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Holiday Reads

With the holiday season upon us, it is time to throw a little romance into your reading.

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Measure Twice
Bryan Baeumler
Audience: Adults
Language: English
Topic: Do-It Yourself Work | Dwellings - maintenance and repairs
DIY projects seem quick and easy. You start thinking that you're repairing a crack in the ceiling, and before you know it, you're tearing out a dividing wall to make space for that new kitchen island. But without careful planning, the right materials and a few pro tips and tricks, you're more likely to end up with a disaster than a dream home.
DIY projects seem quick and easy. You start thinking that you're repairing a crack in the ceiling, and before you know it, you're tearing out a dividing wall to make space for that new kitchen island. But without careful planning, the right materials and a few pro tips and tricks, you're more likely to end up with a disaster than a dream home. Bryan Baeumler has brought his decades of experience to this fully illustrated, step-by-step guide to all of the most common DIY fixes, upgrades, renovations and installations.
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DIY for Renters
Charles Byers
Audience: Adults
Language: English
Topic: Do-It Yourself Work | Dwellings - maintenance and repairs
DIY for Renters shows how to perform common repairs and upgrades that are economical, safe, and do not conflict with tenant/landlord agreements. Learn how to deal with all of the normal maintenance issues that every home encounters, from squeaky doors and wet basements to plumbing, heating and electrical repairs.
DIY for Renters shows how to perform common repairs and upgrades that are economical, safe, and do not conflict with tenant/landlord agreements. Learn how to deal with all of the normal maintenance issues that every home encounters, from squeaky doors and wet basements to plumbing, heating and electrical repairs.
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Handy Hints
Family Handyman
Audience: Adults
Language: English
Topic: Do-It Yourself Work | Dwellings - maintenance and repairs
This book is a collection of easy tips, tricks and hacks from Family Handyman to help readers clean better, get organized, solve everyday problems around the house and more.
This book is a collection of easy tips, tricks and hacks from Family Handyman to help readers clean better, get organized, solve everyday problems around the house and more.
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Do-It-Yourself Basics
Family Handyman
Audience: Adults
Language: English
Topic: Do-It Yourself Work | Dwellings - maintenance and repairs
Curious about what it takes to become a confident do-it-yourselfer? As with many other skills, DIY home improvement proficiency starts with a willingness to try new things and follow directions.
Curious about what it takes to become a confident do-it-yourselfer? As with many other skills, DIY home improvement proficiency starts with a willingness to try new things and follow directions. You'll learn as you go, develop your problem-solving skills and tackle bigger and bigger projects.
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Rental Style
Chelsey Brown
Audience: Adults
Language: English
Topic: Interior decoration | Rental housing
Rental Style, which doubles as a decor piece and handy design guide, shows readers how to decorate and organize small, rented spaces on a budget.
Rental Style, which doubles as a decor piece and handy design guide, shows readers how to decorate and organize small, rented spaces on a budget. The book will cover all home development stages from searching for a rental home to decorating and organizing it. Rental Style will demonstrate how you can turn a rented space into a home using temporary, creative tricks that won't drive landlords crazy.
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Whole House Repair Guide
Family Handyman
Audience: Adults
Language: English
Topic: Do-It Yourself Work | Dwellings - maintenance and repairs
The Family Handyman's Whole House Repair Guide gives readers the know-how and confidence to tackle repair jobs, save money and avoid the hassles of service calls.
Whether you're a first-time homeowner or a long-standing neighbourhood icon, your home needs attention - and we can help. The Family Handyman's Whole House Repair Guide gives readers the know-how and confidence to tackle repair jobs, save money and avoid the hassles of service calls. This book will walk you through all types of projects and also provide tips and tricks that will make the jobs simpler.