How To Get Rid of Static Static electricity is more noticeable during the winter, because cold air is typically much drier than warm summer air. You can take some steps to reduce the amount of static electricity in your home..... Scroll up... and click on "Buy Now" to deliver almost instantly to your Kobo or other reading device.

Installing lattice under a porch or deck on your house is a moderately easy, inexpensive way to greatly improve the appearance your house. All it takes is a few common tools, time and patience and some rudimentary math skills..... Scroll up... and click on "Buy Now" to deliver almost instantly to your Kobo or other reading device.

A recent study conducted by the US Department of Energy stated that having properly insulated windows can save the average American household up to 30% of their yearly expenditure on heating bills - something that can often amount to hundreds of dollars. This means that it makes financial sense for people to insulate drafty windows and to therefore leave themselves with a lot more spare cash in their pocket.... Scroll up... and click on "Buy Now" to deliver almost instantly to yo...

How To Get Rid of Old Paint Partial cans of paint can accumulate over the years as the surfaces of a home are repainted. Getting rid of these old cans of paint isn't hard to do. According to Carolyn Dann of the Waste Watch Center, "Paint collection can be accomplished through a variety of methods." Recycling paint through approved Environmental Protection Agency methods can reduce the impact these materials would otherwise have on the environment...... Scroll up... and c...

There are many benefits to minimalism. It keeps people from debt. Many consumers make the mistake of living well beyond their means. A person who takes on a large debt burden loses his/her financial freedom. Minimalism helps to ensure that people have the essentials that they need and that no matter what happens, they will be provided for.

'Meet the new king of decluttering' - The Times'Take your spring cleaning to the next level with Goodbye, Things by Fumio Sasaki' - Parade'There's happiness in having less. If you are anything like how I used to be - miserable, constantly comparing yourself with others, or just believing your life sucks - I think you should try saying goodbye to some of your things'Fumio Sasaki is a writer in his thirties who lives in a tiny studio in Toky...

A detailed and comprehensive guide for growing and using gourmet and medicinal mushrooms commercially or at home.“Absolutely the best book in the world on how to grow diverse and delicious mushrooms.”—David Arora, author of Mushrooms DemystifiedWith precise growth parameters for thirty-one mushroom species, this bible of mushroom cultivation includes gardening tips, state-of-the-art production techniques, realistic advice for labor...

A new edition to the bestselling The Complete Guide to Kitchens, this updated book looks beyond the world of 500-square-foot kitchens with professional stainless steel appliances and presents a host of creative remodeling and updating projects that make sense for anyone. From converting a closet into a pantry to replacing old countertops and cabinets, this book is packed with clear photos and step-by-step instructions for the home DIYer.

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...

New Edition! Everyday Carpentry for Every Homeowner.For today's homeowner, basic carpentry skills are an absolute must. Professional handymen are in rare supply these days, and if you can find them at all, they may command exorbitant rates for work that takes just an hour or two to do. Best of all, modern tools are inexpensive and easy to use, making most home carpentry tasks a breeze to do-it-yourself. Black & Decker The Complete Guide to Carpentry for Homeowners is a dow...

This book offers readers the most popular patio and walkway designs complete with step-by-step, full-color photo instructions. The projects are affordable yet on-trend and highly valuable, as they increase house value and living space. With hundreds of styles of brick and stone now available, it's never been easier to build a dream patio-saving thousands of dollars in the process.

Expertly designed and decorated homes dont necessarily feel like havens to their dwellers or reflect, inspire, and celebrate what is essential about their inhabitants. Lauded designer and architectural conservator Xorin Balbes created the eight-stage SoulSpace transformation process to help his clients do just that. Through the stages assess, release, cleanse, dream, discover, create, elevate, and celebrate readers explore not only the design of their living spaces but also their own inter...