Decorate Your Home like a Rock Star! Popular home decor blogger KariAnne Wood has created this delightful and inspiring home planner just for you. With her infectious joy and humor, KariAnne is there to hold your hand on the decorating road ahead. Infused with witty, simple, and can-do advice, The DIY Home Planner is packed with unique features to help you realize your decorating dreams: Convenient pockets to tuck paint chips, fabric samples, and more to keep you organized Charming illustrations, photos, and diagrams to inform and encourage you Unique style guides, decision trees, and reference guidelines to inspire confidence in every decorating decision Easy DIY projects to help you accessorize with personalized style Incredible extras in the back of the book, including three frameable prints to brighten up your wall decor Discover these and other amazing tips in every area of home décor from painted wall treatments to light fixtures to accessories to floors...and so much more!

You’ve been given a project to run. You know you need to get it right, but you don’t know what you need to do and in what order to make sure it all runs smoothly and you come out of it looking great. You need Project Management Step by Step. Almost every manager and businessperson finds at some time that he or she has to complete a task that has sufficient complexity and importance that an ad-hoc approach to getting it done is just not enough. Managers in this common situation need the structure and rigour of a project management approach, yet very few managers are formally trained in project management or have the inclination, time or finances to become trained. They need an approach they can feel confidant is sufficiently robust to ensure their success, but also simple enough to be immediately applicable. Project Management Step by Step provides the solution to this problem; a practical and immediate way to become a competent project manager. This is a comprehensive and authoritative guide written and structured in a practical and rapidly applicable style.

Unleash Your Inner Design Guru with The DIY Home Decor Bible! Transform your living space from drab to fab with "The DIY Home Decor Bible", your ultimate guide to creating breathtaking interiors without breaking the bank. This comprehensive eBook is packed with step-by-step instructions, expert tips, and ingenious ideas that will inspire your inner designer and make your home uniquely yours. Begin your journey with an insightful introduction to the world of DIY home decor. Learn about the numerous benefits of refinishing and repurposing furniture, the essential tools and materials you'll need, and the crucial safety tips for all your DIY projects. Discover hidden treasures in places you never thought to look and master the art of assessing, cleaning, and prepping furniture before giving it a new lease on life. Dive into the colorful world of painting techniques, from choosing the perfect shade to mastering advanced faux finishes. Wood enthusiasts will find joy in learning about different types of wood stains, how to apply them evenly, and the best sealants to protect your creations. Tackle upholstery projects with confidence, from selecting the right fabric to updating cushions, and even repurposing everyday items into stunning decor. Maximize your space with creative storage solutions and uncover secrets to making small spaces feel grand. Take your designs outdoors with ideas for refurbishing patio furniture, DIY planters, and outdoor lighting solutions. Add a personal touch with custom stencils, DIY wall art, and throw pillows. Explore basic metalwork, and transform your home’s lighting with custom lampshades and repurposed fixtures. Refresh your home seasonally with festive decor ideas and stylish updates. Get organized with tips on setting up your DIY workshop, planning and budgeting for projects, and tracking your progress. Showcase your creations with professional-quality photos and home tours, and ensure their longevity with maintenance and care tips. "The DIY Home Decor Bible" is your go-to resource for endless inspiration and practical guidance. Whether you’re a seasoned DIY enthusiast or just getting started, this book will empower you to create a home that reflects your personality and style. Embark on your DIY journey today and witness the magic unfold! Don't wait—transform your space with "The DIY Home Decor Bible" and make your home a masterpiece of your own making.

Project Management for Families: Professional Strategies for Everyday Life is an insightful guide designed to help families manage their everyday projects with clarity and efficiency. Whether you're organizing a family vacation, overseeing a home renovation, or coordinating a significant event, this book provides practical strategies to make the process smooth and manageable. Authored by Mohammad Zaripour, an expert with extensive experience in project management and engineering, this book simplifies complex project management concepts into easy-to-follow steps. It covers essential aspects such as defining clear project goals, creating effective schedules, managing budgets, and handling resources efficiently. The book is enriched with real-life examples, interactive exercises, and expert advice, making it easier for you to apply these strategies directly to your family projects. Each chapter offers detailed guidance, helping you to organize, plan, and execute your projects with confidence. The clear explanations and practical tools provided in this book are aimed at making your family projects more successful and less stressful. Whether you are new to project management or seeking to refine your skills, this guide offers valuable insights and actionable advice to ensure that your family projects are executed smoothly and efficiently.

Are you involved in project work such as implementing IT systems, setting up a website or conducting a customer survey? Or involved in work on local, regional, national or international projects? Do you find that you are working under a wide range of pressures, and need to develop new skills and ways of working in order to successfully manage your project as well as your main work role? If you answered yes to one or more of the above you could use this book. It offers in-depth guidance on project management in LIS. It explores tried and tested methods and techniques for managing projects, including paper-based approaches and the use of project management software. The text is supported by practical case studies drawn from a wide range of LIS organizations at local, regional, national and international levels. These examples provide an insight into good practice for the practitioner, from an individual working in a voluntary organization on an extremely limited budget, to someone involved in an international project. Contents include: the context of library and information projects the project manager the project worker the project life cycle the money side of projects the people side of projects working with diverse project teams management of change disseminating good practice using ICT to support the project legal issues. Readership: If you are an LIS professional involved in project work of any kind, whether on a managerial, practical, academic or research level, this is an invaluable resource for you.