Authors:Earl Proulx, Editors of Yankee Magazine, The Editors
Publisher: Yankee Books
Keywords: milk, jugs, amp, tape, duct, magazine, vinegar, yankee
Number of Pages: 394
Published: 1999-09-11
List price: $27.95
ISBN-10: 0899093795
ISBN-13: 9780899093796

From attic to basement, kitchen to bath, and home to office, the ever-inventive Earl Proulx offers 1,500 unbelievably good tips for making your ordinary objects "last" longer by finding creative new uses for them. A treasure trove of ingenious tips, this is a book certain to please frugal folks nationwide.

Author: Editors of Yankee Magazine
Publisher: Rodale Books
Keywords: yankee, magazine, control, items, weeds, save, guidebook, time, household, beat, ways, peppers, pantyhose, tea, bags, ingenious, garden, common
Number of Pages: 320
Published: 2006-05-16
List price: $17.95
ISBN-10: 0899093957
ISBN-13: 9780899093956

Readers discover how some old-fashioned Yankee ingenuity combined with household items that are ready to be tossed out will help them create a gorgeous and bountiful gardenWhy make a special trip to the garden center when the solution to those thorny gardening problems might be lurking right at home? Always on the lookout for inventive new ways to save money, time, and trouble while pursuing their horticultural activities, gardeners will eagerly embrace this clever idea-filled treasury from the editors of Yankee magazine.The great ideas that readers will find include:Eliminating powdery mildew

Author: Editors of Yankee Magazine
Publisher: Rodale Books
Keywords: household, home, garden, yankee, wisdom, magazine, bits, time, hints, timeless, old
Number of Pages: 384
Published: 2006-03-07
List price: $17.95
ISBN-10: 0899093981
ISBN-13: 9780899093987

Author: The Editors of Yankee Magazine
Publisher: Yankee Books
Keywords: ways, spend, need, ingenious, shoestring, magazine, living, yankee
Number of Pages: 400
Published: 2000-12-01
List price: $29.95
ISBN-10: 0899093809
ISBN-13: 9780899093802

In Living Well on a Shoestring, you’ll find more than 1,500 practical money-saving techniques for every aspect of your life, from getting out of debt and finding money for retirement to decorating on a budget and cutting pet-care costs. The penny-pinching editors of Yankee magazine know firsthand that you can learn to live well while staying well within your means. And now they’re on a campaign to show you how it can be done! Inside these covers, you’ll discover the four essential keys to spending wisely and stretching your income: knowing budget basics, getting out of and av

Authors:Earl Proulx, The Editors of Yankee Magazine,
Publisher: Rodale Books
Keywords: magazine, yankee, repair, items, restore, replace, guidebook, life, household, revive, ways, tape, duct, vinegar, milk, jugs, ingenious, amp, common
Number of Pages: 400
Published: 2004-02-21
List price: $17.95
ISBN-10: 089909385X
ISBN-13: 9780899093857

With his trademark folksy wisdom, Earl Proulx tells you how to recycle those things we all have lying around the house into ingenious household solutions without spending money on fancy cleaning products or pricey gadgets. Some of Earl’s particular favorites are cat litter (as a cleaner for oil spills and as a base for a soothing facial mask) and, of course, vinegar (to clean just about anything, unclog showerheads, as well as trap fruit pests), duct tape (as both tick remover and a protection against blisters), and milk jugs (bird feeders and clothespin holders). His fun and inventive i

Authors:Lori Baird, Editors of Yankee Magazine,
Publisher: Rodale Books
Keywords: things, last, reuse, renew, throw, recycle, don
Number of Pages: 400
Published: 2007-12-26
List price: $17.95
ISBN-10: 1594865779
ISBN-13: 9781594865770

Be Planet Friendly!      What should you recycle, renew, and reuse? Practically everything!     Is there a gadget graveyard in your house? Want to get the most mileage out of your electrical appliances? Tired of having to choose between paying high prices for repairs or good money for a cheap replacement? Well, no more! These savvy secrets help you make the most of your purchases-and your money-by making things last longer and work better. You’ll discover:-More than a thousand ways to maximize the value of everything you own, from furniture and fishing reels, to cell phones and

Author: Mountain Bike Magazine EditorsBicycling Magazine
Publisher: Rodale Books
Keywords: mountain, descents, dips, corners, hills, water, challenges, terrain, hazards, curves, conquering, complete, magazine, bike, guide, biking, expert, skills, tips
Number of Pages: 197
Published: 1996-02-15
List price: $15.95
ISBN-10: 0875963005
ISBN-13: 9780875963006

Expert tips on conquering curves, corners, dips, descents, hills, water hazards and other all-terrain challenges.Hit the dirt!From breaking to bunny hopping, speed jumping to switchbacks-- here are the skills you need to catch big air and experience the best of off-road riding. * Selecting the right rig for you and your budget.* Step-by-step drills for clearing obstacles, popping wheelies and more.* How to hammer it and ride faster than you ever thought possible.* Seven ways to stay alive by avoiding face plants, biffs and other crash landings.* All-weather strategies for plowing through mud,