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Author:

Bowers, David, 1962- author.

Title:

The useful book : 201 life skills they used to teach in home ec and shop / David and Sharon Bowers.

Publisher:

Workman Pub Co

Copyright Date:

2016

Description:

448 p. ;

Subject:

Home economics.
Dwellings--Maintenance and repair.
Life skills.
Do-it-yourself work.

Other Authors:

Bowers, Sharon, author.

Notes:

"Published simultaneously in Canada by Thomas Allen & Son Limited." Includes index.

Contents:

Cooking -- Sewing -- Laundry & clothing -- Domestic arts -- Life skills -- Domestic repair -- Woodworking & metal working -- Plumbing -- Electrical -- Mechanical.

Summary:

"A modern and energetically designed encyclopedia of DIY with everything you need to know to roll up your sleeves and cook it, build it, sew it, clean it, or repair it yourself. In other words, everything you would have learned from your shop and home ecteachers, if you had them. Features practical projects and how-tos, with step-by-stp instructions and illustrations, relevant charts, sidebars, lists, and handy toolboxes. There's a kitchen crash course. Sewing 101. Housecare tips. Plus, in shop, the tools that everyone should have, and dozens of cool projects that teach fundamental techniques, from making a bookshelf to re-wiring a lamp"-- Provided by publisher.

Indexed by:

U6D1

ISBN:

0761171738 : PAP
9780761171737 : PAP

LCCN:

2016013556

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