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	101 Things for the Housewife to Do 1949 If you can learn to lift your ribs right out of your waist, and to let them expand outwards and inwards when breathing, you will soon develop that upward buoyant poise which is the secret of grace and which would bring less drudgery and more joy to the daily dusting, bedmaking, picture straightening, and all the dozens of things which go towards making your home beautiful'. A classic piece of 1940s publishing from B. T. Batsford (originally published 1949) reissued to inform and delight all readers about the housewife's lot as Britain emerged from the war. Although the war-time emphasis on making do is still paramount, we see glimpses of a new world of 'luxuries' with 'Washing and Ironing with Electricity' and 'Making a Modern Divan Bed'. Advice on every aspect of the housewife's life is given, from household chores to useful hobbies for themselves and wholesome ones for their children. Choose from: Arranging the menus - Carpet sweeping Hobbies for housewives (leather work, basketry and pewter modelling) How to make a pouffe Physical culture (Irish jig in front of the window in the morning) Cleaning gloves Care of the complexion and hair Hat wardrobe Repairing and binding carpets and, toys from matchboxes. With dozens of diagrams, patterns and instructions, this book is not only a delightful look at the past but can be used for reference even now: very much the intention of the authors more than 60 years ago. These 101 suggestions are, by turn, funny, charming and useful, but all are a fantastic insight into a woman's life and aspirations after the watershed of the war. Author: B. Lille & Arthur C. Horth Publisher: Anova Books ISBN: 9780713490565 Format: Hardback Book List Price: $19.99 Our Price: $17.79
	The Complete Idiot's Guide to Solar Power for Your Home The perfect source for solar powerafully illustrated. Solar Power (photovoltaics) is now a one-billion-dollar industry, and itas poised to grow rapidly in the near future as more pressure is placed on limited fossil fuel resources and as advances in solar technology drive down the costs of residential solar systems. This book helps readers understand the basics of solar power and other renewable energy sources, explore whether solar power makes sense for them, what their options are, and whatas involved with installing various on and off-grid systems. aFully illustrated aCovers every conceivable solar-power topic and concern, including updated information on the increasing number of state rebate and incentive programs Author: Dan Ramsey Publisher: Alpha Books ISBN: 9781592576432 Format: Paperback Book List Price: $32.95 Our Price: $29.33
	Fresh Coat With the design smarts of Shannon Kaye, you can completely transform any room into your very own painted masterpiece! Kaye, a skilled interior decorator, shares her best tips, tools, and techniques with readers for easy paint projects with fantastic results. These fun and fashionable ideas turn even basic wall painting into something unique. Whether you're looking to simplify or embellish, create a Bamboo Bungalow or an Art Deco Study - it's here, and alive with colour. Before and after photographs illustrate each project, while large, vivid images and detailed instructions show how to get the projects done right and looking good. For homeowners in search of simple ways to freshen up a plain room, or even the entire house, Fresh Coat is the answer. Author: Shannon Kaye Publisher: Lark Books,U.S. ISBN: 9781600591846 Format: Paperback Book List Price: $21.99 Our Price: $19.57
	The Workshop Book The Workshop Book is an illustrated guide to woodworking spaces ranging from basements, garages, outbuildings and cupboards to cavernous cabinet shops. This work presents details on layout, machinery, systems, storage, fixtures, speciality shops and dream shops. Author: Scott Landis Publisher: Taunton Press Inc ISBN: 9781561582716 Format: Paperback Book List Price: $39.99 Our Price: $35.59
	Just in Case Author Kathy Harrison guides readers through the empowering process of setting up such a home system with her OAR method - Organize existing supplies, Acquire additional necessities, Rotate everything for freshness. Her comprehensive coverage of emergency preparedness includes food storage, alternative heating sources, personal supplies for every family member, entertainment ideas, toiletry and proper clothing, pet supplies, emergency family communication plans, and neighbourhood cooperatives.In addition to preparing the home for extended periods without electricity, Harrison also discusses evacuation plans - where to go, how to meet up with family, what to pack, and how best to protect all that's being left behind. Self-sufficiency at home or in a temporary safe haven takes away much of the fear and helplessness associated with disasters. Just in Case puts the power back in the hands of individuals who are equipped and ready to take over when public services fail.Disasters can strike an entire region or a single unlucky family. They can be brought on by weather (hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, wildfires, severe heat or cold, landslides) or by man (terrorism, acts of war, simple human error). Whatever the cause, these catastrophic events have the potential to disrupt routines and cost money and lives. Why not be one of the prepared few? Just in case... Author: Kathy Harrison Publisher: Storey Publishing LLC ISBN: 9781603420358 Format: Paperback Book List Price: $29.99 Our Price: $26.69
	Living in France Do you dream of a new life in France? The food, the culture, the beautiful towns and villages, the wine...But how do you make that move, and how does it all work once you get there? This book shows you how. Patricia Mansfield-Devine has lived in France for over ten years and brings her wealth of personal experience to this hands-on, practical guide for Britons who have bought a house in France, either for holiday use or as a permanent new home.From the practicalities of the move, to considerations such as tax, work, marriage, children and the healthcare system, through to the simple savoir-faire of local life and tips for ensuring a happy relationship with the locals (including the rules on how many times you should kiss our new neighbours on the cheek!). Patricia is your expert guide to all of this and more. Living in France is packed with useful information, plus anecdotes from the author and case studies from other Britons who have already made the move. This book will help you to avoid the pitfalls and enjoy the many wonderful benefits that living in France has to offer. Author: Patricia Mansfield-Devine Publisher: HARRIMAN HOUSE PUBLISHING ISBN: 9781897597927 Format: Paperback Book List Price: $39.95 Our Price: $35.56
	Country French Kitchens Country French Kitchens inspires you how to incorporate organic beauty, local materials and simple but elegant charm, into the heart of the home-the kitchen. This book provides practical strategies for translating authentic Country French style into the kitchens of those living outside the boundaries of France, where farmhouses and rural simplicity generate the most prevalent sentiment for Country French ambiance. Country French Kitchens is an indispensable resource for those seeking the design, architecture and inspiration of the French country home. Author: Carolina Fernandez Publisher: Gibbs M. Smith Inc ISBN: 9781423601920 Format: Hardback Book List Price: $65.00 Our Price: $57.85
	Harware Cyclopedia This classic bestseller is now available in a new, compact edition. Ever wonder about those bent-looking washers, or how to replace a pipe fitting correctly the first time? And why are there so many types of screwdrivers anyway? This comprehensive, portable guide (small enough to take along in a pocket while shopping) to absolutely everything sold in a hardware store empowers even the clueless to pick and choose knowledgeably among the unfamiliar-looking tools and devices. It's an essential manual and guidebook for anyone undertaking a home repair project. Featured throughout are practical tips on use, price, and technique, along with black-and-white line drawings to help identify products clearly. Author: Steve Ettlinger, Robert Strimban Publisher: Running Press ISBN: 9780762414383 Format: Paperback Book List Price: $19.95 Our Price: $17.76
	Room by Room Creating a dream kitchen is a major challenge - too big to manage alone, and too expensive to leave entirely to a professional. Room by Room delivers the expertise needed to manage it all, from designing the layout, to choosing appliances, cabinets, flooring, plumbing, and lighting fixtures. What's the minimum allowable space between an island and the outer counter? How big a refrigerator do you really need? What are the pros and cons of stone vs. laminate countertops? What's the handiest way to store the mixer and the food processor? All the answers are here. And since the ultimate object of great kitchen design is great cooking, there's a whole chapter on kitchen tools based on recommendations from leading chefs. Author: Lillian Hayes Martin Publisher: Sterling Publishing Co Inc ISBN: 9781402728938 Format: Paperback Book List Price: $19.99 Our Price: $17.79
	The Surface Texture Book Surface treatments and textures have recently taken centre stage in the design world. Where pattern and accessories once dominated, a shift towards a purer and more minimalist approach has required the surfaces themselves to offer the contrasts of colour, pattern and texture instead. Packed with over 500 beautiful colour and texture samples for every surface, The Surface Texture Bible encourages you to be more creative in your choice of finish - and provides you with the practical information to take your choice from drawing board to application, with a contacts list of suppliers to facilitate the process. Dip into it to help you decide on a new floor for your living room or worktop for your kitchen, or use it to create a whole new scheme from scratch - the possibilities are endless. Author: Martin Cat & Anette Main Publisher: Thames & Hudson ISBN: 9780500511619 Format: Paperback Book List Price: $50.00 Our Price: $44.50
	The Sydney Morning Herald Good Suburbs Guide This book is a guide to the suburbs of Sydney, with information of particular interest to property buyers and renters, but also to visitors and those looking to settle. The tone is chatty, friendly and accessible. Author: et al. & Stephen Nicholls Alex May Publisher: Penguin Books ISBN: 9780143007302 Format: Paperback Book List Price: $29.95 Our Price: $26.66
	Basic Country Skills Whether one wants to live in the suburbs and be more self-sufficient or begin homesteading in the country, the comprehensive, hands-on, problem-solving information and highly illustrated 'back-to-basics' materials presented by 150 of Storey's authors on everything from home maintenance and animal care to gardening and cooking will be easily understood and readily applicable. Storey's Basic Country Skills presents the most up-to-date, practical, authoritative advice for every aspect of independent country living. Detailed illustrations to show the reader simply and easily how and when to do things in order to gain the most benefit from each project. Each chapter will include the following information: a) how to get started b) common problems c) check lists and d) terminology. Author: Deborah Burns Publisher: Storey Books ISBN: 9781580172028 Format: Paperback Book List Price: $34.99 Our Price: $31.14
	The Pocket Guide to Nuts and Bolts An indispensable guide for every budding DIY-er This portable yet completely comprehensive little book is a guide to the essentials (i.e. the nuts and bolts) of everything you could possibly buy in a hardware store, meaning you'll never be confused in the aisles again. Organized by tool-type and material, the straightforward layout of this book means that all the information you need is right there at your fingertips. Scattered throughout are useful and practical tips and common pitfalls to be aware of. The condensed format makes it perfect to keep in your back pocket for easy and quick reference, and whether you're a student who's just moved away from home, a first time buyer or an amateur builder this is one book you won't want to be without Author: Steve Ettlinger Publisher: Running Press ISBN: 9780762424139 Format: Hardback Book List Price: $8.99 Our Price: $8.00
	The Home Water Supply Knowledgeable discussion of home water systems, potential water problems, and practical, money-saving solutions. Author: Stuart Campbell Publisher: Storey Books ISBN: 9780882663241 Format: Paperback Book List Price: $30.95 Our Price: $27.55
	How to Open Locks without Keys or Picks This easy-to-understand, fully illustrated manual is a fine primer on the art of locksmithing without specialized tools. It discusses using jimmie and shove knives, screwdrivers, drills, door frame spreaders, hacksaw blades, thumb tacks, elastic bands, and other common tools and items to open doors, windows, desks, and cabinets. This classic booklet is fascinating reading for professional locksmiths or anyone interested in this useful skill. Author: Publisher: PALADIN PRESS,U.S. ISBN: 9780873641920 Format: Paperback Book List Price: $15.95 Our Price: $14.20
	The Complete Photo Guide for New Homeowners Homeowners who are ready to remodel, just moving in, or ready to tackle their first DIY repair will find Black & Decker(R) The Complete Photo Guide for New Homeowners indispensable. Filled with easy-to-follow projects for all of the most common repairs and installations homeowners confront, this is the essential guide for readers with little to no do-it-yourself experience.This book is carefully tailored for the needs of homeowners new to the art of home repair and maintenance. Each section includes an overview of the topic, including information on common tools and materials, overall house systems, and how to evaluate different situations. Then specific projects start with a list of common terms and a photographed list of the tools and materials needed for the project at hand. Detailed, step-by-step photo instructions follow. Author: Matthew Paymar, Steve Willson & others Jodie Carter Publisher: Rockport Publishers ISBN: 9781589233768 Format: Paperback Book List Price: $55.00 Our Price: $48.95
	Encyclopedia of Country Living The most complete source of information available about growing, processing, cooking, and preserving homegrown foods from the garden or field, this revised and updated edition of the classic text is an indispensable resource on country living. Illustrated. Author: Carla Emery Publisher: Sasquatch Books ISBN: 9781570615535 Format: Paperback Book List Price: $47.95 Our Price: $42.68
	The Green Guide Paper or plastic? Organic or conventional? In a world that is rapidly going green, how does the average person make decisions that are smart for the family-and good for the planet? The Green Guide is here to help, with the concepts and choices for Earth-conscious living. Presented in concise, information-packed chapters, this up-to-the-minute resource touches on every aspect of our lives, from grocery shopping to housecleaning to work, travel, and investing-enabling consumers to make informed decisions and simple changes that impact the planet in big ways. Easy-to-follow information and hundreds of fascinating sidebars, fact boxes, and other key elements recommend how you can replace unhealthy and environmentally damaging practices and products with more wholesome, comfortable, and aesthetically pleasing alternatives. Neither scholarly nor scare-mongering in tone, the lively text has been written in partnership with a board of noted experts-offering readers the most authoritative, engaging, comprehensive, and in-depth reference of its kind.Created by two of the strongest brands in conservation and the environment, and drawn from more than ten years of reputable coverage in The Green Guide newsletter, on-line and in print, this comprehensive resource is destined to become a must-have for millions of families and the first name in household reference books in this up-and-coming category. Author: Publisher: National Geographic Society ISBN: 9781426202766 Format: Paperback Book List Price: $35.95 Our Price: $32.00
	Trillion Dollar Women Written by a woman for women, this practical, insightful guide empowers readers to strategically craft the home that meets their unique lifestyle, personality, and life-phase preferences. Author Tara-Nicolle Nelson demystifies the home buying and remodeling process, writing from a psychological vantage point that encourages the reader to contemplate where they are in life to discover what kind of home meets their specific needs. Trillion Dollar Women provides women with the tools to shatter the mindset and obstacles to successfully buying or remodeling a home. Through simple exercises??Cosmo Quizzes??women can develop a blueprint for turning their dreams into brick and mortar realities. The author takes readers room-by-room providing tips for a creating a home that makes life easier. The book also covers Green Building techniques that allow environmentally savvy women to create an energy-efficient home. Author: Tara-Nicholle Nelson Publisher: Builderbooks ISBN: 9780867186345 Format: Paperback Book List Price: $23.95 Our Price: $21.32
	Electrical Endorsed by the International Conference of Building Officials, this revised edition of Code Check Electrical has been completely updated to meet the demands of the 2008 National Electrical Code. Spiral bound with long-lasting laminated pages, this reliable resource clearly details how to avoid the most common electrical violations while stressing the safety principles behind building codes throughout the United States. The fifth edition covers every type of residential electrical system, offering accurate and authoritative information about overhead service drops, working space, multi-meter services, temporary wiring, grounding, bonding, and so much more. Hundreds of illustrations, tables, and figures make this the on-the-job choice for electricians, contractors, and inspectors. Author: Redwood Kardon & Douglas Hansen, Paddy Morrissey Publisher: Taunton Press ISBN: 9781600850127 Format: Spiral Bound Book List Price: $30.95 Our Price: $27.55