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Are you ready to advance from a journeyman to a master HVAC technician? “HVAC Mastery Unlocked: The Ultimate Guide to Passing Your Master's Test and Advancing Your Career” is your comprehensive roadmap to successfully mastering the HVAC master's exam and achieving the next level in your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning career. This guide is perfect for HVAC professionals who want to expand their skill set, boost their earnings, and gain the competitive edge needed in the ever-evolving HVAC industry.

Josh Spodek disconnected his Manhattan apartment from the electric grid in May 2022. He didn’t know how he’d last more than a day. He learned by doing, and he’s still going. He didn’t ask permission or wait for institutional aid, though he had practiced unplugging appliances and bought a used solar panel from Craigslist, hoping it would help. Then he simply flipped the circuit and solved challenges as they came. He soon found, to his surprise, his quality of life improving.

Embark on a transformative journey with your go-to guide for turning the dream of building your home into a reality. Whether you're a first-time builder or an experienced DIY enthusiast, this comprehensive book is your indispensable companion through every phase of the construction process.

Packed with advice and solutions to stains, cleaning and household problems for every room in your house, these books were embraced by hundreds and thousands of readers all over Australia. Now, for the first time, both these classic household companions are available in one audio edition. This handy audiobook will see you through many a domestic crisis, and will become a treasured family reference.

Have you ever attempted to get rid of the things you don't need and organize, but ended up feeling like you didn't make the progress you'd hoped for? Armed with this guide, decluttering will not feel disheartening. In this book, you will discover the ultimate tidying tactics and so much more.

Mini Farming describes a holistic approach to small-area farming that will show you how to produce 85 percent of an average family's food on just a quarter acre - and earn $10,000 in cash annually while spending less than half the time that an ordinary job would require.

The climate crisis is making us all unwell. And it’s not just the climate crisis… The term ‘eco-anxiety’ has been popularised as a way to talk about the negative impact of the climate emergency on our wellbeing. In It’s Not Just You, activist Tori Tsui reframes eco-anxiety as the urgent mental health crisis it clearly is. Drawing on the wisdom of environmental advocates from around the globe, Tori looks to those on the frontlines of eco-activism to demonstrate that the current climate-related mental health struggle goes beyond the climate itself.

Finally, a decorating book that transcends trends and applies to every style! You want to create a beautiful, livable home, but you feel stuck. House Rules is your guide to understanding why some rooms look great and other rooms don't look quite right.

Sick of drowning in kitchen mess and constantly washing dishes? Tamra Carter offers a game-changing approach to kitchen cleaning—even if you're juggling work, children, or health challenges.

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 Admiral's House and embarking on an ambitious restoration plan. In this inspirational, informative book, Greg tells the story of his remarkable home, its journey to restoration and the deep history the house and surrounding area offer, alongside snippets of advice, budget-friendly tools and hacks and an exploration of each room as he's unlocked history.

Called "a veritable tree whisperer" by the Wall Street Journal, Peter Wohlleben is known across the world for his illuminating books about forests and how to help them thrive. Now, the German forester invites listeners into his home for the first time in Our Little Farm, describing the steps he and his wife, Miriam, have taken to live sustainably and in harmony with nature.

Ever been stressed out by the clutter on your desk? Or when you’re trying to find an important document, or a specific outfit from a messy closet? The truth is – the more stuff we have, the more difficult it is to keep them organized. The more clutter and mess we end up with as a result can lead to a stressful day, and this stress can build up over time. This has to stop.

The Money-Saving Gardener reveals the tips and tricks to keeping costs down without compromising on style or impact. Learn how to repurpose what you have, make the most of so-called garden "waste", and boost your plant collection for next to nothing with seed-saving and propagation hacks. Revealing the plants that will give you the best long-term value for money, cost-cutting tips for every season, and projects for making the most of your propagated cuttings and seedlings, The Money-Saving Gardener proves that a stunning garden doesn't need to cost the earth or break the bank.

The Home Edit for Teens is a playbook for owning your style, your confidence, your life. Being organized means you’ll never scramble to find your favorite sweatshirt again and forgetting assignments will be a thing of the past. But the best part of Clea and Joanna’s signature approach to organizing is that it makes space for you to have fun and enjoy the process.

Minimalism is not just a series of actions but also a total mind-set shift. It recognises that modern-day abundance has not increased our level of happiness - in fact we are less happy than generations before despite having more - and it argues that embracing less will allow us to live more fully. This handbook gives us the tools to achieve this complete life-changing mental shift, teaching us how to search for items and thoughts that add value to our lives and how to get rid of nonessential physical and mental clutter.

I became obsessed with mum hacks when a friend showed me a game-changing tip during my baby days - that baby vests can be pulled down (not up) in the event of an explosive poo. I couldn't believe I had been a mum for so long and not known! Things I Wish I'd Known will bring you hundreds of quick and clever solutions, just like this, all to make the parenting juggle easier.

Are you eager to embrace self-sufficiency but feel limited by your urban or suburban environment? Does the dream of living more sustainably seem out of reach due to space concerns or lack of experience? Do financial constraints make you hesitant to jump into the world of homesteading? It’s natural to have concerns about space, time, or budget. “Can I truly homestead with limited space?”

Today, we’re constantly being bombarded with pictures of perfection, so it’s easy to think that there’s something wrong with you. But what if instead of comparing yourself to all the people who have bigger houses, more money, more friends, more sex—in other words, things you can’t control—you could re-focus on the things you can do something about?

Master your home’s plumbing with confidence! From leaky faucets and clogged drains to frozen pipes and low water pressure, plumbing problems can strike at the most inconvenient times. But with the right knowledge and a few essential tools, you can take control of your home’s plumbing and save yourself time, money, and stress. "The Complete Home Plumbing Handbook" is your ultimate guide to tackling common plumbing issues with confidence and skill.

This box set includes the most powerful set of audiobooks that will help you declutter and organize your home. Even if you've never been able to declutter, you can easily become the most organized person you know. Don’t miss out on what is one of the freshest methods of organizing every aspect of your life!