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Bestselling author Steven Gaines's "richly entertaining" (People) and juicy social history of the Hamptons. As one of America's most fabled communities--long a magnet for artists, celebrities, the very rich, and their respective hangers-on--the Hamptons have been a scene of constant collision...

Starting Your Handyman Business is designed for an individual to help him or her get started producing as a self-employed handyman without added complexity. It covers the basics of that business and how to start and operate it, including what you need for tools, what kind of jobs you can expect to encounter, how to get clients, and what is successful in keeping your business going.

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.

Mastering urban survival doesn't have to be complicated or expensive. Even if you live in a tiny apartment with limited storage space, it's easier than you think. Urban preppers with proper knowledge and minimal equipment have a 78% higher survival rate in crisis situations. Well-prepared urban dwellers can be self-sufficient for up to 30 days with the right planning and resources. You can achieve peace of mind and readiness without turning your home into a bunker or breaking the bank.

Instant New York Times Bestseller A practical tour-de-force that shows anyone how to make a home both timeless and personal—from one of the world’s most influential designers. In this beautifully crafted yet accessible book, Nate Berkus shares how to layer a home with character and history...

Die Wohnwende - Warum Wohnen neu gedacht werden muss. Wohnraum wird zum Luxusgut, die Mieten explodieren, sozialer Wohnungsbau verschwindet - und immer mehr Menschen finden kein bezahlbares Zuhause. Doch was läuft schief? Und wie kann eine echte Wohnwende aussehen? In DIE WOHNWENDE beleuchtet Nathanael Over eindringlich die Wohnungsnot in Deutschland und zeigt, warum die Krise längst nicht mehr nur sozial Schwache betrifft, sondern in der Mitte der Gesellschaft angekommen ist.

Discover how smart design can transform small spaces into comfortable, beautiful homes. This book is a practical guide to modern tiny home architecture, showing how thoughtful layouts and creative solutions make a big impact on everyday living. With a clear conclusion tying everything together, Small Scale, Big Impact is the perfect resource for anyone who wants to design, plan, or dream about a tiny home lifestyle.

Transportation planners, engineers, and policymakers in the United States face the monumental task of righting the wrongs of their predecessors while charting the course for the next generation. This task requires empathy while pushing against forces in the industry that are resistant to change. How do you change a system that was never designed to be equitable? How do you change a system that continues to divide communities? In Inclusive Transportation, expert Veronica O. Davis shines a light on the inequitable and often destructive practice of transportation planning and engineering.

Are you feeling overwhelmed by clutter in your small apartment? Struggling to create harmony in your rental space? Looking for practical feng shui solutions that work in modern urban environments? This comprehensive audiobook brings ancient feng shui principles into the 21st century, specifically tailored for renters and lease-restricted spaces.

Purdy Rubin and Charlotte Figg were just like us - fed up with all those plastic spray bottles full of harsh chemicals under the kitchen sink, most of which were never used. So together they embarked on a mission to find a better solution. In this beautifully illustrated book, Purdy and Charlotte share their knowledge and show us how just a few natural hero ingredients can more than hold their own against 'Big Clean', especially when combined into their easy-to-make recipes.

Saiba tudo que é necessário para fazer a pintura da casa sozinho. Veja também como proteger os móveis durante a pintura e o tipo adequado de tinta para cada ambiente. O cachorro da raça pinscher conquista corações com sua personalidade vibrante.

Muita gente deseja ter uma vida tranquila no interior ou no litoral, principalmente depois da popularização do trabalho remoto. Por isso, o arquiteto Bruno Moraes, do escritório que leva seu nome, traz recomendações para quem quer se mudar definitivamente ou montar um segundo lar. Dicas fundamentais para reformar a casa, economizar na obra, contratar profissionais e comprar os materiais.

Whether you're a DIY enthusiast with a vision or a detail-oriented planner, this book meets you where you are, offering both fundamental knowledge and advanced techniques. Plus, for those wary of the daunting timeframe, adaptable timeline suggestions and thorough checklists provide peace of mind throughout the 26-week project.

In a world where housing costs continue to rise and the dream of homeownership seems increasingly out of reach, "Affordable Housing Revolution" offers a compelling solution. This book is your guide to understanding the transformative potential of tiny homes in creating sustainable, affordable living spaces for everyone. Through the lens of VegasTinyHomes.com, a leading platform in the tiny home movement, this book delves into how innovative design, eco-friendly practices, and community-focused developments are transforming the housing market.

What if you could still work at home, but have a personal area that’s professional, well-appointed, and not easily accessible to your curious kids? With your own shipping container workspace, separating work and home life is possible even if you work from home.

Have you ever looked at those many PC fans and thought that they can be turned into small wind turbines? I've figured a simple way to turn that old PC Fan into a small wind turbine that can be used to light an LED or to charge your phone using power from the wind. This is a super easy guide that enables you to turn an old PC fan into a small wind turbine. Fun for kids and newbies. It's your guide to build easy wind turbines.

Tiny House, Klimahaus, Selbstversorgerhof, Mehrgenerationenhaus – Bestseller-Autorin Anne Weiss erzählt von sieben Wohnexperimenten und wie es sich nicht nur besser wohnt, sondern auch einfach besser lebt Du suchst ein Zuhause, aber alles, was du dir leisten kannst, ist das schimmelige Souterrain? Du fragst dich, wo du bleiben sollst, wenn der Klimawandel unsere Städte aufheizt? Und du willst wissen, wie du in Zukunft menschenwürdig leben sollst, wenn die Wohnpolitik sich nicht ändert? Anne Weiss träumt schon lange davon, dass der Wohnungsmarkt menschlicher wird.

Possession, they say, is nine-tenths of the law, but it is also what too many houses and towns lack. We are not possessed by our home places. This lost quality of dwelling—the soul of buildings—haunts most of our houses and our landscape. Dwelling in Possibility is a search for the ordinary qualities that make some houses a home, and some public places welcoming.

Are you feeling overwhelmed and wondering why you can't keep up? Have you tried countless schedules and to-do lists without success? It's not your fault. In today's world, it's not easy to maintain a balanced life. That's why I wrote this realistic guide, addressing the elephant in the room that no one talks about.

Le ultime scoperte scientifiche dimostrano che ciò che vediamo attorno a noi è solo una minima parte di ciò che esiste: questo vale anche per la nostra casa. Caterina Locati ci accompagna alla scoperta della vita segreta delle case, una vita che corre parallela alla nostra e la condiziona in ogni istante, senza che ne siamo consapevoli. Un viaggio per imparare a conoscere la nostra abitazione da punti di vista nuovi, intriganti, provocatori.