Rakuten Kobo

The Interior Design Handbook

Furnish, Decorate, and Style Your Space

by Frida Ramstedt ...

The new comprehensive bible of interior design, from a home styling guru who has coached an entire Scandinavian generation in the art of creating a harmonious home.Frida Ramstedt believes in thinking about how we decorate, rather than focusing on what we decorate with. We know more today than ever before about design trends, furniture, and knickknacks, and now Frida familiarizes readers with the ... Read more

$14.99 USD

The new comprehensive bible of interior design, from a home styling guru who has coached an entire Scandinavian generation in the art of creating a harmonious home.Frida Ramstedt believes in thinking about how we decorate, rather than focusing on what we decorate with. We know more today than ever before about design trends, furniture, and knickknacks, and now Frida familiarizes readers with the
... Read more
At Home

A Short History of Private Life

by Bill Bryson ...

In these pages, the beloved Bill Bryson gives us a fascinating history of the modern home, taking us on a room-by-room tour through his own house and using each room to explore the vast history of the domestic artifacts we take for granted. As he takes us through the history of our modern comforts, Bryson demonstrates that whatever happens in the world eventually ends up in our home, in the paint, ... Read more

$9.99 USD

In these pages, the beloved Bill Bryson gives us a fascinating history of the modern home, taking us on a room-by-room tour through his own house and using each room to explore the vast history of the domestic artifacts we take for granted. As he takes us through the history of our modern comforts, Bryson demonstrates that whatever happens in the world eventually ends up in our home, in the paint,
... Read more
Homemade Contrivances and How to Make Them

1001 Labor-Saving Devices for Farm, Garden, Dairy, and Workshop

Edited by Skyhorse Publishing ...

The traditional American devices contained in this intriguing compilation date from an era long before milking machines, pesticide sprayers, and industrial hay bailers. Yet the simple inventions described for doing everything from managing young bulls to protecting drain outlets can be just as useful for today's farmer as they were for the homesteaders of over a century ago. Discover how to make ... Read more

$10.99 USD

The traditional American devices contained in this intriguing compilation date from an era long before milking machines, pesticide sprayers, and industrial hay bailers. Yet the simple inventions described for doing everything from managing young bulls to protecting drain outlets can be just as useful for today's farmer as they were for the homesteaders of over a century ago. Discover how to make
... Read more
The Elements of a Home

Curious Histories behind Everyday Household Objects, from Pillows to Forks

by Amy Azzarito ...

The Elements of a Home reveals the fascinating stories behind more than 60 everyday household objects and furnishings.Brimming with amusing anecdotes and absorbing trivia, this captivating collection is a treasure trove of curiosities.With tales from the kitchen, the bedroom, and every room in between, these pages expose how napkins got their start as lumps of dough in ancient Greece, why forks ... Read more

$9.89 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

The Elements of a Home reveals the fascinating stories behind more than 60 everyday household objects and furnishings.Brimming with amusing anecdotes and absorbing trivia, this captivating collection is a treasure trove of curiosities.With tales from the kitchen, the bedroom, and every room in between, these pages expose how napkins got their start as lumps of dough in ancient Greece, why forks
... Read more
Barndominiums

Your Guide to a Perfect, Inexpensive Dream Home

by Chris Peterson ...

Plan your barn-conversion dream home guided by inspiring real-life examples and practical, cost-effective solutions.Move over she sheds, the next innovation in real estate is a full-on house! That’s right: the customizable and cost-efficient barndominum, offering plenty of space and plenty of style. In Barndominiums, author Chris Peterson, a three-decade veteran home improvement author, tours ... Read more

$17.99 USD

Plan your barn-conversion dream home guided by inspiring real-life examples and practical, cost-effective solutions.Move over she sheds, the next innovation in real estate is a full-on house! That’s right: the customizable and cost-efficient barndominum, offering plenty of space and plenty of style. In Barndominiums, author Chris Peterson, a three-decade veteran home improvement author, tours
... Read more
Back to Basics

A Complete Guide to Traditional Skills

Edited by Abigail Gehring ...

Series series Back to Basics Guides
Over 1,500,000 copies sold—an international bestseller!NATIONAL BESTSELLER!#4 BALTIMORE SUN BESTSELLER#7 AMAZON WEEKLY BESTSELLERFully updated—Dye your own wool, raise chickens, make your own cheddar cheese, build a log cabin, and much much more.Anyone who wants to learn basic living skills—the kind employed by our forefathers—and adapt them for a better life in the ... ... Read more

$2.99 USD

Over 1,500,000 copies sold—an international bestseller!NATIONAL BESTSELLER!#4 BALTIMORE SUN BESTSELLER#7 AMAZON WEEKLY BESTSELLERFully updated—Dye your own wool, raise chickens, make your own cheddar cheese, build a log cabin, and much much more.Anyone who wants to learn basic living skills—the kind employed by our forefathers—and adapt them for a better life in the ...
... Read more
SketchUp to LayOut

The Beginner's Guide to SketchUp Pro and LayOut

by Matt Donley ...

Create beautiful 3D models and presentations with SketchUp Pro and LayOut.SketchUp to LayOut, 2nd edition is a complete beginner's guide for learning SketchUp and LayOut. Effortlessly turn your ideas into 3D models using SketchUp, then document them in SketchUp's companion drawing program, LayOut. Even if you've never designed in 3D before, this book will guide you step by step.In addition to ... Read more

$39.00 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Create beautiful 3D models and presentations with SketchUp Pro and LayOut.SketchUp to LayOut, 2nd edition is a complete beginner's guide for learning SketchUp and LayOut. Effortlessly turn your ideas into 3D models using SketchUp, then document them in SketchUp's companion drawing program, LayOut. Even if you've never designed in 3D before, this book will guide you step by step.In addition to
... Read more
Candice Olson Bedrooms

by Candice Olson ...

Series Book 5 - Candice Olson
Popular TV star and designer Candice Olson shows you how to create your dream bedroomWritten in her approachable and authoritative voice, Candice Olson Bedrooms features 25 stunning room makeovers, with gorgeous room sketches and design boards that show you how each design took shape. More than 200 full-color before-and-after photos provide a wealth of visual inspiration, while Candice's tips and ... Read more

$14.99 USD

Popular TV star and designer Candice Olson shows you how to create your dream bedroomWritten in her approachable and authoritative voice, Candice Olson Bedrooms features 25 stunning room makeovers, with gorgeous room sketches and design boards that show you how each design took shape. More than 200 full-color before-and-after photos provide a wealth of visual inspiration, while Candice's tips and
... Read more
The House That Ramen Built or How to Build a Log Cabin

by Rosie Rollins ...

My 4th log cabin home was finally to be built. It takes several tries and plans to get exactly what you want. This was to be my retirement dream home and a minimalist's hope. How much room does one need? I lived in a shed while building my log cabin during a WV winter,forever know to me as "the winter of the wind!" Just an entertaining story of one woman's building project. ... Read more

$0.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

My 4th log cabin home was finally to be built. It takes several tries and plans to get exactly what you want. This was to be my retirement dream home and a minimalist's hope. How much room does one need? I lived in a shed while building my log cabin during a WV winter,forever know to me as "the winter of the wind!" Just an entertaining story of one woman's building project.
... Read more
Chicagoland Dream Houses

How a Mid-Century Architecture Competition Reimagined the American Home

by Siobhan Moroney ...

“Chicagoland Dream Houses is an engaging addition to the growing body of scholarship concerning Chicago’s twentieth-century residential landscape characterized by a diverse group of architects and builders.”--Michelangelo Sabatino, coauthor of Modern in the Middle: Chicago Houses 1929–1975 ... Read more

$11.59 USD

“Chicagoland Dream Houses is an engaging addition to the growing body of scholarship concerning Chicago’s twentieth-century residential landscape characterized by a diverse group of architects and builders.”--Michelangelo Sabatino, coauthor of Modern in the Middle: Chicago Houses 1929–1975
... Read more
Declutter Your Home Effectively House Cleaning Hacks to a Clutter Free Life

by K. Collins ...

Do you break out into a cold sweat the last time somebody dropped by unexpectedly? Do you constantly lose things in your home? Does it take longer time to find things you were looking for? Do you have a small space but too many stuff? Do you spend a long time cleaning all the stuff in your home? Can you access all areas of your home without any hassle?Do any of these ring true for you? If you ... Read more

Free

Do you break out into a cold sweat the last time somebody dropped by unexpectedly? Do you constantly lose things in your home? Does it take longer time to find things you were looking for? Do you have a small space but too many stuff? Do you spend a long time cleaning all the stuff in your home? Can you access all areas of your home without any hassle?Do any of these ring true for you? If you
... Read more
Feng Shui Modern

by Cliff Tan ...

The ancient practice of feng shui is uncovered in this simple and practical guide, revealing the tools that will lead to a healthier, happier home for every budget.How do you place a bed in an awkward room? How can your space help you be more focused and more productive? How do you set up your room to make you ready for romantic love? It's simple!In Feng Shui for Modern Living, TikTok influencer ... Read more

$14.29 USD

The ancient practice of feng shui is uncovered in this simple and practical guide, revealing the tools that will lead to a healthier, happier home for every budget.How do you place a bed in an awkward room? How can your space help you be more focused and more productive? How do you set up your room to make you ready for romantic love? It's simple!In Feng Shui for Modern Living, TikTok influencer
... Read more
Living Without Electricity

Lessons from the Amish

by Stephen Scott, Kenneth Pellman ...

In a modern world where technology is taking over our lives, could we lead an essential, simple life without electricity? How can we get by without computers, power tools, phones, or even basics such as electric lights and appliances? The answers lie in Amish communities and other Old Order groups in the United States, Canada, and Mexico that have been living lives off the grid while still ... Read more

$8.99 USD

In a modern world where technology is taking over our lives, could we lead an essential, simple life without electricity? How can we get by without computers, power tools, phones, or even basics such as electric lights and appliances? The answers lie in Amish communities and other Old Order groups in the United States, Canada, and Mexico that have been living lives off the grid while still
... Read more
Weird Homes

The People and Places That Keep Austin Strangely Wonderful

by David J. Neff, Thanin Viriyaki ...

Have you ever walked through your neighborhood, taken a look at a weird house, and thought “Who lives there?” or, “What in the world does it look like inside?” We’ve all been curious, which is why the founders of the Weird Homes Tour™ began their strange and wonderful journey. Three years later, they’ve opened the doors and unlatched the windows of dozens of Texas’s strangest homes for thousands ... Read more

$16.99 USD

Have you ever walked through your neighborhood, taken a look at a weird house, and thought “Who lives there?” or, “What in the world does it look like inside?” We’ve all been curious, which is why the founders of the Weird Homes Tour™ began their strange and wonderful journey. Three years later, they’ve opened the doors and unlatched the windows of dozens of Texas’s strangest homes for thousands
... Read more
Mini Farming

Self-Sufficiency on 1/4 Acre

by Brett L. Markham ...

More than 150,000 copies sold—National Bestseller!Go back to basics—compost, raising chickens, water and irrigation, dealing with pests, and much more—with this unique, full color bestseller (over 400,000 sold).Mini Farming describes a holistic approach to small-area farming that will show you how to produce 85 percent of an average family’s food on just a quarter acre—and earn $10,000 in cash ... Read more

$2.99 USD

More than 150,000 copies sold—National Bestseller!Go back to basics—compost, raising chickens, water and irrigation, dealing with pests, and much more—with this unique, full color bestseller (over 400,000 sold).Mini Farming describes a holistic approach to small-area farming that will show you how to produce 85 percent of an average family’s food on just a quarter acre—and earn $10,000 in cash
... Read more
Extraordinary Projects for Ordinary People

Do-It-Yourself Ideas from the People Who Actually Do Them

by Instructables.com ...

Collected in this volume is a best-of selection from Instructables, reproduced for the first time outside of the web format, retaining all of the charm and ingenuity that make Instructables such a popular destination for internet users looking for new and fun projects designed by real people in an easy-to-digest way.Hundreds of Instructables are included, ranging from practical projects like ... Read more

$11.99 USD

Collected in this volume is a best-of selection from Instructables, reproduced for the first time outside of the web format, retaining all of the charm and ingenuity that make Instructables such a popular destination for internet users looking for new and fun projects designed by real people in an easy-to-digest way.Hundreds of Instructables are included, ranging from practical projects like
... Read more
Create the Style You Crave on a Budget You Can Afford

The Sweet Spot Guide to Home Decor

by Desha Peacock ...

An Inspiring, Eclectic, and Practical Guide to Creating Your Dream Living Space, on a BudgetIn this unique and hip home decor style guide, you will find the inspiration to explore your own sense of style, discover the essence of what makes your home feel good to you, and learn how to mix vintage, modern, and thrift store finds to create the eclectic look you crave on a budget you can afford.Create ... Read more

$12.99 USD

An Inspiring, Eclectic, and Practical Guide to Creating Your Dream Living Space, on a BudgetIn this unique and hip home decor style guide, you will find the inspiration to explore your own sense of style, discover the essence of what makes your home feel good to you, and learn how to mix vintage, modern, and thrift store finds to create the eclectic look you crave on a budget you can afford.Create
... Read more
Let Me Tell You Something About Shipping Container Homes

by Mike Container ...

Mike Container cuts through all the bullshit regarding shipping container homes and tells it to you straight. Important preliminary information for those interested in container structures. @mike_container ... Read more

Free

Mike Container cuts through all the bullshit regarding shipping container homes and tells it to you straight. Important preliminary information for those interested in container structures. @mike_container
... Read more
The Handyman's Guide

Essential Woodworking Tools and Techniques

by Paul N. Hasluck ...

This comprehensive guide to the tools and techniques of woodworking has been a favorite of both amateur and professional woodworkers for over a century. Readers will learn to make almost anything using only hand tools. With nearly 3,000 illustrations, this definitive guide is an invaluable resource for any do-it-yourselfer.From identifying and holding tools properly to constructing your own ... Read more

$10.99 USD

This comprehensive guide to the tools and techniques of woodworking has been a favorite of both amateur and professional woodworkers for over a century. Readers will learn to make almost anything using only hand tools. With nearly 3,000 illustrations, this definitive guide is an invaluable resource for any do-it-yourselfer.From identifying and holding tools properly to constructing your own
... Read more
Wood Pallet Wonders

20 Stunning DIY Storage & Decor Designs Made from Reclaimed Pallets

by Samantha Hartman ...

Rustic meets modern with the charming DIY guide, Wood Pallet Wonders. This instructional collection of twenty incredible home design projects uses wood pallets and reclaimed materials to create eye-catching storage and décor. From the rustic Chevron Coffee Table and the beautiful Herb Garden to the stylish Bar Cart, beginner and veteran DIYers alike can take delight in crafting rustic projects ... Read more

$12.99 USD

Rustic meets modern with the charming DIY guide, Wood Pallet Wonders. This instructional collection of twenty incredible home design projects uses wood pallets and reclaimed materials to create eye-catching storage and décor. From the rustic Chevron Coffee Table and the beautiful Herb Garden to the stylish Bar Cart, beginner and veteran DIYers alike can take delight in crafting rustic projects
... Read more
Essential Guide to Smart Home Automation Safety & Security

Smart Home Automation Essential Guides Book, #1

by HomeMentors ...

Series Book 1 - Smart Home Automation Essential Guides Book
Use Smart Homes to Increase Your Families Enjoyment LevelsThe Essential Guide to Smart Home Safety & Security book addresses readers who wish to gain an in-depth understanding of Smart Home alarm and safety systems. Detail is provided on six key smart systems that you can use to enhance your family’s home security levels, namely smart alarm systems, Smart IP cameras, Smart combo alarm devices, ... Read more

Free

Use Smart Homes to Increase Your Families Enjoyment LevelsThe Essential Guide to Smart Home Safety & Security book addresses readers who wish to gain an in-depth understanding of Smart Home alarm and safety systems. Detail is provided on six key smart systems that you can use to enhance your family’s home security levels, namely smart alarm systems, Smart IP cameras, Smart combo alarm devices,
... Read more
1,001 Old-Time Household Hints

Timeless Bits of Household Wisdom for Today's Home and Garden

Edited by Editors of YANKEE MAGAZINE ...

Wonder what Grandma would have used to clean greasy kitchen walls? Cure a sore throat? Conquer insect pests in her vegetable garden? Wonder no longer! Whatever your grandma did to fix and maintain things around the house and garden, it probably worked. That's because the old ways are often the best ways when it comes to solutions for everyday problems, ideas for saving time, and handy advice for ... Read more

$11.99 USD

Wonder what Grandma would have used to clean greasy kitchen walls? Cure a sore throat? Conquer insect pests in her vegetable garden? Wonder no longer! Whatever your grandma did to fix and maintain things around the house and garden, it probably worked. That's because the old ways are often the best ways when it comes to solutions for everyday problems, ideas for saving time, and handy advice for
... Read more
Building

A Carpenter's Notes on Life & the Art of Good Work

by Mark Ellison ...

In Building, a visionary carpenter shares indelible stories on building a life worth living, revealing powerful lessons about work, creativity, and design through his experience constructing some of New York’s most iconic spaces.“This book is for people who are interested in doing anything well.”―Sam Sifton, The New York TimesWinner of the Inc. Non-Obvious Book Award</stro... ... Read more

$10.99 USD

In Building, a visionary carpenter shares indelible stories on building a life worth living, revealing powerful lessons about work, creativity, and design through his experience constructing some of New York’s most iconic spaces.“This book is for people who are interested in doing anything well.”―Sam Sifton, The New York TimesWinner of the Inc. Non-Obvious Book Award</stro...
... Read more
The Weekend Homesteader

A Twelve-Month Guide to Self-Sufficiency

by Anna Hess ...

The Weekend Homesteader is organized by month—so whether it’s January or June you’ll find exciting, short projects that you can use to dip your toes into the vast ocean of homesteading without getting overwhelmed. If you need to fit homesteading into a few hours each weekend and would like to have fun while doing it, these projects will be right up your alley, whether you live on a forty-acre farm ... Read more

$12.99 USD

The Weekend Homesteader is organized by month—so whether it’s January or June you’ll find exciting, short projects that you can use to dip your toes into the vast ocean of homesteading without getting overwhelmed. If you need to fit homesteading into a few hours each weekend and would like to have fun while doing it, these projects will be right up your alley, whether you live on a forty-acre farm
... Read more

eReaders

Apps

Accessories

Shopping Cart

You're getting the VIP treatment!

Your Shopping Cart is empty

Available:

1 audiobook monthly

+ FREE 30-day trial

Available:

1 audiobook monthly

+ FREE 30-day trial

Recommended For You

Design & Construction eBooks

Show: