5 books that will change your life
In this day and age of the World Wide Web, we sometimes forget that all you need is a good book to solve all your household problems. We’ve found five that will change the way you do things around the house to be more efficient, effective and just better. In other words, they’ll change your life!
Spotless A – Z by Shannon Lush & Jennifer Fleming
Australia’s domestic duo have created the ultimate guide to stain removal. All the tried and tested remedies will help you remove any household stains from red wine to rust, grass to glue, banana to butter and everything in between. The comprehensive list and step-by-step instructions will save you from any stain disaster to ever befall you!
Save with Jamie: Shop Smart, Cook Clever, Waste Less by Jamie Oliver
Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver teaches you how to cook healthy and tasty food on a budget. Featuring over 120 money saving recipes that are cheaper than your average takeaway, Oliver will show you the ways to grocery shop economically, prevent food waste and save time. Don’t think for a second flavour is sacrificed though – you’ll be cooking cheap but delicious meals with Jamie Oliver.
Feng Shui that Makes Sense by Cathleen McCandless
It says it all in the name - Cathleen McCandless makes feng shui clear and accessible to everyone whether you’re a novice or professional designer. She will take you step-by-step through the process of using Feng Shui to makes your home feel as good as it looks! Dispelling any feng shui myths you have, McCandless uses common-sense principles to transform your home into peaceful, inspiring, and inviting place to live.
Easy Green Living: The Ultimate Guide to Simple, Eco-Friendly Choices for You and Your Home by Renée Loux
As Renée Loux explains, “We are what we eat, but we are also what we use to clean our homes, pamper our skin, and decorate our rooms.” Loux shows you how greener and healthier choices don’t have to be difficult; in fact it can be easy, affordable and better for you and the world. She will guide you in choosing eco-smart products and even includes ‘recipes’ for creating homemade cleaning products.
Complete Do-It-Yourself Manual: Completely Revised and Updated by Family Handyman
An oldie but a goodie, this is the comprehensive manual for all DIY solutions around the house. You won’t ever need to hire a professional because there are over 3000 colour photos and illustrations to help you - the weekend home-warrior - handle even the most daunting DIY task. The tried-and-true manual has been the bible for all home owners since the 1973 but has been revised and updated in 2005.
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