The Home Comfort Book

Author : Nate Adams
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781979596886
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.83/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Home Comfort Book written by Nate Adams and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-11-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are rooms of your house uncomfortable or unusable at different times of the year? Is your home drafty in winter? Do you get hit with a wave of heat walking upstairs in summer? Are mold or pests frequent problems in your home? Do you get big icicles in winter? Do you suspect your home is making you sick? Do you sleep better out of your house? Do you have a damp, dank basement? How about air quality problems like dust or odors? Are you ready to solve those problems? Then this book is for you.Before you can solve a problem, you need to understand what is causing the problem. This book explains how your home actually works so you can address root causes, not symptoms. We've seen far too many folks waste thousands of dollars addressing the wrong problem. Armed with this book, you can find the right pros to solve problems, understand if the work was done right, and even DIY many things yourself.This is the book I wish I had when I entered the Home Performance eld. It connects theory to action and shows real world examples of work being done and the results achieved. It assumes you're a building science novice as well as smart and willing to learn.You'll learn about how your home works, what to look for in a new heating and cooling (HVAC) system, what kinds of insulation work best and why, how to choose and install the right bath fan, and more. Everything in this book is backed up by field experience, data, and an overwhelming passion to do things right the first time.

Author : Richard Wizansky
Publisher : Dutton Adult
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 344 pages
Book Rating : 4.77/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Home Comfort: Stories and Scenes of Life on Total Loss Farm written by Richard Wizansky and published by Dutton Adult. This book was released on 1973 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Christina Hardyment
Publisher : Academy Chicago Publishers, Limited
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 266 pages
Book Rating : 4.26/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Home Comfort written by Christina Hardyment and published by Academy Chicago Publishers, Limited. This book was released on 1992 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'I must frankly own that, if I had known beforehand the labour which this book has entailed, I should never have been courageous enough to commence it.' So begins Mrs. Beeton's Book of Household Management, and so perhaps should run the first line of this book. The subject of the book is probably best described as domestic archaeology, a quest for establishing exactly how our ancestors kept themselves clean, warm and well-fed. Christina Hardyment has visited over a hundred houses, most belonging to The National Trust: stately mansions and humble farmhouses, medieval manors and terraced town houses. She has squirmed through medieval drains, poked into cellars and dilapidated sculleries, clambered down ice houses and up chimneys in the interests of establishing where domestic tasks took place and how they were done. Besides offering detailed chapters on the history of the kitchen, bathroom and laundry, she investigates bakehouses and breweries, kitchen gardens and orangeries, the lamp room and the larder, the poultry yard and the still-room. Her descriptions are illuminated by much lore about the operation of mangles, the management of dovecotes and the workings of water closets that has been gleaned from housecraft manuals through the centuries, National Trust archives, diaries and novels, advice given by architects and tradesmen and the reminiscences of those who were once part of the upstairs/downstairs world that we have lost. She concludes by asserting that even these days, when machines and supermarkets seem to provide all we need in the home, we would do well to take more seriously the traditional assumption that skilled household organization is a vital element of domestichappiness.

Author : John Thorne
Publisher : Macmillan
ISBN 13 : 0865475040
Total Pages : 326 pages
Book Rating : 4.45/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Simple Cooking written by John Thorne and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 1996-11-16 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: John Thorne's classic first collection is filled with straightforward eating, home cooking, vigorous opinions, and the gracefully intelligent writing that makes him a cult favorite of people who like to think about food. "Incisive, hilarious and occasionally nostalgic, this volume will delight many readers, reminding them why they enjoy the pleasures of food and cooking."--Publishers Weekly

Author : Imogen Racz
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1786739984
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.88/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Art and the Home written by Imogen Racz and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2015-01-26 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Our homes contain us, but they are also within us. They can represent places to be ourselves, to recollect childhood memories, or to withdraw into adult spaces of intimacy; they can be sites for developing rituals, family relationships, and acting out cultural expectations. Like the personal, social, and cultural elements out of which they are constructed, homes can be not only comforting, but threatening too. The home is a rich theme running through post-war western art, and it continues to engage contemporary artists today - yet it has been the subject of relatively little critical writing. Art and the Home: Comfort, Alienation and the Everyday is the first single-authored, up-to-date book on the subject. Imogen Racz provides a theme-led discussion about how the physical experience of the dwelling space and the psychological complexities of the domestic are manifested in art, focusing mainly on sculpture, installation and object-based practice; discussing the work and ideas of artists as diverse as Louise Bourgeois, Gordon Matta-Clark, George Segal and Cornelia Parker within their artistic and cultural contexts.

Author : Charles Nehme
Publisher : Charles Nehme
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 106 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Smart Air Conditioning Systems: The Future of Home Comfort written by Charles Nehme and published by Charles Nehme. This book was released on with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The dawn of the 21st century has heralded an era of rapid technological advancement, and the domain of home comfort has not been left behind. As we stride further into a future marked by smart homes and interconnected devices, the role of air conditioning systems is evolving dramatically. No longer mere appliances, these systems are becoming intelligent entities that can learn, adapt, and optimize to provide unparalleled comfort while minimizing energy consumption. Smart Air Conditioning Systems: The Future of Home Comfort is a comprehensive guide that delves into the cutting-edge technologies and innovations that are reshaping how we experience indoor environments. This book aims to provide a thorough understanding of the principles, designs, and functionalities of modern smart air conditioning systems, offering insights for both industry professionals and enthusiastic homeowners. We begin with an exploration of the historical evolution of air conditioning, tracing its journey from rudimentary cooling mechanisms to today's sophisticated, AI-powered systems. This context sets the stage for a deeper examination of the technologies that form the backbone of smart air conditioning, including sensors, IoT integration, machine learning algorithms, and advanced control systems. Throughout the chapters, we emphasize the importance of energy efficiency and sustainability. In a world grappling with climate change and depleting natural resources, smart air conditioning systems hold the promise of significantly reducing energy consumption. By intelligently managing cooling cycles, predicting user preferences, and integrating with renewable energy sources, these systems are at the forefront of the green building movement. Practical applications and case studies form a crucial part of this book. We showcase real-world examples of smart air conditioning systems in residential, commercial, and industrial settings, illustrating how these technologies are being implemented to enhance comfort, reduce costs, and promote environmental responsibility. Readers will gain insights into the challenges and successes encountered in various projects, providing a well-rounded perspective on the current state and future potential of smart air conditioning. This book also looks ahead to the future, exploring emerging trends and potential innovations. From the integration of air conditioning with smart grids to the development of more advanced AI-driven diagnostics and maintenance systems, we speculate on the exciting advancements that lie on the horizon. In writing Smart Air Conditioning Systems: The Future of Home Comfort, our goal has been to create a resource that is both informative and inspiring. Whether you are an engineer, a researcher, a student, or simply a homeowner interested in the future of home comfort, we hope this book provides valuable knowledge and sparks your imagination. The journey to smarter, more efficient, and more comfortable homes is well underway. Join us as we explore the future of air conditioning and its profound impact on our lives and our planet.

Author : Cheryl Mendelson
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 0743272862
Total Pages : 900 pages
Book Rating : 4.65/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Home Comforts written by Cheryl Mendelson and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2005-05-17 with total page 900 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Home Comforts is something new. For the first time in nearly a century, a sole author has written a comprehensive book about housekeeping.

Author : Elizabeth Driver
Publisher : University of Toronto Press
ISBN 13 : 0802047904
Total Pages : 1326 pages
Book Rating : 4.08/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Culinary Landmarks written by Elizabeth Driver and published by University of Toronto Press. This book was released on 2008-01-01 with total page 1326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Culinary Landmarks is a definitive history and bibliography of Canadian cookbooks from the beginning, when La cuisinière bourgeoise was published in Quebec City in 1825, to the mid-twentieth century. Over the course of more than ten years Elizabeth Driver researched every cookbook published within the borders of present-day Canada, whether a locally authored text or a Canadian edition of a foreign work. Every type of recipe collection is included, from trade publishers' bestsellers and advertising cookbooks, to home economics textbooks and fund-raisers from church women's groups. The entries for over 2,200 individual titles are arranged chronologically by their province or territory of publication, revealing cooking and dining customs in each part of the country over 125 years. Full bibliographical descriptions of first and subsequent editions are augmented by author biographies and corporate histories of the food producers and kitchen-equipment manufacturers, who often published the books. Driver's excellent general introduction sets out the evolution of the cookbook genre in Canada, while brief introductions for each province identify regional differences in developments and trends. Four indexes and a 'Chronology of Canadian Cookbook History' provide other points of access to the wealth of material in this impressive reference book.

Author : Kirsti Salmi-Niklander
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1000538982
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.84/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Reading Home Cultures Through Books written by Kirsti Salmi-Niklander and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2022-02-27 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This wide-ranging, comparative, and multidisciplinary collection addresses the significance of books in creating the idea of home. The chapters present cases that reveal the affective and sensory dimensions of books and reading in the practice of everyday life of individuals, in communities, and in society. The complex relationship of books, reading, and home is explored through American and European case studies both in bourgeois and middle-class homes, and in working-class and immigrant families and communities with limited possibilities for reading. The volume combines the conceptions and representations of domesticity, the materiality of reading, and library as a place, drawing on book history and material culture studies as well as anthropology and sociology of the home.

Author : Anonymous
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN 13 : 3385539064
Total Pages : 406 pages
Book Rating : 4.68/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Tried, Tested, Proved. The Home Cook Book written by Anonymous and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2024-07-03 with total page 406 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reprint of the original, first published in 1877.