Począwszy od zwiewnej firany po sztywne, oszczędne rolety, od szykownych draperii po misterne zasłony, bogactwo sposobów dekorowania okien jest olbrzymie. Poradnik pokazuje wszelkie dostępne rozwiązania, zarówno praktyczne, jak i stylistyczne, by umożliwić wybranie najlepszego wariantu dekoracji dla każdego okna, niezależnie od miejsca, w którym się ono znajduje, oraz stosownie do gustu i budżetu, jakim dysponujemy. Książka zawiera obszerny katalog tkanin, elementów ...

Omówienie sposobów wykorzystania energii odnawialnej pobieranej z gruntu, rzek, jezior lub otaczającego powietrza, do ogrzewania pomieszczeń oraz wody użytkowej w budownictwie jednorodzinnym. Praktyczne sposoby realizacji ekologicznych instalacji grzewczych, w których zastosowano pompy ciepła. Zasady obliczania i konstruowania własnych instalacji grzewczych (dla osób bardziej zaawansowanych technicznie). Diagnostyka i naprawy pomp ciepła. Liczne porady praktyczne i wskazówki dla zainteresowanych ...

If you want to discover how to get rid of clutter and organize your home so you can experience proven relief from your clutter headache, keep reading… Did you know: Clutter-related worry ranks as the 5th highest trigger for stress in Americans according to a Huffington Post A survey of 1,000 American women by OnePoll shows that 10% of these women experience a feeling of depression anytime they open their closets. A LexisNexis study shows that, of the numerous items we own, only 20% of them are put to use. Home clutter is ...

De nos jours, nous passons notre temps entourés de biens et nous sommes bombardés de marketing et de publicité pour en acheter encore plus. Mais la vérité est qu'acheter plus de choses ne vous apporte ni joie ni bonheur. Au contraire, des études montrent qu'accumuler plus de biens entraîne le stress, la confusion mentale est due au fait de passer son temps en désordre à cause des choses dont on n'a pas besoin. Heureusement, il existe un moyen de redécouvrir les valeurs de votre vie, ce ...

Everyone wants to get as many amenities as possible when buying a home, but is buying a property that requires you to join a homeowner association the best option? In some states, close to 20 percent of homes belong to homeowner associations. They enforce neighborhood standards and assume responsibilities that local government is unwilling or unable to handle. You'll learn exactly how they operate and evaluate their pros and cons in this informational guidebook written by C.J. Klug, who has been involved with homeowner associations for more than twenty-five ...

Wood finishing refers to the application of any and all materials which enhance the appearance and protect the surface of any kind of wood. It includes bleaching, staining, and filling the wood, which are all preparatory to the application of varnish, lacquer, paint, or enamel. This text contains detailed explanations and descriptions of many preparations and their uses, including the methods used in furniture and hardwood finishing, as well as in the painting and decorating trades. The sections of this book include: Brushes, Glue and Gluing, Sandpaper and ...

The object of this handbook is to provide clear instructions on executing ordinary painters’ and paper-hangers’ work. Contents: The House Painter’s Tools; Preparing a Room for Painting; Distempering Ceilings; Making-up Paint and Painting Wood-work; Using Ready-mixed Paint; Distempering Walls; Painting Walls; The Use of Flatting Paint; Varnishing; Staining and Varnishing; Enamelling; Painting Doors and Shop Fronts; Paperhanging; Papering Ceilings; Artistic House Decoration; Stencil Decoration; A Hand-worked Frieze. This book contains classic ...

This book contains a comprehensive guide to the designing and construction of a wide range of bookcases, tables, and chairs. Complete with lists of materials, measurements, detailed instructions, and over 270 intricate diagrams, this text is perfect for the beginner and will be of much value to those interested in creating their own furniture. The chapters of this book include: 'An expanding or sectional bookcase', 'A trolley Bookcase', 'Gate-Leg and Draw-Leaf Tables', 'A Coffee Table', 'Designs for Three useful Tea Wagons', 'A Kitchen Cabinet Table', and ...

"To be successful in woodwork construction the possession of two secrets is essential - to know the right joint to use, and to know how to make that joint in the right way." WOODWORK JOINTS: HOW THEY ARE SET OUT, HOW MADE AND WHERE USED; WITH FOUR HUNDRED ILLUSTRATIONS AND INDEX; REVISED EDITION, C1920, by William Fairham, is one of the Woodworker Series of handcraft books published by Evans Bros., London, during the first quarter of the 20th Century. Covering both the major and minor woodworking joints, Fairham gives us clear, concise and well illustrated ...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

The Home Edit  is an accessible, room-by-room guide to establishing new order in your home. Believe this: every single space in your house has the potential to function efficiently and look great. The mishmash of summer and winter clothes in the closet? Yep. Even the dreaded junk drawer? Consider it done. And the best news: it's not hard to do-in fact, it's a lot of fun. In the next phase of the home organizing craze, we go beyond the pantry and bookshelf to show you how to contain the chaos in all aspects of your life, from office space and ...

You will learn how to maintain your safety while completing wood working projects. After you learn about safety you are going to move on to learn about all of the different hand tools that you will need followed by the power tools you will need. Later in the book you will learn how to read wood working project plans as well as how to create projects of your own.   This book includes: •                  What is woodworking •                  Types ...

This collection of articles contain step-by-step guides to a wide variety of practical household tasks. The guides range from dry cleaning to making sheds, and will be of considerable utility to modern readers looking to save money and learn practical skills. "Practical Enquire Within" would make for a fantastic addition to any collection and is not to be missed by collectors of vintage literature of this ilk. Contents include: "Sash Window Faults and Remedies", "Fitting Mortise, Rim and Drawer Locks", "Some Novel Uses for a Wireless Set", "Time, Labour and ...

Create a Smart House With Google! The smart house has arrived. The days of buying from one company for your home security, another company for your thermostat, and still another for your doorbell camera are behind us! You can still do that, of course, but today's smart homes can easily belong to one ecosystem, which allows them to interact better with each other. This book will look at how to make your home "smart" using Google products. It will cover: · Nest Learning Thermostats · Nest Cams · ...

This text contains an accessible guide to designing and constructing your own garden furniture, including step-by-step instructions on building chairs, tables, and benches to be used outside. This is a wonderful text that is sure to appeal to those with an interest in hand-crafting furniture. Written in simple language and complete with an array of detailed photographs, illustrations, and diagrams, this guide has been designed with the novice in mind and requires no previous experience. The chapters of this book include: 'Combination Garden Bench and Table' ...

SHIPPING CONTAINER HOMES A shipping container home is a more affordable option for home ownership, as you can build a new construction for far less than it costs to build a conventional home. They require fewer materials to build, and the materials are often much cheaper to begin with than those used in a traditional home. A shipping container home can also be built much faster than regular home construction, letting you see your vision through in as little as a couple of months. Inside this book, we will touch on the basics of shipping container ...

A small guide for those seeking a life of beauty, simplicity, and sustainability. In this simple and inspiring lifestyle handbook, Mary Kingsley – novelist, wife, mother, homesteader and co-founder of Lady Farmer – briefly discusses the history of humanity’s relationship with the natural world, how that relationship has shifted, and how the concept of “slow living” can return health to ourselves and our planet. This guide not only includes an exploration of the damage done by our fast-food, fast-fashion, fast-everything culture ...

This antique book contains a practical exposition of the art of lacquering, together with valuable notes for the collector. Containing detailed, step-by-step instructions and helpful photographs, this guide is suitable for any level of expertise and will constitute a book of considerable value to those with an interest in correct lacquer work. The chapters of this book include: 'Lacquer', 'Ground Work', 'Materials Needed for the Ground Work', 'Decoration', 'Finishing', 'Toning', and 'Hints for Identifying Antique From Modern Lacquer'. Many antique texts such ...

This book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations. So that the book is never forgotten we have represented this book in a print format as the same form as it was originally first published. Hence any marks or annotations seen are left intentionally to preserve its true nature.

The Secret Sauce of Downsizing is a compilation of authors who have expertise in the various phases of downsizing. We will be providing you with a variety of voices, sharing our personal and professional experiences.  This book is intended to assist those involved in the process of downsizing and guide them through to the next stage of their lives.  It is not always an easy journey as there can be many bumps along the way---most likely accompanied by tears, and hopefully, laughter.  Here’s to navigating through uncharted waters, with ...