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Every time a pile of clutter catches your attention or gets in your way (or trips you or embarrasses you or angers you), you think to yourself, "I have to go through this...but not now, because I'm too fill-in-the-blank (tired, busy, etc.)." That intention is as far as the organizing actually gets, and the cycle just begins again. Frustrating, isn't it? What if I told you that busting through the never-ending sequence of procrastination and perpetual heaps of clutter was not only possible, but with the strategies in this audiobook, almost painless?

Discover the secrets to powering your vehicle to go off the grid with mobile solar power systems. Learn how to power up to go off the grid the right way! Living in a van or RV is an awesome experience - but using loud generators to power your devices is not. When all you want to do is get on the move, having to rely on someone else's electricity can really put a damper on your travel choices. The good news? Solar panels, which are a very efficient source of renewable energy, can power everything you need - whether you are on the go or parked at a campsite!

Listen and learn as Tom Kraeutler and Leslie Segrete deliver expert solutions to a wide range of the daily challenges frequently facing homeowners. The Money Pit has been named among America's 100 Most Important Radio Shows by Talkers magazine. On the air for more than 15 years, it is now carried on over 30 radio affiliates across the United States.

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What are tiny houses and why do they seem to be so popular nowadays? By definition, tiny houses are houses that do not exceed 400 square feet in terms of livable space. This is very small when compared to a typical American home which is upwards of 2,600 square feet at the very minimum. This recent shift in housing preference has taken the world by storm. Nowadays you have tiny houses, tiny communities, tiny living and other space minimizing ideas and there doesn't seem to be any end to this “trend”.

Just as your power bill continues to rise, the sun also rises. Why are we letting a renewable resource that beams down on us each day go to waste? Solar energy is no longer a distant dream of the future. It is a real, viable option for America’s power needs, and T.J. Kanczuzewski of Inovateus Solar is mapping out a path for energy independence for anyone looking for clean, renewable power.

If you're considering building a new house, you'll want to listen to this first! You're about to discover how to successfully navigate the planning, design, permitting, bidding, contract-signing, and construction process. This book was written by Two Licensed Architects, Mother and Daughter, with years of varied experience in Residential Construction on opposite sides of the Country. We will demystify the entire process, and help you become more comfortable with what's ahead in order to avoid common mistakes that can cost big bucks during construction.

Do you want to live in a tiny home, build your own, and become a minimalist? Learn what a tiny house is and the benefits you can have by living in one. You will learn the following: the basics of a tiny home; the benefits; how to live in a tiny home; much much more! Whether you just want to learn more about tiny homes or already understand them and want extra help picking out the perfect tiny house for yourself, this audiobook is for you.

This book is for city dwellers that wish to move to a rural area and know what they will face. It is also for rural residents trying to save money while living in the country. Learn to survive in the country. This book covers all aspects of rural living. It is a book that teaches the difference between the small towns, large towns, and wooded areas. Listeners will know which utilities are available in the country. This book also teaches how to navigate the forest without getting lost or injured. Learn about rural neighbors and how to avoid neighborly disputes.

About to buy a home from a home-builder, or entertaining the idea? This is your lucky day, as How Not to Get Screwed by Your Home Builder is a complete treatise on the home-building process. It is a must-hear for every aspiring home-owner and home-builders to boot, as the author distilled and addressed many of the issues potential home-owners encounter and how to deal with them. Furthermore, the author drew from his own field experience to offer hacks to potential home-owners, making the book golden to any aspiring home-owner.

Declutter your home and become more minimalistic! Do you want to declutter your home, have more space and less stress? Learn the fundamentals of minimalism with techniques and methods to declutter your house! Simple techniques to decluttering! Whether you just want to learn more about how to declutter your home or already understand it and want extra help becoming an minimalistic expert, this book is for you.

Join Tom Kraeutler and Leslie Segrete as they combine quick wit and clever advice to help listeners tackle a variety of home improvement and décor projects, from painting to pest control to porches. Listen and learn as Tom and Leslie deliver expert solutions to a wide range of the daily challenges frequently facing homeowners.

When you look around your home, what do you see? Does your bedroom invoke a feeling of soothing calm? Is your guest room reminiscent of a chic hotel? Can you entertain in your dining room with ease? Even if a few of the rooms in your home feel functional, finished and full of style, everyone has a space that just isn't meeting the needs and expectations of its occupants. It is quite common to have an eye for design but struggle with executing the ideas we see.

This guide is a must listening material for any black man or woman even thinking about a career in construction. This guide will also be extremely helpful for any carpenter or minority who wants to excel in the field of construction and has bigger aspirations than just digging trenches or cleaning up construction sites. The construction industry is dynamic and exciting and has plenty of opportunities to earn a good living. Unfortunately, the playing field is not always fair for people of color or minorities who would like to enter this field.

Home repairs can be a very frustrating experience, especially when you are unfamiliar with the repairs needed to be done ASAP. These repairs can lead to expensive costs - if you can get a contractor to call you back and if they show up on time. And those are big "ifs"! Don't you wish you could just take the repairs into your own hands and forget the hassle of trying to get a repairman to come and fix them? Now you can!

Turn your dream of living in a tiny house into reality. This audiobook is your definitive guide to realizing the dream of one day moving into your own tiny house. With the recent global downturn in the real estate market and the desire for minimalism, tiny home culture has grown exponentially and become a tangible alternative for those living on a budget or choosing to keep material possessions to a minimum.

I wrote this book because I want you to have a great experience building your new home or remodeling your existing home. It is possible. You don't have to listen to your friends who say, "Oh, remodeling is a nightmare," or "Building a house is a dreadful experience. I'll never do it." I don't want you to be in that category.

Can your home use a makeover? Transform your home, maximize value, and save money. Included are 99 proven ideas and techniques that will beautify, organize, and enhance your property. Learn which projects to tackle and how to get the biggest bang for your buck. Whether you are a Real estate investor, landlord, house flipper, interior designer, or simply someone in search of new ideas, you are sure to discover several methods in this book to assist you along the way.

This audiobook is a comprehensive guide that will help you to move into your own tiny house. Because tiny living has a way of keeping you focused on what really matters to you, your life becomes richer, fuller, and more meaningful. While you may own fewer possessions, your relationships, and quality of life improve dramatically. One of the results of tiny house living is the emergence of a group of people succeeding in life because they are having fun doing what they love to do.

If you want to discover how to set up a home surveillance system with a laptop, webcam, and mobile phone, then check out the How to Install a Home Surveillance System now. This step-by-step guide will show you exactly how to create your own home surveillance system for free.