A girl living in an old house finds clues inside and out about its history and former occupants.

"Flanders traces the evolution of the house from the sixteenth to the early twentieth century across northern Europe and America, showing how the homes we know today bear only a faint resemblance to homes throughout history. What turned a house into a home?"--Dust jacket flap.

"From how to market your skills to successfully interacting with buyers, sellers and real estate agents, these interviews with dozens of respected inspectors offer practical, hands-on advice for both experience and novice inspectors looking to grow their businesses"--Amazon.

Traces the author's attempts to renovate a crumbling Gilded Age mansion into a functional home for his growing family, an effort challenged by such factors as a lack of plumbing and electricity and a motley band of two- and four-legged squatters.

Simple text and color photos and maps describe several types of homes and the different kinds of places they are found, such as in city neighborhoods or out in the country.

Describes a number of shelters constructed from different types of materials and suitable to varying climates, including tepees, yurts, log cabins, stone houses, and igloos.

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A lonely doctor who once occupied an unusual lakeside home begins exchanging love letters with its newest resident, a frustrated architect. When they discover that they're living two years apart, they try to unravel the mystery behind their extraordinary romance before it's too late.