"Why keep organizing your house over and over! Here's how to do It right the first time and keep it that way. "30 Days to an Organized Home" can easily and completely organize your home so it works for you, not against you! Is the mess in your home taking over your life? Do you dread coming home because of it? Are you afraid to have people over? Does the thought of someone stopping by unexpectedly throw you into a panic attack? The time has come...

"The solution to the challenge of maintaining a house is to take a proactive holistic approach and includes three main functional components. They are:*Annual Home Reviews*Coordination of all Maintenance & Repair*Electronic Maintenance Records The basic premise is to treat the home as an entire ecosystem. Be proactive and take a preventive rather than reactive approach to keep small problems from getting larger and more costly to repair. Even preventing...

"Since 1973, Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins have offered practical, hands-on instructions designed to help readers master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. There are now more than 170 titles in this series, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and city dwellers alike to cultivate personal independence in everyday life."--

"In California, authentic Spanish colonial houses were built with local materials for comfort and convenience, with both construction and ornamentation traditional of Spanish and New England settlers. This book gives architects, home builders and historians a chance to view photos, sketches, and twenty-six full pages of measured drawings of interior and exterior doorways, paneling, balconies, wrought-iron, and mantels-most from houses that are no...

Each title in the Not Your Mother's Book series contains approximately 60 real-life stories dedicated to a unique theme, drawn from the passion and experience of dozens of writers in a whimsical and entertaining mix of irreverence and humor. Founded by former coauthors and editors of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series, this similarly styled anthology series foregoes the sad, sappy, preachy, or death-oriented stories that were that series' hallmark,...

A whimsical tribute to the myriad possibilities of home depicts homes in different real-world environments as well as fantastical settings.

"Each year, thousands, if not millions, of homeowners make the decision to remodel their bathrooms. Are you looking to become one of those individuals? A large number of homeowners are, but despite wanting to remodel their bathrooms, many do not end up doing so. One of the reasons for that is because of uncertainty. You and other homeowners just like yourself often wonder whether or not they could benefit from having their bathrooms remodeled. Of...

"Remodelista: The Ultimate Shopping Directory is an in-depth listing of recommended home design resources and stores, excerpted from Remodelista. Remodelista.com is the go-to, undisputed authority for home design enthusiasts, remodelers, architects, and designers. Unlike sites that cater to all tastes, Remodelista has a singular and clearly defined aesthetic: classic pieces trump designs that are trendy and transient, and well-edited spaces take precedence...

"Contemporary kitchens are full of energy-efficient appliances and state-of-the-art flooring and countertops. With interest in gourmet cooking high, today's kitchens are well-thought out and extremely useable spaces. Not only that, they are beautiful to behold. If you are performing nightly cooking chores in an outdated kitchen, rocket yourself into the new millennium and consider a kitchen remodel project. Some of the trends you're likely to encounter...

When her parents suggest moving, Amelia Bedelia turns going to open houses and exploring new neighborhoods into an adventure.