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

• 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 The Experts’ Guide to 100 Things Everyone Should Know How to Do

Genres: Reference, Nonfiction

352 pages, Hardcover

First published October 25, 2005

Reviews

[Elizabeth · Rating 3 out of 5]

Like the other Expert guide that I read earlier this winter - this one is a fine read, sliced up into easily digested bites - nothing too outstanding, but the sort of book that I'd like to have around for reference. I don't think I'll bother finding her other ones, though.

[Gingy · Rating 4 out of 5]

For every time a friend moves out, buys a new home or starts living alone, I'm getting them this. So helpful. So lovely.

[Marjorie Elwood · Rating 3 out of 5]

The second in a series, the author compiles brief essays by various experts on topics having to do with 'home'. This includes barbecuing pork butt, stocking a toolbox, reading body language while playing poker, and keeping in touch with friends. Some of the tips seem obvious; others touch on the topic too lightly; still others hold valuable information.

[Samantha · Rating 3 out of 5]

Easy read. Lots of stuff I never really would need to know, but also fun tidbits that I never knew I needed to know.

[MV · Rating 3 out of 5]

2.5 rounded up

[Stefanie Jones · Rating 5 out of 5]

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[Mary Lou · Rating 1 out of 5]

Not worth reading.

[Christina · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute little book! I'm enjoying reading the chapters I find most applicable to my needs and reading chapters from the most recognizable names. Some of the essays are quite funny, others are more practical and straightforward. I love the concept of this book- it's fun to read and imagine getting to meet all of these experts in a room together, giving their very best advice.

[Danni · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book would be awesome to have as a reference for my library. It had a lot of really good ideas. I skipped a lot because it didn't apply or it was something I wasn't interested in. All in All it was good though

[The Farmer's Wife · Rating 3 out of 5]

There is more than one way to skin a cat ( which I've never done ) but this how to book isn't bad -- it just depends on how you'd define 'expert.' I think this would make a good addition to a newlyweds' library.

[Noel · Rating 2 out of 5]

Various useful things.

[Maria (Ri) · Rating 2 out of 5]

I didn't enjoy this one as much as The Experts' Guide to the 100 Things Everyone Should know, but still, there were a few gems in here.

[Relyn · Rating 2 out of 5]

Usually I love books about home decor, home keeping, and the like. This one, though, I found dull and uninviting.