Home Design

‘Mining the Mine goes beyond home decorating as it delves into the nuts and bolts of how to make all those ‘dreamed of’ projects become a new reality! Together we take a closer look at what you have and what you would like to have to make your space feel relaxing and secure. Next we will examine how to use what you have, to do what you can, where you are. The final result is creating an entirely new look on a minimal budget. The information shared ensures a wonderful, lighthearted approach to a final finish on budget. Every home is a personal expression of the people who live there. ...

When Frances Mayes fell in love with Tuscany and Bramasole, millions basked in the experience through her three best-selling memoirs. Now Frances and her husband, In Tuscany coauthor Edward, share the essence of Tuscan life as they have lived it, with specific ideas and inspiration for listeners stateside to bring the beauty and spirit of Tuscany into their own home decor, meals, gardens, entertaining and, most important, outlook on life.

As you may know, chickens are great for meat and eggs. Just five actively-laying hens can cater to your entire family's egg consumption. You can also do it on a large scale. It is a very rewarding venture that is surprisingly easy and cheap if you know how to go about it. If done correctly, this might be your most rewarding project. The question now is, Do you know how to raise them without losing them to diseases, predators or poor nutrition?

In setting up a website design agency, there are certain things you must know and operate with to be able to outdo your competitors. In this report, we shall be revealing those deep secrets that will surely make you a successful owner of a website design agency like me. Before we go into the meat of this tutorial, let me quickly introduce myself and why you should invest your precious time listening to me, or spending your hard-earned money buying this book. My name is Victor Nwadike, a professional website designer and an internet marketer, I have struggled in different aspect of providing...

Looking to enter the exciting world of tiny house living? This handy guide has everything you need to know to design, build, and customize your own compact dream home. Craft your own tiny dreams with this comprehensive guide. In "Crafting Tiny Dreams," author and tiny house expert walks you through every step of building your own tiny house. Whether you're looking to downsize, seeking a more sustainable lifestyle, or craving a unique living experience, "Crafting Tiny Dreams" is the ultimate guide to tiny house living. Starting with the basics, you'll learn about the benefits of the tiny ...

Contrary to popular belief, retirement homes are not the only option for our population’s aging members anymore. Adult Family Homes designed to allow senior citizens to live mostly independently with access to a variety of amenities, provide an alternative for individuals or couples who can no longer safely live on their own but don’t want to relegate themselves to assisted living facilities. Investment in this innovative category of senior living is a relatively new opportunity that many are not aware of.

This deep-dive into ADU construction will help you build a mindset of a real estate investor: Instead of working hard for your house, making your house work for you and achieve your dreams for your family.

Kristin Johns long dreamed of putting together a book of favorite recipes, ideas for interiors, and reflections on faith, family, and love. Growing Seasons is a collection of stories, recipes, and inspiration that encourages us to step into each day with courage and authenticity, and to embrace every season of life.

Considering a tiny house but not sure where to start? There are a lot of fascinating stories out there about tiny houses. These stories are no doubt inspiring, yet when it comes to turning our own realities into tiny house success, the journey toward the tiny house life can feel a bit overwhelming. Because of these challenges, Jordan Liberata wrote Live Tiny & Be Free as a way to help people take the steps needed to find their own personal form of tiny house freedom. The tiny life is yours if you want it, it’s just a matter of making a plan and putting it into motion.

Solar Power for Beginners uses stepwise instructions, tons of real-life examples, and various schematics that make your solar learning life easier. DIY Source authors have consulted with numerous mobile solar power DIYers, electrical and photovoltaics engineers, and off grid solar professionals to prepare a solar guide to power your adventures.

Let master of Maximalism Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen show you how to create and curate a space that you can truly love spending time in. More More More is overflowing with Laurence's signature style, exuberance and a lifetime's experience in lavish living and take-no-prisoners individuality. Part narrative treatise, part visual celebration of Maximalism through the ages, it is rich in history, anecdotes and quite a few rules, most of which are to be broken.

Looking to modernize your kitchen and transform it into a sleek and functional space? Look no further than Modernize Your Kitchen, the comprehensive guide to creating your dream kitchen. In this in-depth eBook, you'll learn how to assess your current kitchen setup, plan your design, and choose the perfect materials and finishes. You'll also discover how to create a budget that works for your needs and how to hire contractors and subcontractors to get the job done right. But that's just the beginning - this eBook takes you through every step of the kitchen renovation process. From demolition...

Find your peace of mind in the face of unexpected crises with 'Resilient Home,' a comprehensive guide to emergency preparedness and sustainable living that plugs the gap left by traditional homeowners' manuals. Bringing a wealth of practical advice, this ebook takes you on a life-changing journey toward achieving a well-prepared, resilient home. Engage in a broad exploration of various potential threats to your home and family, training you to identify and be well-prepared for these pitfalls. The value of preparation is highlighted, with focus on key areas such as emergency planning and ...

Connie Ragen Green is a former classroom teacher and real estate appraiser who left it all behind to come online in 2006. As a USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of more than twenty-five books, independent publisher, international speaker, podcaster, and online entrepreneur, she serves others on six continents by helping new authors, speakers, and entrepreneurs build their own lucrative online businesses. Here, Connie shares her strategies for reaching peak productivity and a lifestyle you love by following through with everything you do.

Whitney English breaks down the essence of thoughtful design and organization as tools not just for a prettier space but for a better life—one that smoothly adapts to the inevitable shifts we all face. She shares how balancing a neat look with functional living isn't always a walk in the park, but the payoff is a space that works just as hard as it charms. Whitney gets into the nitty-gritty with actionable strategies for putting the house in order. She walks listeners through evaluating their spaces, marrying storage with style, and zoning rooms for peak performance.

What makes everyday spaces work, how do they shape us, and what do they say about us? The spaces we live in - whether public areas, housing, offices, hospitals or cities - mediate community, creativity and our very identity, making us who we are. Using insights from environmental psychology, design, and architecture, The Shaping of Us reveals the often imperceptible ways in which our surroundings influence our behaviour.

A building is only as tall as its foundation. Getting a building’s footing right is key in preventing structural issues in the future. The foundation distributes the weight of the home, ensuring the subsoil doesn’t spread away from the structure and cause unbalanced settlement. Not all foundations are made the same...and the requirements differ based on many factors. If you’re on the journey to homeownership, then consider making a stop here and learning foundation basics so that you can proceed with great confidence and grit.

"Bird Cloud” is the name Annie Proulx gave to 640 acres of Wyoming wetlands and prairie and 400-foot cliffs plunging down to the North Platte River. On the day she first visited, a cloud in the shape of a bird hung in the evening sky. Proulx also saw pelicans, bald eagles, golden eagles, great blue herons, ravens, scores of bluebirds, harriers, kestrels, elk, deer and a dozen antelope

The Healing Home & Garden is for everyone - no matter your budget, whether you rent or own, live in a bedsit or a mansion. No major building works are involved, just a call to follow your own intuition and create the home that's right for you - not the style police! With insights from world-renowned intuition coach and best-selling author, Sonia Choquette, this book is full of budget tips for rethinking your living space, creative suggestions for re-purposing furniture and objects, and extensive product and book recommendations.

Create your own green indoor paradise with this room-by-room guide to bringing the outdoors inside - perfect for plant parents everywhere!