House Design

"A casually wondrous experience; it made me feel like the city was unfolding beneath my feet.” —Jia Tolentino, author of Trick Mirror In place-names lie stories. That’s the truth that animates this fascinating journey through the names of New York City’s streets and parks, boroughs...

Explore the stories behind twelve iconic dining rooms in homes around the world—from a Japanese samurai house to Jackie Kennedy’s White House—and travel through time in pursuit of the ultimate design. Dive into history’s most captivating dining rooms as bestselling author and...

Master your home’s plumbing with confidence! From leaky faucets and clogged drains to frozen pipes and low water pressure, plumbing problems can strike at the most inconvenient times. But with the right knowledge and a few essential tools, you can take control of your home’s plumbing and save yourself time, money, and stress. "The Complete Home Plumbing Handbook" is your ultimate guide to tackling common plumbing issues with confidence and skill.

An urgent, globe-spanning exploration of languages at risk, from Kichwa to Ukrainian, that asks: What do we lose—culturally, politically, and personally—when a language is silenced? Languages can be killed in many ways: war, the climate crisis, nationalism, and even quiet choices made at the...

Upcycling Furniture For Dummies shows you how to revitalize old furniture, with just a little effort and imagination, and maybe a few coats of fresh paint. Upcycling furniture is affordable, good for the environment, and a whole lot of fun! This easy step-by-step guide shows you how to get creative and put your own unique flair on your designs. You'll gain the knowledge and confidence you need to select items that are worth transforming or restoring and learn specific techniques to give old pieces a new lease on life.

An exact reprint of a lost spiritual classic by Neville Goddard. Contains the complete text of the books, Prayer - The Art of Believing, Feeling is the Secret, Freedom For All, Out of this World and Resurrection. As more and more of his first editions are disappearing, it is important to bring back reprinted editions of Neville's work at affordable prices for current students, as well as those new to his works. This edition is identical to the original publication with the exception of a new, previously unread introduction by Neville.

Revamp furniture, save money and unleash your creativity with DIY upholstery! Ever looked at a worn chair or dated sofa and wished you could bring it back to life? With The DIY Upholstery Guide, you can—no experience needed. This hands-on, beginner-friendly guide walks you through the entire process of transforming tired furniture into stunning statement pieces. Discover the skills, tools, and confidence to take control of your home décor. Say goodbye to costly replacements and upholstery services—learn how to do it yourself with professional-quality results.

Die alte Gasheizung in Ihrem Haus wird demnächst ihren Dienst einstellen, und jetzt muss ein Nachfolger ran? Dieses Hörbuch macht Sie zunächst mit der Funktionsweise der Wärmepumpe vertraut und schafft Klarheit bezüglich der nötigen Voraussetzungen. Anschließend steigen Sie tiefer ins Thema ein, um herauszufinden, welche Variante tatsächlich in Ihr Gebäude passt. Dieser Praxisratgeber ermöglicht Ihnen, wirklich die perfekte Entscheidung für Ihre individuelle Heiz-Situation zu treffen und sorgt für umfassenden Durchblick in allen bedeutsamen Fragen.

This book provides potential tiny house dwellers and manufacturers with relevant tips on building and living their lives effectively in tiny or small homes. In the housing world, this downsizing of your living space and starting to live simply in small homes is what has come to be referred to as the “Tiny House Movement”. The world is rapidly changing, as environmental and economic forces continuously compel you to reevaluate your living lifestyle on the earth.

Discover how your dream of affordable, stylish, open-concept, sustainable living can become a reality, no matter your budget! The dream of creating a personalized space often feels out of reach for many, with traditional home-building routes presenting a maze of expensive choices, overwhelming legal requirements, and endless design decisions. Did you know? An estimated 1,000 new barndos are built every year in North America. See how many people are jumping into this movement?

With this audiobook, I'll help you understand why an unorganized, clutter-filled home is not ideal. Once you know the reasons why you should keep your home organized and clutter-free, it is far easier to get into gear and do so. My objective is to provide you with plans that you can use or adapt and change into something that works for you.

A revolutionary guide to designing humane, eco-conscious homes, buildings, and cities of the future. 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...

Forget about conventional homes that all look the same – those days are long gone. With shipping container homes, you can build anything that pops into your mind, and this guide will show you the easiest way to do so. Why shipping container houses? Because shipping containers can be regarded as one of the best materials for building a home – mainly because they are movable, cuttable, durable, cheap, and strong.

Embark on a captivating journey into the enchanting world of Chinese metaphysics and unlock the transformative power of Period 9! In this inviting and illuminating book, you will delve into the hottest topic of the century-the extraordinary Period 9. Immerse yourself in the secrets of this 20-year cycle that has ignited a buzz in Feng Shui and Chinese metaphysics. From February 4, 2024, to February 3, 2044, Period 9 will shape the course of the next two decades, and you want to take advantage of it!

Cricut Design Space is turning all heads with its impeccable capability to design with creativity. No product is attractive if it is not designed properly. Moreover, it is difficult to design something when the space is not user-friendly. Cricut Design Space helps with flawlessly designing projects without any difficulty. This book is a complete guide to understanding Cricut Design Space. It will help in mastering the tools and functions of Cricut Design Space for a perfect project.

Are you interested in knowing exactly what green cleaning is? How about how to organize your bedroom? Or do you want tips on how to organize your bathroom or kitchen? Let's not stop there. Let's tackle your office and increase productivity where it counts! We cover everything DIY in your home and, most importantly, provide a bonus project just for you.

How many of us have been told after we graduated that what you studied in books is one thing, and how it works in reality is something different! This audiobook is a complete guide that takes you through all phases of a project.

Ninety-four percent of consumers will leave a website if it has poor graphic design. Do you want to effortlessly keep an audience’s attention on your data visuals and not their phones? Keep listening.

Wondering what the Tiny House movement is all about? Perhaps you already know and have seen the shows. Yet, you want to know more. Is living tiny really something you can do? Can you face the challenges? Is it as affordable as it sounds?

Clutter invades your personal space - and your mental space. The No-Nonsense Home Organization Plan helps you quickly and sustainably transform your home into a calm, orderly safe haven. The seven-week plan walks you through your residence room by room, breaking the work into small daily tasks to make the process simple. No need to buy or prep anything upfront - you’ll learn to maximize the space you already have, set up organization systems to put things back where they belong, and donate or sell what you don’t need.