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Best-Selling House Plans offers readers 400 of the most successful and sought-after home designs from the top architects and designers across North America. Completely updated and revised, this new edition offers new home plans and pricing, special sections on home automation, home design trends, curb appeal tips, and more.

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Choose Tiny. Choose Yourself.No mortgage. Low bills. Less cleaning. A space crafted just for you. A warm and cozy atmosphere.Tiny homes have become more and more popular in recent years, and for good reason. People all over the world are choosing to downsize and live in a space under 400 feet. The simplicity and minimalism, as well as the savings, have made tiny homes a desirable choice. Tiny houses have helped young people become homeowners sooner, while for older people, the switch can eliminate worry and financial strain.From yurts to shipping containers and stilted shelters, tiny homes are more than just a building. They add so much value to your life with everything they have to offer. Many types can be built by an average person, or constructed for a small fee. You can even take your tiny home on the road if you decide to live in an RV!Tiny House Living is a thorough guide to the best housing choice you'll ever make. Having lived in less than 200 square feet for over a decade, Timothy Stevens shares his expertise on every aspect of the tiny lifestyle.In Tiny House Living, you'll read about:Why tiny homes are better than traditional sizes in terms of finance, lifestyle, and environmental impactThe long history of the tiny home, going back to the early days of civilizationThe inside truth on what tiny house living is like so that you can decide if it's right for youWhether you should buy or build your new homeTips to have kids and pets in tiny homes without even feeling crowdedHow to downsize to the essentials, getting rid of junk for a smoother transition to tiny livingZoning laws and building codes to be aware of, and how to best comply with themTypes of tiny homes, including cabins, A-frame homes, and backyard sheltersFloor plans for every room in your tiny house, and how to make sure you have more than enough storageSustainable electricity for your home, such as solar panels and wind powerWays to use your interior space efficiently, making areas multitask with disappearing desks, retractable stairs, or lift-up coffee tablesHow to make your tiny home as enjoyable, welcoming, and functional as possible… and much more!Whether you're young and starting out, mid-career, or nearing retirement, a tiny house could make your life simpler, easier, and more pleasant. People of all ages and situations have found freedom and flexibility by switching to a smaller home. Whatever your situation, Tiny House Living will give you all the information and advice that you need.Go small, save money, live better. One-click now to read Tiny House Living!

This book covers all the different sharpening methods so you can either improve your sharpening techniques using your existing set-up, or determine which one will best suit you needs and budget. You''ll discover the most effective ways to sharpen your tools from chisels to drill bits. You''ll get better edges than on most razor blades, and you''ll learn how to shape them to cut better and stay sharp longer. Inside this book:ΓÇó                  Why you don''t actually want to be a woodworkerΓÇó                  The easy way to choose a successful projectΓÇó                  Everything a beginner needs to know about woodΓÇó                  Hand tools and power tools explainedΓÇó                  Setting up your shop and your benchΓÇó                  How to research a new project before you buildΓÇó                  Advice and best practices learned from mistakesΓÇó                  Woodworking safety and how to keep your fingersΓÇó                  Advanced woodworking concepts for the next levelA wood router is a very versatile power tool for applying basic or complex edge profiles on a piece of stock (e.g., board). However, a router can do a lot more than that. With some practice, the router can be used to perform a wide variety of woodworking tasks that might otherwise be done by hand.