A country house is unhappy when the city, with all its buildings and traffic, grows up around her.

"Look no further for a book that covers all areas of cottage life! Delve into a wide variety of subjects including winter cottaging, cottage decorating options, cottage kits, flag flying, lightning, geocaching, natural mosquito controls, dock alternatives, ice thickness safety on frozen lakes, cottage creatures, what to do with dead trees, firebreaks, cottage guests, bird watching, creating a cottage manual, solar shingles, cottage security, cottage...

"Did you know that "cabbage odor" can be avoided by dropping two English walnuts (uncracked) into the kettle while cooking? Or did you know that meringue will always stand up high and perfect if a generous pinch of baking soda is added to beaten egg whites? Also: The "fresh paint smell" can be eliminated by placing a pail of cold water in the room, changing it every two or three hours. These are just some of the 200 plus tips in Household Hints. Written...

The celebrity designers from "Property Brothers" and other hit HGTV series share comprehensive guidelines to buying, selling, and renovating a house in a reference that includes strategic tips on hidden costs and finding good deals on home products.

Traditional bead work is fascinating and a great craft to learn. Many ethnic groups in Africa and all over the world are proud of their beading crafts. It's a wonderful way of keeping the stories of the past alive. As time goes on the younger generations lose interest in their traditions and crafts, which is sad as one wonders if these crafts will eventually become something of the past - lost and forgotten.--Provided by publisher.

Lucy is sure there are wolves living in the walls of her house, although others in her family disagree, and when the wolves come out, the adventure begins.

"Remodeling Hell includes a Salvation Guide packed with money-saving tips and lessons learned about the home remodeling process. The book contains often hilarious, but always valuable lessons of what to do and what NOT to do when building a new or remodeling an existing house. Readers will benefit from author Charles Irion's journey as he endeavored to build his dream house."--

"Greg went ahead and broke the book down, to make it more affordable, for contractors who only need advice in specific areas. These principles can be applied to almost any business and if you're looking for a few excellent ideas, to jumpstart your business, I highly recommend that you get your hands on this book, as soon as possible. Could You Imagine Spending Less Than $10, for a Book That Could Change the Entire Way You Do Business As a Building...

"A follow-up to Black Dog's bestselling Country Wisdom and Know-How, the Country Wisdom Almanac provides hundreds of ideas and methods for living the good and simple life, plus information on weather, gardening, buying produce and cooking by season, holidays, frost dates, moon phases, and more. Divided into the four seasons and then organized into 373 individual tips, the Country Wisdom Almanac presents a wide variety of ways to live a simpler,...

Keep your home maintained and safe with BarCharts' new Home Maintenance guide. This three-panel guide, complete with handy illustrations, diagrams, and charts, features tips and techniques for maintaining your home-inside and out. Termite and pest control, leaks, toilet maintenance, and smoke detectors are just some of the topics covered in this handy reference. This guide is a great gift for new homeowners and a valuable resource for anyone wanting...