"Across Italy there are many half-empty towns, nearly abandoned by those who migrate to the coast or to cities. The beautiful, crumbling hilltop town of Becchina is among them, but its mayor has taken drastic measures to rebuild - selling abandoned homes to anyone in the world for a single Euro, as long as the buyer promises to live there for at least five years. It's a no-brainer for American couple Tommy and Kate Puglisi. Both work remotely, and...

"The host of HGTV's Hidden Potential shows you what really goes on behind the scenes of a home renovation, with tips, tricks, and step-by-step instructions on how to achieve the look you want for your home"-- Provided by publisher.

"Discover the sublime pleasure and endless rewards of being self-sufficient. In two smartly designed and straightforward encyclopedias of DIY, Home Ec for Everyone and Shop Class for Everyone (previously published together as The Useful Book), here's everything you need to know to fix it, cook it, make it, clean it, build it, and sew it yourself. Each title features dozens of essential skills, practical how-tos, and projects, each explained and illustrated...

Be your own plumber and make DIY repairs and improvements! This best-selling guide on plumbing will teach you everything you need to know from toilet installation and repairs to running underground sprinkler systems for your garden and yard irrigation. This new edition, Ultimate Guide Plumbing, 6th Edition, also includes new information on leak detection, mixed water temperature control, alkaline water treatment and scale reduction devices, domestic...