House Improvement

Every 24 minutes, someone somewhere in Britain starts an extension on their house. Regrettably, a shocking number of these building projects ends in total disaster.

Your home is probably your largest monthly expense and ultimately you want it to become an asset, perhaps to pass on to your kids when you’re gone. Why then do homeowners put so little value in the people they hire to work on their homes? If you own an expensive car, you’re not likely to take it to the cheapest garage you can find. If you want a nice smile, you seek out an expensive, private dentist to give you that smile. No one goes to a cheap plastic surgeon or a cheap tattoo artist. Going to court? “Better find myself the cheapest lawyer I can” – said no one ever.

Gabe Mason became a father at 17, and his daughter, Ellie, is the most important thing in his life. But being the parent the courts demand means Gabe has given up most of his dreams - education, making furniture, a gay social life - to be a model dad with a steady, reliable job in a home improvement store. Life's predictable until Jerry, a shy, eccentric guy in a hat and sunglasses, begs Gabe to oversee the renovation of his run-down mansion.

Finally, you will be able to do this, thanks to the authentic advice of a Japanese housewife who has put into practice years and years of home methods to be able to have the perfect home despite her large family. A very effective and different audiobook, this book was written specifically to be narrated, has been designed and structured to ensure easy and unconscious learning for the listener.

In this mesmerizing memoir-in-essays, New York Times best-selling author Erica Bauermeister renovates a trash-filled house in eccentric Port Townsend, Washington, and in the process takes listeners on a journey to discover the ways our spaces subliminally affect us. A personal, accessible, and literary exploration of the psychology of architecture, this book is designed for homeowners, remodelers, and those who are simply curious about how our built environments shape who we become.

Are you new to a board and have no idea what’s expected of you? Do you know what a board’s seven key responsibilities are? Do you know what your relationship with the Executive Director should be? If not, this book is for you. So many board members—especially of small nonprofits—want to...

Don’t settle for toxic store-bought cleaning products, unorganized methods of storage, and spending all kinds of money on things you don't really need. Throughout this audiobook, you will find incredible hacks for simplifying your life, maximizing your money, building a safe environment for children, and creating an inviting ambiance for both yourself and your guests.

Este libro es una invitación a reflexionar acerca del proceso que se atraviesa cuando se busca conquistar aquello que se desea. No todos buscamos lo mismo, pero todos recorremos un camino similar deseemos lo que deseemos, y en esa universalidad podemos encontrar un sentido, el de los pasos inevitables de toda búsqueda, de toda entrega, de todo milagro y presencia.

There’s a mid-sized trailer that sets its wheels down on the fairground every year, and on that trailer is a little room. In that little room, there are about 30 mirrors that are designed to be a confusing maze, and a challenge to escape from, once entered. The object of this house of mirrors is to see if you can walk through the maze of mirrors and get out on the other end without getting lost inside that maze of illusions. When I was a young child, I would get stuck in that maze so many times. I would always get fooled by the illusion that there was a way out right in front of me.

Self-esteem is the foundation of success in all areas of life: it helps you make smart decisions and see amazing opportunities, it helps you feel empowered even when life gets tough, it keeps you out of toxic relationships and drives all positive change in your life. Without self-esteem, you’re literally programming yourself for failure. But what if your upbringing and past experiences did not provide you with high self-esteem? Are you doomed? No! This book provides simple yet efficient tools and techniques to boost your self-esteem quickly.

Your home is not just a place where you live; it’s a reflection of your personal style, a sanctuary where you relax, and an investment in your future. Whether you’re a homeowner, a renter, or someone looking to improve their living space, learning the basics of home improvement and DIY (Do-It-Yourself) projects can empower you to maintain and enhance your environment.

This audio guide is about how God never gives up on us. Elbert Williams testimonies demonstrate that through faith in Jesus, all things are possible. At the conclusion of each testimony, listeners are invited to reflect on how Jesus has impacted their lives.