Home and house maintenance

"e;I loved the 70s - and that's both the 1970s and the 1870s.

Don't miss the newest book from The Repair Shop, coming September 2025'Heartwarming, magical and uplifting'In today's throwaway culture, there's a counter movement growing that urges us to 'make do and mend'.

Omlet's easy-to-clean, safe and stylish Eglu chicken houses became an instant design icon when they were launched in 2004.

Happy by Design teaches us how we can actively improve our health and wellbeing through the way we design our living spaces.

The new book from interior design powerhouse Abigail Ahern, Her Masterclass is based on the building blocks that will make your home look great: seating, lighting, walls, floors and accessories.

A must-read for anyone with an adventurous spirit, a yen to whittle and chop, and a desire to get out into nature and play with sticks!

Carving Kitchen Tools is the beginning of your woodworking journey and is a practical guide to creating your own beautiful utensils.

In this practical book, learn how to make beautiful, folk mobiles - also known as 'pajaki' - to decorate your home or event space in show-stopping style.

A practical how-to guide from the author of Mad About the House, the bestselling book and UK's number 1 interiors blog.

Cath Kidston - queen of vintage-inspired homeware and joyously decorated spaces - grants unprecedented insight into her creative process and personal style in this lifestyle-meets-memoir-meets-interior-design book.

With this guide to mending and patching, you don't have to say goodbye to your worn favourite clothes.

A beautifully presented, practical gift guide to the age-old art of tying knots.

When wisdom didn't come with snark.

Whether you're looking for a flatshare or renting out a room The Essential Guide to Flatsharing has everything you need to know.

Grandma's Ways represents a large repository of knowledge that we have mostly forgotten.

'Think of your house as an allegory for your body.

This book offers those who may be thinking of building their own own shed practical constructional advice and use of materials; all of the sheds in the book have actually been built, and are not just ideas.

Permaculture design as divine creative activity.

In January 2015 Dick and Angel Strawbridge embarked on the journey of a lifetime when they swapped their cosy two-bedroom flat in East London for a derelict ch teau with 12 acres of land in the Loire valley.

'A handsome yet joyful manual for easy, stylish living.

Sharing 40 years of experience in the garden to help people live in a way that helps the planet

Putzen ist mehr als nur eine lästige Pflicht, die du vielleicht als Zeitverschwendung ansiehst.

Build-to-rent (BTR) is a new kind of rental community.

'Sound, well-seasoned advice [on] how to bring wood fires into our lives.

'Anne Heigham has brought the ancient, timeless wisdom of Ayurveda into these energizing recipes that nourish the doshas.

THE DEFINITIVE WOOD-CUTTER'S BIBLE - THE BESTSELLING, YEAR-ROUND GUIDE TO CHOPPING, STACKING AND DRYING WOOD "e;The book has spread like wildfire"e; Daily Mail"e;A how-to book with poetry at its heart"e; T.

* * * 'Informative and entertaining, this publication is a feast for the eyes, while also thought provoking, and offers excellent inspiration for daydreaming about what makes the perfect, modern house.

Until just a few years ago, turning a light on and off with a clap was about as clever as technology got.

NOW A MAJOR NEW TV SERIES: CAROL DRINKWATER'S SECRET PROVENCESecond in the bestselling Olive Farm story from the bestselling author of THE FORGOTTEN SUMMER'She writes so well you can almost smell the sun-baked countryside' BELLA'Vibrant, intoxicating and heart-warming' SUNDAY EXPRESS'I scan the terraces, planted with row upon row of ancient olive trees.

NOW A MAJOR NEW TV SERIES: CAROL DRINKWATER'S SECRET PROVENCEThe first in Carol Drinkwater's bestselling series set on a Provencal olive farm.

In Principles of Style, Sarah Andrews presents her unique take on teaching design, drawing on her experience of working in the industry and as a teacher in her school, which has reached cult status around the world.

The idea of self-sufficient living has never been more prominent and as a result, henkeeping is becoming increasingly popular.

With frequent warnings about water and energy shortages, or the potential dangers of pesticides and genetically modified foods, many people nurture a dream of living a self-sufficient life.

A Beautiful and Modern Handbook for Keeping Home the Natural Way Home is a haven, a place of refuge.

A collection of 350 of today's newest and most popular modern farmhouse designs with open, functional floor plans and simple, striking exteriors, Ultimate Book of Modern Farmhouse Plans is the one-stop shop for anyone looking to find their dream home.

From basic storage sheds to playhouses, gazebos, home offices, workshops, and so much more, build the outdoor structure of your dreams and learn how to do all or part of the work yourself with this essential DIY guide!

Ever dreamed of having your own cozy cabin nestled in the woods?

A collection of 680 best-selling designs from today's leading architects and designers, Ultimate Book of Home Plans, 4th Edition offers virtually every home style, including farmhouses, country cottages, contemporaries, luxury estates, vacation retreats, and regional specialties.

Best-Selling House Plans offers readers more than 360 of the most successful and sought-after home designs from the top architects and designers across North America.

If you're planning on building your own one-story dream home, this extensive collection will show you the best-selling and most stylish home designs available today.

The most complete home improvement manual on the market, this newly updated edition of Ultimate Guide to Home Repair and Improvement offers thousands of photos, 800 drawings, and understandable, practical text.

Choosing a new house design is exciting, but it's also difficult.

Easy and beautiful do-it-yourself projects to restore, recycle, and transform your furniture.

This book offers a clear picture of all that we need to know to make our small plot of land the most productive it can be.

A Complete Guide to Baking, Carpentry, Crafts, Organic Gardening, Preserving Your Harvest, Raising Animals, and More!