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Black and Decker Advanced Home Wiring Updated 6th Edition

Current with 2023-2026 Codes - Featuring instructions for: Backup Power, Panel Upgrades, AFCI Protection, “Smart” Thermostats, + More

by Editors of Cool Springs Press ...

Take on advanced wiring projects with confidence with up-to-date advice and photo-illustrated step-by-step instructions from a trusted brand.Equipped to comply with the 2023–2026 electrical codes and chock-full of information that’s hard to find online, BLACK+DECKER Advanced Home Wiring, Updated 6th Edition, gives you an in-depth look at more sophisticated products and more advanced projects in ... Read more

$20.19 USD

Take on advanced wiring projects with confidence with up-to-date advice and photo-illustrated step-by-step instructions from a trusted brand.Equipped to comply with the 2023–2026 electrical codes and chock-full of information that’s hard to find online, BLACK+DECKER Advanced Home Wiring, Updated 6th Edition, gives you an in-depth look at more sophisticated products and more advanced projects in
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Home Comforts

The Art and Science of Keeping House

by Cheryl Mendelson ...

A classic bestselling resource for every household, Home Comforts helps you manage everyday chores, find creative solutions to domestic dilemmas, and enhance the experience of life at home.“Home Comforts is to the house what Joy of Cooking is to food.****” —USA TODAYHome Comforts is an engaging and comprehensive book about housekeeping. It is a lively and readable guide for both ... ... Read more

$18.99 USD

A classic bestselling resource for every household, Home Comforts helps you manage everyday chores, find creative solutions to domestic dilemmas, and enhance the experience of life at home.“Home Comforts is to the house what Joy of Cooking is to food.****” —USA TODAYHome Comforts is an engaging and comprehensive book about housekeeping. It is a lively and readable guide for both ...
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May Martin’s Sewing Bible e-short 1: Everything You Need to Know to Get You Started

by May Martin ...

The first of 6 eBook-only shorts, beautifully optimised for iPhones and iPads, from star of The Great British Sewing Bee May Martin. Everything the aspiring seamstress needs to get started: A Place to Sew & the Equipment You Need, General Dressmaking Tips, and Hand Stitches. An exclusive first look at May Martin’s Sewing Bible, due out in August.May has been teaching sewing for over 40 years. Now ... Read more

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The first of 6 eBook-only shorts, beautifully optimised for iPhones and iPads, from star of The Great British Sewing Bee May Martin. Everything the aspiring seamstress needs to get started: A Place to Sew & the Equipment You Need, General Dressmaking Tips, and Hand Stitches. An exclusive first look at May Martin’s Sewing Bible, due out in August.May has been teaching sewing for over 40 years. Now
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Safe & Sound

A Renter-Friendly Guide to Home Repair

by Mercury Stardust ...

**#1 New York Times BestsellerDon’t panic—Mercury Stardust, AKA The Trans Handy Ma’am is here to help!**For too many people, the simple act of contacting a plumber or repair person can feel like a game of chance. As a transwoman and a professional maintenance technician, Mercury Stardust has discovered (the hard way) that we live in a world with much to fear. If you've ever felt panicked about ... Read more

$11.99 USD

**#1 New York Times BestsellerDon’t panic—Mercury Stardust, AKA The Trans Handy Ma’am is here to help!**For too many people, the simple act of contacting a plumber or repair person can feel like a game of chance. As a transwoman and a professional maintenance technician, Mercury Stardust has discovered (the hard way) that we live in a world with much to fear. If you've ever felt panicked about
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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
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The Rural Diaries

Love, Livestock, and Big Life Lessons Down on Mischief Farm

by Hilarie Burton ...

New York Times BestsellerThe beloved actress and star of One Tree Hill, White Collar, and Lethal Weapon, Hilarie Burton Morgan, tells the story of leaving Hollywood for a radically different kind of life in upstate New York with her husband Jeffrey Dean Morgan—a celebration of community, family, and the value of hard work in small town America.While Hilarie Burton Morgan's hectic lifestyle as an ... Read more

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New York Times BestsellerThe beloved actress and star of One Tree Hill, White Collar, and Lethal Weapon, Hilarie Burton Morgan, tells the story of leaving Hollywood for a radically different kind of life in upstate New York with her husband Jeffrey Dean Morgan—a celebration of community, family, and the value of hard work in small town America.While Hilarie Burton Morgan's hectic lifestyle as an
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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Simple Home Repair

Fast Fixes for Every Part of Your Home

by Judy Ostrow ...

How many readers does it take to change a light bulb?Only one . . . if he or she is armed with this book! Rather than focus on the big projects that most homeowners would wisely leave to professionals, it concentrates on the common repairs that everyone encounters and anyone can do—with the right instruction—including repairing holes and dents in drywall; fixing popped nails in walls; checking and ... Read more

$8.99 USD

How many readers does it take to change a light bulb?Only one . . . if he or she is armed with this book! Rather than focus on the big projects that most homeowners would wisely leave to professionals, it concentrates on the common repairs that everyone encounters and anyone can do—with the right instruction—including repairing holes and dents in drywall; fixing popped nails in walls; checking and
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The Get Yourself Organized Project

21 Steps to Less Mess and Stress

by Kathi Lipp ...

Finally, an organizational book for women who have given up trying to be Martha Stewart but still desire some semblance of order in their lives. Most organizational books are written by and for people who are naturally structured and orderly. For the woman who is more ADD than type A, the advice sounds terrific but seldom works. These women are looking for help that takes into account their free ... Read more

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Finally, an organizational book for women who have given up trying to be Martha Stewart but still desire some semblance of order in their lives. Most organizational books are written by and for people who are naturally structured and orderly. For the woman who is more ADD than type A, the advice sounds terrific but seldom works. These women are looking for help that takes into account their free
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The Quick & Easy Home DIY Manual

321 Tips

by Matt Weber, The Editors of Extreme How-To ...

Series series Extreme How-To
Your guide to tools, skills, quick fixes, weekend projects, and even major upgrades—packed with pro tips!Developing your do-it-yourself skills can save you significant money, make your dream home a reality—and be just plain fun. Whether it's simple projects like a busted pipe or clogged toilet, or bigger upgrades like a new floor or a deck, you'll find all the information you need to fix trouble ... Read more

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Your guide to tools, skills, quick fixes, weekend projects, and even major upgrades—packed with pro tips!Developing your do-it-yourself skills can save you significant money, make your dream home a reality—and be just plain fun. Whether it's simple projects like a busted pipe or clogged toilet, or bigger upgrades like a new floor or a deck, you'll find all the information you need to fix trouble
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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

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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
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Clean in 15

Create a Clean & Happy Home in Minutes

by Iwan Carrington ...

Series series Home Hacks
Create a clean and happy home in just 15 minutes.From sorting spills and stains to swift spritzes and full spring cleans, TV's favourite cleaning expert Iwan Carrington shows you how to make your home spick and span in next to no time and with minimal elbow grease.Guiding you room by room, and task by task, Clean in 15 makes maintenance a doddle, leaving more chore-free time for you.Make it easy: ... Read more

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Create a clean and happy home in just 15 minutes.From sorting spills and stains to swift spritzes and full spring cleans, TV's favourite cleaning expert Iwan Carrington shows you how to make your home spick and span in next to no time and with minimal elbow grease.Guiding you room by room, and task by task, Clean in 15 makes maintenance a doddle, leaving more chore-free time for you.Make it easy:
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How to Fix Absolutely Anything

A Homeowner's Guide

by Instructables.com ...

The one book that shows you how to fix anything anywhere in your home!There are a million things that can go wrong in your home. Faucets leak. Floorboards creak. Paint flakes. Chairs break. With How to Fix Absolutely Anything, you’ll have step-by-step instructions to tackle even the most confounding repairs in your home, including: Installing a toilet Replacing the belts on your washer and dryer ... Read more

$11.99 USD

The one book that shows you how to fix anything anywhere in your home!There are a million things that can go wrong in your home. Faucets leak. Floorboards creak. Paint flakes. Chairs break. With How to Fix Absolutely Anything, you’ll have step-by-step instructions to tackle even the most confounding repairs in your home, including: Installing a toilet Replacing the belts on your washer and dryer
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Home Repair Wisdom & Know-How

Timeless Techniques to Fix, Maintain, and Improve Your Home

Edited by Fine Homebuilding ...

Home Repair Wisdom & Know-How is the essential go-to book for every home project and repair, from basic wiring to full kitchen renovations.Featuring step-by-step instructions from the pages of Fine Homebuilding magazine, one of the most trusted sources on home repair and construction, Home Repair Wisdom & Know-How is organized into topics including:The Basic Tool KitFixing a Leaky FaucetStain ... Read more

$14.39 USD

Home Repair Wisdom & Know-How is the essential go-to book for every home project and repair, from basic wiring to full kitchen renovations.Featuring step-by-step instructions from the pages of Fine Homebuilding magazine, one of the most trusted sources on home repair and construction, Home Repair Wisdom & Know-How is organized into topics including:The Basic Tool KitFixing a Leaky FaucetStain
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If I Had a Hammer

More Than 100 Easy Fixes and Weekend Projects

by Andrea Ridout ...

Have fun, save money, and improve your home with these easy step-by-step projects from the renovation expert and host of the Ask Andrea radio show.Are you looking for a way to make your bathroom a little more beautiful? Or maybe you'd like to give your tired furniture a face-lift, improve your home's air quality, or fix a toilet. No matter your DIY needs and no matter whether you're a DIY novice ... Read more

$12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Have fun, save money, and improve your home with these easy step-by-step projects from the renovation expert and host of the Ask Andrea radio show.Are you looking for a way to make your bathroom a little more beautiful? Or maybe you'd like to give your tired furniture a face-lift, improve your home's air quality, or fix a toilet. No matter your DIY needs and no matter whether you're a DIY novice
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Projects to Get You Off the Grid

Rain Barrels, Chicken Coops, and Solar Panels

by Instructables.com ...

Instructables is back with this compact book focused on a series of projects designed to get you thinking creatively about thinking green. Twenty Instructables illustrate just how simple it can be to make your own backyard chicken coop, or turn a wine barrel into a rainwater collector.Illustrated with dozens of full-color photographs per project accompanying easy-to-follow instructions, this ... Read more

$10.99 USD

Instructables is back with this compact book focused on a series of projects designed to get you thinking creatively about thinking green. Twenty Instructables illustrate just how simple it can be to make your own backyard chicken coop, or turn a wine barrel into a rainwater collector.Illustrated with dozens of full-color photographs per project accompanying easy-to-follow instructions, this
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Lost and Found

A Compassionate Guide to Homeownership

by Mercury Stardust ...

USA TODAY BESTSELLER • The trans handy ma’am is back … and this time she’s buying a house and taking her loyal audience along on the journeyBuying your first home can be an intimidating process filled with questions and uncertainties—how do you know you’re working with a trustworthy lender? What are closing costs and how much should you budget for them? Can you actually afford to fix a fixer-upper ... Read more

$12.99 USD

USA TODAY BESTSELLER • The trans handy ma’am is back … and this time she’s buying a house and taking her loyal audience along on the journeyBuying your first home can be an intimidating process filled with questions and uncertainties—how do you know you’re working with a trustworthy lender? What are closing costs and how much should you budget for them? Can you actually afford to fix a fixer-upper
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100 Things Every Homeowner Must Know

Edited by Family Handyman ...

Series series Family Handyman 100
Make homeownership easier with 100 practical tips from Family Handyman, covering home maintenance, repairs, money-saving solutions, and everyday problems to help homeowners care for their homes with confidence.From saving money on household expenses to solving everyday maintenance problems, every tip is designed to help homeowners protect, maintain, and improve their homes. With practical advice ... Read more

$14.99 USD

Make homeownership easier with 100 practical tips from Family Handyman, covering home maintenance, repairs, money-saving solutions, and everyday problems to help homeowners care for their homes with confidence.From saving money on household expenses to solving everyday maintenance problems, every tip is designed to help homeowners protect, maintain, and improve their homes. With practical advice
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The Organic Country Home Handbook

How to Make Your Own Healthy Soaps, Sprays, Wipes, and Other Cleaning Products

by Natalie Wise ...

A Beautiful and Modern Handbook for Keeping Home the Natural WayHome is a haven, a place of refuge. But did you know it might be making you sick? If your home is cluttered, overwhelming, and full of chemicals, it’s time to detox. The Organic Country Home helps you declutter and clean with natural, homemade products that are healthy for you and your family.You’ll find information on why you should ... Read more

$12.99 USD

A Beautiful and Modern Handbook for Keeping Home the Natural WayHome is a haven, a place of refuge. But did you know it might be making you sick? If your home is cluttered, overwhelming, and full of chemicals, it’s time to detox. The Organic Country Home helps you declutter and clean with natural, homemade products that are healthy for you and your family.You’ll find information on why you should
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How to Avoid Housework

Tips, Hints and Secrets to Show You How to Have a

by Paula Jhung ...

Household tips by a popular columnist include fast tidy jobs for unexpected visitors, organizing clutter, creating a self-maintained kitchen, coping with mess-makers, and keeping the bathroom clean.If you think it’s not possible to have a virtually self-cleaning home—think again! America’s self-proclaimed “#1 Avoidance Expert” tells all in this often hilarious, always smart, and eminently ... Read more

$12.99 USD

Household tips by a popular columnist include fast tidy jobs for unexpected visitors, organizing clutter, creating a self-maintained kitchen, coping with mess-makers, and keeping the bathroom clean.If you think it’s not possible to have a virtually self-cleaning home—think again! America’s self-proclaimed “#1 Avoidance Expert” tells all in this often hilarious, always smart, and eminently
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Dare to Repair, Replace & Renovate

Do-It-Herself Projects to Make Your Home More Comfortable, More Beautiful & More Valuable!

by Julie Sussman, Stephanie Glakas-Tenet ...

The authors of Dare to Repair take on bigger DIY challenges in this easy-to-follow home renovation guide!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 ... Read more

$12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

The authors of Dare to Repair take on bigger DIY challenges in this easy-to-follow home renovation guide!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
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Make Room for What You Love

Your Essential Guide to Organizing and Simplifying

by Melissa Michaels ...

Is Clutter Taking Over Your Home and Life?Stuff. So much stuff! Stuff that may link you to important memories or be needed again someday, but for now just clutters up cupboards and closets and the garage and tables, shelves, and bookcases. Or perhaps paper and miscellaneous stuff is piled on counters...everywhere!What can you do with all of it?You can trust Melissa Michaels, creator of the highly ... Read more

$11.59 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Is Clutter Taking Over Your Home and Life?Stuff. So much stuff! Stuff that may link you to important memories or be needed again someday, but for now just clutters up cupboards and closets and the garage and tables, shelves, and bookcases. Or perhaps paper and miscellaneous stuff is piled on counters...everywhere!What can you do with all of it?You can trust Melissa Michaels, creator of the highly
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Dummies Guide to Swimming Pool Maintenance

by Daviv Prescott ...

Maintain your swimming pool like proAmazing money saving tipsReduce maintenance cost and increase the life of swimming pool equipmentsYou will find.......Swimming pool water chemistryTesting Your Pool's pHTotal Alkalinity - What It Means To Pool WaterCalcium Hardness and How It Affects Water BalanceCommonly cause colored waterSanitizing Your Pool WaterProtecting Your Chlorine from SunlightProperly ... Read more

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Maintain your swimming pool like proAmazing money saving tipsReduce maintenance cost and increase the life of swimming pool equipmentsYou will find.......Swimming pool water chemistryTesting Your Pool's pHTotal Alkalinity - What It Means To Pool WaterCalcium Hardness and How It Affects Water BalanceCommonly cause colored waterSanitizing Your Pool WaterProtecting Your Chlorine from SunlightProperly
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The Royal Guide to Spot and Stain Removal

by Linda Cobb ...

"Out, damned spot!"For some, it's an obsession. For the Queen of Clean® it's a snap! Now you can tame even the most vexing spots and stains with this handy pocket guide, drawn from the royal bestsellers Talking Dirty with the Queen of Clean® and Talking Dirty Laundry iwith the Queen of Clean®. Here are Her Majesty's most sought-after stain removal secrets -- in one portable companion!Banish ... Read more

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"Out, damned spot!"For some, it's an obsession. For the Queen of Clean® it's a snap! Now you can tame even the most vexing spots and stains with this handy pocket guide, drawn from the royal bestsellers Talking Dirty with the Queen of Clean® and Talking Dirty Laundry iwith the Queen of Clean®. Here are Her Majesty's most sought-after stain removal secrets -- in one portable companion!Banish
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Complete Do-it-Yourself Manual Newly Updated

by Editors Of Family Handyman ...

The leading manual for home improvements is getting an update to address current codes, latest materials, tools and technology.The bestselling, most comprehensive guide to home improvements has been revised and updated once again since it's revision in 2005. Over 10 million copies of READER’S DIGEST COMPLETE DO-IT-YOURSELF MANUAL have been sold since it's original publication in 1973. In 2005, the ... Read more

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The leading manual for home improvements is getting an update to address current codes, latest materials, tools and technology.The bestselling, most comprehensive guide to home improvements has been revised and updated once again since it's revision in 2005. Over 10 million copies of READER’S DIGEST COMPLETE DO-IT-YOURSELF MANUAL have been sold since it's original publication in 1973. In 2005, the
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