David, Xander, Dad, and Keal discover that Taksidian wants their house for himself in order to use the time portals to build an empire, and unless they can find his weakness in time, the future of the world itself may be in danger.
Presents step-by-step instructions for hands-on home projects in the areas of repairs, improvements, security, infestation, rot and damp, insulation, ventilation, electricity, plumbing, heating, decorating, and garden planning and construction.
An illustrated introduction to basic carpentry, discussing materials and techniques, explaining simple repairs, and including instructions for a variety of projects, such as installing cabinets, doors, and windows, building walls, and hanging paneling.
When its owners leave, a summer house comes alive with the sounds of a mouse nibbling crumbs in the fall, a cat taking shelter in the winter, and rain falling on the roof in the spring.