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  • The Practical Housewife The Practical Housewife
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    The Practical Housewife

    Philp's encyclopedic work on domestic economy covers everything from cooking and cleaning to childrearing and healthcare. His advice and insights are still pertinent today, making this a valuable resource for anyone looking to live a more self-sufficient...
    $46.00

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  • The Housekeepers' Educator and Guide The Housekeepers' Educator and Guide
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    The Housekeepers' Educator and Guide

    First published in 1873, this book offers practical advice on all aspects of household management, from cleaning and cooking to budgeting and entertaining. Worrell's emphasis on efficiency and economy make this a valuable resource for modern readers as...
    $37.00

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  • The Enterprising Housekeeper The Enterprising Housekeeper
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    The Enterprising Housekeeper

    A vintage guide to housekeeping, including cleaning tips, recipes, and other household tricks. A delightful read for anyone interested in vintage domestic life.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the...
    $33.00

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  • The Housemaid's Complete Guide, And Adviser The Housemaid's Complete Guide, And Adviser
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    The Housemaid's Complete Guide, And Adviser

    This comprehensive guide provides housemaids with all the information they need to excel in their duties. From cleaning tips to etiquette advice, readers will find everything they need to know in this indispensable handbook.This work has been selected by...
    $33.00

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  • Gill's Mechanical Stair-builder Gill's Mechanical Stair-builder
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    Gill's Mechanical Stair-builder

    A practical manual for carpenters and builders, covering the design and construction of staircases and other features of house carpentry. With helpful diagrams and illustrations, this book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in woodworking.This...
    $53.00

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  • The Physiology and Hygiene of the House in Which We Live The Physiology and Hygiene of the House in Which We Live
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    The Physiology and Hygiene of the House in Which We Live

    This book is a comprehensive guide to maintaining a healthy home. It covers a wide range of topics including air quality, water quality, and sanitation. The book includes practical advice for readers to implement in their own homes. This is an essential...
    $57.00

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  • SketchUp to LayOut SketchUp to LayOut
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    SketchUp to LayOut

    The SketchUp to LayOut book is the essential guide for woodworkers, carpenters, architects, contractors, builders, and designers who already know the basics on how to use SketchUp, but are looking to create stunning presentations to visualize their ideas...
    $85.00

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  • The Cabin Builders The Cabin Builders
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    The Cabin Builders

    The Cabin Builders is more than a "how-to" book. These memoirs are an uplifting spiritual and intellectual guide for anyone interested in buying their own piece of wilderness and developing a nature get away. Craig Pfalzgraf started this project not...
    $18.00

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  • Home with Fun Home with Fun
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    Home with Fun

    Would you like to create a home that is beautiful, organized, and fun? Is it possible with our busy lifestyles? Follow the ten steps of Home with Fun and your answer will be an enthusiastic yes! Every home has a homemaker, someone who is...
    $33.00

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  • Mindset for Success Mindset for Success
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    Mindset for Success

    Unlock the transformative power of a sustainable mindset in "Mindset for Success: Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals." This empowering book explores the vital link between mindset and sustainable development. Learn how a growth mindset...
    $29.00

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  • Maintenance Excellence Maintenance Excellence
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    Maintenance Excellence

    This book is an invaluable resource for maintenance professionals, students, and anyone keen on unraveling the intricacies of asset management. Whether you're a seasoned industry expert or a novice exploring the world of maintenance, this guide provides...
    $107.00

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  • Machinery Oil Analysis & Condition Monitoring Machinery Oil Analysis & Condition Monitoring
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    Machinery Oil Analysis & Condition Monitoring

    The laboratory examination of a lubricant's characteristics, suspended impurities, and wear debris is known as oil analysis (OA). OA is carried out as part of regular predictive maintenance to deliver precise and useful data on lubricant and machine...
    $39.00

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  • Off Grid Solar Power Off Grid Solar Power
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    Off Grid Solar Power

    Are you tired of paying expensive electricity bills? Did you really care about the environment and do you want to build your own off grid solar system to be completely self-sustainable? If Yes then Keep Reading… This book will teach...
    $47.00

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  • Fotovoltaica | paso a paso Fotovoltaica | paso a paso
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    Fotovoltaica | paso a paso

    ¿Buscas una introducción sencilla y comprensible a los fundamentos de la energía fotovoltaica para principiantes? ¿O simplemente quieres independizarte de la red eléctrica y de los precios de la electricidad? ¿Estás interesado en planificar e instalar un...
    $29.00

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  • Photovoltaïque | pas à pas Photovoltaïque | pas à pas
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    Photovoltaïque | pas à pas

    Vous recherchez une introduction simple et compréhensible aux principes de base du photovoltaïque pour les débutants ? Ou souhaitez-vous simplement devenir indépendant du réseau électrique et des prix de l'électricité ? Vous êtes intéressé par la...
    $29.00

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  • Photovoltaik | Schritt für Schritt Photovoltaik | Schritt für Schritt
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    Photovoltaik | Schritt für Schritt

    Suchen Sie eine einfache und verständliche Einführung in die Grundlagen der Photovoltaik für Einsteiger? Oder möchten Sie sich einfach nur unabhängig vom Stromnetz und den Strompreisen machen? Interessieren Sie sich für die Planung und Installation einer...
    $25.00

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  • Fotovoltaico | passo dopo passo Fotovoltaico | passo dopo passo
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    Fotovoltaico | passo dopo passo

    Stai cercando un'introduzione semplice e comprensibile alle basi del fotovoltaico per principianti? Oppure vuoi semplicemente diventare indipendente dalla rete elettrica e dai prezzi dell'elettricità? Sei interessato a progettare e installare un impianto...
    $29.00

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  • Photovoltaics | 101 Photovoltaics | 101
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    Photovoltaics | 101

    Are you looking for a simple and understandable introduction to the basics of photovoltaics for beginners? Do you want to become independent of the power grid and electricity prices? Are you interested in planning and installing a do-it-yourself...
    $28.00

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  • Declutter your Home Declutter your Home
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    Declutter your Home

    Are your home and life filled with clutter?Would you dearly love to clear some of it out and spend less time and money on things you didn’t really need?In a world of material things, we have become fixated with buying and having, to the extent that...
    $23.00

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  • Housekeeping among Malay Peasants Housekeeping among Malay Peasants
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    Housekeeping among Malay Peasants

    Initially published in 1966. A study of the social and economic conditions of a small fishing village in Kelantan, on the north-east coast of Malay.  The study, from August 1939 to July 1940 is based on collaborations with the author's husband's...
    $296.00

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  • The Home Edit The Home Edit
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    The Home Edit

    Free your home from clutter and enjoy the benefits of a more organized life with this practical guide!A master class and lookbook in one, The Home Edit is filled with bright photographs and detailed tips, from placing plastic dishware in a drawer where...
    $31.00

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  • Tapas et Apéro Tapas et Apéro
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    Tapas et Apéro

    Recettes faciles de tapas pour un apéritif dinatoire, recevoir au jardin, sur sa terrasse ou debout dans sa cuisine. Partager des instants de saveur et des moments de bonheur. Parler et rire, se regarder et donner.
    $23.00

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  • PEEK PEEK
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    PEEK

    A grown-up picture book featuring ..... Fete's, Fun, Family and Friends! From planning Estelle's Breakfast for Dinner Wear your Pajamas Outdoor Movie Night, planning our Mimi and Pappy Camp to enjoying our annual Christmas Eve Talent Show. A visual feast...
    $48.00

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  • Vibrational Cleaning Guide Vibrational Cleaning Guide
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    Vibrational Cleaning Guide

    "Your Right to Know : Vibrational Cleaning Guidebook" presents a Common 'Scents' Way of green cleaning that is exceptional in the marketplace utilizing the most up to date research in aromas and the brain as well as the disinfecting, antiseptic and...
    $30.00

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  • Trucos para la Cocina y el Hogar Trucos para la Cocina y el Hogar
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    Trucos para la Cocina y el Hogar

    Nuestra vida agitada pide que simplifiquemos nuestras tareas y busquemos la manera más rápida, más fácil y menos costosa de realizar nuestras obligaciones.Este libro te ayudará a alcanzar esa meta ofreciendo más...
    $15.00

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  • Roskey's Guide To Smart Housing Choices Roskey's Guide To Smart Housing Choices
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    Roskey's Guide To Smart Housing Choices

    For generations, it has been an axiom that the purchase of a home is the greatest single investment the average person makes. The corollary has always been that—if you take good care of that home—it will inevitably be a good investment, permitting you to...
    $27.00

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  • IT WORKS!!! IT WORKS!!!
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    IT WORKS!!!

    IT WORKS!!! Achieving Real Estate Prosperity in a Troubled Economy is more than a book. The IT WORKS!!! Guide includes effective contracts, step-by-step instructions and ready-to-use tools. The IT WORKS!!! Guide will teach you: How to locate and buy...
    $44.00

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    Metal Detecting - Learning How the Easy Way!

    Ron Kamrowski has written this book to share the experiences of using a metal detector. Most writings of this nature deal with the workings of a metal detector, this work contains actual events to explain that there are literally millions of places to...
    $40.00

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  • Homeowner Associations Homeowner Associations
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    Homeowner Associations

    Everyone wants to get as many amenities as possible when buying a home, but is buying a property that requires you to join a homeowner association the best option?In some states, close to 20 percent of homes belong to homeowner associations. They enforce...
    $25.00

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  • The Code Enforcement Survivor Handbook The Code Enforcement Survivor Handbook
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    The Code Enforcement Survivor Handbook

    This is a handbook written for men and women who are either interested in going into a career or have just begun one in code enforcement. It begins by giving a historical background on code enforcement in cities, how it has changed over the years, and...
    $13.00

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  • 1001 Active Lifestyle Communities 1001 Active Lifestyle Communities
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    1001 Active Lifestyle Communities

    Today home developers are actively "building for the boomers" - more than 60% of these real-estate professionals are currently developing such communities to meet the ever-increasing demand!"1001 Active Lifestyle Communities" has been seven years in...
    $55.00

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  • The Furnace Book The Furnace Book
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    The Furnace Book

    Installing a furnace may sound like a job that must be done by an expert. You may be surprised to know that by following my simple instructions, you can install your own furnace in no time. This book is for changing out an existing furnace, not for a...
    $61.00

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  • How To Garden 1 2 3 Easy How To Garden 1 2 3 Easy
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    How To Garden 1 2 3 Easy

    A simple step by step gardening guide. This is successful gardening for everyone. From soil testing to harvest,it is all here.
    $17.00

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  • Everyday Housekeeping; Volume 21 Everyday Housekeeping; Volume 21
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    Everyday Housekeeping; Volume 21

    In this charming guide to domestic life, readers will learn everything they need to know about running a household with efficiency and style. From keeping a clean and organized home to cooking nutritious and delicious meals, this book is the ultimate...
    $70.00

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  • The Making Of A Housewife The Making Of A Housewife
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    The Making Of A Housewife

    Curtis's classic guide to homemaking is a must-read for anyone seeking to master the art of housekeeping and domestic management. Covering everything from cooking and sewing to child-rearing and home decorating, this book provides practical advice and...
    $54.00

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  • The Housekeeper's Year-book The Housekeeper's Year-book
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    The Housekeeper's Year-book

    This practical guide to household management covers everything from menu planning and budgeting to cleaning and organization. Helen Campbell's wise advice and practical tips make this book an invaluable resource for any homemaker or aspiring housekeeper...
    $49.00

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Home & House Maintenance & Building Books at BookLoop

Welcome to BookLoop’s Home & House Maintenance & Building Books section, your trusted Australian destination for books on DIY renovation ideas, home renovation costs, outdoor area design and household management tips. From small home renovation projects to full extensions, we bring you practical books that inspire confidence and save money.

Expert Advice for DIY Renovations

Discover step-by-step DIY guides that make home projects approachable for everyone. Whether you are learning how to paint, install fixtures, or complete affordable makeovers, our DIY section delivers clear and practical instructions. Perfect for weekend warriors or first-time renovators.

Cost-Effective Renovation Planning

Wondering about home renovation cost? Our books explain realistic budgets for Australian homes, from budget kitchen renovations to small home renovation ideas under $5,000. Gain insider tips on saving money while achieving professional-quality finishes.

Outdoor Living & Design Inspiration

Love your outdoor spaces? Browse our Design and Maintenance – Outdoor Areas range for inspiration on outdoor kitchen design, verandah upkeep, deck building, and seasonal maintenance. These books offer creative yet practical ways to transform gardens, patios, and alfresco spaces across Australia.

Home Renovation & Extensions

Planning a bigger project? Our Home Renovation & Extension books demystify complex builds. Learn how to budget, select materials suited to the Australian climate, and comply with local building codes. From single-room remodels to full home extensions, these guides help you approach construction with confidence.

Household Management & Home Hints

Keep your home running smoothly with practical advice from our Household Management & Home Hints collection. These books cover cleaning routines, maintenance schedules, seasonal checklists, and clever home hacks designed for busy Australian families.

Why Choose BookLoop?

At BookLoop, we offer you a massive range of reliable, easy-to-follow books tailored for Australian homeowners. Whether you are interested in affordable DIY renovation ideas, cost to renovate a house, or streamlined household maintenance, our collection offers expert solutions for every need.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much will my home renovation cost?

Our books such as Building Your Own Home provide real-world cost breakdowns for kitchens, bathrooms, and extensions, with examples based on Australian trades and suppliers.

What are some affordable DIY renovation ideas?

Discover budget-friendly projects such as repainting kitchens, building clever storage, or refinishing existing spaces for under $5,000.

How do I maintain outdoor living areas?

Find advice on weatherproofing, seasonal maintenance, and design solutions that keep your decks, patios, and gardens in excellent condition year-round.

Can I plan a home extension myself?

Yes. Our renovation books cover compliance, budgeting, timelines, and design choices to guide you through the process step by step. You can follow expert guides like Be Your Own Builder for expert advice and ideas.

How can I stay on top of household chores?

Our management guides include spring-cleaning checklists, seasonal maintenance routines, and everyday organisation tips tailored for busy lives.

Start Your Home Transformation Today

From small DIY projects and kitchen facelifts to large-scale home extensions and household hacks, BookLoop provides the knowledge you need to maintain and improve your home the Australian way—with confidence, clarity, and practical expertise.