House & Home

In this new collection of small houses from Fine Homebuilding magazine, the authors look at houses both new and remodeled, traditional and modern, urban and rural, by the water and in the mountains. The houses exude as much style as homes many times...

Fix your cluttered cabinets, overflowing drawers, and messy living areas with these tips, tricks, and project ideas from Carrie Higgins, the organization expert of the Making Lemonade blog.Carrie Higgins has made it her mission to share fresh ideas for...

Martin Holladay has been making weekly postings to his 'Musings of an Energy Nerd' blog on Green Building Advisor since January 2009. Along the way, he has gathered a devoted following of energy nerds who await his weekly musings with rapt anticipation...

The last ten years have done quantifiable damage to Americans' sense of security, both physical and economic. From the ravages of Hurricane Katrina to the collapse of the housing market, the last decade has been a relentless assault on our sense of...

In an extraordinary restoration project, Michael S. Smith, interior designer for the Obama White House, recently redecorated the Illinois Governor's Mansion in collaboration with First Lady MK Pritzker, utilizing the best of Illinois's long tradition of...

From design expert (and interior design readers' favorite) Phoebe Howard comes a new book focused on decorating with beautiful blue color schemes. Coastal Blues is a glorious decor book filled with inspiring images of beach houses, seacoast getaways,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780345397690Author Denise LinnFormat PaperbackPage Count 320Imprint Ballantine Books Inc.Publisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 289gDimensions(mm)...

• Hygge (pronounced “hoo-gah”) is a Danish word that is inspiring an entire stress-free, slow-moving, relaxed, comfortable lifestyle. It’s the feeling of being cozy. • Contains recipes for comfort foods, instructions for cozy and warm crafts,...

Elin Fiorelli, a career academic, has returned from three months in Finland to Brynderwen university, Wales. She thinks she has her future mapped out, a professorship within her grasp. But, her former lover, Michael Harwick, is now her boss. Her job is...

Build economical and resilient earthbag structures using simple tools and techniques. Earthbag construction- building with polypropylene bags usually filled with earthen materials- is a versatile, easy-to-master, low-impact, and highly durable form of...

This is the ultimate guide to sharpening with traditional waterstones for all owners of Japanese knives. Provided are step-by-step instructions on proper knife sharpening accompanied by over 120 color photos, plus black and white graphics for clarity...

This is a breathtaking collection of 30 uniquely stunning European houses. This lavish volume from the leading luxury home magazine offers a wealth of decorating ideas. Top designers and influential tastemakers share their secrets for creating...

School buses that have been converted into mobile living spaces - known as skoolies - are a natural extension of the tiny house craze. Buses are not only easier and safer to drive than an RV, they provide a jump-start on the conversion process with...

Step-by-step instructions show woodturners how to make small decorative magnets, bolo tie slides with matching earrings, switch knobs that attach to lamps, and handy little brushes. Dick illustrates techniques for holding your work piece, the use of...

"We need to understand and harness the impact our homes have on our happiness . . . What makes a home a happy one? I think Dwell, Gather, Be is part of the answer." -Meik Wiking, Author of The Little Book of Hygge: The Danish Way to Live Well and CEO of...

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Decorative paint techniques provide the quickest, cheapest, easiest and most effective ways to create stylish and eye-catching interiors. Paintwork presents 25 original treatments, from whole-room schemes to individual furniture and home accessories. To...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780578408019Author Robin Michal KoontzFormat PaperbackPage Count 178Imprint YurtyaksPublisher YurtyaksWeight(grams) 318g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781984826466Author Ariel KayeFormat HardbackPage Count 224Imprint Crown Publishing Group, Division of Random House IncPublisher Random House USA Inc

Over 1,000 Tips for Gardening, Country Cooking, Saving Money, DIY Cleaning Solutions, Home Remedies, and More! This comprehensive collection of practical tips covers all aspects of keeping a country home, from painting a wall to removing wine stains,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781607749721Author Marie KondoFormat HardbackPage Count 304Imprint Ten Speed PressPublisher Potter/Ten Speed/Harmony/RodaleWeight(grams) 312gDimensions(mm)...

During the eighteenth century, ladies of high society kept handwritten notes on recipes, remedies, gardening and household advice in their personal House Books and it became fashionable to exchange their most successful tips with friends and neighbours...

Gehring's books on country living have sold more than 500,000 copies. In this book, Gehring offers a guide to country living skills that is as charming as it is practical. Full of sweet illustrations and gorgeous photographs, step-by-step instructions...

This elegant monograph presents the story of the designer s boutique firm, James Boyd Niven Design. With five chapters divided by theme and geographical location (Urban/Buenos Aires, Rural/Campo, Austral/Patagonia, Hospitality/Montevideo, and Beach...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781840339246Author Arthur W. J. G. Ord-HumeFormat PaperbackPage Count 498Imprint Stenlake PublishingPublisher Stenlake PublishingDimensions(mm) 273mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781647224752Author Kathi BurnsFormat HardbackPage Count 136Imprint Insight EditionsPublisher Insight EditionsWeight(grams) 689gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 178mm...

Weaving mid-century Continental furniture and modern art by the likes of Frank Stella and Jasper Johns into important American homes, Summers has created a vast collection of cohesive, covetable interiors notable for their streamlined beauty. From a...

With energy costs continuing to rise 'zero energy homes' are latest big green building trend. A Zero Energy Home (ZEH) - a home that produces as much energy as it consumes - is an idea whose time has come! Authors David Johnston and Scott Gibson explore...

Mini farming describes a holistic approach to small-area farming that will show you how to produce 85 percent of an average family's food on just a quarter acre and earn $10,000 in cash annually while spending less than half the time that an ordinary job...

Add the perfect deck and enjoy the outdoors from the comfort of your own home! Featuring 30 complete deck plans that are created and provided by the industry's leading master deck builders, this comprehensive, easy-to-read guide will walk you through the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781008999916Author Georgia & Ben RaffiFormat PaperbackPage Count 222Imprint Lulu.comPublisher Lulu.comWeight(grams) 140g

A Beautiful and Modern Handbook for Keeping Home the Natural Way Home is a haven, a place of refuge. But did you know it might be making you sick? If your home is cluttered, overwhelming, and full of chemicals, it's time to detox. The Organic Country...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781802361896Author Michael LangfordFormat PaperbackPage Count 240Imprint Straightforward PublishingPublisher Straightforward Publishing

Known for his intriguing mix of classic and modern styles that he masterfully assembles to create timeless, yet edgy, interiors, Alex Papachristidis s decorating has evolved over the last decade, with the incorporation of more artisanal furniture and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781802361681Author Steven RimmerFormat PaperbackPage Count 180Imprint Straightforward PublishingPublisher Straightforward Publishing

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781616289560Author Matt WeberFormat HardbackPage Count 256Imprint Weldon Owen, IncorporatedPublisher Weldon Owen, Incorporated

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781621454366Author Editors Of Reader's DigestFormat PaperbackPage Count 384Imprint Trusted Media BrandsPublisher Trusted Media BrandsWeight(grams)...

Jeffrey Milstein is fascinated with how similar forms repeat themselves in distinctive ways. Here, he examines classic Palm Springs trailer park homes, each composed of the same basic units-the box-like "house," the flanking carport, and the patio...

Let Monte Burch show you how to grow all types of vegetables, fruits, and even grains on your own land or in any small space available to you and your family.Growing your own food is a hot topic today because of the high cost of transporting food long...

Creative holiday recipes and ideas for decorating, entertaining, and handmade gifts&;all from the editors at Southern Living Christmas with Southern Living 2020 brings a festive new lineup of creative ways to decorate, entertain, and make gifts for...