Give Mum the gift of time to unwind with this relaxing activity journal from Mrs HinchTHE NO. 1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER'A must for fans' Mail on Sunday ________________Hello! Mrs Hinch here! Welcome to your very own Hinch activity journal!This little book is all about giving yourself the gift of time out: time to plan, time to dream, time to relax, time for us to have a bit of a giggle and a de-stress.We all live such stressful lives and it can be hard to take a moment just to breathe, but I want this book to be all about YOU. Something that we can all enjoy together.So, make yourself a cuppa and curl up with this journal on the sofa in the mornings, or use it to wind down every evening before bed; whenever you need a bit of calm - just don't forget your crystal pen, as there are loads of relaxing, light-hearted activities for you to have fun with. Plus plenty of pages for you to plan your own hinching lists ready for the week ahead.Read from start to finish or dip in on random pages - there are absolutely no rules here! Think of it as a book-shaped slice of you time. You deserve it!Love, Mrs Hinch xx'Get your Hinch on with to-do lists and plenty of relaxing, light-hearted activities to just have some fun with' Heat'The perfect gift for anyone who needs to a deep breath and relax' Good Housekeeping__________________'The sensation' Sun'We're mad about Mrs Hinch' Vogue'My new cleaning goddess' Daily Telegraph Read more

302 color pages and paperback, “NO Grid Survival Projects is the Only Book you Need to Survive a World without Electricity”. Inside, you'll find 70 ingenious projects that can help you protect your own family in times of economic crisis, long-term blackouts, riots, hyperinflation, hurricanes, martial law, war or other unforeseen events that may come our way. . The immediate payoff of having these simple projects installed is that they make you independent and self-sufficient on your own property. You don’t want to depend on anyone for your basic survival needs! This book was written by Michael Major, a veteran, survivalist and self-taught DIY-er with decades of experience building completely unique projects that have already helped hundreds of people generate electricity, harvest and filter rainwater, grow and preserve food and natural remedies, set traps, stockpile fuel long-term and many…many others. As this is a physical book you can still have access to all the life-saving information inside even during a blackout or after an EMP. But the best thing you can do is add these simple projects to your property before something like that ever happens. Here are just a few of the projects you will find with complete sketches, materials and step-by-step instructions: Pressurized Rainwater Harvesting and Purification System: You will discover how to create an ingenious rainwater harvesting system capable of storing 165 gallons of water that would otherwise just go to waste. Because the water is stored vertically, it’s also pressurized by gravity, and you’ll be able to use it without a pump or siphon. The Backyard Power Plant (with battery bank): The Backyard Power Plant is an independent, DIY solar energy system that’s designed to keep a small fridge, a TV, and a laptop running during a blackout or after an EMP. The solar panels, the battery bank, and all the other components would not be affected... Read more

The ultimate guide to converting a campervan. 2025 edition includes 16 extra pages, and is packed full of brand new content! Want to wake up to a breathtaking new view every morning? Have you been dreaming about owning a vehicle to fuel your adventures? Building a campervan gives you total freedom to create your very own rolling home. Escape the daily grind, hit the open road and re-write the way you live. The Van Conversion Bible is the ultimate guide to planning, designing and converting a campervan. It’s more than just the story of how we built our own van Ringo, it will help you build a van bespoke to your needs. It provides definitive answers to your questions (even the ones you haven’t thought of yet!) to ensure you save time and avoid expensive mistakes. From detailed gas, water and electrical system diagrams to a step-by-step build guide, you’ll find everything you need to start your journey inside. Whatever your skills and budget, you can learn how to build your dream campervan. Your very own home on wheels awaits… Read more

**T.M. LOGAN'S LATEST GRIPPING THRILLER, THE DAUGHTER, IS AVAILABLE NOW IN HARDBACK, EBOOK, AND AUDIO**IF YOU HAD NEVER OPENED THE DOOR, YOUR FAMILY WOULD BE SAFE . . . THE UNMISSABLE NEW THRILLER FROM THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING MASTER OF THE UP-ALL-NIGHT THRILLERAdam and Jess, along with their three children, move into a beautiful new home: a rambling Victorian house in a nice neighbourhood, right at the top of their price range. Then Adam discovers a door hidden behind a fitted wardrobe, concealing a secret room . . .But like the house, Adam has his secrets too. And soon he will find himself setting in motion a series of events that will place his family in terrible danger . . .Praise for T.M. Logan and THE DREAM HOME'Moves like a rocket' Daily Mail'Clever, taut and twisty . . . full of tension and gasp-out-loud moments'Claire Douglas, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Couple at No. 9'Darkly gripping and addictive T.M Logan at his absolute best'Sarah Pearse'Truly addictive'Louise Candlish'An irresistible premise, a nerve-shredding nightmare' Chris Whitaker, bestselling author of We Begin at the End'Full of tension and misdirection. A real page turner'K.L. Slater'Logan is one of Britain's great thriller writers and this is right up there with his best' Choice'Logan belongs in the top echelons of British thriller writers'Sunday ExpressReal readers LOVE The Dream Home too! 'Had me gripped instantly''I can't tell you how much I loved this book''T.M. Logan just keeps getting better and better''Absolutely captivating throughout''Once I started, I couldn't stop. I literally didn't want to put the book down''An enthralling and intriguing thriller''OMG WOW''It was so tense in places I felt like I was holding my breath!'*THE MOTHER - Sunday Times bestseller - Sunday 12th March 2023* Read more

Collins Complete DIY Manual has sold over 3 million copies and is the most comprehensive and authoritative DIY manual ever produced.For novices, DIY enthusiasts or professionals, this essential book continues to be the most in-depth, up-to-date and user-friendly DIY book on the market, covering everything from decorating and repairs to electricity, plumbing and much more.This fully updated version features an even more accessible design to help you navigate easily through the info, and thousands of new photographs and illustrations to make sure you get your job done quickly and safely. There have been many changes to regulations in recent years, particularly in electricity (the new Part P legislation and changes to cable colours) – the Manual not only lists but also clearly explains these new regs and helps you work with them.And as we all become much more conscious of the environmental impact our homes have, new material on energy-saving DIY is essential reading for any householder – saving you money too in the process. Read more

**T.M. LOGAN'S LATEST GRIPPING THRILLER, THE DAUGHTER, IS AVAILABLE NOW IN HARDBACK, EBOOK, AND AUDIO**IF YOU HAD NEVER OPENED THE DOOR, YOUR FAMILY WOULD BE SAFE . . . THE UNMISSABLE NEW THRILLER FROM THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING MASTER OF THE UP-ALL-NIGHT THRILLER Adam and Jess, along with their three children, move into a beautiful new home: a rambling Victorian house in a nice neighbourhood, right at the top of their price range. Then Adam discovers a door hidden behind a fitted wardrobe, concealing a secret room . . . But like the house, Adam has his secrets too. And soon he will find himself setting in motion a series of events that will place his family in terrible danger . . .Praise for T.M. Logan and THE DREAM HOME'Moves like a rocket' Daily Mail'Clever, taut and twisty . . . full of tension and gasp-out-loud moments' Claire Douglas, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Couple at No. 9'Darkly gripping and addictive T.M Logan at his absolute best' Sarah Pearse'Truly addictive' Louise Candlish'An irresistible premise, a nerve-shredding nightmare' Chris Whitaker, bestselling author of We Begin at the End'Full of tension and misdirection. A real page turner' K.L. Slater'Logan is one of Britain's great thriller writers and this is right up there with his best' Choice 'Logan belongs in the top echelons of British thriller writers' Sunday ExpressReal readers LOVE The Dream Home too! 'Had me gripped instantly''I can't tell you how much I loved this book''T.M. Logan just keeps getting better and better''Absolutely captivating throughout''Once I started, I couldn't stop. I literally didn't want to put the book down''An enthralling and intriguing thriller''OMG WOW''It was so tense in places I felt like I was holding my breath!'*THE MOTHER - Sunday Times bestseller - Sunday 12th March 2023* Read more

Embrace off-grid green living with this all-encompassing guide to self-sufficiency, your new go-to guide for a more sustainable way of life.For over 40 years, John Seymour has inspired and motivated thousands of people to make more eco-friendly choices to enrich their lives and live sustainably. Now, his bestselling self-sufficiency book offers step-by-step instructions on all things environment-friendly, from preserving your harvest to living off land, this survival guide has it all. So what are you waiting for?Dive straight in to discover:-Detailed step-by-step guide for achieving a self-sufficient lifestyle tailored to your needs and environment.-Encyclopaedic knowledge on a range of eco-friendly tasks such as cultivating, rearing, foraging and brewing.-Featuring stunning illustrations of organic fruit and vegetables to inspire growers.-Hand-drawn visual illustrations to accompany the step-by-step guide to self-sufficiency skills.Feel like becoming a better version of yourself this New Year? Why not stand out from the crowd and challenge yourself to adopting a healthy eco-friendly lifestyle and unleash your endless potential!Whether your goal is to become a green-fingered gardener or you're looking to lower your carbon footprint like never before, this all-encompassing horticulture book has something for everyone to love, with a diverse range of self-sufficiency skills to suit your individual needs and preferences. In fact, this naturalistic book features detailed advice for achieving a self-sufficient lifestyle no matter your outdoor space, and includes specific guides for getting the most out of urban gardens, allotments and much more!At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. From bread making to beer brewing, solar power to small holding, invest in this sustainability book to give green living a new name, and learn some top tips and handy life skills along the way!John Seymour, author of over 40 books, will inspire you to revolutionise your relationship with the planet in your new sustainable all-green way of living. Test your limits and push your boundaries with this riveting read, and discover how to adapt to a zero waste lifestyle from here on out. Read more

'Lucy is one of the most talented stylists I have ever had the privilege to meet. She creates beautiful and imaginative spaces that I want to live in and is always so generous with her knowledge and inspiration. This book will be an invaluable learning tool as well as a treasure for years to come.' Kate Watson-Smyth, @mad_about_the_house'Chock-full of helpful, smart and stylish ideas, clearly presented and wrapped up with gorgeous photography and beautiful spaces' Suzanne Imre'What a wonderful book! Lucy is thoroughly inspiring and has that enviable gift of being able to explain her ideas brilliantly to people who are not as confident as her at design and colour. Lucy has such a natural sense of style and she uses colour in a way that creates such harmonious interiors. This book makes interior design accessible to the uninitiated.' Annie Sloan'Have you ever wondered how to ensure a cohesive feel throughout your home or how to style a neutral interior? Lucy Gough's new book answers these questions - along with the more common dilemmas of choosing art and successfully combining clashing patterns. And, while creating a home that you adore can feel like a daunting task, Lucy breaks it down so it feels less overwhelming ... The homes showcased here are aspirational, characterful and utterly dreamy.' Homes & AntiquesWe all want to live in a home that reflects our personalities and experiences. But if we are not a professional decorator or stylist where do we start? In this inspirational and helpful handbook, interiors stylist and tutor Lucy Gough will teach you how to understand your true style and how to implement it as you decorate your living space. Your dream home needn't be a spacious, architecturally designed building - it could be small or rented - and with this book you'll discover what YOU love so you can surround yourself with the colours, furniture, furnishings and finishing touches that inspire you. The book includes:- How to create and use a moodboard.- How to translate magazine imagery into your home - How to create impact with art, plants and accessories - How to style your kitchen, living room, bathroom, home office and hallway- Key inspirational case studies - explaining how and why they work so well. Read more

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER! (2024)The debut home improvement and inspirational interiors guide from Greg Penn, aka Man with a Hammer, who took on one of Britain's biggest DIY projects.Many of us dream of a renovation project, but few would be brave enough to take on a 8,200-square-foot, 30-room, 5-storey Georgian mansion on only a shoestring budget. But that's exactly what Greg Penn did, buying the near-derelict Admirals House and embarking on an ambitious restoration plan.In this beautiful book, Greg tells the story of his remarkable home, its rich history and shares his renovation and interiors advice, budget-friendly tools and hacks - readers will journey through Admirals House room-by-room, witnessing how each has been lovingly restored to its former glory.Man with a Hammer is a visual feast and a manifesto on 'having a go' and tackling the undoable with understated elegance and optimism. Read more

Get organised in 2023 with Mrs Hinch's Little Book of Lists, the perfect book for every Hincher looking to start their year rightFROM THE NUMBER ONE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER___________Welcome to your Little Book of Lists!A whole book filled with just lists! Notebook goals!My idea of absolute heaven!As you all know, nothing helps me feel more organised than putting pen to paper and getting everything that's buzzing around my head down on to the page.Inside you'll find loads of Hinch Lists and Fresh'n Up Fridays to help you plan your hinching, as well as Tadaa Lists which I love to look back on and feel proud of.Nothing feels better than ticking off those boxes and putting down my crystal pen at the end of a productive day.I really hope you'll find this Little Book of Lists, all together in one place, helpful!Happy hinching, Hinchers!Love, Mrs Hinch xx___________'The sensation' Sun'We're mad about Mrs Hinch' Vogue'My new cleaning goddess' Daily Telegraph Read more

Welcome to Alessandro Vitale a.k.a SpicyMoustache’s world, where he’s on a determined mission to reduce waste in your kitchenEveryone wants to live more sustainably, but it's hard to know where to start. With all those small steps towards zero-waste will come to light. Through 100 step-by-step low-waste recipes, Alessandro Vitale (Spicy Moustache) shows that everyone can make small changes for a big environmental impact.Driven by a desire for a more sustainable world, Alessandro’s success has been his plant-based 60 second videos on maximizing flavour and making the most of different fruit and vegetables. Now, Spicy brings his straightforward approach to the page, with ingredient-led, step-by-step, low- and zero-waste recipes for delicious plant-based meals and snacks, along with a handful of household remedies, cosmetics, and useful tips on food storage, shopping, and more – everything you need to reduce waste in your kitchen and home. Read more

Create a joyful, mood-boosting home through the transformative power of dopamine decor.Bold use of colour, energetic patterns, a mixture of textures: dopamine decor is all about getting your neurotransmitters pumping to unlock joy and showcasing your personal style.In this inspirational book, interiors expert Rachel Verney (aka @the_shoestring_home) shares the core principles of dopamine decor, her creative ideas and hacks, colour theory, and DIY projects for every budget. With easy-to-follow steps, get started on upholstering a headboard, painting tiles, upcycling a cocktail cabinet, or building your own pergola.Filled with stunning interiors photography, this is your ultimate guide to creating your very own colourful, dopamine-inducing haven at home. Read more

Escape to hills high above the French Riviera with international bestseller Jennifer Bohnet.After tragically losing her husband, Nicola Jacques and her teenage son Oliver relocate to his father’s family's olive farm in the hills above the French Riviera.Due to a family feud, Oliver has never known his father's side of the family but Grandpapa Henri is intent that Oliver will take over the reins of the ancestral farm and his rightful inheritance.Determined to keep her independence from a rather controlling Grandpapa, Nicola buys a run-down cottage on the edge of the family's Olive Farm and sets to work renovating their new home and providing an income by cultivating the small holding that came with the Cottage.As the summer months roll by, Nicola and Oliver begin to settle happily into their new way of life with the help of Aunts Josephine and Odette, Henri’s twin sisters and local property developer Gilles Bongars.But the arrival of some unexpected news and guests at the farm, force Nicole and Aunt Josephine to assess what and where their futures lie. This book was previously published as The French Legacy. Read more

The trendsetting designer known for her effortless style shares the secrets of the art of layering: arranging all your disparate things so that they work together.Whether you're decorating your first home or refreshing your space, Amber Lewis teaches you how to layer the things you own for a cohesive, beautifully designed home. Delivering tips on refreshing a room with new paint (including finding the perfect white), mixing textiles and pillows, and blending neutrals, Amber's beautiful, California cool will help you transform your home into one that's elegant and timeless--a look you'll want to keep for the long run. Read more

The definitive, easy-to-follow guide to plumbing and heating repairs in your home.An extension of the international bestselling Collins Complete DIY Manual, this brand-new edition is packed with user-friendly photos and is fully updated with the latest information about tools, products and regulations.Whether repairing a leaking tap or installing a new shower, Collins Complete Plumbing and Heating is the indispensable tool to help you get the job done well – and keep costs to a minimum.Contents include:Emergency repairsTaps, sinks and kitchen appliancesToilets, baths and showersBoilers and radiatorsIdentifying faults and maintenanceSafety tipsTools for the job Read more

This cult book is a step by step guide by Hikaru Noguchi, a guru of visible darning in Japan. This is visible mending, more akin to embroidery and embellishment that will make your favorite clothing even more personal and save it from landfill. Climate change is making us rethink how we use resources and not subscribing to fast-fashion and re-using and mending our clothes has become a mark of pride. This detailed step-by-step guide makes the methods easy to follow even for non-sewers. The stylish photography shows off the artistic and minimalist style of the designer's work. Read more

The go-to title for the UK’s army of selfbuilders and renovators, the Housebuilder’s Bible has been garnering fans for over twenty years. Originally self-published in 1994, Mark Brinkley’s handbook combines up-to-date trade prices, planning guidelines and building regulations with deep insights into how and why we chose to build the way we do and how we might do it better. Brinkley puts 40 years of experience to work to unlock the secrets of design and construction in a highly readable format. Key areas are highlighted with photos, graphics and tables and contents are fully indexed.The Housebuilder’s Bible has sold over 200,000 copies, making it far and away the best selling guidebook in its field. It is read by self-builders and home improvers, architects and contractors, surveyors and estate agents. Many now use it as their principle point of reference for their upcoming building projects. Read more

If strong language, nudity, and references to natural bodily functions are upsetting to you, I recommend avoiding this book. It is best to steer clear of all my works, especially the Get Spained series.GET SPAINED - A comedy memoir from the author of the bestselling novel Lock, Stock and Two Smoking PaellasMark and Abbie – the Bonnie and Clyde of Spanish home improvement had now been living in their Spanish dream home for a couple of years. Every day admiring their home as if it’s a fortress amongst the olive groves.Last year, Abbie, determined to grow her own spuds, had brought her new, precious plants indoors to shield them from the cold that had suddenly hit their humble home. Mark’s job? Simple. Keep the door shut. But did he? Oh no, instead the cats transformed them into a feline five-star litter box.Now, with the warmer weather, undeterred, she decided it was time to resurrect her potato-growing ambitions with no more feline sabotage.But as usual life threw curve balls and not everyone survived the chaos. And there, in the midst of it all, a new addition arrived, and this time it’s big and it’s ugly.“To dreams” they toast, where the mincer hums, fingers occasionally vanish and may the cats find a new litter box.Perfect for fans of Jeremy Clarkson's Diddly Squat series Read more

From everyone's favourite online cleaning expert and 'TikTok Auntie', this is the only cleaning book that you will ever need. How to Clean Everything is full of genuinely useful tips and tricks, and advice about not just what but also what not to do. Covering everything from laundry to accidents, and cleaning room by room, this book also contains sections on more general household maintenance, particularly useful for renters or anyone living away from home for the first time. Ann's approach is realistic, reassuring and easy to follow whatever your circumstances. Read more

If I had a hammer: The fun and easy way for do-it-yourselfers to repair home appliances and furnitureFor anyone who's ever been frustrated by a repair shop rip-off or just wanted to join thousands of others in the DIY craze, How to Fix Everything For Dummies is a no-nonsense guide showing you how to troubleshoot and fix a wide range of furniture (with wobbly legs, for example) and household appliances -- vacuum cleaners, refrigerators, washers, dryers, dishwashers, garbage disposals, toasters, blenders, radios, televisions, and even computers and printers.Packed with step-by-step illustrations and easy-to-follow instructions, it's a must-have money-saver for the half of all homeowners who undertake Do-It-Yourself (DIY) home projects. This hands-on, DIY manual shows you not only how to fix faulty appliances but also tend to all those irritating repairs that cost more to have someone else fix than the item is worth. How to Fix Everything For Dummies is for you if youAre a homeowner or an apartment dwellerWant to fix things around the house but aren't sure where to startHave some experience but need guidance on tackling more and larger repairsMay be frustrated about throwing things away because you don’t know where to go to repair themDon't want to pay for service calls when the problem is minorFeaturing clear, concise directions, How to Fix Everything For Dummies also covers the proper tools and materials to get the job done correctly without breaking the bank and important safety measures to take so you don’t hurt yourself. You’ll learn how toFix creaky stairsPatch basement floorsRestore damaged carpetsCorrect drywall and repair plaster wallsFix door and cabinet hardware problemsRewire fixturesGet doorbells to workFix garage door openersUnclog drains and fix leaky pipesMend wooden fences and decksRepair minor cracks in the concrete driveway or poolAnd a whole lot moreAdditionally, this friendly guide is written in plain English and includes a list of home repairs you should not take on yourself but should leave for the professionals and tips on how to hire one. Grab your copy of How to Fix Everything For Dummies, grab your screwdriver and wrench, and get to work! Read more