Every year, tens of millions of homes throughout the U.S. and Canada lose power for hours, days, even weeks. With weather growing fiercer and electrical grids more overloaded, it's likely to get worse.

You can keep your home functioning and safe in a power outage - this book will tell you what your options are. Not just the raucous, industrial-looking generators you may be thinking of, but generators that come in compact sound-proofed boxes and sit ready to turn on immediately and run without any intervention for days if necessary - or for a week or two with just a little routine...

All-new edition keeps you up-to-date In the ever-evolving world of remodeling, it's important to keep on top of current issues - and that's easy with the newest edition of Kitchen Remodeling, from the editors of Fine Homebuilding. It focuses on the latest ideas and what it takes to renovate a kitchen of any size or shape, on any budget.

For Pros by Pros - the resource for builders and serious amateurs. Like every book in the For Pros by Pros series, the information in Kitchen Remodeling...

Kennen Sie das auch? Ihre alten Mobel oder Elektrogerate quittieren allmahlich den Dienst und Sie mochten aus diesem Grunde dafur eine grossere Investition tatigen. Voller Vorfreude auf die neuen Mobel oder Elektrogerate begeben Sie sich in ein Fachgeschaft und lassen sich beraten. Noch grosser ist die Freude dann, wenn Sie genau das Richtige fur sich gefunden haben. Eigentlich sollte doch nach einer Beratung durch einen Experten alles zu einem guten Ende kommen.

Glucklicherweise ist dies in vielen Falle auch so. Was aber sollen Sie tun, wenn doch nicht alles so reibungslos...

Kennen Sie das auch? Ihre alten Mobel oder Elektrogerate quittieren allmahlich den Dienst und Sie mochten aus diesem Grunde dafur eine groere Investition tatigen. Voller Vorfreude auf die neuen Mobel oder Elektrogerate begeben Sie sich in ein Fachgeschaft und lassen sich beraten. Noch groer ist die Freude dann, wenn Sie genau das Richtige fur sich gefunden haben. Eigentlich sollte doch nach einer Beratung durch einen Experten alles zu einem guten Ende kommen.

Glucklicherweise ist dies in vielen Falle auch so. Was aber sollen Sie tun, wenn doch nicht alles so reibungslos verlauft,...

Everything you need to know about woodburning stoves, all in one warm and toasty guidebook. Woodburning stoves are hot And it's easy to see why. They save money on fuel, they're a carbon-neutral way to heat your home and they look positively beautiful in your kitchen or family room. The Woodburner Handbook is your log on the fire of knowledge, teaching you everything you need to know about this classic stove. From choosing the most suitable stove for your home to installing and operating one efficiently and safely, The Woodburner...

Many people know what they need to survive a doomsday scenario. They stock high-calorie foods and clean water, they find their own sources of power and heat, and they prepare to defend themselves, if need be. With all they have stored, they have the ability to survive for days, weeks, even months.

You may think you have finished preparing once you have accumulated these basic necessities, but there is always more that can be done. In The Pocket Guide to Prepping Supplies, Patty Hahne offers up two...

From first-time homebuyers to frequent hardware store customers, anyone who owns or rents a home will benefit from knowing their way around building and home centers. With the help of this book, purchases will be correct the first time--no multiple trips and returns. You'll learn the difference between drywall screws and deck screws; between faucet washers and neoprene O-rings; and between red wire nuts and blue wire nuts. And that's before we even get to understanding nail gauges and drill bit sizes.

If you've ever searched for a home strore product on the Internet, you'll nderstand...