Often times, we marvel at certain furnishings we see in the homes of others. We even come across interesting décor and find ourselves longing for that great shelving to organize and display our books. Besides that, we admire those who build or make things on their own or take something incredibly simple and turn it into an awesome project.Is it time to for new décor at your home or office? Do you need new ideas to organize? Do you want to make your day-to-day easier or brighter? We...

Wearing jewelry is essential to helping women developed their own style. For women wishing to create a look that's unique, the last thing they'll want to invest money in is mass produced pieces of jewelry. It's for this reason alone, learning the skills needed for making silver and costume jewelry could prove extremely beneficial. When it comes to making such pieces you need to know where to purchase the right kinds of supplies. In this book, " Silver & Costume Jewelry Making: A Complete S...

A collection of how-tos celebrating the domestic arts of Appalachia—featuring traditional advice on soapmaking and quilting, as well as in-depth instructions for making baskets, hampers, and cornhusk brooms.Foxfire has brought the philosophy of simple living to hundreds of thousands of readers, teaching creative self-sufficiency and preserving the stories, crafts, and customs of Appalachia. Inspiring and practical, this classic series has become an American institu...

Hanging and finishing drywall is quite possibly the one job that do-it-yourselfers dislike the most. It's messy, it's tedious and even small imperfections appear glaring when the walls and ceilings are painted. Working with Drywall gives a fresh perspective on this maligned but essential task. It goes beyond the basics of installing drywall to reveal all the secrets any homeowners needs to know to transform "rocking and mudding" from a chore into a true pleasure. The companion DVD takes yo...

ANOTHER USE FOR... has a 10 page index making it easier to find the solutions to household problems. Common household items are listed alphabetically, followed by five to ten additional and often surprising uses for that item. Beginning with ALCOHOL (to remove grass stains from clothing), ALUMINUM FOIL (to wrap doorknobs before painting to avoid drips), to WAX PAPER (to rub across closet rods for easy-sliding hangers.) You will be amazed at the ingenious ways you can use the ordinary thing...

Get the know-how to do it yourself: "This lifestyle manual will come in handy when you need anything from a headache remedy to a dirt-cheap wedding." — Entertainment WeeklyThe modern appeal of "do-it-yourself" projects has a broader reach than ever. And who better to teach us how to DIY our lives than the über-crafty editors of BUST, the quirky, raw, and real magazine "for women who have something to get off their chests"? In The BUST DIY Guid...

What do a talking doughnut, a crabby politician, and a lovelorn balloon have in common? They're all citizens of the candy-colored knitted world known as Mochimochi Land. Adventures in Mochimochi Land started out as a collection of tiny knitted characters, but as the patterns grew they needed an entire world of their own, complete with knitted cities, knitted forests, knitted oceans, and most important, knitted friends! The book follows the adventures of a tiny knitted explorer, as he trave...

The house and garden offer many opportunities for the do-it-yourselfer to take on bricklaying, plastering and other masonry work which enhances the value of house and garden and keeps professionals' bills to a minimum. Many of the more basic jobs can be easily mastered by the competent DIY enthusiast and enables anyone to harness their own creative skills. This fully illustrated book shows you how to master the techniques of masonry and plastering, and then apply them to a range of practic...

This book covers several topics including: Chapter 1: Do I really need a fence?  Chapter 2: Hire a Professional or Do It Yourself Job  Chapter 3: What Type of Fence Should I Install (Fence Types)  Chapter 4: Tools Needed to Get Started  Chapter 5: Installing the Fence (The Specs)  and so much more! Scroll up... and click on "Buy Now" to deliver almost instantly to your Kobo or other reading device.

Get a Total Home Makeover in 20 days. Each day, Let’s Chat (daily coaching session) about one secret to home management, then Get Moving (daily to do list) and apply what you just learned. Stay motivated with a Daily Renewal (prayer, Bible verse and journal) and a Weekly Reward (fun ideas to celebrate your success). Total Home Makeover is a complete home management course. During your journey, get yourself, your family and your home all paddling in the same direction, toward order...

DIY Candle MakingRecipes for Beautiful and Unique DIY CandlesCandles are a beautiful way to light up a room. They give off a special feeling of warmth and comfort that only they can. Candle making is a beautiful yet simple craft that has been around for centuries.Are you interested in learning how to make your own hand dipped candles? What about layered container candles? Perhaps you want to learn more about the advantages and disadvantages to using different types ...

'Living On a Wreck' - The 'Heads Up' On Buying and Living On a Large Wooden Houseboat Project"There is nothing like living on a Boat, on the water. It is an experience that many crave as a means to escape the Rat Race but one that only those who have been lucky enough to have done it can truly appreciate."I was privileged to live aboard two large houseboats over the course of seven years in the U.K. and learned much along the way – most of it the hard way it has to be said!...