the times of ancient Greece and continue to be of value today. This delightfully illustrated book contains all you need to know about a variety of vinegars in cooking and around the house. Discover the health benefits of apple cider vinegar, methods to get out stains, making plum chutney and more. Includes:• Culinary Vinegar - Pickling and preserving, including recipes• Medicinal Vinegar - 60 home remedies, with recipes• Home Maintenance - 140 tips, from unblocking shower heads to removing wine stains• Beauty and Nature - How to make vinegar-based beauty products from deodorant to dandruff removerAn essential reference book to keep in your kitchen.
£11.69
Thomas Nelson Publishers Declutter Like a Mother
Book SynopsisWALLSTREET JOURNAL BESTSELLERLive lighter. Live freer. Live a bigger life with less.In Declutter Like a Mother, Allie Casazza comes alongside you to explore: Why decluttering calms anxiety in your heart and lessens tension in your relationships. How to ensure your house is working for you, not against you. Why kids thrive when they''re not overwhelmed with options. How to make time, when you feel you don’t have time, to declutter. Allie Casazza was tired of feeling it was her against the laundry in her home. She wondered if somewhere beneath her frantic days and the mountains of toys in the playroom she would ever find joy and peace in motherhood. Then she discovered the abundance . . . of less.As she purged her home of excess stuff, Allie discovered a lifestyle that strengthened her marriage, saved her motherhood, and helped her develop her gift
£12.59
Hay House Inc From Clutter to Clarity
Book SynopsisTrade Review"Having long agreed with the German saying that 'order is half of life,' this brilliantly insightful book will help anyone see that the tigers of clutter are only paper, dispense with the drama, and find true peace in all of its manifestations." -- Mike Dooley, New York Times best-selling author of Infinite Possibilities "Get out your highlighter! Kerri's book will inspire and motivate you to make gigantic steps forward by addressing your clutter. When you change your clutter, you transform your life. With a depth of wisdom and practical, easy-to-understand tenets, From Clutter to Clarity will take you on a profound journey of inner exploration. Highly recommended!" -- Denise Linn, best-selling author of Feng Shui for the Soul and Energy Strands "Phenomenal is an understatement! In From Clutter to Clarity, Kerri takes you on a fun and fascinating journey behind the thoughts, things, and people that are cluttering your ability to renew, heal, and create reserves of energy and peace in your life. If you're ready to accelerate opening up untapped potential, buy this smart and no-nonsense book!" -- Janine Driver, New York Times best-selling author of You Say More Than You Think and CEO of Body Language Institute
£13.59
Hay House Inc The Sacred ClutterClearing Journal
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£14.44
Tyndale House Publishers Having a Martha Home the Mary Way
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£14.24
Abrams Meal Prep Magic
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewMy go-to guru has written the ultimate, pragmatic guide to meal prep! * JENNIFER GARNER *“Catherine McCord’s recipes will appeal to families everywhere. I absolutely love this book!” * REE DRUMMOND, New York Times bestselling author of The Pioneer Woman Cooks *“This book is 100 percent guaranteed to make your life easier and more delicious.” * GABY DALKIN, New York Times bestselling author and host of My Best Friend’s Kitchen *“Filled with clear and clever guidance, years of expertise, and just a pinch of sparkle dust, Meal Prep Magic lays the groundwork for an attainable, organized, and confident way to cook.” * GAIL SIMMONS, food expert, television host, and author of Bringing It Home *
£20.89
Barcharts, Inc Home Cleaning Inside Out
Book SynopsisCleaning your home can be easier and cheaper than you thought. The secret skills to smoothly maintain a household are widely used by cleaning services, but are rarely shared. Our author and expert outlines manageable schedules, specific tools, and what kind of cleaning ingredients do the best jobs on any surface. Create safe and inexpensive stain removers, soaps and detergents using easy to order ingredients that will put money back in your pocket every month. Also learn skills to clean home appliances that will ensure they last longer with fewer service calls. For the price of this 6 page laminated (and practically indestructible guide) you cannot lose. 6-page laminated guide includes: - Back To Basics Tool Kit Routine Learn How To Read A Label - Clean Green Basic Home Remedies - All Around The House Kitchen Bathroom Living Areas Bedroom Laundry Room Utility Room Garage Exterior - Hints, Tips, & Everyday Wisdom Pay Attention Toindoor Air Quality Dust Weekly Tips For Dusting The
£6.00
Applewood Books Common Sense in the Household A Manual of
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£28.94
Arcadia Publishing (SC) Manual of HomeMaking
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£25.99
Outskirts Press Going Green Using Diatomaceous Earth HowTo Tips An Easy Guide Book Using a Safer Alternative Natural Mineral Insecticide For Homes Gardens Anim
£14.20
Adams Media Corporation The Organically Clean Home
Book SynopsisAs seen in Real Simple, Shape Magazine, and on Oprah.com Cleaning products that save money--and the planet!Forget about chemical cleaners and pricey 'green' products--all you need are a few simple kitchen staples to make your whole house sparkle! The Organically Clean Home features 150 easy-to-make recipes for cleaning products filled with all-natural ingredients you can trust (and actually pronounce!). From dishwasher detergent to antibacterial wipes, America's favorite cleaning blogger Becky Rapinchuk guides you through the steps needed to make these everyday necessities--without spending a fortune.Complete with simple instructions for packaging and storing your homemade cleaners, you'll enjoy turning each room into a beautiful and toxic-free space with fresh-scented products like: Lemon and clove hardwood floor cleaner No-bleach laundry whitener and brightener Peppermint glass and mirror wipes LaTrade Review"If you're looking to go the non-toxic route to getting all your surfaces sparkling, consider this your organic bible. Author Becky Rapinchuk spills 150 nuggets of wisdom for cleaning the clean way." --Refinery29.com
£13.19
Adams Media Corporation Life Hacks
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£11.61
David & Charles Zero Waste Kitchen
Book SynopsisTurn your kitchen into a waste-free zone with crafty solutions for everything from unpaper' towels to citrus antibacterial wipes. The zero waste movement is huge and this collection will help you to craft your own zero waste solutions - create beeswax wraps for storing food, make your own paper caddy liners and create herb pots from empty bottles.Table of ContentsMaking a Sustainable Kitchen 4 Preparing your Zero Waste Kitchen 6 Tools and Materials 8 Upcycled Apron 12 Beeswax Wraps 16 Beeswax Lunch Bags 20 Bias Bound Washcloths 24 Fruit Bag Scourer 28 Jumper Tea Cosy 30 Universal Crochet Pot Cover 32 Cat Head Trivet 36 Reusable Wipes 40 Wrap for Life 44 Denim Storage Baskets 46 Bird Pot Holder 52 Net Produce Bags 56 Coffee Sack Tote Bag 60 Table Tidy 64 Popcorn Bag 70 Cutlery Caddy 72 Family Pocket Planner 74 Milk Bottle Storage Pots 78 Net Curtain Bottle Washer 80 Techniques 84 Templates 89 Suppliers 91 Inspiration 91 About the Authors 92 Our Thanks 93 Index 95
£8.99
David & Charles Nifty TM Clean Organized
Book SynopsisIt's time to get organized! From straightening out your kitchen drawers and maximizing closet space to keeping your home clean and tidy, the tips, tricks, and hacks in NIFTY (TM): Clean & Organized will take your space to the next level in no time. NIFTY (TM) is the popular vertical of BuzzFeed.
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DK Less A Visual Guide to Minimalism
Book SynopsisSimplify life and amplify living with influencer Rachel Aust's visual guide to mastering the minimalist lifestyle.Declutter and reorganize! Living with less contributes to a greater sense of fulfillment, contentment, and a more meaningful life. The minimalist lifestyle--focusing on scaling back your possessions and simplifying your life to just the essentials--helps you to achieve peace and purpose. Indulgences and excess often lead to discontentment and depression, but adopt minimal living, and you'll find that less is more: More time because you don't waste it caring for and organizing stuff More space because you don't fill it with objects of marginal value More money because you don't spend it on unnecessary things More clarity because your mind isn't bogged down by the clutter around you More joy because your energy is spent on experiences and connectionsUsing decision tree
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Headline Publishing Group How to Clean Everything
Book SynopsisFrom everyone''s favourite online cleaning expert and ''TikTok Auntie'', this is the only cleaning book that you will ever need. How to Clean Everything is full of genuinely useful tips and tricks, and advice about not just what but also what not to do. Covering everything from laundry to accidents, and cleaning room by room, this book also contains sections on more general household maintenance, particularly useful for renters or anyone living away from home for the first time. Ann''s approach is realistic, reassuring and easy to follow whatever your circumstances.Trade ReviewAnn Russell has all the answers. * Sunday Times *
£16.90
Simon & Schuster A Beginners Guide to the End
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