Kategoria BISAC: House & Home >> Reference

In these pages, the beloved Bill Bryson gives us a fascinating history of the modern home, taking us on a room-by-room tour through his own house and using each room to explore the vast history of the domestic artifacts we take for granted. As he takes us through the history of our modern comforts, Bryson demonstrates that whatever happens in the world eventually ends up in our home, in the paint, the pipes, the pillows, and every item of furniture. Bryson has one of the liveliest, most inquisitive minds on the planet, and his sheer prose fluency makes At Home one of the most...

From California earthquakes and Rocky Mountain wildfires to Midwest floods and Atlantic hurricanes, you can't escape that inevitable day when catastrophe strikes your home town -- but you can be prepared Offering a simple DIY approach, this book breaks down the vital steps you should take into 101 quick, smart and inexpensive projects:

#6 Make a Master List of Passwords

#16 Calculate How Much Water You Need

#33 Start a Food Storage Plan for $5 a Week

#60 Make a Safe from a Hollowed-out Book

#77 Assemble an Inexpensive...

A few dollars wasted here, a few minutes lost there...it all adds up, and soon you're stretched thin, stressed out, and wishing you had more free time and financial resources for the important things, like your family-and yourself. These authors know-as busy moms with nine children between them, they've been there It's time to get your house- and...

Regina Leeds shows how anyone can organize their home with just a few minutes each day. She has tailored her magic formula (eliminate, categorize, organize) so that readers can work in short, effective increments and complete small projects that add up to big progress. The book includes hundreds of systems and tricks--from rapid closet rehab to tackling junk drawers, clutter-busting a room to...

The happy space nestled betwixt nature and nest.

Nostalgic yet modernly apropos, Porch Living provides the venue of venues to grasp the goodness of both the home and garden. From the contemporary yet classically rooted outdoor fabrics and furnishings that make porches chic and cherished, to the hanging baskets and planters chock-full of seasonal delights, today's porches offer comfort and elegance, and, most importantly, an addition to the home and garden. Whether jettisoned boldly into parterres aplenty or delightfully diminutive, a grand outdoor salon or sleeping nook, the...

Today's housing market offers borrowers a multitude of loan products and options. This makes home buying very confusing and intimidating, especially for first-time buyers. To get a loan with the lowest possible cost and an affordable monthly payment, home buyers must educate themselves on the various loan products. This book provides home buyers and homeowners with the essential basics on home mortgage financing, guides them through mortgage maze, and steers them away from making costly mistakes.

This book is written in a clear and concise style. Its contents are presented in an...

LIVE LARGE
- Hang hobby clutter like guitars or bikes on the wall as decoration
- Mount side tables on wheels for easy rolling from bedside to sofa

ORGANIZE SMART
- Upcycle empty wine crates into stylish, stackable shoe cubbies
- Line a room with high bookshelves for a ceiling-top library

ENTERTAIN IN STYLE
- Utilize kitchen space to make...