Home Building

The Instant New York Times Bestseller and TikTok Sensation! Read by the Hugo Award-winning author, Travis Baldree. A cosy, heartwarming slice-of-life fantasy about found families and fresh starts. Perfect for fans of TJ Klune, Katherine Addison and T. Kingfisher. ‘This is a warm hug of a...

Why settle for a house that looks like every other one in the neighborhood? With Building Your Custom Home for Dummies, you can design and build the home of your dreams. From brainstorming must-have features to hanging a wreath on the front door, this book walks you through what you need to know from start to finish. Get savvy on purchasing property, securing financing, and raising the walls that will become the setting for life's next chapter. If you can imagine it, you can build it!

Trade the exhausting urban grind for peaceful rural living using this practical, step-by-step relocation roadmap. Whether you are a burnt-out remote worker seeking fresh air or a growing family craving open space, this actionable guide helps you evaluate your true motivations. Move beyond...

From the celebrated poet, speaker, and educator comes Welcome Home, a powerful blueprint for building a strong foundation of self-worth, belonging, and happiness. “A master class in self-actualization and compassion.”—Mari Andrew, New York Times bestselling author of Am I There Yet? The...

The green-building movement has produced hundreds of "how-to" books and websites that are filled with tips about green building and what homeowners should do to go green. While helpful and informative, when it comes to making actual purchasing and installation decisions, these books do not make it any easier for a homeowner to prioritize against a budget. Here, Melisssa Rappaport Schifman shares her knowledge and experience for others to use in their journey toward a greener way of living. 

When Suzanna Clarke and her husband bought a dilapidated house in the Moroccan town of Fez, their friends thought they were mad. Located in a maze of donkey-trod alleyways, the house - a traditional riad - was beautiful but in desperate need of repair. Walls were in danger of collapse, the...

Pioneer Days in the Southwest from 1850 to 1879 is an anthology of memoirs by pioneers of the region. The book contains accounts by Emanuel Dubbs , John A. Hart and Charles Goodnight, the famous cattle rancher who was also known as the "father of the Texas Panhandle”. They were the true heroes and heroines who laid the foundation for the future development of the Southwest. Their accounts are filled with plenty of action on subjects like the Battle of Adobe Walls and other Indian fights, hunting expeditions and the challenges of making a living in on the wild frontier.

Why the American Revolution, of all the great revolutions, was the only enduring success. Through the Founders' own voices - and in the homes they designed and built to embody the ideal of domestic happiness they fought to achieve - we come to understand why the American Revolution, of all great revolutions, was the only enduring success. The Founders were vivid, energetic men, with sophisticated worldviews, and this magnificent reckoning of their successes draws liberally from their own eloquent writings on their actions and well-considered intentions.

Master practical botanical healing and build a safe home apothecary to naturally soothe everyday stress and poor sleep. Bridge the gap between modern science and traditional plant wisdom without feeling overwhelmed by complex botany. Whether you are commuting or winding down for the night, this...

Escape grid dependency and secure your home from blackouts with a practical, step-by-step DIY solar energy system. Whether you are outfitting a remote cabin, upgrading an RV, or preparing for sudden power failures, this guide replaces complex technical jargon with calm, clear instructions. Turn...

Turn distressed foreclosures into lasting wealth with this straightforward blueprint for real estate investing. Perfect for absorbing during your daily commute, this motivating playbook empowers working professionals to navigate property auctions without gambling their hard-earned savings...

Decode computer networking from scratch and build a secure home lab without drowning in frustrating IT jargon. Whether you are using your daily commute to pivot into a tech career or seeking a focused learning session to fix network connectivity issues, this guide replaces overwhelming buzzwords...

Build lasting financial freedom and passive income without gambling on risky market fads or stressful day trading. Perfect for your daily commute, this reassuring masterclass is designed for busy working professionals planning for retirement who want to safely acquire single-family rentals...

Transform the mundane tasks of daily life into intentional moments of Magical self-care, with spells, rituals, and exercises that work with your brain, not against it—from the co-host of the Demystify Magic podcast Are the dust bunnies and clutter in your house getting out of control? Do you...

French Women Don’t Get Fat meets The Little Book of Hygge in this lively, sophisticated, and practical illustrated lifestyle guide that shows how to enjoy la belle vie—to live like the French every day—transforming your house into a home defined by beauty, family, and accessible elegance...

Experience immersive British history as a royal residence transforms into the ultimate battleground for democracy. Perfect for your daily commute or a deep-focus learning session, this sweeping narrative chronicles the fierce power struggles between monarchs, aristocrats, and commoners. Step...

Transform your small space into a high-yield organic garden and grow healthy, chemical-free food on a tight budget. Whether you are seeking a mindful weekend project or a calming escape from a busy schedule, cultivating your own backyard ecosystem has never been more accessible. Trade synthetic...

21 writers and organizers on chosen family, hacking adulthood, and other lessons communal living can teach us about the future of housing in America Featuring Kristen Arnett, Rhaina Cohen, Kim Stanley Robinson, and more ● "Most Anticipated" by Electric Literature, Debutiful, The Millions, and...

Transform daily parenting struggles into character-building moments that forge lifelong childhood resilience and joy. Whether you are navigating stressful morning commutes, defusing evening homework battles, or simply seeking a hopeful perspective, this audio shifts the focus from chasing grades...

Transform the overwhelming stress of step-parenting into a harmonious, resilient home without forcing instant love. Whether you are navigating life after a painful divorce or adjusting to remarriage, managing a divided household often feels quietly exhausting. This compassionate audio guide...