Live Smart

Most households run into the same small headaches sooner or later: a faucet that will not stop dripping, a bee sting that needs treating, drinking water that needs cleaning when no purifier is at hand. Live Smart: 100 Hacks for a Healthier and Happier Life by Teja Lele Desai collects practical, do-it-yourself answers to problems like these in one place. The book also goes beyond repairs and first aid. It shows how to make a chemical-free lotion bar at home, and it offers ideas for putting to use the stack of cardboard boxes that tends to pile up after a round of online shopping. Each hack is laid out as a step-by-step how-to, with illustrations to guide the reader through the process. The instructions are meant to be easy to follow, even for someone who has never tried a DIY fix before. It is a handy manual for anyone who wants to organize and improve daily life at home, and to enjoy a bit of fun while doing it.