Meeting Up with the Renovator


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She’s up to her whiskers in cats and comfort food. He all alone but stays too busy to notice. Can a crumbling cafe be the missing link that leads them to their happily ever after? Katherine Owning the Broken Ornament Cat Cafe with my sister is a dream come true. Our cozy slice of paradise is all comfort food and kitten cuddles. But between our rush of customers and our aging building, my happily ever after seems more distant than ever. When a single click lands me in the wrong Meet Up room, everything goes paws up. Grant is handsome, charming, and I want to see if we can build on our connection. But can I convince him that true love doesn’t require improvements? Grant I learned at a young age that if you don’t take control of your future, someone else will. I’ve spent years developing my renovation business, though I can’t say the same for my love life. Lately, all this success feels downright lonely. But there isn’t much time left to search for love between job sites. When a consultation call unexpectedly leads to whiskers and tails, it seems like I’m in the wrong room at the right time. Katherine is warm, kind, and she feels like home. Now I have to convince her that love can change everything. Book One- Meeting Up with the Renovator Book Two- Tangled Yarn Book Three- Pawsitively Yours Book Four- Whiskers and Kisses This book is a part of the Broken Ornament Cat Cafe Series. As always, it comes with a blissful promise of a hopeful happily ever after, no cheating, no cliffhangers, and a whole lot of cheer. Pour some tea and start reading today!




Renovation of the Heart


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As Christians, we know that we are new creations in Jesus. So we try to act differently, hoping this will make us more like Him. But changing our outward behavior doesn’t change our hearts. Only by God’s grace can we be transformed internally. Renovation of the Heart lays a biblical foundation for understanding what best-selling author Dallas Willard calls the “transformation of the spirit”—a divine process that “brings every element in our being, working from inside out, into harmony with the will of God.” This fresh approach to spiritual growth explains the biblical reasons why Christians need to undergo change in six aspects of life: thought, feeling, will, body, social context, and soul. Willard also outlines a general pattern of transformation in each area, not as a sterile formula but as a practical process that you can follow without the guilt or perfectionism so many Christians wrestle with. Don’t settle for complacency. Accept the challenge Renovation of the Heart offers to become an intentional apprentice of Jesus Christ, changing daily as you walk with Him.




Winning the Contractor Fight


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"The Contractor Fight" is what HGTV host and best-selling author Tom Reber calls the battle between your ears. We all have stories and experiences that have formed us into who we are. We are what we think, and the battleground is our mind. The Fight is not with the people you think are "cheap customers." It's not with the unlicensed competitors or the "illegals," as many contractors think. The Fight is with yourself. Sadly, most of the struggles contractors have are self-imposed. It's friendly fire. The negative ways we think about ourselves and our worth... friendly fire. The growing debt, working too much, small bank account... friendly fire. Winning the Fight is a choice. You're noble and full of integrity. You bend over backward to serve your family and clients. You have taken it on the chin more times than you can count. Now, it's time to get yours. Earn what you're worth. Create a business that serves you and energizes you, instead of one that beats you down. Choose to own your crap and get better today.




Runabout Renovation: How to Find and Fix Up an Old Fiberglass Speedboat


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For those who own a cherished but dilapidated fiberglass runabout, or for those who want a boat but are turned off by the high prices and often poor quality of today's offerings, this book explains everything there is to know about turning a rundown runabout into a real showpiece for a fraction of the cost of a new model. Author Jim Anderson, a runabout renovator from Minnesota's Land of Ten Thousand Lakes, leads readers through the whole renovation process. For those who think a project like this may be more than they can handle, renovating an old runabout is actually less complicated and expensive than adding on a deck or redoing a room--two of the most popular projects for home handymen. And Anderson's sense of humor and gift for providing simple solutions make Runabout Renovation as fun to read as it is easy to understand. The backyards of North America house literally millions of rundown runabouts ripe for renovation. With Jim Anderson's help, you can own a better boat than you can buy new, for a quarter of the price or less. And like a beautifully restored '57 Chevy, it'll have class. Low-cost alternatives for the powerboater on a budget. Although more people own boats ranging in length from 14 to 24 feet than all others combined, most books published about boat repair and restoration are directed at the "big boat" or yacht owner. In addition, many marine dealers and technicians never seem to have the right answers or the time to spend on people who own "little boats." Hence Runabout Renovation, a complete guide to finding and fixing up old fiberglass speedboats. You'll learn how to: Choose and survey a boat Make cosmetic repairs and repaint your boat Replace the floor Reupholster and carpet the interior Build a new transom Upgrade electrical and mechanical systems . . . and much more. There's even a section on repairing aluminum boats, and one on installing and repairing horns, lights, bilge pumps, live wells, and other speedboat accessories. "Considering the tens of thousands of fiberglass powerboats that exist today, one wonders why Jim Anderson's Runabout Renovation is so late in coming. Whether you're shopping for a used or new boat, or trying to maintain the value of a boat you already own, this book will prove indispensable."--Richard Lebowitz, Editor, Boating World




The Happy Renovator


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A book full of tick-box-style checklists and valuable tips to guide keen renovators on how to ensure a cost-effective and streamlined renovation project. Through trial and error, Werine has cosmetically renovated over 20 homes. In the early days she made many mistakes which cost time and money. As a result, she developed detailed checklists to streamline her renovation projects and keep them profitable. Her journey has inspired her to share what she has learned. The checklists or "renovation recipes" as she calls them, were designed to help others avoid all the rookie mistakes. She wants keen renovators to learn about the best order in which to renovate to make their renovation process easier and more cost-effective. She believes her checklists take care of most of the planning so that she can focus on taking action. Her tick-box style of approach is practical, to the point and fast becoming the go-to method for cosmetic renovators. Whether you are renovating a whole house or just a room, the helpful checklists will keep your project on track. Werine purchased her first property in 2002, but the excitement of being a homeowner was overshadowed by her fear of being tied to mortgage repayments for 30 years. She wanted to turn three dreams into reality including 1) being mortgage-free as soon as possible, 2) make extra money to achieve this and 3) a healthy work/life balance. She embarked on a renovation journey that ultimately rewarded her with her dream lifestyle.Table of Contents1. Research 2. Budget, strategy & buy 3. Plan 4. Quotes & shopping 5. Demolition 6. Internal renovation 7. External renovation 8. Patch, sand & paint 9. Cleaning & styling 10. Photography, marketing & sellingWerine's energetic and down-to-earth personality is evident in her online presence and The Happy Renovator community is growing at a rapid rate. Werine loves being known as the Australian gal who lives next door and renovates. She is also a step mum of four and currently lives in Newcastle with her husband and working on her next renovation project.




U.N. Headquarters Renovation


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The Homeowner's Guide to Managing a Renovation


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Major home remodeling isn’t for the faint of heart; there is huge potential for design problems, cost overruns, or just unsatisfactory workmanship. Here, a professional construction manager who masterminded the redesign at New York’s famed Avery Fisher Hall as well as a massive institute-wide renovation of St. Luke’s Hospital, offers an indispensable guide for homeowners who need to manage a large-scale renovation. There’s advice on how to articulate your thoughts clearly to designers, architects, and contractors; tips on negotiating contracts; suggestions for protecting yourself from legal and financial threats; and help understanding warranty claims. Each step--from initial planning through the completed project--is covered in layman’s terms, and sample contracts, floor plans, cost estimating worksheets and other forms are provided.




Take Charge of Your Home Renovation


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House Beautiful has given its classic home renovation guide a makeover so that home renovators can get the freshest and best ideas on how to manage any home improvement project -- no matter how large. "Explains how to survive working with remodeling pros in nine easy steps."--Bridal Guide Magazine. House Beautiful's unsurpassed guide to home renovation has now received its own freshening up, with a new design and cover, as well as an extensive, updated resource and reference section. With it on hand, homeowners can avoid the many potential pitfalls and unnecessary costs of remodeling. Here is crucial advice on how to interview and hire contractors, designers, and architects; set a budget and negotiate to get the best deal; avoid unscrupulous or sloppy contractors and con artists; troubleshoot and manage the project once construction has started; and get the job done on schedule. Following House Beautiful's smart and sensible guidelines, anyone can think like a contractor and understand how their own behavior can increase the chances of a renovation's success.







Divine Renovation Beyond the Parish


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The world is hungering for the fruit of a dynamic Church that has embraced her missionary identity, but what does it really mean to be a missionary Church? Grounded in Scripture and Sacred Tradition, Fr. Mallon offers an analysis of the challenges the Church is facing, along with practical tools that will support parish and diocesan leaders in bringing about significant renewal. Most importantly, he addresses the critical interface between a missionary parish and its diocese, essential to bearing lasting fruit. "Fr. Mallon understands what it takes to transform a mediocre parish into a dynamic, missionary one, and he understands that parishes need diocesan leadership to transform the Church as a whole. I pray that every bishop in the Church will absorb this message of love, and that, by the movement of the Holy Spirit, it will bring hordes of people to Jesus and his Church." —Patrick Lencioni, cofounder of The Amazing Parish and author of The Five Dysfunctions of a Team