"This reference book is so comprehensive it's the only book you'll ever need to own to figure out how to build or fix anything. It features tool types, usage, projects, quick fixes, and other "how to" information, plus profiles of inspiring builder girls and women. Promoting self-sufficiency for young women so that they can change a tire or fix a running toilet without calling a male partner, family member, or professional to assist, this guide will...

The creator of the popular cleaning website Clean Mama and author of Clean Mama's Guide to a Healthy Home shows you how to establish systems and rituals to transform your home into a clean, organized, and comfortable space for you and your family. We all want our homes to be cozy and comfortable havens where we can leave the challenges of the outside world behind. But too often the mail piles up, the laundry doesn't get folded, or the kids forget...

Your journey to a made-from-scratch outdoor space starts here.
Transform your yard into a beautifully personalized retreat with 30 step-by-step projects! The finished pieces include creative pathways, unique support structures, DIY water features, clever containers, and special finishing touches that help bring your garden to life. With easy to follow instructions, lush color photography, and sidebars filled with helpful tips and additional

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The ultimate guide to creating a gorgeous home that reflects your best, most beautiful self. Design expert and "makeover maestro" Martin Amado reveals the 3-step method he uses to create dramatic room makeovers for his clients in only one day. From walls to furniture to accessories, learn how to decorate rooms of any style in layers like a professional designer. Overflowing with stunning color photographs and illustrations, savvy design advice and...

"Whether you're a serious DIY enthusiast or are just building your first toolkit, this book will take your skills to the next level. From essential inspections every homeowner should be doing to upgrades and improvements a contractor would charge you thousands for, this guide has everything you need to complete over a hundred DIY projects, with easy-to-follow instructions and detailed step-by-step illustrations and photographs"--Page [4] of cover....

"Home improvement doesn't have to be something that drags on for weeks or months. In Best 1-Day Projects, you'll learn how to work efficiently and easily to do the DIY projects that you've dreamed about. Whether you need to paint your walls, install new shelves, or plant a backyard garden, this book will show you how to do it right. Each project includes step-by-step instructions and full-color photos, so you'll be able to make the renovations you've...

Rich, color step-by-step photos and instruction detail more than 50 of the most common household repairs, including wiring and plumbing, all current with the latest 2019-2020 codes--presented in a new, user-friendly design.sign.

"Tie-dye is hotter than ever! So get ready to master the classic tie-dye T-shirt, but also go beyond the basic to discover new patterns, techniques, and possibilities for DIY clothing, accessories, and home decor. With thirty-five fun projects to choose from, everyone will find something they love inside DIY Tie-Dye. Step-by-step directions and full-color photos guide you to beautiful results with less mess." -- Back cover.

Identify your style and articulate your vision. If you're further along in the process, you'll benefit from checklists and pointers on reviewing architects' plans, evaluating contractor bids, flipping the home you build, and more. The latest guidance on building a beautiful home on any budget; new ideas for high-tech homes with low carbon footprints; step-by-step instructions for securing financing, hiring architects, and finding reliable contractors;...

Provides ideas, resources and tips that won't break the bank for homeowners looking to decorate their space like a pro, including how to optimize your floor plan, understand different styles and mix patterns, colors and textures. Whether you're ready for a total home makeover or you just want to add a touch of style to your space, the McMillans have the no-nonsense tips your need. They will show you how to choose colors, flooring, furniture, accessories,...