What’s a home without a fully stocked bookshelf? Not only do they make great decorations, books also allow us to escape from our current world and can even teach us something new. And if your bookshelf is full of science fiction or new adult contemporary books — as many bookworm’s shelves are — you may want to consider branching out.
One way to branch out in the types of books you read is to consider what new hobbies you want to learn. With all of us spending more time at home than ever before, and many even buying new homes, there are a lot of new things you can learn. You could get into gardening, expand your houseplant collection, learn to do home repairs yourself or just sharpen your decorating eye. To help in this effort, the team at Hippo put together a list of hobby books for homeowners by category. This way, no matter what your goals are, you’re sure to find a book you’ll love.
Decorating Books
Making your home reflect the inside of a magazine is easier said than done. You may not know exactly what your style is yet, or you may just not have enough money or time to make your dream a reality. The following books are catered to the interior design novice, with plenty of expert advice to help you makeover every room of your home.
- Apartment Therapy Complete and Happy Home by Maxwell Ryan, Janel Laban and Melanie Acevedo
- But Where Do I Put the Couch?: And Answers to 100 Other Home Decorating Questions by Melissa Michaels and KariAnne Wood
- Styled: Secrets for Arranging Rooms, from Tabletops to Bookshelves by Emily Henderson and Angelin Borsics
Gardening and Plant Care Books
Getting closer to nature is good for your body and mind. Not only do plants help filter the air around you, but they also help boost your mood. Whether you want to start your own veggie garden to make eating healthy easy or just want to add more greenery to your reading nook, these books have you covered.
- Rodale’s Basic Organic Gardening: A Beginner’s Guide to Starting a Healthy Garden by Deborah L. Martin and Margaret Magrikie Berg
- How to Make a Plant Love You: Cultivate Green Space in Your Home and Heart by Summer Rayne Oakes
- The Lawn Bible by David Mellor
Home Improvement Books
Ever wish you could live inside some of your favorite books? Get inspired by the rooms of your favorite characters, then learn how to do it yourself with these home improvement books. These are also helpful if you just want to learn how to stop your faucet from leaking as well, so you don’t have to call a plumber every time.
- 100 Things Every Homeowner Must Know: How to Save Money, Solve Problems and Improve Your Home by The Family Handyman Editorial Team
- Black & Decker: The Book of Home How-To by Cool Springs Press
- Beginner’s Guide to DIY & Home Repair: Essential DIY Techniques for the First Timer by Jo Behari and Alison Winfield-Chislett
Looking for other novel inspiration to get started on your new hobby? Check out the full infographic from Hippo below for all their recommendations, and have fun exploring a new genre!
