Meticulous real-estate designer Bethany Castle is invited to compete against her brother on a house-flipping reality television show with the assistance of a brash but attractive Texas cowboy construction team leader.

From the founders of the addictive Instagram handle and HGTV show Cheap Old Houses comes a lookbook of beautiful, affordable homes and a resource for anyone who's ever dreamed of buying and restoring an historic house. Elizabeth and Ethan Finklestein have scoured the country to capture real homes bought for under $150,000--some for as little as $25,000 to $50,000--and the stories of how they were acquired and lovingly restored. Within these beautifully...

While starring on a beach house renovation reality show called “The Homewreckers,” Hattie Kavanaugh is drawn into a mystery—and an unexpected romantic triangle—when, during the demolition, evidence is unearthed about a long-ago crime.

This completely updated edition addresses all of today's kitchen design trends (for cabinets, countertops, color palettes, sinks, appliances, flooring, and all kinds of finish details) while also guiding the reader through the basics of organizing a remodel: budget, layout, and finishing touches.

While renovating another house in Waterfield, Maine - a project that will be filmed as part of a home-renovation TV show, Avery Baker and her handyman boyfriend Derek Ellis find their dreams of fame shattered by the discovery of a dead body.

Offers advice for renovation projects throughout the house, covering such topics as finding a worthy contractor, avoiding costly mistakes, and understanding building codes.