House & Home

“An American masterpiece that tops the lot.”. —Feng Shui For Modern Living. Considered the feng shui bible by classical practitioners and teachers, The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Feng Shui has been updated to include more case studies and feng shui readings to make the practical application of feng shui even more accessible; new chapters feature before and after photos of feng shui makeovers and explain Ming Gua—the Guardian Star that influences a person’s character—and much more. * One of the few Western books that focuses on “classical” feng shui, which is growing in popularity now that the topic has become more mainstream. * Joseph Yu is one of only five world-renowned classical feng shui masters. more...

Price: $18.95

It’s easy building green!. This guide helps environmentally conscious people make real-world decisions about building or remodeling a home. Readers will find information on how to save money by going green when building or remodeling, how to find the right green integrated system design, how to choose heating and cooling equipment, and how to save money on water. ·Focuses on the design integration of green materials. ·Residential and commercial green building will grow from 2% of the U.S. construction market in 2005 to as much as 10% in 2010 (NAHB). ·More than 80 regional and local green building programs are in place in the U.S. and more are being promoted in the private sector more...

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The environmental movement and rising awareness of global warming have sparked an interest in green living. People want to know what they can do to live sustainable lives. In this book, you will find an overview of global warming and environmental degradation of air, water, and soil; what sustainable living is and how to do it; how to cut down on carbon output (the cause of global warming) with alternative cars and fuels; and environmentally friendly home and lawn care products. more...

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An essential how-to on powering your home with sun, wind, water, and more.For readers wanting to save money—and the planet—by using alternative energy, this book provides everything they need to know. The five basic sources are fully covered: sun, wind, water, earth, and bio. The benefits, what is needed, and whether it will work for a particular home are all carefully laid out in this comprehensive overview:• Solar energy for home heating, water heating, and electricity• Wind power, hydrogen, and micro hydro power• Heat pumps—air, geothermal, and water source• Heating with wood and going bio more...

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How many readers does it take to change a light bulb?. Only one ? if he or she is armed with this book! Rather than focus on the big projects that most homeowners would wisely leave to professionals, it concentrates on the common repairs that everyone encounters and anyone can do?with the right instruction?including repairing holes and dents in drywall; fixing popped nails in walls; checking and replacing fuses; unclogging drains; replacing light fixtures; fixing squeaky floors; repairing cracked tile and damaged carpet; replacing screens; screening gutters; and much more. ?Contains 250 to 300 step-by-step illustrations more...

Price: $16.95