Home Design & Renovation

Build-to-rent (BTR) is a new kind of rental community. These are communities designed for people who prefer to rent housing but want a place that feels more like home.

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....

When you know where and how to add those attractive designer touches, you'll attract more buyers, and sell your home quicker for a higher price....

Since available information in this regard is incomplete, DIY Source has prepared a practical guide on how to set up DIY solar power systems. DIY Solar Power for Beginners will guide you in customizing your grid, tied as well as mobile and off-grid solar power systems....

In this Tiny House: A Beginner's Guide to Minimalist Living, Building Your Small Home Guide, you'll learn all that you need to know about minimalist living and the tiny house movement. You'll find out how to get started on building your tiny home, frequently asked questions, and even whether or not you should hire a professional to build your tiny home....

With this updated edition of his earlier book A Place of My Own, listeners can revisit the inspired, intelligent, and often hilarious story of Pollan’s realization of a room of his own....

Want to handle basic auto repairs yourself? This easy-to-follow guide gives you the nuts and bolts of diagnosing trouble and performing maintenance and repairs on your vehicle. You'll explore each system and keep everything running in tiptop shape....

Mini Farming describes a holistic approach to small-area farming that will show you how to produce 85 percent of an average family's food on just a quarter acre....

Survival expert and best-selling author Creek Stewart gives you a step-by-step emergency preparedness plan to meet your food, water, heat, and sanitation needs during any disaster....

On the 100th anniversary of the Russian Revolution, the epic story of an enormous apartment building where Communist true believers lived before their destruction....

Do you walk in a room to organize and find yourself paralyzed and overwhelmed? Do you find yourself spending money on organizing solutions that don't work....

You can use this book to design a house for yourself with your family; you can use it to work with your neighbors to improve your town and neighborhood; you can use it to design an office, a workshop, or a public building. And you can use it to guide you in the actual process of construction.

Melissa Maker is beloved by fans all over the world for her completely reengineered approach to cleaning....

Real Life Organizing offers clutter-free storage solutions and advice that can help you create a Pinterest-worthy home on a small budget: Learn how to organize your home, simplify life, and have more time for the things you love....

As a professional organizer and productivity specialist, Lisa Woodruff has helped thousands of women around the world get their homes organized....

Exactly how to build your tiny house on wheels—step-by-step—even if you have little to no construction experience....

Embark on a transformative journey with your go-to guide for turning the dream of building your home into a reality. Whether you're a first-time builder or an experienced DIY enthusiast, this comprehensive book is your indispensable companion through every phase of the construction process.

They’re scented, fizzy, and fun, but adding a sizzling bath bomb to your tub is doing far more good for your health than just stimulating your senses with some fizz, color, and flowery aromas....

“What a mess!“ How many times have you said those words while leaving or entering your home? “I'll clean up everything as soon as I get home!” you think right away…and.... That’s how your beloved clutter is still waiting for you when you come back....

Jeff Speck’s follow-up to his best-selling Walkable City is the resource that cities and citizens need to usher in an era of renewed street life. Walkable City Rules is a doer’s guide to making change in cities, and making it now....

Chemistry professor Dario Bressanini is on a mission to teach listeners about safe, sustainable methods for cleaning their homes while debunking widespread myths....

Today, we’re constantly being bombarded with pictures of perfection, so it’s easy to think that there’s something wrong with you....

Spirited thinkers Michael Pawlyn and Sarah Ichioka propose a bold set of regenerative principles with potential to transform how we design, make, and manage our buildings; infrastructure; and communities.

How many of us have been told after we graduated that what you studied in books is one thing, and how it works in reality is something different! This audiobook is a complete guide that takes you through all phases of a project....

In The 15-Minute City: A Solution to Saving Our Time and Our Planet, Carlos Moreno delivers an exciting and insightful discussion of the deceptively simple and revolutionary idea that everyday destinations like schools, stores, and offices should only be a short walk or bike ride away from home.

The Prepper's Bible for Long-Term Survival is your step-by-step guide to thriving in any situation, offering actionable strategies even for complete beginners. This essential resource will empower you to build self-reliance and confidence, no matter your starting point.

Are you ready to transform your home into a personalized sanctuary of creativity and modern elegance? Creative Living Space: Creative DIY Projects and Modern Suggestions to Update Anything at Home and More is your ultimate guide to reimagining your living spaces with style and functionality. This book is packed with inspiring ideas, step-by-step DIY projects, and practical tips to refresh every corner of your home. Whether you're looking to revamp a tired living room, maximize small spaces, or add unique touches to your kitchen or outdoor areas, this guide has you covered.

This audiobook is a comprehensive guide to building your own smokehouse and exploring the world of DIY projects. Starting with the 8' x 6' smokehouse blueprint, it takes you step-by-step through planning, construction, and customization. Along the way, you’ll learn essential skills like measuring, cutting, assembling, and finishing, while gaining confidence in your ability to tackle larger projects.

Build-to-rent (BTR) is a new kind of rental community. These are communities designed for people who prefer to rent housing but want a place that feels more like home. They take the best aspects of single-family rentals and upgrade the experience by developing all homes inside a professionally managed community. With the average sales price for a home across the US at $350,000, a mortgage is out of the reach of most people. BTR developments, which resemble traditional, gated neighborhoods, are currently one of the best options for affordable housing.

Are you ready to advance from a journeyman to a master HVAC technician? “HVAC Mastery Unlocked: The Ultimate Guide to Passing Your Master's Test and Advancing Your Career” is your comprehensive roadmap to successfully mastering the HVAC master's exam and achieving the next level in your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning career. This guide is perfect for HVAC professionals who want to expand their skill set, boost their earnings, and gain the competitive edge needed in the ever-evolving HVAC industry.