House & Home : Cleaning & Caretaking

Are you confused by all the advice you hear and see daily on how to "go green"? Do you want to incorporate earth-friendly practices into your life, but you don't know where to start? Don't stress! Green guru Sophie Uliano has sorted through all the eco-info out there and put everything you need to know about living a green lifestyle right at your fingertips. In Gorgeously Green , Sophie offers a simple eight-step program that is an easy and fun way to begin living an earth-friendly life. Each chapter covers topics from beauty to fitness, shopping to your kitchen—even your transportation. Whether it's finding the right lipstick, making dinner, buying gifts, or picking out a hot new outfit, finally, there is a book that tackles your daily eco-challenges with a take-charge plan. Just consider Sophie your go-to girl with all the eco-solutions. Find out how to:.:.; Green your entire beauty regime.; Detoxify your home.; Indulge in guilt-free shopping.; Adopt a home fitness routine.; Prepare eco-licious treats.; Give your kitchen a green makeover.; Become more aware of your impact on the earth. The book's dozens and dozens of eco-friendly tips, products, and practices combine to form a treasure trove of practical advice for every possible way to become stylishly green. Your questions about dressing, makeup, eating, shopping, cleaning, travel, and more are all answered right here. Adopting a green lifestyle is among the most positive, forward-thinking, and personally fulfilling choices that anyone can make—and Gorgeously Green shows that it doesn't have to be tedious, time-consuming, or glamourless!. more...

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Imagine if your best friend gave you vital information that could protect you and your family, and save you money, and help the planet. Imagine if you were given clear, simple choices, small changes that could have a big impact on your life. And you could still wear leather shoes and deodorant. You'd listen, right? more...

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In paperback for the first time - the authors of the bestselling Haley's Hints tackle household grime, goo, and garbage... Readers will be amazed at how much money they can save by not having to buy those expensive cleaners, deodorizers and ''wonder'' products. In these pages, they'll get the inside scoop on the amazing multiple cleaning properties of their very own ''Household Heroes,'' like shaving cream, toothpaste, vinegar, mayonnaise, baking soda, salt, hand cleaner, panty hose and many more. Over 1,000 clever, inexpensive solutions help readers clean, deodorize, unclutter and organize their homes - from kitchen to bathroom, furniture to floors, windows to walls. Terrific tips on stain removal, laundry, space-saving, and even outdoor clean-up turn everyday chores into dirt-busting adventures. more...

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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! more...

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master the essentials of clutter-busting-in a single evening!. Clutter. The littlest things of life-scraps of paper from the mail, shirts draped over chair backs, odds and ends on the counter-have a way of piling up, getting under foot, gathering dust, and clogging up space. Don't worry! The Learning Annex Presents Uncluttering Your Space will soon have you bidding farewell to chaos at home and enjoying the clarity of organization. The Learning Annex employs top experts to teach more than 300,000 students across North America each year-so rest assured that their methods are proven, practical, quick, and easy to apply. In the space of these pages, you'll discover:. * How to determine your clutter patterns. * How to whip each room in your house into shape. * How to create a plan to beat clutter and redesign your environment. * The inside scoop from instructor and student experience. Full of sidebars and other special features, The Learning Annex Presents Uncluttering Your Space re-creates the authentic seminar experience to give you the tools and knowledge you need to win out over clutter and keep it from coming back-and all in a single night's reading! more...

Price: $14.99