Home and house maintenance

From the creator of TheSurvivalMom.

With The Hip Girl's Guide to Homemaking, it's possible and even convenient to create an inviting space for living and entertaining on a budget.

Danny Seo's brand Simply Green is a way of living that embraces certain rulesBe Authentic, Be Resourceful, Be Simple, Be Unexpected, Be Truthful, and Be an Individual.

Mom's Choice Awards Gold Award Recipient Professional organizer Barbara Reich offers a life-changing programfocused on decluttering and streamlining your homethat helps families live simpler, less chaotic lives: ';Everyone should Barbarafy,' raves The New York Times.

Originally published in London in 1775, One Thousand Valuable Secrets was Americanized and published in Philadelphia in 1795 in an effort to help the newly established United States become self-sufficient from Europe.

Published in 1846 in New York, Miss Beecher's Domestic Receipt Book was written by Catharine Esther Beecher, one of the most influential women writers and social activists of her time.

Eleni Gage, a young journalist living in New York, leaves her Manhattan flat to return to the remote but beautiful Greek village of Lia in northern Greece and rebuild her ruined ancestral home.

Defeat chaos with this supportive guide to household organization from a pair of reformed slobs.

From Lulu Powers, one of Los Angeles's premier caterers and event planners, comes a lively, lushly photographed, full-color cookbook featuring 175 recipes and inspired party-planning tips.

From camping to rock climbing, your safety depends on choosing and tying knots correctly.

The authors of Dare to Repair take on bigger DIY challenges in this easy-to-follow home renovation guide!

Phil Spencer, property expert and co-presenter of hit series Location, Location, Location, provides everything you need to know to help you buy (and sell) your first homeWant to own your own home, but not sure where to start?

When Suzanna Clarke and her husband bought a dilapidated house in the Moroccan town of Fez, their friends thought they were mad.

"e;Every aspect of creating a beautiful, sensible, and healthy home is explored and demonstrated with elegance and clarity.

Give your kids the decluttering guide that will encourage their independence and create a more peaceful home for your family.

A stylishly smart collection of practical advice for the busy modern womanWith information on entertaining, etiquette, housekeeping, basic home repair, decorating, sex, and beauty, this indispensable book has everything today's young woman should know-but may not!

Have fun, save money, and improve your home with these easy step-by-step projects from the renovation expert and host of the Ask Andrea radio show.

As wry as Bill Bryson's I'm a Stranger Here Myself, as insightful as Tracy Kidder's House, here is smart, engaging tale of one man's stuggle to restore his family's new home-a decrepit old mansion-and discover himself With his pregnant wife and their 18-month-old son in tow, David Giffels scoured the environs of Akron, OH, in search of the perfect house.

A celebration of good craftsmanship by a Norwegian master carpenter - the anatomy of a job well done.

Finally, there's a headwear solution for fashionable felines - and a practical use for accumulated shed hair.

'A cracker of a book packed with tips - you'll feel instantly organised.

A miscellany of actual patents for wonderfully bizarre inventions, Brilliantly Bad is a salute to what the human mind can achieve - even if it probably shouldn't.

Design your own modern green space with expert gardener Joe Swift.

Find happiness in the natural world, be fully present where you are and free yourself from the expectations of others.

Plant Ladies are the new (cooler) cat ladies.

Handmade Tileis a contemporary guide for ceramic artists and anyone interested in custom tile installationsfrom making, designing, and decorating to designing your space and installation.

Bestselling Van Life author Foster Huntington shares his experiences - as well as others - living by his own rules in this aspirational book filled with awe-inspiring photographs of unique homes in unexpected places.

Packed with simple tips and tricks, this is everything you need to know about household cleaning.

Why do we spend so much time indoors, which is not our natural habitat?

'Every home should have a copy' MARIAN KEYESHow to buy jeans that fitThirty-seven things to have in your kitchen cupboardTiny acts for mental health How to support a friend going through IVFWhy bad boys are an absolute waste of your timeHow to cope with working mum guiltThis smart guide will help you navigate modern life, enabling you to save money and time.

A fun present for cat lovers everywhere: a light-hearted self-help guide to help you live more like your catLET YOUR CAT BE YOUR LIFE COACH.

Life is messy, and sometimes so is your space.

The essential guide to teaching children of all ages manners, respect and the social skills to get ahead in life.

Create a healthy, happy home with 100 design ideas to support your physical and mental well-being.

A practical tool kit for mending your clothes and upcycling your wardrobe.

This book assumes no prior knowledge or experience and guides the beginner painter step-by-step through the basics of painting in acrylics.

Night after night, chefs and their crews multitask in a way that puts deskbound workers to shame.

The fourth of 6 eBook-only shorts from star of the Great British Sewing Bee and doyenne of the Women's Institute, May Martin, including a delightful array of seasonal-inspired projects from stockings to Christmas decorations just in time for the end-of-year festivities - taken from May Martin's Sewing Bible.

The third of 6 eBook-only shorts from star of the Great British Sewing Bee and doyenne of the Women's Institute, May Martin, including three adorable projects, across a range of difficulties - Hand Puppets, Jersey T-shirt and a Smocked Dress - taken from May Martin's Sewing Bible.

This ebook has been optimised for tablets.

The last of 6 eBook-only shorts from star of The Great British Sewing Bee and doyenne of the Women's Institute, May Martin, including fabulous tips for making those difficult sewing techniques easy to master.

The fifth of 6 eBook-only shorts from star of the Great British Sewing Bee and doyenne of the Women's Institute, May Martin, including three brilliant ways to improve the home from curtains to cushions - taken from May Martin's Sewing Bible.

The fourth of 6 eBook-only shorts from star of the Great British Sewing Bee and doyenne of the Women's Institute, May Martin, including a delightful array of seasonal-inspired projects from stockings to Christmas decorations just in time for the end-of-year festivities - taken from May Martin's Sewing Bible.

The third of 6 eBook-only shorts, beautifully optimised for iPhones and iPads, from star of The Great British Sewing Bee and doyenne of the Women's Institute, May Martin, including three adorable projects, across a range of difficulties - Hand Puppets, Jersey T-shirt and a Smocked Dress - taken from May Martin's Sewing Bible.

The second of 6 eBook-only shorts, beautifully optimised for iPhones and iPads, from star of The Great British Sewing Bee and doyenne of the Women's Institute, May Martin, including three gorgeous projects to try at home - Pencil Skirt, Bucket Bag and Shell Blouse - taken from May Martin's Sewing Bible.

The first of 6 eBook-only shorts, beautifully optimised for iPhones and iPads, from star of The Great British Sewing Bee May Martin.

Dogs can't knit.

This one-stop practical guide will show you how to say whatever you want creatively with hand-made greeting cards.

A practical guide for kids aged 7-11, by popular Really Wild Show presenter Nick Baker, full of exciting things to see and do pretty much everywhere.