* Your ultimate guide to a cheaper, happier life, saving money everywhere from credit card bills to transport costs* Goes back to basics, with lots of advice on cleaning your home the old-fashioned way, growing your own vegetables and similar* A light-hearted approach that conceals plenty of practical tips and straightforward advice* You can either work through the book, or dip in and out at leisureThrifty Living is a comprehensive but flexible guide to how ...

Entertaining and packed full of time-saving tips, Outwitting Housework is an essential guide to making your house gleam without breaking a sweat. Household expert Barty Phillips shares her clever tips for avoiding chores wherever possible, revealing her sanity-saving shortcuts and creative advice for keeping those boring tasks to a minimum.Discover what basic tools of the trade you need and how to use them to bring sparkle, shine and a sense of calm to your home. Learn how...

Mother Nature has the best herbal remedies and seasonings!Discover the healthy benefits and flavor-enhancing properties of more than 80 versatile herbs, includingEUCALYPTUS: to remedy your cold or relieve your arthritis painSAGE: to spice your meat or neutralize odors in a roomCAMPHOR: to ease your muscular pains or soothe your chapped lipsGALANGAL: to add a kick to your family’s stir-fryEvery page is illustrated with clear explanations of wh...

This book about reclamation shows whats available and why salvage is a good option for people doing up their homes or wanting to have a stylish talking point whether it s stained glass windows, a vintage garden bench, Victorian roll-top bath or an Edwardian door or tiled fire surround. It also appeals to the fast-growing green market with its recycling element, plus reclaimed goods can be great value if you know what you re doing. This is an increasingly popular aspect of the antiques worl...