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The projects in Handy Projects for Boys first appeared in a major collection arranged by the editors of Popular Mechanics Press in 1913. During this time period, the methods and techniques used to create these items were just as important to the boys and men building them as the final projects themselves....

Some projects give you high impact on a low budget and major improvements with only a minor time commitment. Weekend Improvements is packed with those kinds of projects. From saving energy and maximizing storage space to quick makeovers and money-saving repairs, this book is filled with great ideas...

You have selected a way to enhance the soapmaking process, whether you have started it recently or are an old pro. In title, you will glean many ideas for making this practical art more enjoyable and perhaps more lucrative.You will learn how to:- Apply ideas to the soapmaking process-...

Cleaning a bathroom is one of the most dreaded household cleaning tasks. Scrubbing bathtubs, toilets and tiles is not exactly a fun-filled and exciting pastime, but it has to be done nonetheless. Bathroom cleaning tasks should not be that much work if they are done right.... Scroll up... and click on "Buy Now" to deliver almost instantly to your Kobo or other reading device.

Mirrors can be frustrating to clean. Many times after cleaning, the mirror will still have streaks, specks, dirt or a fog of cleaning chemicals left on it. There are several different cleaning strategies that can leave a mirror streak-free and looking sparkling until the next cleaning..... ...

At last, a field guide to identifying and doing battle with more than 100 stains, from tomato juice to tar, from avocado to urine!   Field Guide to Stains is divided into handy sections for easy access to information when time is of the essence: Fruits and Vegetables, Meat and Protein, Household...

A Crash Course on How to Get Rid of Beehives and Bee Control Anyone who has been stung by a bee can attest that it is not a fun experience. If you have the misfortune of having a bee colony decide to build a hive on one of your window sills or on a branch on the tree in your back yard, here...

Silver is a beautiful, versatile metal, and its soft luster adds a touch of elegance to dishes, flatware, and jewelry. Unfortunately, silver is also pretty fragile compared to many more commonly-used metals and it can quickly develop tarnish, stains or scratches. It can also be a bit scary to try...

Brass is a metal alloy made from a combination of zinc and copper. Originally a sparkling goldish color, brass has a tendency to tarnish with age. Tarnishing is caused by oxidation from exposure to air. In order to keep brass looking good, it's necessary to clean off tarnish and polish your brass...

You may not realize it, but you probably rely pretty heavily on other people just to live your life. For many people, reliance on others for things like food, clothes, and medicine is not a problem but some people want to strike out on their own and become self-reliant. If you are one of those, you...

From the original of 1870. Beeton's Book of Needlework: Illustrated Edition / Isabella Mary Beeton. - 430 pages. - Includes descriptions of and instructions for tatting, embroidery, knitting, crochet, and point lace; which was a new technique at that time. The book also uses six hundred engravings....

Voles, or meadow mice, can devastate a lawn, golf course, or orchard seemingly overnight.  These little rodents forage on greens above ground, and also work belowground digging tunnels and chewing up roots.  They eat bark from trees, leaving a bare ring around the base; a healthy tree can...

Furniture repair is work of universal interest and importance, for it would be safe to say that there is scarcely a home to be found that has not some useful article in need of repair. Repairing your own furniture can be both rewarding and cost-effective, and this handy book contains a detailed guide...

Now in digital format, The Road Repair clearly explains how to develop, plan, and execute a concrete, asphalt, or dirt road repair project. Detailed content explains why roads deteriorate, estimating repair costs, construction alternatives, cheap and long-term fixes, the in's and out's of using various...