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You have a sink full of dishes to wash, three loads of laundry to do, 17 bills to pay, 36 e-mails to answer, a big stack of novels on the nightstand you would love to read, and zero minutes of free time. You cannot add more hours to the day, but Laura Stack, The Productivity Pro, will help you make the most of the time you do have and get things done.

Tiny Houses sind nicht nur sprichwörtlich übersetzt winzige Häuser, sondern auch ein eingeschränkter Lebensstil. Dies bedeutet aber nicht, dass Sie auf jene Utensilien verzichten müssen, die Sie für sich persönlich benötigen. Tiny Houses gibt es in den unterschiedlichsten Größen. Die Häuser gibt es ab einer Größe von rund 5 qm bis hin zu 93 qm. Hier ist definitiv der passende Wohnraum für jeden dabei. Um diesen Lebensstil natürlich so gut es geht ausleben zu können, benötigen Sie gerade am Anfang sehr viele Informationen.

This Old House meets #HomeImprovementFails in this collection of laugh-out-loud essays, perfect for fans of Nick Offerman, CarTalk, or The Red Green Show. Filled with unforgettable true stories from the everyday life of an average guy just trying to save a few bucks, The Cheap Handyman is a delightful tribute to anyone who has ever thought, "Sure! I can do that!"

Residential designer Jamie Gold has spent years exploring how simple changes to things like lighting, fixtures, storage, and outdoor space can impact our health and wellness. In Wellness by Design, Gold offers a room-by-room guide to refreshing your space so that it supports your wellness journey. Good news, it doesn’t require a yoga room and can be done in small apartments as well as large houses. This book explains how simple changes can make a huge difference in how you feel every day.

Lady on the Hill tells the inspiring story of the 35-year effort to restore a fading beauty, the Biltmore Estate, to her former glory - all without a penny of government funding or outside foundation grants. Central to this true-life tale of rebirth against the odds is George Vanderbilt's grandson William A. V. Cecil, a well-mannered, highly educated man who, when caught up in an idea, becomes a whirling dervish, generating enough energy and enthusiasm to motivate everyone around him.

A groundbreaking volume from the president and CEO of the Appalachian Mountain Club makes the profound argument that to preserve the environment, a revolution must take place in which every person becomes a champion for nature and the outdoors. In The Outdoor Citizen, John Judge coins the term "the outdoor citizen" delivering his remarkably persuasive argument that we must all become citizens of the natural world, owning and instilling in the next generation a keen interest in the outdoors and reconnecting with life's most essential foundation: nature.

It is estimated that the earth's population will expand to an unprecedented nine billion people over the next century. This explosion in population is predicted to place further stress on our environment, deplete our natural resources, and lead to increases in anxiety and depression due to overcrowding. In this visionary and uplifting audiobook, Teresa Coady offers listeners new hope. Rebuilding Earth is her blueprint for designing and building the cities, buildings, and homes of tomorrow, resulting in more conscious, sustainable, and humane living.

How to Do Things is a fascinating window into life in early 20th-century America and was the first work to collect centuries of practical information, neighborly wisdom, and generational knowledge and compile it into one comprehensive volume.

Because of the way technology has impacted real estate sales, buyers and sellers have greater access to information and even the ability to direct the sales process. While knowing market information is helpful in real estate sales, most people still lack a key aspect: expertise. By presenting an inside view on sales, McLaughlin provides a guide for maximizing the value of the sale and purchase of homes.

Moving house has never flustered author Jane Christmas. She loves houses: viewing them, negotiating their price, dreaming up interior plans, hiring tradespeople to do the work and overseeing renovations. She loves houses so much that she’s moved thirty-two times. With humour and irreverence, Open House reveals that what we think we gain by constantly moving house actually obscures the precious and vital parts of our lives that we leave behind.This is a memoir that will appeal to anyone whose pulse quickens at the mere mention of real estate.

John Ota was a man on a mission - to put together the perfect kitchen. He and his wife had been making do with a room that was frankly no great advertisement for John's architectural expertise. It just about did the job but for a room that's supposed to be the beating heart of a home and a joy to cook in, the Otas' left a lot to be desired. And so John set out on a quest across North America, exploring examples of excellent designs throughout history, to learn from them and apply their lessons to his own restoration.

In Life to the Extreme Ty Pennington shares his remarkable life story. In his characteristic humorous style, he takes you racing through his life with ADHD-infused diversions that will make you laugh out loud. He shares about how he was diagnosed with ADHD in college, and what it has meant to be an advocate for ADHD awareness. He shares about his start as a model and carpenter, and his eventual move to television where he starred in the hit shows Extreme Makeover: Home Edition and Trading Spaces.

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.

Looking to enhance the health and longevity of your roof while saving money and avoiding costly repairs? Look no further than this comprehensive guide full of roofing cheats, hacks, hints, tips, and tricks! This book provides a wide range of practical and effective cheats, hacks, hints, tips, and tricks for maintaining and repairing your roof, from simple DIY projects to more complex repairs.

Living a settled life in a small apartment and following the same routine every day might seem perfect for many, but for some, this kind of life is not for them. A settled life is predictable: Every morning, you wake up at the same time, go to work, return home to do chores, and then sleep again. The cycle continues. RV life promises freedom, simplicity, beautiful sceneries, and saving money on living expenses. However, you must know what challenges await when you embrace RV living. Does the humdrum of settled life make you feel trapped in the same old routine? If so, this book is for you!

Turn Your Spare Room into a Profitable Airbnb Business—Learn How with This Step-by-Step Audio Guide! Are you ready to unlock the earning potential of your extra space? In Airbnb Startup Guide: How to Set Up Your Extra Room for Profits, hospitality expert Sophia X. Cunningham shares the proven strategies, insider tips, and actionable advice you need to create a successful short-term rental that guests will rave about. Whether you're a first-time host or looking to grow your Airbnb business, this audiobook delivers everything you need to stand out, earn more, and delight your guests.

Plumbing Made Easy: Step-by-Step Solutions for Common Household Problems is your ultimate DIY guide to fixing everyday plumbing issues around the house. Whether you're dealing with leaky faucets, clogged drains, or running toilets, this easy-to-follow book offers practical, step-by-step instructions for solving these common plumbing problems.

“Plumbing Troubleshooting 101: Solutions for Common Issues” is your go-to guide for diagnosing and fixing everyday plumbing problems. From leaky faucets and clogged drains to low water pressure and running toilets, this practical book provides step-by-step solutions, expert tips, and essential maintenance advice. Whether you're a homeowner, renter, or DIY enthusiast, you'll gain the confidence to tackle common plumbing issues and know when it's time to call a professional. Save time, money, and frustration with this easy-to-follow troubleshooting guide!

From beginners seeking foundational knowledge to seasoned welders looking to refine their craft, this book offers a comprehensive exploration of welding techniques, providing a treasure trove of expert cheats, hacks, hints, tips, and tricks. Uncover the secrets behind impeccable welds, learn advanced strategies for various materials, and master the art of precision in every joint. With this essential resource in hand, discover the keys to elevating your welding skills and confidently conquering any welding project.

In this book, you will discover 50 amazing bathroom cleaning hacks that are guaranteed to save you time and money. I have tried and tested every single cleaning hack in this book. So you can ensure that each and every hack will be useful and applicable. There are probably over a thousand different bathroom cleaning hacks in existence. I made sure that the 50 hacks that I have chosen are the best hacks out of those thousands. So what are you waiting for? Start saving time, money, and sanity today with these simple-to-follow, do-it-yourself, cleaning hacks today!