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Do you want to make your home smart, but aren't sure where to begin? Are you worried about hackers taking control of your smart devices? Do you want to make a smart home that keeps your family entertained, comfortable, and safe? After listening to this audiobook, you'll be equipped with all the tools and information you need to plan, design, and implement the smart home you've always wanted.

Based on the popular Back to Eden film, you’ll find everything you need to know to create your own little slice of Eden no matter if you have a lot of land or just a little. It’s easy to start an organic gardening with the methods shown in the film, broken down and explained a little further to help you get started.

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 environment, deplete our natural resources, and lead to increases in anxiety and depression due to overcrowding. In this visionary and uplifting audiobook, Teresa Coady offers listeners new hope. Rebuilding Earth is her blueprint for designing and building the cities, buildings, and homes of tomorrow, resulting in more conscious, sustainable, and humane living.

Le Corbusier famously said, "A house is a machine for living in." We now confront the litany of environmental challenges associated with the legacy of the architectural machine: a changing climate, massive species die-off, diminished air and water quality, and resource scarcities. Brook Muller offers an alternative: water-centric urban design that fosters sustainability, equity, and architectural creativity.

Mastering urban survival doesn't have to be complicated or expensive. Even if you live in a tiny apartment with limited storage space, it's easier than you think. Urban preppers with proper knowledge and minimal equipment have a 78% higher survival rate in crisis situations. Well-prepared urban dwellers can be self-sufficient for up to 30 days with the right planning and resources. You can achieve peace of mind and readiness without turning your home into a bunker or breaking the bank.

Imagine you're excitedly sketching out ideas for your dream kitchen extension, but then you hit a wall of confusing building regulations. Or picture this: you're ready to start construction, but unexpected planning permission issues bring everything to a grinding halt. Or perhaps, you've chosen the perfect fixtures and finishes, only to discover your budget has been blown by unforeseen costs. It's not your fault; the modern world of home extensions is fraught with complex regulations and unexpected hurdles that can make even the most enthusiastic homeowner feel defeated.

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.

Mini Farming describes a holistic approach to small-area farming that will show you how to produce 85 percent of an average family's food on just a quarter acre - and earn $10,000 in cash annually while spending less than half the time that an ordinary job would require.

Discover cleaning tricks for a sparkling home with minimal effort on your part. Learn strategies to keep your home in tip-top shape, with maintenance tips to prolong the life of your appliances and reduce their operating costs. Learn how a regular maintenance plan can give you a sparkling home while saving you time and money. Add ambiance without breaking the bank.

Discover the secrets of raised bed gardening and transform your garden into a thriving oasis, no matter your space limitations or terrain challenges. Say goodbye to wasted garden space! Are you frustrated by a lack of grassy space or uneven terrain in your backyard? Raised bed gardening has the solution! Plant your dream garden anywhere – over pavement, on bricks, or even a tiny patio. Unlock the potential of small garden spaces!

Do you want to know how to make delicious cheese? Do you want to learn to make real butter? Are you looking to make healthy yogurt? Then this book is for you! Beginners Guide to Making Homemade Cheese, Butter & Yogurt will teach you what you need to make homemade cheese, real butter, and even healthy yogurt.

There are three main purposes that shipping contains serve to satisfy. They are meant to withstand heavy loads of shipment, product storage, and excessive handling without much of a hassle. It is with these reasons in mind that these cargo containers are built to last....

Michael Jordan is more than a great player, a living legend, and an icon of our times. He is, when all is said and done, a great man. In this stirring audio biography Jordan sets the record straight on his amazing life and career and the single-minded inspiration behind it all.

Starting Your Handyman Business is designed for an individual to help him or her get started producing as a self-employed handyman without added complexity. It covers the basics of that business and how to start and operate it, including what you need for tools, what kind of jobs you can expect to encounter, how to get clients, and what is successful in keeping your business going.

Everyone who has gone through the process of buying a house will agree that the entire process can be highly daunting. How to Buy a House is a practical resource that removes the guesswork out of buying a new home. First-time buyers need not worry about their lack of experience, as this audiobook serves as a complete guide on buying a home.

Growing up in poverty, in a family with extremist religious beliefs, Noell Jett knows what it’s like to work hard to survive. When she married Daniel and they began a family together, she discovered the joy of working hard to achieve her dreams. In From the Ground Up, Noell shares the unbelievable story behind her 3,700-square-foot custom farmhouse—built by hand and savvy influencer marketing—and the key strategies she learned about never giving up.

Most organizational books on the market profess to have a one-size-fits-all solution to home organization. Common anthems are to: go paperless, get rid of everything that doesn't spark joy, and capsulize your wardrobe. While some find success using these methods, the majority of American women are facing decades of delayed decisions piled high in unmarked boxes and shoved in storage rooms bursting at the seams. Fifteen-minute-a-day organization tips and color coordinated plastic boxes are no match for the memories and clutter contained in those rooms.

Transform your dream of a custom, budget-friendly barn home into reality with your own two hands! Envision a home that's more than just walls and a roof – a space that mirrors your dreams, resonates with your love for the countryside, and stands as a testament to your passion for creativity. This is the heart of a Barndominium, a concept that redefines rural living by blending the rustic allure of a barn with the comforts and conveniences of modern living.

There are thousands of families who have gone off the grid. They have canceled their contracts with their local power company and have gone completely solar. Does this actually work? You bet it does. By setting up your own solar power system, you will be able to ensure unlimited energy for you and your family. Unless the sun burns out sometime next week, you can rest assured that your family will have always be protected. Are you interested in going off the grid but don’t know where to start? Well, this is a great place to begin.

Do you desire to have a much cozier and cleaner home? Do you currently feel confounded by your possessions? This audiobook, Declutter Your Home: The Ultimate Guide to Simplify and Organize Your Home, is the right guide that will help you to downsize your home as you keep it practical and cozy. Before you get to the concepts of how to declutter a house, your doubts about decluttering a home will be cleared so that you are sure about what you are getting into.

Solar powering systems are now taking over the world. More and more people are installing solar power systems in their houses, saving thousands of dollars on electricity bills, improving the electric power in their house, and actually helping to save our planet. If you'd like to join the millions of businesses, families, and houses that already have a solar power system, it's important to do it in the right way.

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Does your disaster preparation plan include security measures? When civilization fails and the desperate masses begin looting, they will come for your food, water, and life-sustaining supplies. This book tells you how to implement a complete plan for operational security and physical defense.

Building a swimming pool may seem like an enormous task. But with this book that large task is logically broken down into an organized procession of much smaller ones. Each step is explained in clear and precise language and is never vague. At the beginning of each chapter you are given a complete list of tools and supplies needed for that step in the process.

If you're considering building a new house, you'll want to listen to this first! You're about to discover how to successfully navigate the planning, design, permitting, bidding, contract-signing, and construction process. This book was written by Two Licensed Architects, Mother and Daughter, with years of varied experience in Residential Construction on opposite sides of the Country. We will demystify the entire process, and help you become more comfortable with what's ahead in order to avoid common mistakes that can cost big bucks during construction.

Longing for a purposeful life? Imagine a daily to-do list that involves growing your own food, medicine, and income.

Tiny houses on wheels are glamorous and solve a lot of problems for people, but actually building one is a different story entirely. Maybe you've spent a lot of time researching and planning, but you're not quite sure you are ready. Or perhaps you are having a tiny house built for you but don't know what your builder will really do or how to communicate with them. Whatever your situation, this audiobook will arm you with construction knowledge in simple terms.

What if you could still work at home, but have a personal area that’s professional, well-appointed, and not easily accessible to your curious kids? With your own shipping container workspace, separating work and home life is possible even if you work from home.

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.

Build Your Own Tiny House and Live Free! When you listen to Tiny House, you’ll discover everything you need to know about this unique and popular lifestyle. Instead of spending most of your life paying off a traditional house, you can create your own tiny home at a fraction of the cost!

This book will explain to you everything you need to know about container homes, including where to buy your containers inexpensively, how to plan the design of your container home, what contractors to hire, and a step-by-step guide to the actual building process. You will also learn about the different features that can be included, the different foundation and roof types to consider, how to install your insulation, and be provided with resources for getting a professional building plan made.

We all know how important it is to reduce our environmental footprint, but it can be daunting to know where to begin. Enter Kathryn Kellogg, who can fit all her trash from the past two years into a 16-ounce mason jar. How? She starts by saying "no" to straws and grocery bags, and "yes" to a reusable water bottle and compostable dish scrubbers.

Rob Kenney’s father left him and his seven siblings when he was 14 years old, and the youngest had to fend for themselves. He wished that he had someone who could teach him the basics - how to tie a tie, jump-start a car, unclog a drain, use tools properly - as well as succeed in life. But he and his siblings had to figure these things out on their own. Now a father himself, Rob decided that he would help people out by providing how-to tips as well as advice - and even throw in some bad dad jokes.