Renovating Your Writing
Renovating Your Writing

Author: Richard Kallan

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Published: 2017-07-06

Total Pages: 180

ISBN-13: 1351737600

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Renovating Your Writing outlines the principles of effective composition by focusing on the essential skill set and mindset every successful writer must possess. Now in its second edition, this novel text provides readers with unique strategies for crafting and revising their writing, whether for school, work, or play. The new edition emphasizes, in particular, the importance of the writer embracing a rhetorical perspective, distinguishing between formal and social media compositional styles, and appreciating the effort needed to produce clear, concise, and compelling messages.

Renovating Your Writing
Renovating Your Writing

Author: Richard Kallan

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2015-09-25

Total Pages: 158

ISBN-13: 1317344421

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Whether outlining a persuasive speech or looking to improve overall organizational skills, Renovating Your Writing outlines the principles of effective composition and then engages the reader with constant revision and editing practices to improve writing skills at school, work, and home . This enlightening text provides readers with unique strategies, tactics, and tips needed to improve their ability to critique and self-revise their work. Kallan introduces and emphasizes to readers the difference between the act of writing and the informed practice of writing.

House Lessons
House Lessons

Author: Erica Bauermeister

Publisher: Sasquatch Books

Published: 2020-03-24

Total Pages: 242

ISBN-13: 1632172453

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A Real Simple Best Book of the Year A deeply moving story of an epic home renovation in the Pacific Northwest—from New York Times–bestselling author of The Scent Keeper In this mesmerizing memoir-in-essays, Erica Bauermeister renovates a trash-filled house in eccentric Port Townsend, Washington, and in the process takes readers on a journey to discover the ways our spaces subliminally affect us. A personal, accessible, and literary exploration of the psychology of architecture, as well as a loving tribute to the connections we forge with the homes we care for and live in, this book is designed for anyone who’s ever fallen head over heels for a house. It is also a story of a marriage, of family, and of the kind of roots that settle deep into your heart. Discover what happens when a house has its own lessons to teach in this moving and insightful memoir that ultimately shows us how to make our own homes (and lives) better. “ . . . for anyone who has wondered where home is and how to find it, fix it, love it, and leave it for later as well.” —Laurie Frankel, New York Times–bestselling author of This Is How It Always Is

What Your Contractor Can't Tell You
What Your Contractor Can't Tell You

Author: Amy Johnston

Publisher:

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780979983801

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A comprehensive guide to building or renovating a home provides everything homeowners need to know to get the best results, covering such topics as selecting and supervising an architect and contractor, cost estimates, budget, plan specifications, dealing with permits, and more and examining a wide range of common pitfalls and how to avoid them.

Renovating Your Mind
Renovating Your Mind

Author: Patrick Egle

Publisher: Deep River Books LLC

Published: 2019-09-12

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781632695079

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In Renovating Your Mind, readers will be challenged to alter their thinking so that they might be transformed more into the image of Christ by the renewing of their mind (Romans 12:2). These devotions encourage readers to change their perspective from perception to truth. Through the lens of truth, readers will find the freedom and joy that God has abundantly given us through Christ Jesus our Lord.

House Story
House Story

Author: Jasmine Roth

Publisher: Ten Speed Press

Published: 2021-10-12

Total Pages: 289

ISBN-13: 1984859188

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The star of HGTV’s Hidden Potential and HELP! I Wrecked My House offers a rare glimpse behind the TV show curtain, inviting readers into her world with super-simple advice that takes all the guesswork and stress out of any home project. “Renovating a home can be mega intimidating, but not if you surrender to the wisdom of your new guru, Jasmine Roth. She knows all.”—Jonathan Adler Finding your style is the first step to creating your dream home, whether you’re buying a new place, designing ground-up construction, or simply sprucing up the décor on a rental. Through her clear descriptions of four common design types and their many style subsets, along with thought-provoking questions and worksheets, Jasmine helps you create a cohesive feel with your home décor. She also includes helpful information on curb appeal and outdoor lighting (the most forgotten detail of your home), the science of knocking down walls, creative solutions to the five most common layout needs, floor finishes and wall treatments, everything kitchen and bathroom, and fun ways to personalize your space with DIY projects and unique bookshelf styling. With hundreds of stunning photographs of Roth-designed interiors, House Story is a lush exploration of what is possible for you and your home, whatever the size and budget.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Remodeling Your Kitchen : Illustrated
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Remodeling Your Kitchen : Illustrated

Author: Gloria Graham Brunk

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 292

ISBN-13: 9781592571291

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Both an idea guide and a hands-on remodeling book, this illustrated volume takes readers step-by-step through the process of designing, planning, and executing the remodeling of their kitchens. 300+ photos & illustrations.

L'Appart
L'Appart

Author: David Lebovitz

Publisher: Crown

Published: 2018-11-06

Total Pages: 370

ISBN-13: 0804188408

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Bestselling author and world-renowned chef David Lebovitz continues to mine the rich subject of his evolving ex-Pat life in Paris, using his perplexing experiences in apartment renovation as a launching point for stories about French culture, food, and what it means to revamp one's life. Includes dozens of new recipes. When David Lebovitz began the project of updating his apartment in his adopted home city, he never imagined he would encounter so much inexplicable red tape while contending with perplexing work ethic and hours. Lebovitz maintains his distinctive sense of humor with the help of his partner Romain, peppering this renovation story with recipes from his Paris kitchen. In the midst of it all, he reveals the adventure that accompanies carving out a place for yourself in a foreign country—under baffling conditions—while never losing sight of the magic that inspired him to move to the City of Light many years ago, and to truly make his home there.

The New Design Rules
The New Design Rules

Author: Emily Henderson

Publisher: Clarkson Potter

Published: 2022-05-10

Total Pages: 337

ISBN-13: 1984826492

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From the author of the New York Times bestseller Styled, here is Emily Henderson's masterclass on interior design. “An approachable guide for anyone who is looking for tools and resources to create a home that speaks to who they are and what they love.”—Joanna Gaines Whether you’re embarking on a weekend refresh or complete renovation, interior designer Emily Henderson wants you to take risks with your home design without experiencing regret. In this visually driven decorating bible punctuated with photographs from real homes and colorful illustrations, she takes you through her entire process, including every single decision she makes when it comes to picking paint, arranging furniture, hanging window treatments, and deciding on lighting fixtures. You'll also learn when to hire a contractor versus an architect versus a handyperson, all the materials to consider (and why you might want to skip those marble countertops), proper measurements of the elements in each room, and so much more. By the end of the book, you'll feel more confident when it comes to visualizing the home of your dreams, and you'll finally know how to make it happen.

The Greened House Effect
The Greened House Effect

Author: Jeff Wilson

Publisher: Chelsea Green Publishing

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 283

ISBN-13: 1603584501

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Describes how to give residential buildings a Deep Energy Retrofit, a whole-home makeover that will make any home cleaner, greener, more comfortable, and healthier.