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How to Clean Absolutely Everything is the essential reference book for every home. Whatever needs cleaning, from floors, windows and furniture to silver cutlery, delicate fabrics and jewellery - How to Clean Absolutely Everything shows you how, without the need to spend a fortune on gimmicky products. It includes advice on how to clean absolutely everything thoroughly, quickly, or the environmentally friendly way· It includes A-Z listings of fabrics, stains, domestic pests, and much more· This book is a household essential however house-proud you are!

Is this the right book for me?Your ultimate guide to a cheaper, happier life, saving money everywhere from credit card bills to transport costs- Goes back to basics, with lots of advice on cleaning your home the old-fashioned way, growing your own vegetables and similar- A light-hearted approach that reveals plenty of practical tips and straightforward advice- You can either work through the book, or dip in and out at leisureThrifty Living is a comprehensive but flexible guide to how to cut the costs of everyday living, how to save money, and even how to make a few extra pounds. It will allow you to make as many or as few changes as you want to cut back on spending, whether you just want to save a little money or whether you are on an impossibly tight budget. The structure and style of the book is equally flexible, allowing you to either work through step-by-step or to dip in and out of relevant sections when necessary. It covers all areas of spending, from banks and bills to shopping, and offers extra help for non-financial economies, including recycling, cooking and cleaning on a budget. With advice on cutting travel costs, and plenty of tips for cheap days out and sustainable, low-cost things to do, this is the ultimate guide to living a cheap but fulfilling life.Thrifty Living includes:Chapter 1: Getting the thrifty habitChapter 2: Know your shopping rightsChapter 3: Thrifty money mattersChapter 4: Beat the billsChapter 5: Internet know-howChapter 6: The fine art of hagglingChapter 7: Thrifty shoppingChapter 8: Reduce, reuse and recycle Chapter 9: Savings on clothesChapter 10: Saving money on food and drinkChapter 11: Thrift in the homeChapter 12: Economical transportChapter 13: Thrifty leisure time and holidaysChapter 14: Make the most of the gardenChapter 15: Earn a little something. Learn effortlessly with a new easy-to-read page design and added features: Not got much time?One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started.Author insightsLots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience.Test yourselfTests in the book and online to keep track of your progress.Extend your knowledgeExtra online articles to give you a richer understanding of the subject.Five things to rememberQuick refreshers to help you remember the key facts.Try thisInnovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it.

This entertaining and practical collection of housework tips and tricks will help you enjoy life more by doing less around the home.

This book about reclamation shows whats available and why salvage is a good option for people doing up their homes or wanting to have a stylish talking point whether it s stained glass windows, a vintage garden bench, Victorian roll-top bath or an Edwardian door or tiled fire surround. It also appeals to the fast-growing green market with its recycling element, plus reclaimed goods can be great value if you know what you re doing. This is an increasingly popular aspect of the antiques world which includes garden ornaments, as well as interior and exterior housing material. Written by interior design expert and TV favourite, Barty Phillips, the author of How to Decorate Your Home without Going Broke, Daily Mail Book of Household Hints and Tips and Teach Yourself Thrifty Living, this book offers a practical guide on identifying the age of salvaged goods and how to source it and use it in your home or business. This handy book also contains a directory of specialist salvage outlets and events.