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Backdoor Revolution

The Definitive Guide to ADU Development

by Kol Peterson ...

Accessory Dwelling Units are a form of residential infill housing that are poised to revolutionize housing in the United States. Unlike other urban development trends, this one is being driven by homeowners, not professional developers.Through case studies, expert interviews, firsthand anecdotes, images, and data analysis, Backdoor Revolution reveals the opportunities, challenges, and best ... Read more

$12.86 USD

Accessory Dwelling Units are a form of residential infill housing that are poised to revolutionize housing in the United States. Unlike other urban development trends, this one is being driven by homeowners, not professional developers.Through case studies, expert interviews, firsthand anecdotes, images, and data analysis, Backdoor Revolution reveals the opportunities, challenges, and best
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Construction Project Estimating 101: For Beginners & New Graduates

by P.D. Mason ...

Are you looking for that construction estimating 'Edge' over your competition on project bid day?Or...maybe you're a new construction estimator ready to start your career with 'real-world' knowledge in your back pocket but don't know where to look?Stop…..look no further and keep reading!Construction Project Management 101 is your real-world, hands-on "How To" guidebook that ensures your ... Read more

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Are you looking for that construction estimating 'Edge' over your competition on project bid day?Or...maybe you're a new construction estimator ready to start your career with 'real-world' knowledge in your back pocket but don't know where to look?Stop…..look no further and keep reading!Construction Project Management 101 is your real-world, hands-on "How To" guidebook that ensures your
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Housing for Humans: A Book to Imagine, Create and Design a New Housing Model in America

by ileana schinder ...

Where are all the homes?The affordable housing crisis today can be solved through innovative residential and urban design. Family models have evolved, society has reframed the role of cities, and ongoing urban realities demand opportunities to create housing for all, from first-time homeowners to retirees.This book navigates the design process of new housing, like additional dwelling units, and ... Read more

$5.66 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Where are all the homes?The affordable housing crisis today can be solved through innovative residential and urban design. Family models have evolved, society has reframed the role of cities, and ongoing urban realities demand opportunities to create housing for all, from first-time homeowners to retirees.This book navigates the design process of new housing, like additional dwelling units, and
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Feng Shui Modern

by Cliff Tan ...

The ancient practice of feng shui is uncovered in this simple and practical guide, revealing the tools that will lead to a healthier, happier home for every budget.How do you place a bed in an awkward room? How can your space help you be more focused and more productive? How do you set up your room to make you ready for romantic love? It's simple!In Feng Shui for Modern Living, TikTok influencer ... Read more

$12.86 USD

The ancient practice of feng shui is uncovered in this simple and practical guide, revealing the tools that will lead to a healthier, happier home for every budget.How do you place a bed in an awkward room? How can your space help you be more focused and more productive? How do you set up your room to make you ready for romantic love? It's simple!In Feng Shui for Modern Living, TikTok influencer
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At Home

A Short History of Private Life

by Bill Bryson ...

In these pages, the beloved Bill Bryson gives us a fascinating history of the modern home, taking us on a room-by-room tour through his own house and using each room to explore the vast history of the domestic artifacts we take for granted. As he takes us through the history of our modern comforts, Bryson demonstrates that whatever happens in the world eventually ends up in our home, in the paint, ... Read more

$9.99 USD

In these pages, the beloved Bill Bryson gives us a fascinating history of the modern home, taking us on a room-by-room tour through his own house and using each room to explore the vast history of the domestic artifacts we take for granted. As he takes us through the history of our modern comforts, Bryson demonstrates that whatever happens in the world eventually ends up in our home, in the paint,
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Prefabulous for Everyone

by Sheri Koones ...

Prefabricated housing is a practical solution since it is faster to build, less expensive than site-built houses, and potentially more energy efficient—all aspects that are attractive to homeowners. According to manufacturers, they are seeing the trend for house size coming down but with higher quality amenities. Sheri Koones has authored a series of five prefabulous books; this one is her sixth. ... Read more

$18.17 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Prefabricated housing is a practical solution since it is faster to build, less expensive than site-built houses, and potentially more energy efficient—all aspects that are attractive to homeowners. According to manufacturers, they are seeing the trend for house size coming down but with higher quality amenities. Sheri Koones has authored a series of five prefabulous books; this one is her sixth.
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The Interior Design Handbook

Furnish, Decorate, and Style Your Space

by Frida Ramstedt ...

The new comprehensive bible of interior design, from a home styling guru who has coached an entire Scandinavian generation in the art of creating a harmonious home.Frida Ramstedt believes in thinking about how we decorate, rather than focusing on what we decorate with. We know more today than ever before about design trends, furniture, and knickknacks, and now Frida familiarizes readers with the ... Read more

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The new comprehensive bible of interior design, from a home styling guru who has coached an entire Scandinavian generation in the art of creating a harmonious home.Frida Ramstedt believes in thinking about how we decorate, rather than focusing on what we decorate with. We know more today than ever before about design trends, furniture, and knickknacks, and now Frida familiarizes readers with the
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The Complete Photo Guide to Window Treatments

Edited by Linda Neubauer ...

Series series Complete Photo Guide
Custom Window Coverings: Weekend Projects ... Read more

$1.79 USD

Custom Window Coverings: Weekend Projects
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Back to Basics

A Complete Guide to Traditional Skills

Edited by Abigail Gehring ...

Series series Back to Basics Guides
Over 1,500,000 copies sold—an international bestseller!NATIONAL BESTSELLER!#4 BALTIMORE SUN BESTSELLER#7 AMAZON WEEKLY BESTSELLERAnyone who wants to learn basic living skills—the kind employed by our forefathers—and adapt them for a better life in the twenty-first century need look no further than this eminently useful, full-color guide.Countless readers have turned ... ... Read more

$15.99 USD

Over 1,500,000 copies sold—an international bestseller!NATIONAL BESTSELLER!#4 BALTIMORE SUN BESTSELLER#7 AMAZON WEEKLY BESTSELLERAnyone who wants to learn basic living skills—the kind employed by our forefathers—and adapt them for a better life in the twenty-first century need look no further than this eminently useful, full-color guide.Countless readers have turned ...
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How to Build Cabins, Lodges, and Bungalows

Complete Manual of Constructing, Decorating, and Furnishing Homes for Recreation or Profit

by Popular Science Monthly ...

Many generations ago, the cabin was the backbone of American life; it was the headquarters of that important unit-the home. It provided shelter, protection, and a foundation upon which to build a great empire. The pioneer cabin, understandably, was a necessity.Even in today's modern and complex world, many people still reside in cabins built to withstand permanent housing. In addition, cabins that ... Read more

$8.99 USD

Many generations ago, the cabin was the backbone of American life; it was the headquarters of that important unit-the home. It provided shelter, protection, and a foundation upon which to build a great empire. The pioneer cabin, understandably, was a necessity.Even in today's modern and complex world, many people still reside in cabins built to withstand permanent housing. In addition, cabins that
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Learn to Timber Frame

Craftsmanship, Simplicity, Timeless Beauty

by Will Beemer ...

The elegant simplicity of timber frame construction is made accessible to all levels of builders with step-by-step building instructions for one small, easy-to-build timber frame cabin, along with plans for modifying it to suit particular needs and locations.Veteran timber framer Will Beemer takes you through the entire process of building a traditional timber frame from start to finish, beginning ... Read more

$12.99 USD

The elegant simplicity of timber frame construction is made accessible to all levels of builders with step-by-step building instructions for one small, easy-to-build timber frame cabin, along with plans for modifying it to suit particular needs and locations.Veteran timber framer Will Beemer takes you through the entire process of building a traditional timber frame from start to finish, beginning
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Homebody

A Guide to Creating Spaces You Never Want to Leave

by Joanna Gaines ...

Joanna Gaines' instant #1 New York Times ... Read more

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Joanna Gaines' instant #1 New York Times
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Projects to Get You Off the Grid

Rain Barrels, Chicken Coops, and Solar Panels

by Instructables.com ...

Instructables is back with this compact book focused on a series of projects designed to get you thinking creatively about thinking green. Twenty Instructables illustrate just how simple it can be to make your own backyard chicken coop, or turn a wine barrel into a rainwater collector.Illustrated with dozens of full-color photographs per project accompanying easy-to-follow instructions, this ... Read more

$10.99 USD

Instructables is back with this compact book focused on a series of projects designed to get you thinking creatively about thinking green. Twenty Instructables illustrate just how simple it can be to make your own backyard chicken coop, or turn a wine barrel into a rainwater collector.Illustrated with dozens of full-color photographs per project accompanying easy-to-follow instructions, this
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Designing Your Dream Home

Every Question to Ask, Every Detail to Consider, and Everything to Know Before You Build or Remodel

by Susan Lang ...

You can have the home of your dreams!This comprehensive guide walks you through every decision and addresses all the details that most homeowners don't even know to consider.In this step-by-step, room-by-room handbook, Susan Lang considers every aspect of your homebuilding or remodeling project, such as how toHire the right architect, interior designer, and builderDesign each room to perfectly fit ... Read more

$7.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

You can have the home of your dreams!This comprehensive guide walks you through every decision and addresses all the details that most homeowners don't even know to consider.In this step-by-step, room-by-room handbook, Susan Lang considers every aspect of your homebuilding or remodeling project, such as how toHire the right architect, interior designer, and builderDesign each room to perfectly fit
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House Lessons

Renovating a Life

by Erica Bauermeister ...

A Real Simple Best Book of the YearA deeply moving story of an epic home renovation in the Pacific Northwest—from the New York Times–bestselling author of The Scent KeeperIn this mesmerizing memoir-in-essays, Erica Bauermeister renovates a trash-filled house in eccentric Port Townsend, Washington, and in the process takes readers on a journey to discover the ways our spaces subliminally affect us ... Read more

$3.99 USD

A Real Simple Best Book of the YearA deeply moving story of an epic home renovation in the Pacific Northwest—from the New York Times–bestselling author of The Scent KeeperIn this mesmerizing memoir-in-essays, Erica Bauermeister renovates a trash-filled house in eccentric Port Townsend, Washington, and in the process takes readers on a journey to discover the ways our spaces subliminally affect us
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The Ultimate Guide To High-End Bathroom Decor

Everything you need to know about bathroom design

by Dave Thomas ...

The Ultimate Guide To High-End Bathroom DecorThis Amazing Guide Is Available for FREE!Are you struggling with renovating your bathroom?We are a family owned business that specializes in high-end bathroom decor and we’re proud to say that we’re an authorized dealer for some of the best brands in the industry freestanding tubs and tub faucets.If you just bought a new home or are renovating the ... Read more

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The Ultimate Guide To High-End Bathroom DecorThis Amazing Guide Is Available for FREE!Are you struggling with renovating your bathroom?We are a family owned business that specializes in high-end bathroom decor and we’re proud to say that we’re an authorized dealer for some of the best brands in the industry freestanding tubs and tub faucets.If you just bought a new home or are renovating the
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Building a Timeless House in an Instant Age

by Brent Hull ...

The author of Traditional American Rooms examines the evolution of home construction, making a case against mass-produced homes.HISTORY®'s Lone Star Restoration star, Brent Hull is a master craftsman, and hands-on preservationist. Hull—a Foreword Reviews Book of the Year Finalist for architectural non-fiction—challenges us to consider the impact our decisions will have when building a house. What ... Read more

$7.82 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

The author of Traditional American Rooms examines the evolution of home construction, making a case against mass-produced homes.HISTORY®'s Lone Star Restoration star, Brent Hull is a master craftsman, and hands-on preservationist. Hull—a Foreword Reviews Book of the Year Finalist for architectural non-fiction—challenges us to consider the impact our decisions will have when building a house. What
... Read more
The Ultimate Guide to Homesteading

An Encyclopedia of Independent Living

by Nicole Faires ...

Series series The Ultimate Guides
“A compendium of skills for self-sufficiency and survival . . . Answers to just about every practical question you might have about homesteading” (Sierra Club’s The Green Life).Can you make your own bread (without a bread machine)? Grow a garden all winter? What can you use instead of toilet paper? What if the power went out for a month? What if the grocery store closed? Can you make a solar oven? ... Read more

$11.69 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

“A compendium of skills for self-sufficiency and survival . . . Answers to just about every practical question you might have about homesteading” (Sierra Club’s The Green Life).Can you make your own bread (without a bread machine)? Grow a garden all winter? What can you use instead of toilet paper? What if the power went out for a month? What if the grocery store closed? Can you make a solar oven?
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Building Kitchen Cabinets for Beginners

by Larissa Johnson ...

Save money by building your own kitchen cabinets! If you like home improvement projects, building your dream kitchen is easy. With the right tools and plans, you'll showcase carpentry talents you didn't know you had! Scroll up... and click on "Buy Now" to deliver almost instantly to your Kobo or other reading device. ... Read more

$6.27 USD

Save money by building your own kitchen cabinets! If you like home improvement projects, building your dream kitchen is easy. With the right tools and plans, you'll showcase carpentry talents you didn't know you had! Scroll up... and click on "Buy Now" to deliver almost instantly to your Kobo or other reading device.
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New Beginnings at Roseford Hall

Escape to the country for a heartwarming series from Fay Keenan

by Fay Keenan ...

Series Book 1 - Roseford
The start of an escapist, heartwarming romantic series from bestselling author Fay KeenanLife in London has lost its sparkle for Stella Simpson.So when she gets the opportunity to escape to the country for a year, it seems too good a chance to miss. In the beautiful Somerset countryside, the majestic Roseford Hall has been painstakingly restored and is now ready for its grand opening. And as the ... Read more

$4.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

The start of an escapist, heartwarming romantic series from bestselling author Fay KeenanLife in London has lost its sparkle for Stella Simpson.So when she gets the opportunity to escape to the country for a year, it seems too good a chance to miss. In the beautiful Somerset countryside, the majestic Roseford Hall has been painstakingly restored and is now ready for its grand opening. And as the
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How to Build Your Own Home

by Alex Billings ...

This detailed step by step guide to constructing your own home has helped over a quarter of a million people with little or no experience in carpentry or construction, to take pride in building, remodeling, and repairing, their home without the need of expensive architects, Contractors, or Subcontractors. Like many people who grow tired of throwing their hard earned money away on rental units, ... Read more

$11.69 USD

This detailed step by step guide to constructing your own home has helped over a quarter of a million people with little or no experience in carpentry or construction, to take pride in building, remodeling, and repairing, their home without the need of expensive architects, Contractors, or Subcontractors. Like many people who grow tired of throwing their hard earned money away on rental units,
... Read more
Fences, Gates, and Bridges

And How to Make Them

Edited by George A. Martin ...

First published in 1887, Fences, Gates, and Bridges is an instructional guide to the best ways to build a variety of fences, gates, hedges, bridges, and culverts. The section on fences boasts a wealth of information on building various types of fences, including rail, composite, garden, board, and picket. It also explores how to construct an effective barbed wire fence, how to use a stone wall to ... Read more

$9.95 USD

First published in 1887, Fences, Gates, and Bridges is an instructional guide to the best ways to build a variety of fences, gates, hedges, bridges, and culverts. The section on fences boasts a wealth of information on building various types of fences, including rail, composite, garden, board, and picket. It also explores how to construct an effective barbed wire fence, how to use a stone wall to
... Read more
150 Best of the Best Loft Ideas

by LOFT Publications, Inc. ...

Filled with beautiful full-color photographs and detailed illustrations, an irresistible collection profiling 150 of the latest trends in contemporary loft design.The ultimate resource for designing and decorating loft spaces, 150 Best of the Best Loft Ideas presents 150 stunning lofts constructed and designed by notable architects and designers from around the world. Made popular in the nineteen ... Read more

$10.99 USD

Filled with beautiful full-color photographs and detailed illustrations, an irresistible collection profiling 150 of the latest trends in contemporary loft design.The ultimate resource for designing and decorating loft spaces, 150 Best of the Best Loft Ideas presents 150 stunning lofts constructed and designed by notable architects and designers from around the world. Made popular in the nineteen
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Kitchen Remodeling: A Collection of Tips and Advice - Ideas & Designs to Inspire Your Upgrade

HOUSE REMODELING, #2

by WORLD PRESS ...

Series Book 2 - HOUSE REMODELING
Looking to remodel the heart of your home? We have you covered with plenty of kitchen design ideas!★ These ideas will spark instant inspiration ★Make sure the heart of your home looks as good as it possibly can.DOING A KITCHEN REMODEL IN PHASES TAKES PLANNINGStage one is to develop a careful, complete plan for your new kitchen.Stage two: Order the cabinets, appliance... ... Read more

$8.99 USD

Looking to remodel the heart of your home? We have you covered with plenty of kitchen design ideas!★ These ideas will spark instant inspiration ★Make sure the heart of your home looks as good as it possibly can.DOING A KITCHEN REMODEL IN PHASES TAKES PLANNINGStage one is to develop a careful, complete plan for your new kitchen.Stage two: Order the cabinets, appliance...
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