{"product_id":"handcrafts-that-save-money-nell-ashford-9798242126862","title":"Handcrafts That Save Money: Practical Skills, Recipes, and Simple Patterns for Everyday Living","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHandcrafts That Save Money\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e is a practical, grounded guide to rebuilding everyday skills that quietly reduce household spending and waste. It brings together sewing, mending, cleaning, cooking, gifting, energy saving, and repair knowledge that once formed the backbone of ordinary life and makes it accessible again for modern homes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is not about crafting for appearance or turning your home into a showcase. It is about usefulness. Every chapter is built around one simple question: \u003ci\u003ewhat does this replace?\u003c\/i\u003e If a skill does not genuinely save money, reduce waste, or solve a real problem, it does not belong here.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInside, you will find clear, realistic guidance for making and fixing the things people most often replace unnecessarily. From clothing repairs and alterations to household textiles, cleaning recipes, seasonal energy saving, kitchen skills, handmade gifts, and emergency fixes, each section focuses on skills that fit into real routines and real budgets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis book helps you: \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStop replacing what can easily be repaired\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eReduce household spending without sacrificing comfort\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMake practical items from what you already own\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eReplace disposable products with reusable alternatives\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLower energy costs through simple seasonal adjustments\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCreate useful handmade gifts that people actually use\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBuild confidence in everyday problem solving\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eRather than presenting handcrafts as hobbies or lifestyle statements, this book treats them as tools. Instructions are plain, methods are realistic, and time is respected. You will be shown when making something is worth the effort and when buying makes more sense, so savings remain practical rather than idealistic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThroughout the book, the emphasis stays on durability, function, and repetition. These are not one off projects. They are small skills that quietly compound over time. A button sewn back on. A draught blocked. A cleaner mixed at home. A gift made once and reused for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHandcrafts That Save Money\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e is written for real households living with rising costs, limited time, and everyday wear and tear. It does not require perfection, creativity, or specialist equipment. It simply restores the knowledge that allows a home to be maintained rather than constantly replaced.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a book about capability, resilience, and practical independence. Not dramatic change, but quiet savings that last.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Nell Ashford\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798242126862\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 192\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.58lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.41d","brand":"Nell Ashford","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48066836857087,"sku":"9798242126862","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_77ca9562-fb4c-4b9c-a50f-6de8a6d444c2.jpg?v=1768680849","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/handcrafts-that-save-money-nell-ashford-9798242126862","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}