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LEARNING LANDSCAPING: Advice & Hacks for Amateurs is a practical, beginner-friendly guide designed to help homeowners, DIY enthusiasts, and first-time landscapers plan, build, and maintain beautiful outdoor spaces without wasting money or relying heavily on professionals. This step-by-step landscaping book removes the guesswork and breaks complex concepts into clear, easy-to-follow systems. Whether you’re working with a small yard, a large property, or a tropical or coastal environment, this guide shows you exactly what to do—and what to avoid.

Your home should be a place of safety—not stress, surprises, or hidden damage. Yet most homeowners are never taught how mold forms, where water damage begins, or how small issues quietly turn into major losses. By the time problems become visible, the damage is already done. In Protecting the Nest, licensed mold and water damage professional Cesar A. Hernandez shares what years of inspections, storm recovery, and remediation have taught him: most home damage is preventable so long as you know what to look for.

Modern homes are becoming smarter—but true progress comes when technology and sustainability work together. The Sustainable Smart Home explores how intelligent design, energy-efficient systems, and environmentally conscious habits can transform ordinary houses into comfortable, efficient, and future-ready living spaces. This practical guide explains how homeowners can combine smart technology with sustainable principles to reduce energy waste, lower utility bills, and create healthier indoor environments.

Noise doesn’t just disturb your environment—it quietly affects your focus, sleep, productivity, and peace of mind. The Noise-Free Home is a practical, step-by-step guide to transforming any space into a calmer, quieter, and more controlled environment—without unnecessary complexity or expensive guesswork. Instead of chasing unrealistic “perfect silence,” this book teaches you how to understand how sound actually behaves in real homes—and how to reduce it effectively using smart, targeted solutions.

Do you wish you knew the basics of plumbing so you could handle most of the maintenance and repairs yourself? Then the Plumbing Book for Beginners is the perfect resource for you. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the fundamentals of plumbing and gives you the knowledge you need to become a DIY plumber.

Did you know that in the US alone, approximately one trillion gallons of water are wasted because of plumbing leaks? Yes, it’s mind-boggling, isn’t it? So, if you want to do something to alleviate the problem, the solution is right in front of you! This book will teach you a step-by-step process on how you can become a professional in plumbing. With the right guidance and appropriate tools in your arsenal, you can repair and install almost anything you set your eyes upon. Moreover, this book will teach you how to do everything in the most economical way possible.

From everyone's favourite online cleaning expert and 'TikTok Auntie', this is the only cleaning book that you will ever need. How to Clean Everything is full of genuinely useful tips and tricks, and advice about not just what but also what not to do. Covering everything from laundry to accidents...

We all know how important it is to reduce our environmental footprint, but it can be daunting to know where to begin. Enter Kathryn Kellogg, who can fit all her trash from the past two years into a 16-ounce mason jar. How? She starts by saying "no" to straws and grocery bags, and "yes" to a reusable water bottle and compostable dish scrubbers.

Architect Laura Jane Clark, from the BBC and Netflix smash-hit series Your Home Made Perfect, has spent over 15 years designing, remodelling, and building homes with budgets that range from modest to enormous. The Handbook of Home Design distils Laura's wealth of experience and enthusiasm giving you an accessible yet detailed guide to design, empowering you with the tools and knowledge to shape your home how you want.

“Literary Legend” (New York) Gay Talese retraces his pioneering career, marked by his fascination with the world's hidden characters. In the concluding act of this "incomparable" (Air Mail) capstone book, Talese introduces readers to one final unforgettable story: the strange and riveting...

Martha Stewart is an undeniable force in the business world. One of the world's greatest entrepreneurs, she turned her personal passion into Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, a billion dollar business. This fall she's breaking new ground with two television shows from NBC -- her reality show The...

Harness the Sun is a practical, easy-to-understand guide designed to help homeowners and beginners confidently explore the world of solar power. Whether you're considering installing solar panels or simply want to understand how solar energy can transform your home, this book provides the knowledge you need to make smart and cost-effective decisions. Solar energy is no longer just for experts or large installations. With advancing technologies and falling equipment costs, more households than ever are switching to clean, renewable power.

Modern homes are often filled with noise, clutter, harsh lighting, and constant stimulation—making it difficult for the mind and body to truly relax. The Calm Home offers a practical approach to creating spaces that support comfort, emotional balance, and sensory ease.

For seniors living alone, one of the biggest fears isn’t loneliness—it’s falling. A simple slip can cause serious injuries, long recoveries, and loss of independence. Many feel overwhelmed by expensive assessments, complicated renovations, or generic advice. Fall-Proof Your Home provides 12 practical, affordable fixes that can be done in a single weekend.

Improving your home’s energy efficiency doesn’t require expensive renovations or complicated upgrades. Often, the most meaningful changes come from small, thoughtful improvements that reduce waste, increase comfort, and lower monthly energy costs.

As a courtesy to US homeowners, and those similarly situated, the exclusive eight keys or steps to discovering the competence and reliability of contractors working in home improvement [remodelers are included] can be extremely useful towards greatly enhancing your awareness about subtle factors in relation to uncovering things about those working in home improvement which the average private home decision-maker can miss.

What if you could design and build your own tiny home—with confidence, clarity, and a realistic plan? The Little House Blueprint: Building Your Tiny Home from the Ground Up is a practical, step-by-step guide for anyone ready to turn the dream of tiny living into a well-built reality. Whether you're planning a tiny house on wheels, a backyard ADU, or a small foundation home, this audiobook walks you through the entire process—from early design decisions to daily life after move-in.

Nach dreizehn Jahren kehrt die ausgebrannte Unternehmensberaterin Karla in das Gutshaus ihrer Kindheit in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern zurück – mit dem Plan, es zu renovieren, zu verkaufen und endlich ihr Leben wieder auf die Reihe zu kriegen. Doch die Rückkehr nach Lüttenbü weckt alte Erinnerungen an zerbrochene Freundschaften, Familienkonflikte und an Rasmus, ihre erste große Liebe. Als ausgerechnet er Karla bei den Sanierungsarbeiten hilft, flammen nicht nur alte Gefühle auf, sondern auch die Frage, ob sie wirklich schon mit ihrer Vergangenheit abgeschlossen hat.

Vivir en una casa pequeña no es un problema. El verdadero problema es luchar contra ella. Durante años nos han hecho creer que más metros cuadrados significan más felicidad, más éxito y más libertad. Pero la realidad es otra: más espacio suele traer más cosas, más desorden, más estrés y menos tiempo para vivir.

Mechanic Skills, Tips & Hacks for Auto Care is the ultimate DIY guidebook for every driver who wants to save money, prevent breakdowns, and understand vehicle maintenance. Packed with professional mechanic insights, step-by-step tutorials, diagnostic techniques, and modern EV/hybrid knowledge, this book empowers beginners and experienced car owners to confidently care for their vehicles. Improve safety, extend your car’s lifespan, and master roadside repairs with this comprehensive auto-care manual designed for today’s drivers.