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Filled with expert advice, this practical DIY beginner's handbook offers simple instructions for all the DIY basics, providing first-time homeowners and renters with the skills and guidance to get the job done.

Turn ordinary, galvanized fencing into a beautiful, sculptural plant support; stack a tower of delicious herbs in pots to pack more flavour into every square metre; and create more growing space with an unexpectedly elegant scrap metal planting ledge.

Offers 34 attractive but easy DIY projects for high-style furniture pieces on a budget. White shows how to cheaply and easily make your own custom furniture inspired by those from high-end stores.

A big new book on household solutions from the 5-million-copy-selling Who Knew? brand! Whether you're cleaning house, cooking a meal, improving your appearance, or fighting a cold, this indispensable guide will help you with natural and simple solutions to your daily tasks requiring only basic--and inexpensive--items with multiple uses that you should always keep on hand in your home. Vinegar, baking soda, lemons, duct tape, and beer are just a...

In a household with children, disasters lurk around every corner. Laundry soap in the dishwasher. Baseballs launched through the neighbor's window. Heads stuck between stair railings. Sandwiches in the VCR. What's a parent to do? Mom, the Toilet's Clogged! takes on common kid-induced household problems and provides hands-on, rational solutions that work. Offering practical and funny advice in the bestselling tradition of The Worst Case Scenario Survival...

Helmuth shows you how to have a lovely home without a huge budget, without the help of a personal designer or an "eye for design." She reveals insider tips and a tried-and-tested method for decorating on a budget.

"Whether you're an intermediate woodworker or a beginner, make a collection of 17 functional woodworking projects for the kitchen for food preparation, storage, serving, and more! Featuring step-by-step instructions, coordinating photography, drawings, and expert tips, make beautifully handmade cutting boards, a knife block, wine rack, lazy Susan, and other kitchen essentials that are perfect for using, gifting, or even selling!"-- Provided by publisher....

"Step-by-step instructions for 25+ unique birdhouses tailored for specific birds-pick the one that fits your neighborhood's birds and get building! Join home improvement pro Chris Peterson as he shares a variety of creative designs for birdhouses and bird feeders, from the classic bluebird house to a mid-century modern home. While all the designs are handsome, most are also approachable for beginning woodworkers. Squares, triangles, and simple joining...

Home Maintenance For Dummies gives you the know-how you need to inspect, tune up, and make repairs to every room of your house. Learn how to stop drafty windows and doors, fix roof leaks, unclog pipes, silence squeaky floors, test your water pressure, fix a dripping faucet, and beyond. Plus, learn tricks of the trade to stop wasting energy, lower energy bills, and improve the comfort of your home. Some home maintenance jobs are easy to ignore, but...

"Keeping your home clean and beautiful -as well as safe and healthy- doesn't have to be overwhelming. Let clean mama show you how."--Back cover.