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With more than 175 gorgeous photos, this illuminating guide illustrates the myriad ways glass windows, walls, doors, skylights, entryways, partitions, and accents can add both drama and warmth to a home. Just as the material itself is transparent, the functional and aesthetic potential of glass is also invisible to many people. But these luminous images reveal that not only is glass an architectural focal point in its own right, but also it allows us to exploit the beauty and flow of natural light—a crucial element in a well-designed space. That’s why the discussion begins with a look at lighting exposures. Special sections then break down the different types of glass structures, with the pros and cons of each, while style guides throughout help you to choose exactly the right type for your home, décor, and taste. Each chapter ends with a look at a different type of art glass technique, from stained to beveled and beyond. ...
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Clutter has an insidious way of sneaking up on everybody—no matter how well designed the house or how spacious. So how can you keep the mess—those letters, jackets, backpacks, and other items that accumulate everywhere—under control? The answers lie in smart interior design, not just housekeeping. By establishing a common-sense place for everything you own, you’ll keep the clutter from coming back…not for a little while, but for good. From maximizing closets with hanging rods and cubbies to installing specialty cabinets, from making use of the bathroom sink pedestal to choosing a hard-working coffee table, there’s a suitable solution for every room—exquisitely illustrated and easy to follow. Discover hundreds of clever ways to create a composed bedroom that encourages sleep and romance; an inviting and efficient kitchen; orderly workspaces that promote productivity; tidy bathrooms; and a funtastic kid’s space that’s neat in every sense of the word. Plus: “Style File” boxes throughout offer quick and smart suggestions. ...
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Classic girl power is finally here! Females of all ages will celebrate the first just-for-girls entry in the Popular Mechanics classic activity series. Like its predecessors, The Girl Mechanic presents time-tested projects that build skills, enhance creativity, and provide hours of pleasure. We’ve featured choice ideas for crafts, toys, furniture, sports, and games. The standout items include doll houses (one has an actual working elevator!), jewelry boxes, picture frames, playhouses, Christmas cards, and so much more. Some activities a child can do alone, others require a parent’s help, but all of them offer a charming glimpse at the handy world of our past—and give girls essential knowledge that will last a lifetime. ...
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Everyone wants to clear out the clutter and have a home—and life—that’s well organized. Welcome Good Housekeeping Clutter Rescue! In the same popular hidden spiral-bound format as Good Housekeeping Stain Rescue!, this handy guide is filled with hundreds of clever ideas to set your home straight. It’s arranged room by room and zone by zone to break clean-up challenges into smaller, more manageable chunks. That way, you won’t feel overwhelmed trying to organize everything at once; instead, you’ll enjoy a wonderful sense of accomplishment as each piece of the puzzle falls into place. To make the process even easier, every zone features a clock icon that shows how much time each task requires. So even if you have only 15 minutes a day, Good Housekeeping Clutter Rescue! will show you how to successfully find a place for everything and put everything its place. No home should be without it! ...
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Banish the mess at home, finally! With Good Housekeeping's unique room-by-room, zone-by-zone, clutter-busting guide, you can win the fight against clutter--not only for a day or a week but once and for all. Features the Good Housekeeping seal on the cover.
You've spent 20 minutes looking for the remote, looked high and low for your favorite sweater, and missed paying a bill on time because it was stuffed in the junk drawer. But no more! On the heels of the wildly successful Good Housekeeping The Complete Household Handbook, this illustrated reference--with a hidden spiral and tabs for easy access to each subject--addresses one of our most pressing predicaments: getting rid of home clutter forever.
You'll find invaluable advice on making real changes--some simple, other more complex--that transform the way you use space so clutter never happens in the first place. This household guide is cleverly organized by room, and each room is broken down into well-defined zones. Each zone features a clock icon showing roughly how long each one will take to de-clutter, and "Keeping Up" sections at the end of each chapter help you make sure that everything stays in its place. Tackle every zone in each room--one zone at a time--and you'll get your entire home organized--even if you devote less than a few minutes a day.
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Science has never been so much fun! The Boy Scientist offers all the vintage appeal of Popular Mechanics’s popular Boy Mechanic series combined with daring adventures in the laboratory. Taken from the turn-of-the-twentieth-century issues of Popular Mechanics magazine, these 160 experiments—based on chemistry, math, and physics—carry on the Popular Mechanics’s tradition of making science engaging and entertaining. And even though technology has changed, and our knowledge of how things work has grown, the underlying scientific principles behind these activities remain sound. The projects include constructing a homemade mariner’s compass; microscope without a lens; telescopic rangefinder; figuring out the height of a tall tree with the help of the sun; magnetizing watches and metal tools; crystallizing minerals in the lab; and building a simple radio transmitting set. Plus, there are thought-provoking experiments with gravity, pressure, and vacuums, and information on carrying out all these activities safely. As always in the series, charming illustrations throughout add to the nostalgic appeal. This classic collection is the perfect gift for every budding young mad scientist! ...
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Written in the same witty yet authoritative tone as When Duct Tape Isn’t Enough, this newest compilation from Popular Mechanics teaches 100 essential skills that every man should master. Sure, you can pay someone to do any job, but any man worthy of the title will resist the temptation and take charge himself, competently tackling everyday tasks, occasional duties, and whatever emergency the world throws at him. How to Carve a Turkey teaches the necessary skills that will impress friends and family—and sometimes save a life: With these step-by-step instructions, real men: - Handle critical situations: learn how to escape a sinking car, put out a fire with an extinguisher, escape a burning building, and stop a bleeding wound - Are handy around the house: rewire a lamp, paint a room, and move heavy stuff - Are kings of the road: safely maneuver during a skid, parallel park, kick-start a motorcycle, and use a torque wrench - Master the culinary domain: season a cast-iron pan, open a bottle of champagne, and…carve a turkey - Survive in the great outdoors: start a campfire, pitch a tent, and remove a tick - Know their electronics: Back up a computer, remove a stuck disk, hang a flat-screen TV ...
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