The Experts' Guide to Life at Home

By Samantha Ettus

Read a little, learn a lot In the bestselling The Experts' Guide to 100 Things Everyone Should Know How to Do, the world's most knowledgeable experts provided unparalleled insights into mastering the little things in life that are often invariably the hardest to accomplish. Now, Experts' Guide series creator Samantha Ettus once again brings together 100 renowned experts who share their proficiency and know-how to show you not only how to make your home more beautiful, but how to live more happily in it. The first book to join three home-related genres--home improvement, self-help, and interior design--The Experts' Guide to Life at Home is the ultimate must-have guide to mastering your domain. Divided into six sections (To Nest, To Protect, To Improve, To Beautify, To Relax, and To Enjoy), 100 of the world's leading experts provide consummate insight into how to successfully accomplish everything from properly folding fitted sheets, as taught by the world's leading computational origami expert; to hanging holiday lights, with guidance from the man who decorates the world-renowned Rockefeller Center Christmas tree; to carving a turkey, with instructions from Oprah's personal chef. The experts include: - Al Roker, on how to Create a Family Barbecue - Senator Dianne Feinstein, on how to Prevent Identity Theft - Joy Browne, on how to Compromise - Ina Garten, on how to Host a Dinner Party - Harvey Karp, on how to Discipline Your Children - Susie Coelho, on how to Make the Most of a Spare Room - Jorge Cruise, on how to Incorporate Fitness into Your Daily Life - Alexandra Stoddard, on how to Lead a Happy Life The contributors to The Experts' Guide to Life at Home range from instantly recognizable names like Rachael Ray and Leeza Gibbons to industry leaders like the CEO of AARP and the co-creators of the hit TV show The Amazing Race. All have been chosen for inclusion because they are at the very top of their profession, be it finance, cooking, relationships, medicine, security, or even building the perfect snowman. From the bedroom to the kitchen, the kid's room to the basement, the backyard to the front yard, The Experts' Guide to Life at Home makes it easy to read a little and learn a lot about making the most of your home. Also available: The Experts' Guide to 100 Things Everyone Should Know How to Do

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0307237567
• ISBN13: 9780307237569
• Release Date: October 2005
• Publisher: Clarkson Potter
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 6.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 7.2" x 1.4" x 5.6"

Customer Reviews

A great sequel

I loved The Experts' Guide to 100 Things and was so excited to receive The Experts' Guide to Life at Home this holiday season. Samantha really covers all the bases with this one. She has another great list of experts covering not only home improvement and decorating tips, but also amazing advice on living well within your home. How to compromise, share household responsibilities, and have patience are topics I would not think to look for in a home book, yet they were among the most useful chapters in the book.

Upgrade Your Home Life

Just when you think you have it all figured out - this gem of a book makes you realize how little you really know. Tons of useful advice and tips from experts you can trust. Very clever concept for a book. Only buy and read this book if you are ready to learn some very useful stuff.

Each chapter is more fun and educational than the last

There are several things I love about this book. While Ms. Ettus surveyed the country for what we want to know about the home, she let the experts write the chapters. The book combines well known celebrity experts like Al Roker, Rachel Ray and Leeza Gibbons, but also has Jim Sysko, the record holder for the largest snowman. Each chapter is short and to the point but very informative and fun. Last but not least, the book combines chapters about how to improve and take care of your home with chapters about how to enjoy life within it. Great book!

She's done it again.

I loved the first book and was eager to read the more specific content of book two. The information in book two is useful and well-presented. Any questions you've ever had about life at home are answered. In addition, many of the topics will give home dwellers new and creative ideas. I also found it highly interesting to read the blurbs about these well-chosen experts and learn about their backgrounds. This is a great book to read with other people as a conversation piece. Ettus has done it again!!!!

Awesome Sequel

Once again this author manages to find 100 things that we all need help with...I am buying them for stocking stuffers and Chanukah gifts for everyone on my list. It's a helpful, enjoyable, easy read that you can pick up and put down 100's of times and has something for everyone.