DIY & Home Improvements
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A Monk’s Guide to a Clean House and Mind
Cleanliness is next to enlightenment. In this Japanese bestseller a Buddhist monk explains the traditional meditative techniques that will help cleanse not only your house – but your soul.
Live clean. Feel calm. Be happy.
We remove dust to sweep away our worldly cares. We live simply and take time to contemplate the self, mindfully living each moment. It’s not just monks that need to live this way. Everyone in today’s busy world needs it.
In Japan, cleanliness is next to enlightenment. This bestselling guide by a Zen Buddhist monk draws on ancient traditions to show you how a few simple changes to your daily habits – from your early morning routine to preparingfood, from respecting the objects around you to working together as a team -will not only make your home calmer and cleaner, but will leave you feeling refreshed, happier and more fulfilled.
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£6.70£7.60A Monk’s Guide to a Clean House and Mind
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A Summer Wedding at the Cornish Manor: Saved the date with the newest feel-good romantic read from Linn B. Halton! (Escape to Cornwall Book 3)
This summer, save the date for Renweneth Farm’s very first wedding!As the seasons change, so do the lives of those who call the farm home. Bustling with activity in anticipation of a busy Spring, it’s all go with Jess and Riley’s wedding on the horizon and Renweneth Manor’s restoration in full swing.
But while the farm business flourishes, Jess and Ivy need to learn to navigate unforeseen challenges – financial worries, two disgruntled locals, and even a blast from Riley’s past… In the midst of it all can Ivy juggle a new and unexpected arrival with her booming business, and can Jess keep track of her perfect day?
Join Jess and the team at Renweneth Farm as they struggle to make the pieces of the intricate puzzle that bonds them together, fall neatly into place.
A story that celebrates love, life, and the way friends become family in this growing community.
Perfect for fans of Philippa Ashley, Sue Moorcroft and Holly Martin.
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Black Women Are Dope Period For Black Ladies BLM / Notebook Journal Line / Large 8.5”x11”
The minimal and well-designed composition notebook perfect for writing notes and jotting down thoughts.
Check out a sample of the notebook by clicking on the “Look inside” feature.Specifications:
- Layout: Journal Lined
- Size: 8.5″ x 11″ – US Letter Size
- Paper: white paper – 60lb / 90 GSM
- Pages: 130 pages / 65 sheets
- Cover: Soft, matte paperback cover
- Perfect Binding
- Made in the USA
- Perfect for gel pen, ink or pencil
- Makes a great Christmas, Birthday, Graduation or Beginning of the school year gift
Please visit our author’s page on Amazon for more colors and patterns.
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Clean & Green: 101 Hints and Tips for a More Eco-Friendly Home
Simple swaps and innovative ideas for cleaning and maintaining your home that won’t cost the Earth.
This beautifully illustrated black and white guide with 101 hints and sustainable, natural cleaning tips and hacks will help you take small steps that have a massive positive environmental impact. In Clean & Green, Great British Bake Off winner and Sunday Times bestselling author Nancy Birtwhistle shares the simple recipes and methods she has developed since making a conscious effort to live more sustainably, many of which are faster and easier than the go-to products and methods most of us use now.
From everyday cleaning and laundry tips to zero-effort oven cleaner and guidance on removing tricky stains from clothing and furniture, these economical, practical methods are perfect for anyone looking to reduce their use of plastic and throwaway products. Nancy shares her tried-and-tested recipes for all-purpose cleaners, replacements for harmful chemicals that will keep both your home and the planet clean and green for future generations.
This paperback edition includes ten extra tips.
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Cleaning and Stain Removal for Dummies
Whether you’re a devout neatnik or a free spirit who likes to draw designs in dust, Cleaning & Stain Removal For Dummies is for you. It helps you make quick work of dirty work with all kinds of practical tips and techniques, plus trade secrets used by the pros. You’ll learn how to use the proper equipment and tackle specific cleaning challenges, including- Floors, walls, and ceilings
- The kitchen and bathrooms
- Furniture and furnishings
- Appliances and equipment
- Windows
- Bicycles and cars
- Clothes and laundry
- Decks, driveways, and patios
There are whole sections on removing stains and tackling 101 common problems that you’ll use as a reference when faced with life’s inevitable spills and mishaps. Author Gill Chilton, a columnist who writes home tips for Family Circle, doesn’t just give tips to make cleaning easier, but provides tips to make life easier, including:
- A room-by-room guide to what needs to be done, and how often
- Daily and weekly lists so you can stay on top of things
- Quick fixes before unexpected guests arrive
- How to get the most results in the least time
A perfect gift for young people going off to school or setting up a house for the first time, for adults suddenly forced to take responsibility for a modicum of cleanliness, or for experienced housekeepers who want to learn short-cuts and money-savers, this is the book that helps people get off to a clean start!
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£8.60£9.50Cleaning and Stain Removal for Dummies
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Free Houses in Japan: The True Story of How I Make Money DIY Renovating Abandoned Homes
Discover the secrets of Japan’s cheap abandoned homes, with ‘Free Houses in Japan’
as seen in Business Insider, Daily Mail UK, TV4, NHK World, Engoo, and more.Mark your calendars! The official launch date for “Free Houses in Japan” is November 7th.
Get ready to hold the paperback version in your hands, available from the same day!
In the meantime, secure your copy by pre-ordering the Kindle version!Amid housing crises gripping many nations, Japan stands out with an intriguing predicament—over ten million abandoned houses. But why? And what’s even more baffling, why are some of these houses available for free? In ‘Free Houses in Japan,’ we delve into this unique real estate landscape, providing insights into the challenges and opportunities it presents. debunking myths from a first hand perspective.
This groundbreaking book, the first-ever English guide for beginners, illuminates the captivating realm of Japanese real estate. It spotlights the often-overlooked old and neglected properties, unveiling the wealth of opportunities they hold. Whether you’re a seasoned investor or just a curious explorer, this book is your gateway to navigating Japan’s real estate market and seizing the remarkable potential of akiyas—abandoned homes in Japan.
Meet Anton Wormann, originally from Stockholm, Sweden, now a full-time resident of Japan. Anton’s journey from a globe-trotting fashion model who has graced iconic cities like New York, Paris, London, and Milan to settling in Japan is an unexpected twist. In 2015, his first visit to Japan ignited a lasting connection to this captivating country.
Anton is the creative force behind the popular YouTube channel, ‘Anton in Japan,’ where he shares his experiences of life in Japan and his adventures in buying and renovating old Japanese houses in Tokyo. With hundreds of millions of views, his channel has gained global recognition.
Copyright ©2023 Anton Wörmann
Illustrated by Megan Douglas
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Home Maintenance For Dummies, 2nd Edition
A hands-on, step-by-step guide to properly maintaining your home
Your home requires regular maintenance to operate safely and efficiently. The expert advice in this second edition of Home Maintenance For Dummies can help you save literally thousands of dollars each year by showing you how to perform home maintenance yourself!
This new edition provides the latest tips on how to tune up your home and make repairs to every room of the house, from basement to attic. By combining step-by-step instructions and expert information, this practical guide gives you the skills to tackle everything from furnace tune-ups to leaky roofs. You’ll also learn how to conduct routine inspections, keep major appliances running efficiently, and increase energy efficiency.
- Shows how to keep your home in tip-top shape, preserve its value, and avoid costly repairs
- Covers all rooms of the house, in addition to the roof, foundation, and exterior
- Explains how to keep all home systems and major appliances running smoothly
- Includes a seasonal maintenance schedule
- Provides the latest green maintenance options to help lower your utility bills
James Carey and Morris Carey have a radio show, a newspaper column, and a Web site, all called On the House, and appear regularly on CBS News Saturday Morning. They are also the authors of Home Remodeling For Dummies
If you’ve always wanted to tackle home repairs like a pro, Home Maintenance For Dummies, 2nd Edition is your ideal resource!
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Su Doku For Dummies
Su Doku For Dummies offers more puzzles than any other book available.This pocket-sized guide to the biggest craze for Summer 2005 features:
* Easy to follow illustrated instructions
* Guidance on how to play the game and different strategies to tackle the puzzles
* 240 addictive new puzzles from basic to fiendish
This guide is perfect for newcomers to Su Doku as well as experienced Su Doku players looking to improve their game and addicts who just can’t get enough new puzzles!!!
Su Doku (or Sudoku) has been dubbed the Rubik’s Cube of the 21st century, it’s a cryptic and highly addictive puzzle that involves inserting numbers in a 9×9 grid and making sure that every row and every column and every 3×3 box within the bigger grid contains all the digits from one to nine.
All it takes is the ability to identify the numerals 1-9, a sense for logic, a methodical cast of mind and a large measure of application to boot. You can get better and quicker, if you put your mind to it. And there is no predicting who will excel: you can be a disaster at maths and a whiz at Su Doku!
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£7.60Su Doku For Dummies
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The Chinese Diesel Air Heater: An Installation, Operation & Servicing Guide
A diesel heater manual. A profusely illustrated and comprehensive guide to installing, using and servicing Chinese diesel air heaters. This book is a guide to D.I.Y. “kit of bits” heaters and ready-built all-in-one or portable heaters.
The reader is shown how these heaters work and how to fix common problems.with emphasis on safe practice.
This book provides answers to frequently asked questions about the Chinese diesel heater.
A wealth of information and advice in a single book.
Based on the author’s own experience with these heaters.
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