Three years into the new millennium, Sir Terence Conran has once again reinvented his concept of home design, now a harmonious blur between public and private living with a soupcon of professionalism. The Conran movement (stores and style) began in 1974 with The House Book and was updated as The New House Book in 1985 and The Essential House Book in 1994. The significance of the newly added word home in the title should not be overlooked, as the author has gravitated toward LeCorbusier's 1927 statement: "Everybody, quite rightly, dreams of sheltering himself in a sure and permanent home of his own." Ultimate appeals to this primal notion of belonging, starting with an aspirational, visual introduction before separating ideas into three distinct sections: home life, or the different stages of design, from first house to empty nest; home work, exploring all options for decorating, from paint versus plaster to remodeling versus new construction; and compendium, the nitty-gritty information so necessary to understanding and making design choices. A feat worthy of any bookshelf. Barbara Jacobs Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved --

An original story based on the popular Nickelodeon animated show The Loud House! Can Lincoln plan the best party ever? Lincoln realizes that today is his parents' wedding anniversary. He and his ten sisters have tried to celebrate it before-but it's always ended up such a mess that their parents have asked them to never celebrate it again! However, Lincoln is determined to make up for past mistakes by throwing the ultimate anniversary party for his parents this year, even though he only has twelve hours to put everything together. Can he and his sisters pull this off? Or are they doomed to fail more spectacularly than ever?

This book traces the history of doll's houses, looking at the furniture behind the facades of 35 grand mansions, elegant townhouses, and humble homes with pictures that lead readers from room to room, revealing exquisitely crafted interiors and their intricate furnishings: tapestry rugs, solid silver services, and hand-painted porcelain. Most houses are inhabited by a doll family, and sometimes their staff, all dressed in contemporary costume, to complete this study of domestic life over the last 350 years.

"Sam and Asha. Asha and Sam. Their friendship is so long established, they take it for granted. Just as Asha takes for granted that Donnybrooke, the mansion that sits on the highest hill in Coreville, is the best house in town. But when Sam is accepted into snobbish Castleton Academy as an autistic 'Miracle Boy,' he leaves Asha, who is also autistic, to navigate middle school alone. He also leaves her wondering if she can take anything for granted anymore. Because soon Sam is spending time with Prestyn, Asha's nemesis, whose family owns Donnybrooke and, since a housewarming party gone wrong, has forbidden Asha to set foot inside. Who is Asha without Sam? And who will she be when it becomes clear that Prestyn's interest in her friend isn't so friendly?"--Provided by publishe

A profusely illustrated guide to every aspect of decorating provides ideas and techniques for increasing the beauty and comfort of homes of all styles and sizes

Leading art collector Chara Schreyer's forty-year collaboration with interior designer Gary Hutton has produced five residences designed to house 600 works of art, including masterpieces by Marcel Duchamp, Andy Warhol, Donald Judd, Louise Nevelson, Diane Arbus, and Frank Stella. Art House takes readers on a breathtaking visual tour of these stunning spaces, which range from an architectural tour-de-force to a high-rise "gallery as home." An exploration of a life devoted to living with art and to designing homes that honor it, this title is an inspiration for art and design lovers alike.

Are you interested in house hacking in the Denver market? If you're are, this book is for you.We deal with current and potential Denver house hackers on a weekly basis. Week after week, it became clear that the same questions were being asked again and again. So, we decided to write this book to answer those questions.Most people we talk with understand the concept and power of house hacking. But they lack the Denver market specific insight and knowledge. This book is technical and specific to the Denver market. You'll learn: Different financing options The best property types and locations How to maximize your rents How to analyze house hacks Personal finances and how to set them up Long term financial modeling options How to build your team The contract process in Colorado The contract process in Colorado The contract process in Colorado How to plan buying future multiple house hacks Expert Authors Chris Lopez - Investor-Friendly Real Estate Agent at Your Castle Joe Massey - Senior Loan Officer at Castle & Cooke Mortgage Jeff White - House Hacking Coach and house hacking his way to financial independence

Don't pay for your home--hack it and live for free! Savvy investors have been using a little-known, but clever strategy in real estate for decades--and now, you will learn exactly how to perfect this trade secret! When mastered, house hacking can save you thousands of dollars in monthly expenses, build tens of thousands of dollars in equity each year, and provide the financial means to retire early. In fact, the average house hacker can turn a single-family home or small multifamily property into a cash-flowing investment. You can collect rent that completely covers your living expenses--and then some! In this book, serial house hacker Craig Curelop lays out the in-depth details so you can make your first (or next) house hack a huge success. Inside, you will learn: What house hacking is, and why it's one of the best methods for building wealth The different types of house-hacking strategies you can use--no one size fits all here! The incredible connection between house hacking, wealth building, and early retirement How to get started house hacking--even with low income or low savings Strategies to house hack with a family, spouse, or independently How to find the ideal house hack property--even in a competitive or expensive market Stories from real estate investors all over the country on their house-hacking triumphs, mishaps, and their purpose behind house hacking. Property-management strategies to make ownership a breeze House hacking doesn't have to be a mystery. Discover why so many successful investors support their investment careers with house hacking--and learn from a frugality expert who has "hacked" his way toward financial freedom!

The long-awaited first book from HGTV's biggest stars and Emmy nominees, the Property Brothers, on buying, selling, and renovating a home

More than 1,000 photos showcase elegant ideas for restoring interiors. Learn what to do before decoration starts, including assessing a home, putting in adequate storage, and adding heating, wiring, and plumbing. "Excellent resources...speaks to all issues surrounding home design--from decorating a one-room apartment to children's rooms, artists' studios, lofts, and even gardens."--"Christian Science Monitor."