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Did you know that in the US alone, approximately one trillion gallons of water are wasted because of plumbing leaks? Yes, it’s mind-boggling, isn’t it? So, if you want to do something to alleviate the problem, the solution is right in front of you! This book will teach you a step-by-step process on how you can become a professional in plumbing. With the right guidance and appropriate tools in your arsenal, you can repair and install almost anything you set your eyes upon. Moreover, this book will teach you how to do everything in the most economical way possible.

Everyone who has gone through the process of buying a house will agree that the entire process can be highly daunting. How to Buy a House is a practical resource that removes the guesswork out of buying a new home. First-time buyers need not worry about their lack of experience, as this audiobook serves as a complete guide on buying a home.

Are you looking for a book that will unlock one of the keys to happiness? Are you looking for something that will help you regain control of your life, and help you find what you are looking for in life? This book will help you find your way in life through a lifestyle that many people think is crazy, but in this instance, crazy works. Minimalism, the lifestyle of getting rid of the stuff you don't need so you can focus on the life you do need. If you find yourself bogged down by the everyday stress of life, you need to listen to this book.

While Clint Harp is now known as Chip and Joanna Gaines’s go-to table maker on Fixer Upper and a nationally acclaimed artisan, his life has not always been the DIY dream we see on the show. Ten years ago, he played the role of what he thought was a good husband, father, and provider, dutifully working at a sales job that came with a healthy paycheck. Yet he kept coming back to his unfilled dream of building furniture. With the support of his wife, the encouragement of a mentor, and a life full of lessons, he finally took the leap, quit his job and set out on a quest to become a carpenter.

Der Bau des eigenen Tiny House ist ein stets wachsender Trend aus den USA, welcher das autarke Leben auf wenig Quadratmetern mit Effizienz und Umweltbewusstsein verknüpft. Erleben Sie, wie vorteilhaft Sie Ihr Leben gestalten können, wenn Sie auf unnütze Dinge aus dem Alltag verzichten und diesen einmal vollständig auf Links drehen. Zahlreiche Tiny-House-Besitzer leben schon jetzt den Traum vom unabhängigen Leben, warum nicht auch Sie?

Do you desire to have a much cozier and cleaner home? Do you currently feel confounded by your possessions? This audiobook, Declutter Your Home: The Ultimate Guide to Simplify and Organize Your Home, is the right guide that will help you to downsize your home as you keep it practical and cozy. Before you get to the concepts of how to declutter a house, your doubts about decluttering a home will be cleared so that you are sure about what you are getting into.

This book will explain to you everything you need to know about container homes, including where to buy your containers inexpensively, how to plan the design of your container home, what contractors to hire, and a step-by-step guide to the actual building process. You will also learn about the different features that can be included, the different foundation and roof types to consider, how to install your insulation, and be provided with resources for getting a professional building plan made.

Internationally known for their sailing adventures, in 1980 - fresh from an 11-year journey where they forged the early years of their marriage on high seas and in exotic locales - Lin and Larry Pardey came to California looking for a good spot to build a boat, test Lin's skills as a writer, and taste the apparent security life ashore could offer.

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.

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.

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.

There are thousands of families who have gone off the grid. They have canceled their contracts with their local power company and have gone completely solar. Does this actually work? You bet it does. By setting up your own solar power system, you will be able to ensure unlimited energy for you and your family. Unless the sun burns out sometime next week, you can rest assured that your family will have always be protected. Are you interested in going off the grid but don’t know where to start? Well, this is a great place to begin.

Longing for a purposeful life? Imagine a daily to-do list that involves growing your own food, medicine, and income.

Simple, practical advice on how to design your home for health and happiness. Create a healthy, happy home with 100 design ideas to support your physical and mental wellbeing. Using the latest evidence and research in wellbeing and Biophilic Design, learn how to transform every space in your home to create a restorative and nurturing environment. Discover the many benefits of connecting to nature, maximising natural light, improving air quality and the right way to add colour, texture and pattern to create spaces that improve relaxation, recuperation, social connections and sleep.

Discover the secrets of raised bed gardening and transform your garden into a thriving oasis, no matter your space limitations or terrain challenges. Say goodbye to wasted garden space! Are you frustrated by a lack of grassy space or uneven terrain in your backyard? Raised bed gardening has the solution! Plant your dream garden anywhere – over pavement, on bricks, or even a tiny patio. Unlock the potential of small garden spaces!

Do you want to make your home smart, but aren't sure where to begin? Are you worried about hackers taking control of your smart devices? Do you want to make a smart home that keeps your family entertained, comfortable, and safe? After listening to this audiobook, you'll be equipped with all the tools and information you need to plan, design, and implement the smart home you've always wanted.

Most organizational books on the market profess to have a one-size-fits-all solution to home organization. Common anthems are to: go paperless, get rid of everything that doesn't spark joy, and capsulize your wardrobe. While some find success using these methods, the majority of American women are facing decades of delayed decisions piled high in unmarked boxes and shoved in storage rooms bursting at the seams. Fifteen-minute-a-day organization tips and color coordinated plastic boxes are no match for the memories and clutter contained in those rooms.

The journey to sustainable living through off-grid solar installation, with its myriad of complexities from energy calculations to equipment selection and future-proofing, can seem overwhelming. Yet, our all-in-one 15-book guide simplifies this process, providing straightforward maintenance, installation tips, and continuous power strategies, adaptable for anything from vans and boats to RVs and tiny homes.

This guide is your first step towards not just dreaming about more space, but actually achieving it. Dive into this audiobook and start crafting the home that fits your life perfectly. Don’t wait–your spacious new loft is closer than you think!

If you think it is complicated to reorganize spaces, especially if they are very small, then here you will find the solution for you. Less is more! Minimalism is a real art that can make your life easier. The wabi-sabi opens you mournfully.