Gaff Goddess: Simple Tips and Tricks to Help You Run Your Home

by Laura de Barra

Laura de Barra is quite simply a Gaff Goddess. Expanding on her popular online home hacks, Laura will teach you how to handle the problems we all encounter in our homes.

Straight-talking and hilarious and packed with Laura’s stunning illustrations, her step-by-step guides will prepare you to handle the most common household emergencies with style. From dripping taps to hanging a frame, how best to look after your white goods, how to treat moths, mould and everything in between, and with invaluable design ideas to improve the living spaces in your home, this book is for everyone who has ever wanted to tackle a bit of She-IY without really knowing how.

Ingenious and sure to be an instant household must-have, Gaff Goddess will empower you to make those repairs and rediscover your space saving you time, money and stress in the process.

Genres: Nonfiction, Reference

288 pages, Hardcover

Published February 6, 2020

Reviews

[Aoife · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely loved this book and only wish I had read it years ago. While it doesn’t necessarily contain anything ‘new’ it is fantastic to have all the information in one place and not have to spend ages searching the internet and the inevitable uncertainly of not knowing if it is coming from a trusted source.
My only slight disappointment was the use of ‘she-iy’; this is an excellent book in its own right and didn’t need to rely on a gimmick like this to set it apart.

[Fiona · Rating 5 out of 5]

Easy to understand and practical. A must read!

[Elaine Howlin · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is beyond useful!! I am so happy I have it for my new older house. It's full of helpful information for looking after your home and tips on what to do when things go wrong. From big to small problems, ways to style your home, how to make your home more economical and environmental, this book has it covered. It's very much geared towards the female reader which is great because people don't really teach us this stuff. I wish my Home Economics class in school covered stuff like this instead of making felt Christmas tree decorations and casseroles.
It's a super helpful and beautifully illustrated book that I'm delighted I have on hand.

[Gill · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this girl, if you don’t have her in your life you are missing out! LDB makes everything so accessible & easily understood. This is baseline empowerment at its best. Have gifted this girl & gotten a hard copy & kindle version - the illustrations are too gorgeous not to be on show!!

[Anna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brilliant, I wish it had been available when I was renting and certainly should be part of every renter's go to manual. There is so much information and it is laid out in an accessible, fun way. I have gotten so much done and organised.
Highly recommended.

[Sarah Gale · Rating 4 out of 5]

Super simple, practical advice

Excellent book for anyone renting or fist time buying. Straightforward easy-to-follow advice and simple illustrations. Bit overkill on the zoning but the DIY stuff is gold.

[Sophie · Rating 2 out of 5]

Loved the illustrations but felt the content was very fluffed out.

[Nic · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting and well put together book if tips and tricks for setting up a home and looking after it.

[Fiona · Rating 5 out of 5]

A simple, must have guide to talk you through all elements of running a home.

[Dominique · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brilliant book, so many useful tools inside and especially if you’re moving into your first home and doing it alone