Originally published in 1827, Roberts Guide for Butlers and Other Household Staff was a handbook for servants to perform their duties more efficiently and thoughtfully.
Crafts and Skills of the Mountain Man is a fascinating, practical guide to the skills that have made the mountain men famous worldwide as outdoorsmen and craftsmen.
The Rock 'N' Roll Exterminator: A Hip and Happening Guide to Getting Rid of Rats, Mice, Bugs, and Other Annoying Creatures is a fun, practical, and easy-to-read guide to getting rid of pests in your home.
No matter how many episodes of Hoarders you have seen, you still should not consider yourself a bad person if your home is filled with clutter Clutter can accumulate in many ways: through laziness, neglect, a busy schedule that does not allow for regular cleaning, not enough space for the people living in the home, any number of reasons Yet, one truth that comes through on Hoarders and should give you pause is this: mental illness is usually behind every person that has so much stuff that they cannot move in their own home We trust that your home is not that bad at this point If it is, you will need professional help in several areas, including the psychological realm Nevertheless, even if you do not qualify as having a mental illness, there can be several psychological factors involved in your home clutter, which shouldnt surprise you or discourage you Here are a couple of issues behind home clutter, one or more of which might be true of you: Your homes interior reached a point where you could no longer keep up with the clutter and you waved the figurative white flag No one has gotten hurt since you surrendered; no bills have been unpaid, so you have simply accepted defeat in regards to your clutter You will need to have a steely resolve to be able to apply the advice given in this ebook You will have to take a deep breath and say to the world that you are not going to give up Rather, you are going to do battle with your clutter and win, one small step at a time
Anyone who wants to learn basic living skillsthe kind employed by our forefathersand adapt them for a better life in the twenty-first century need look no further than this eminently useful, full-color guide.
Being a homesteader today may seem difficult; the world is full of so many gadgets and conveniences, many of which most of us consider necessary to live a full and happy life.
With an introduction by master craftsman Ralph Kylloe, this manual on rustic carpentry is a superb resource for woodworkers, furniture makers, and carpenters of all skill levels.
When his two young grandsons clamored for a hideout in the trees, what could Maurice Barkley, a sixty-something retiree, do but grab some wooden beams and a level?
This comprehensive guide to the tools and techniques of woodworking has been a favorite of both amateur and professional woodworkers for over a century.
Bringing together the collective wisdom of a past generation of craftsmen, Traditional Toolmaking provides an in-depth record of the skills and techniques that made the mass production revolution of the twentieth century possible.
First published in 1887, Fences, Gates, and Bridges is an instructional guide to the best ways to build a variety of fences, gates, hedges, bridges, and culverts.
Finally backyard farmers who want to keep a few hens for eggs have a bible that's attractive enough to leave out on the coffee table, and inexpensive enough to purchase on a whim.
First published in 1881, this classic volume presents dozens of practical examples of barns and outbuildingsincluding floor plans and building instructionsand contains two hundred and fifty-seven engravings, woodcuts, and line drawings illustrating historical and practical designs.
Continuing the Instructables series with Skyhorse Publishing, a mammoth collection of projects has been selected and curated for this special best-of volume of Instructables.
Discover the Thrill of Adventures Right from Your Living RoomImagine transforming your living space into the launchpad for an extraordinary journey of discovery, creativity, and wellness.
