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In Stop Landscaping, Start Life-Scaping, Monique Allen, landscape designer, contractor, and fine gardener, speaks frankly about why you become caught in a spiral of false starts and unsatisfying projects.

On a late Wednesday evening, after my toilet clogged, I asked our plumber to share his top five "greatest hits". The stories were so hilarious, I had to share them with the world. The Poop Diaries features true stories told by my plumber, and many other plumbers, about the most memorable service jobs they have worked on and most unique people they have helped. Whether it's nudity, rats, fake vaginas, dildos, snakes, weapons, and so much more, these plumbers have seen and smelled it all. 

Essential Green Roof Construction is a comprehensive, in-depth guide to building simple green roofs for houses and small buildings. Packed with detailed photos, illustrations, case studies, and code compliance advice, it offers clear step-by-step instructions necessary to create your own living roof on a new build or as a retrofit. Where common sense meets beauty—a green roof is a system of layers that work together to support plant life, insulate homes, and make the world a greener place.

Being a real estate investor is tough enough, but dealing with wrong contractors can drain the life out of you and turn a money maker into a money pit. Control your next project with the lessons you will learn from this book. Get the results you want and recognize the red flags unscrupulous tradesman wave. You may have been blinded by sawdust in the past, but this book will help you see through the smoke and mirrors.

Owning a pool can be an incredibly exciting experience, but there are many things all pool owners should know before diving head first. With this pool care guide, you'll have everything you'll need to know about how to start up and maintain a clean and clear swimming pool!

Learn about critical thinking and reaching a sustainable future more cost-effectively than ever imagined.

Essential Rainwater Harvesting is a comprehensive manual for designing, building, and maintaining water-harvesting systems for the warm and cold climates of the world. Presenting design considerations and approaches for the most common household rainwater supply scenarios.

This book details the design for a smaller living space. You can adjust the plans to meet your desires and needs.

50 Things to Know About Selling Your Home, by Donna Batdorff, offers an expert’s approach to selling your home.

Tiny houses on wheels are glamorous and solve a lot of problems for people, but actually building one is a different story entirely. Maybe you've spent a lot of time researching and planning, but you're not quite sure you are ready. Or perhaps you are having a tiny house built for you but don't know what your builder will really do or how to communicate with them. Whatever your situation, this audiobook will arm you with construction knowledge in simple terms.

Slash your bills, boost your comfort, and save the planet with this easy guide to energy-efficient home improvement. Are you curious about how small changes can make a big difference for the environment—and the well-being of your family? Are you wondering how to sort through the overwhelming number of options and technical jargon associated with energy-efficient upgrades? If so, you’re not the only one. 9 out of 10 homebuyers would rather buy a more expensive home with energy-efficient features versus a cheaper and less energy-efficient home.

Shop Class as Soulcraft meets A Place of My Own in this lyrical meditation of a woodworker steadfastly repairing a historic home. Old houses share their secrets only if they survive. Trading the corporate ladder for a stepladder, Lee McColgan commits to preserving the ramshackle Loring House...

Master the art of finding great deals, and you'll have the opportunity to master your finances and thus your freedom. Whether you're an owner financier, flipper, landlord, wholesaler, or subject-to entrepreneur, it all starts with consistently finding great deals. Mitch believes real estate investing is a powerful strategy for acquiring wealth. He has helped new investors find their place and has helped veteran investors re-invent themselves. He especially believes in "owner financing" beyond all other investing strategies.

The ultimate guide for getting it together, from lockers and backpacks to bedrooms, closets, and vanities—by the New York Times bestselling authors of The Home Edit. The Home Edit for Teens is a playbook for owning your style, your confidence, your life. Being organized means you’ll never...

Interior design is not just about picking the right furniture or the best colors out there for your walls. It’s about turning something ordinary into something spectacular. In fact, the right spaces with rejuvenating colors and an organized interior can help reduce stress, improve relationships, and truly bring you a better quality of life.

PEX Pipe Plumbing for Beginners is an essential guide to the world of PEX pipe plumbing for homeowners looking to save money with a DIY plumbing solution. This comprehensive book offers clear and concise advice on everything from the basics of PEX pipe plumbing to the best practices for installation.

A well-expressed, thought-provoking, step-by-step guide to designing your best life. In our modern world, so many people are battling unhappiness and dissatisfaction in their lives. Karen Webb, architect and author, delivers a groundbreaking new approach to designing and re-building your life with the creative ingenuity she has used in architecture for decades.

Part autobiography, part natural history, Bird Cloud is the glorious story of the American West landscape and building a home there by Annie Proulx, winner of a PEN/Faulker Award, Pulitzer Prize, and National Book Award and author of the short story “Brokeback Mountain.” “Bird Cloud” is...

Imagine you're excitedly sketching out ideas for your dream kitchen extension, but then you hit a wall of confusing building regulations. Or picture this: you're ready to start construction, but unexpected planning permission issues bring everything to a grinding halt. Or perhaps, you've chosen the perfect fixtures and finishes, only to discover your budget has been blown by unforeseen costs. It's not your fault; the modern world of home extensions is fraught with complex regulations and unexpected hurdles that can make even the most enthusiastic homeowner feel defeated.

Imagine yourself—a brand-new homeowner—all set to move into a new property that you just bought. You're eager to start a new chapter in your life, but there are still a few things bothering you. The obvious course of action is to hire a contractor for home renovation. But most homeowners can spend between $100,000 and $200,000 for complete home renovation. You must be thinking, "How can I renovate my home without spending a fortune?" The answer is easy: Do it yourself. Do It Yourself Home Renovation will show you how to renovate like professionals at a fraction of the cost.