Quirky, tool-wielding Alice Cannoli-Potchnik begins to repair the dilapidated mansion next door--only to discover the old house is home to ghosts, and they need mending, too--

Across Italy there are many half-empty towns, nearly abandoned by those who migrate to the coast or to cities. The beautiful, crumbling hilltop town of Becchina is among them, but its mayor has taken drastic measures to rebuild - selling abandoned homes to anyone in the world for a single Euro, as long as the buyer promises to live there for at least five years. It's a no-brainer for American couple Tommy and Kate Puglisi. Both work remotely, and...

Now in its ninth edition, this invaluable reference guide gives users the information they need to avoid the most common code violations, emphasizing the central safety principles that underlie building codes throughout the U.S. Code Check: An Illustrated Guide to Building a Safe House 9th Edition emphasizes safety principles underlying building codes. Using clear language and helpful diagrams, this edition reflects the most up-to-date changes in...

Nola Trenholm thought she was settled into her new home in New Orleans, but trouble makes its way to her in an unearthly form. The Crescent City, with its long and tangled history, its glorious architecture and subtropical allure, along with its inarguably dark past and requisite restless spirits, is a forgiving place. A city with accepting arms for society's lost and hungry souls, and a haven for people like me who'd stumbled and fallen yet managed...

Talulah Barclay doesn't like complications. Unfortunately, they seem to love her. Fourteen years after leaving her fiance at the altar, Talulah returns to her hometown of Coyote Canyon, Montana, to settle her great-aunt's estate. As she'd feared, her runaway bride reputation is waiting right where she left it, and her ex's best friend, Brant, isn't about to let her slip by unnoticed. Brant has always been a loyal friend, but Talulah's decision to...

Burt's back. He still looks like a watermelon, and he still loves hugs! Burt enjoys a nomadic life, moving from leaf to leaf... until he realizes it might be time for him to settle down in a home like so many of his insect friends. There are just a few problems: silk shelters are too fragile, chrysalises are too cozy, and underground tunnels are too... well, tunnel-y. House hunting sure is harder than it looks! Will Burt ever find his home sweet...

BLACK+DECKER Complete Guide to Bathrooms brings you design advice, how-to instructions, and all the facts you need to achieve the bathroom of your dreams. This sixth edition of the perennial bestseller from the BLACK+DECKER Complete Guide series covers all the bases when it comes to bathroom remodeling. From freshening up decor to a down-to-the-studs remodel, all of the information you need to design the job and do the work yourself is right here....

Everything you need to know about laundry, cleaning, and basic home repairs--from the TikTok star who sparked the bluing laundry trend, taught you to fold a fitted sheet, and showed you the proper way to use your caulk (gun)-- back cover. Melissa Dilkes Pateras is the most competent housekeeper/DIY-project master/home repair genius that you've ever been sexually attracted to. Once she followed her kids onto TikTok and began sharing her years of knowledge,...

After escaping a bad relationship, Jess Cavendish is running and leaving it all behind, carrying just a few treasured belongings in her rucksack. She needs to start over, but that means sleeping where she can and making the most of her slim savings. Luckily, she comes across a recently sold, unoccupied house. It couldn't hurt to stay while she saves up enough to get her own place, right? Gethin Thomas is also looking for a fresh start. He's moved...