Who needs an interior designer? Not you, says author Meghan Carter in her do-it-yourself guide, “The Meghan Method: The Step-by-Step Guide to Decorating Your Home in Your Style” (Gem Multimedia; $35).

If you remember your grandmother using a Singer sewing machine, you're not alone. This iconic brand has been part of the foundation of home sewing for more than a century and a half. Although these ...