Home Building

Looking for a way to live more sustainably and lead a simpler life? Look no further than Creating a Home on the Prairie, the ultimate guide to homesteading in South Dakota. With 19 comprehensive chapters covering everything from the history of homesteading in South Dakota to sustainable living practices, this guide has everything you need to get started on the path to a more self-sufficient life. Chapter 1 introduces readers to the concept of homesteading in South Dakota, highlighting the unique opportunities and challenges of this region. Chapter 2 delves into the rich history of ...

If 20 percent of the population implemented half the solutions in this book, it would solve the biggest global problems. All without writing to politicians, joining protests, signing petitions, or being angry at the people that are causing the problems. Good solutions are often different from conventional environmental wisdom. The average American adult has a carbon footprint of 30 tons per year. Replacing a petroleum car with an electric car will cut 2 tons. But if you live in a cold climate and you switch from electric heat to a rocket mass heater, you will cut 27 tons!

Looking to enter the exciting world of tiny house living? This handy guide has everything you need to know to design, build, and customize your own compact dream home. Craft your own tiny dreams with this comprehensive guide. In "Crafting Tiny Dreams," author and tiny house expert walks you through every step of building your own tiny house. Whether you're looking to downsize, seeking a more sustainable lifestyle, or craving a unique living experience, "Crafting Tiny Dreams" is the ultimate guide to tiny house living. Starting with the basics, you'll learn about the benefits of the tiny ...

From one of Nielsen's Top 50 Power Moms comes advice you can take to the bank—literally! Crystal Paine, who has helped busy women everywhere take control of their finances, presents her most effective strategies designed for families of all sizes and income levels.

If you think the tiny-house lifestyle may be for you, this audiobook will guide you through the process from start to finish - from deciding whether to pursue your own tiny-house adventure, all the way through the building or buying process, finishing up with space hacks and furniture ideas to getting the very most out of your very own tiny home!

Dive into the rewarding world of aquarium maintenance with 'How to Start a Home-Based Aquarium Maintenance Business.' Whether you're a fish enthusiast or an aspiring entrepreneur, this guide provides everything you need to establish a successful aquarium maintenance service from home. Explore the essentials of setting up your business, acquiring clients, mastering maintenance techniques, and expanding your services. With detailed instructions, expert advice, and actionable tips, you'll be equipped to turn your passion for aquariums into a thriving home-based venture.

Outsmart the competition and learn inside tricks to enable you to own property and secure your future. How much money do I need for the right deposit? What do I do in a bidding war? How can I spot red flags in a potential home? If you have questions like these about buying your first home, you aren't alone. Becoming a homeowner can be the most challenging, but most rewarding, thing you can do in your life. With prices high and money tight, 40% of new homeowners believe buying a home is the ‘most stressful event in modern life’.

Sergeant Mark Tappan shares a unique bond with his K9 partner Mattis, one of the most decorated police K9s of all time. Mark knew from the first time they interacted that Mattis was something special. As a man of deep faith, Mark also knew that God's most profound teaching often comes through the most unexpected sources, and he soon realized that Mattis was going to teach him about loyalty, selfless service, and so much more.

Struggling to train a service dog that meets your unique needs? Frustrated by confusing training methods that don’t work? Want a loyal, well-trained companion that enhances your daily life? If so, this is the ultimate guide to training the most supportive and reliable service dog. This book will take you through every step of service dog training—from choosing the right breed to advanced obedience, specialized task training, and real-world scenarios.

In recent years, the concept of remote work has gained significant popularity, enabling individuals to work from anywhere in the world while maintaining their professional commitments. With the advent of advanced technology and the increasing prevalence of remote work culture, the idea of "work from home while you roam" has become a reality for many. In this audiobook, we will explore the benefits and challenges of remote work while traveling, tips on how to manage work-life balance, and how to optimize productivity while on the go.

Tony McManus fulfilled a long held dream of building a hand-crafted log home in the Laurention Mountains of Quebec. This is the story of one man’s experience in building a log home, and as such a new builder may find it a useful reference. It tells of the hard and occasionally dangerous work entailed and the pitfalls and unexpected events that await the unwary. It covers the tragedy of losing his wife, Aline, to ovarian cancer halfway through the project. How he twice ran out of money, the mistakes he made and the things he would do differently. It also tells of the great, almost euphoric...

Stop paying rent, a mortgage, and gain freedom and happiness by leaving high living expenses behind and moving into a conversion. This guide will help you transform an empty shell into a mobile tiny house of your dreams with detail explanations on how to do the entire conversion.

Unlock the doors to a rewarding and fulfilling career in antiques dealing from the comfort of your home. How to Start a Home-Based Antiques Dealing Business is your ultimate guide to entering the world of antiques, navigating its unique challenges, and creating a profitable venture.

Decades in the making, This Old Casa is a must read guide for anyone considering building a home in Mexico, whether as a do-it-yourselfer or using an architect or builder. An easy to read bible that takes the reader through every step of the process, from lot selection to selecting a designer to choosing a builder to contract do's and don'ts to the nitty gritty of the actual construction, from compacting the dirt all the way to inspecting the finished home - and everything in between. The NY Times and USA Today bestselling author of Expat Secrets of Mexico is a 20 year Mexican full-time ...

Dive into a universe of minimalistic living and discover the magic of tiny homes with our reader-friendly, comprehensive guide "Tiny Homes Unveiled". This eBook leaves no stone unturned in your quest to explore the wonders of tiny house living. As our society gradually shifts towards sustainable and economical choices, this eBook serves as your go-to guide to explore the intrinsic charm of small spaces. The introductory chapter nudges you on a riveting journey of transformation, crystallizing the massive appeal of tiny homes and essential considerations to make before embarking on this ...

As a pet lover, you’ve probably dreamt about making a living by taking care of adorable animals. Your passion for pets could be the foundation of your next successful business venture. But where do you start? How do you turn your love for pets into a thriving business? Look no further than The Ultimate Home-Based Pet Care Business Guide. This comprehensive eBook provides a step-by-step roadmap for starting a lucrative and rewarding pet care business from the comfort of your own home. With tons of expert guidance and insider tips, this guide will give you the tools you need to create a ...

If you want to learn how investors can create significant wealth in multifamily real estate, Multifamily Apartment Syndications is the book for you! Veteran real estate investor and syndicator Chris Roberts, a passionate proponent of the investment potential of multifamily real estate, draws on his extensive experience making money for himself and his investors in the sector to explain how he invests in multifamily value-add projects.

In his extraordinary new book, Alain de Botton explores the importance of buildings in our lives, pondering our attachment to our homes and considering such questions as: Why do people disagree about taste? Can beautiful surroundings make us good?

As mothers and housewives, we go through periods of isolation and loneliness. There are times where the intellectual depth is Sesame Street and the only people you have to bounce ideas off of are toddlers that just want to eat sand and bang on things. What do you do? You start writing and blogging! But how with all the diaper changes and cooking? It's easier than you think. This book is a collection of thoughts, experiences, advice, and inspiration from a mother that is building a writing career and raising a happy family.

In this Tiny House: A Beginner's Guide to Minimalist Living, Building Your Small Home Guide, you'll learn all that you need to know about minimalist living and the tiny house movement. You'll find out how to get started on building your tiny home, frequently asked questions, and even whether or not you should hire a professional to build your tiny home. Tiny House: A Beginner's Guide to Minimalist Living, Building Your Small Home Guide will provide valuable resources on what supplies you'll need, where to buy tiny home kits, and where to find free tiny house plans. With helpful suggestions about how to get started and what material options you have, this guide will teach you everything you need to know to get started building your tiny home within your budget today.