House & Home

When you think of what it will take to clean your house, are you so overwhelmed you throw up your hands and cry, ''It's all too much''? Do you dream of having a closet where your clothes aren't crammed in so tightly that you can actually get to them? Is your basement filled with boxes of precious family mementos you haven't opened in ten years but are too afraid to toss? Are your kitchen counters overrun with appliances you've never used? Do your kids play in the living room because there's no room left in their playroom? If somewhere along the way you've simply lost the ability to keep your home organized and clutter-free, then It's All Too Much has the solution you've been searching for. more...

Price: $11.99

Get the home of tomorrow, today! Absolute Beginner's Guide to Home Automation will help you turn your ordinary home into a high-tech haven. Want to schedule your lights to turn on while you're on vacation? Stuck late at work and want to start the roast you put in the crock pot this morning? You can make it all happen with the help of existing 110V electrical wiring in your home and this step-by-step tutorial. Through simple, do-it-yourself instructions, you will walk through the process of outfitting every room in your home with a network connection that you can control with a few clicks on your computer keyboard. Complete with illustrations and photographs, Absolute Beginner's Guide to Home Automation will have you riding the wave of the future in no time. more...

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How to build a dream house–without breaking the bank Packed with useful information, tips, and checklists, this easy-to-follow guide shows people step by step how to build a unique, beautiful home on any budget. It covers all the must-know issues, from acquiring land, finding the best architect, and cutting design costs to putting together financing, hiring (or not hiring) a general contractor, and overseeing construction. more...

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This new edition of the Complete Guide to Investing in Property looks at all aspects of property investment – from making money from your own home, to property development, buy-to-let, investing abroad, taking in lodgers and commercial premises. Inspiring case studies and cautionary tales will help readers weigh up the pros and cons of investing in property. Includes new information on the latest government legislation, including SIPPs, plus a new country-by-country section with useful contact details and website addresses. This is both an entertaining read and a valuable reference source. more...

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You're no idiot, of course. You fold your laundry and put each article of clothing where it belongs, stack dishes in your dishwasher so they won't clank together, and keep all of your bills in a drawer by the microwave. But when it comes to finding your beloved blue shirt, your favorite cereal bowl, and your electric bill when you need them, you feel like it would be easier to organize a posse than organize your stuff. Don't call the cavalry yet! The Complete Idiot's Guide to Organizing Your Life, Second Edition helps you build the skills you need to hold everything together and stay in control of your life - even in the cyber-dominated 21st century. more...

Price: $16.95