dwellings

When his aunt's couch is delivered to Pinch, he and his friend Dash try to find a way to fit it into Pinch's cozy home.

Amish-zombie-teen-romance author Mia and her husband Mac purchase and renovate their first home in the Chicago suburbs, and they struggle with the work on the house, fights with the homeowners' association, rude neighbors, and adapting to their new environment.

Auggie and her grandfather use found objects to transform the appearance of their home and, in the process, change a whole town's perceptions of beauty and art.

Presents illustrated, step-by-step instructions for making home repairs, covering plumbing; windows and doors; electrical systems; walls and ceilings; floors and stairs; heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems; exteriors; and home security; and includes advice on building a basic tool set, and selecting power tools.

Contains step-by-step instructions and photographs that explain how to make repairs and improvements to the home, covering kitchens and bathrooms, decorating and finishing, outdoor repairs, electrics, and plumbing and heating.

Provides 101 cost-effective projects that add value to a home, including exterior and interior changes as well as suggestions for specific rooms, heating, plumbing, and electrical projects; and discusses permits, inspections, subcontractors, and consumer preferences.