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Author
Publisher
Harvest, an imprint of William Morrow
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"What makes a home the space that keeps you? Interior designer and television host Jeremiah Brent takes readers on a deeply personal jouney to answer that question because a home isn't just where we live; it reflects who we are. Through candid conversations with nine individuals and families from a range of backgrounds, lifestyles, and geographic locations, Jeremiah gets to the heart of how and why the spaces we inhabit can feel like they truly belong...
Author
Publisher
Clavis
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
Matteo lives in a tower house--a very tall house with many special rooms. "Let's go out!" Matteo shouts to his family as he travels through the house. Can you guess what will happen? And can you find everything Matteo must gather along the way?
Author
Publisher
Roaring Brook Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"When Fiona has the idea to build her very own fairy house, she gets to work right away foraging for supplies, scouting for the perfect location, and recruiting some magical friends. Building a fairy house isn't as easy as you might think!"--
Author
Publisher
Saga Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"When a young family moves into an unfinished development community, cracks begin to emerge in both their new residence and their lives, as a mysterious online DIY instructor delivers dark subliminal suggestions about how to handle any problem around the house"--
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Language
English
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"Across Italy there are many half-empty towns, nearly abandoned by those who migrate to the coast or to cities. The beautiful, crumbling hilltop town of Becchina is among them, but its mayor has taken drastic measures to rebuild - selling abandoned homes to anyone in the world for a single Euro, as long as the buyer promises to live there for at least five years. It's a no-brainer for American couple Tommy and Kate Puglisi. Both work remotely, and...
Author
Publisher
Thomas Nelson
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
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"Carly Harris is trying to adjust to life as a single mom after the unsolved murder of her husband. When her grandmother suggests renovating the family home into a bed-and-breakfast, Carly discovers family secrets in the attic - including a treasure possibly worth millions of dollars. She reaches out to her next-door-neighbor, who is also a police officer, for advice, but Lucas Bennett gets more than he bargained for as burglars, and even assassins,...
8) Let me in
Author
Publisher
Thomas & Mercer
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
For Helen and George, the remote fixer-upper in Cornwall was supposed to be a dream home, and a way to leave behind the problems they're both running from. But something about the place feels wrong from day one. And why does Helen have a creeping feeling she's been this house before? Her unease only deepens after renovations begin, when the builders find sinister dolls hidden in the walls. As Helen digs into the house's past, she discovers that the...
9) Final offer
Author
Series
Dreamland billionaires volume 3
Publisher
Bloom Books
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Tasked with selling his grandfather's Michigan lake house in order to receive his inheritance, CALLAHAN "CAL" KANE is determined to do right by his grandfather, but standing in his way is ALANA CASTILLO, Cal's childhood friend and now co-owner of the lake house. Alana's mother was the caretaker of the lake house and Alana share fond memories there, not only with Cal's grandfather but with Cal himself. While Cal's destructive ways stood in the way...
Publisher
Cool Springs Press, an imprint of The Quarto Group
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
The Complete Photo Guide to Wiring is BLACK+DECKER's eighth edition of the best-selling home improvement book in North America for more than a decade, now completely updated to conform to 2021-2024 National Electrical Code.
Discover exactly what you need to know about home electrical systems: the most common circuits, the most needed techniques, essential tools and materials, and a room-by-room wiring guide. The easy-to-understand step-by-step instructions...
Publisher
Reader's Digest
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
Curious about what it takes to become a confident do-it-yourselfer? As with many other skills, DIY home improvement proficiency starts with a willingness to try new things and follow directions. You?ll learn as you go, develop your problem-solving skills and tackle bigger and bigger projects.
Author
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Renting a home can be a complex process -- from finding a safe and affordable space, to hiring help for moving in and out, and of course, managing any repairs that come up during your stay. You deserve to feel empowered to take matters into your own hands -- and it's not as hard as you might think. In this book, Mercury will show you how to tackle the projects that need improvement in your home--from how to properly fix a clog in your bathroom sink...
Author
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HaperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Bee wanted to spend the summer reading Betsy Chillers books and exploring the new spooky theme park with her best friend. Instead, she's spending the summer trapped at Storm Lake with her too loud, too thrifty, and too Indian family. Luckily, Bee finds a place to escape her embarrassment--a magical house across the lake that transforms her into the cool girl she always wanted to be. Maybe cottage life isn't so bad after all! But strange dreams are...
Author
Publisher
Clarion Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2023]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 8
Language
English
Description
"Quirky, tool-wielding Alice Cannoli-Potchnik begins to repair the dilapidated mansion next door -- only to discover the old house is home to ghosts, and they need mending, too"--
Ten-year-old Alice is moving for the eleventh time. She's lived in so many houses, each more broken than the last, that home to Alice is nothing more than a place you fix and then a place you leave. After all, who needs a permanent home when you're a whiz at fixing things?...
Author
Publisher
Dell
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"After escaping a bad relationship, Jess Cavendish is running and leaving it all behind, carrying just a few treasured belongings in her rucksack. She needs to start over, but that means sleeping where she can and making the most of her slim savings. Luckily, she comes across a recently sold, unoccupied house. It couldn't hurt to stay while she saves up enough to get her own place, right? Gethin Thomas is also looking for a fresh start. He's moved...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Secret Staircase Construction is under attack, and Tempest Raj feels helpless. After former client Julian Rhodes tried to kill his wife, he blamed her "accident" on the home renovation company's craftsmanship. Now the family business - known for bringing magic into homes through hidden doors, floating staircases, and architectural puzzle walls - is at a breaking point. No amount of Scottish and Indian meals from her grandfather can distract Tempest...
17) Contour gauge
Publisher
Ganasan
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
Description
Suitable for amateur or professional, it can duplicate any shape instantly, simply remember three steps: copy, lock and then trace it. You just press the contour gauge on one of the shapes. Then trace and trim the outline and cut into shape. Contour Gauge Shape Duplicator with Lock can be your lifesaver for project. Wide application for winding pipes, circular frames, ducts, and many objects, Ideal for fitting tiles, laminate, carpet, checking dimensions,...
18) The complete guide to bathrooms: beautiful upgrades & hardworking improvements you can do yourself
Publisher
Cool Springs Press
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"BLACK+DECKER Complete Guide to Bathrooms brings you design advice, how-to instructions, and all the facts you need to achieve the bathroom of your dreams. This sixth edition of the perennial bestseller from the BLACK+DECKER Complete Guide series covers all the bases when it comes to bathroom remodeling. From freshening up decor to a down-to-the-studs remodel, all of the information you need to design the job and do the work yourself is right here....
19) Code check complete: an illustrated guide to building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical codes
Author
Publisher
The Taunton Press
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
Provides an all-in-one guide to the most commonly cited code violations encountered by building inspectors.
20) Dressed to drill
Author
Series
Publisher
Berkley Prime Crime
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
When a dead body halts her renovation of an old Victorian church, Shannon Hammer discovers the church is hiding a century of secrets and must figure out which one someone with a screw loose would kill to protect.
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