"Buying a haunted house was never in Ashley Scott's plans, but when an intriguing opportunity drops into her lap after a major life setback, she finds herself trekking cross-country to Hope Harbor on the Oregon coast to launch a new life. Wounded warrior Jonathan Gray isn't sure what to make of the attractive woman on his reclusive older neighbor's isolated property, but her presence is none of his business--until she enlists his help with an ambitious...

The Public Broadcasting television program Hometime went to Mankato, MN, to the original home of Maud Hart Lovelace, the author of the Betsy-Tacy books, to assist the Betsy-Tacy Society in returning the "Betsy house" to the original condition as it was when the Lovelace family lived there. Assisted by members of the Betsy-Tacy Society, volunteers, a local contractor, and the construction management students at Minnesota State University, Mankato,...

"Downton Shabby--the name Hopwood coined for the glorious ruin--traces Hopwood DePree's adventures as he gives up his life in Hollywood and moves permanently to England to save Hopwood Hall from ruin. But the task is far too big for one person, of course. Hopwood discovers that the Hall comes with an unforgettable cast of new neighbors he can call on for help--from the electrician whose mum had fond memories of working at the Hall to gruff caretaker...

As a toddler, in a room illuminated only by the flames of a fallen candle, Jacobia Tiptree watched a man kill her mother. Jake once believed that man to be her father. Now, thirty-five years later, as the real killer's long-delayed trial is about to begin, the defendant has vanished. Jake tries to distract herself from murder with constant attempts to keep her 1823 Federal-style fixer-upper from tumbling down on her head. But when her best friend's...

"The lives of two women, generations apart, converge in this enthralling novel of love, mystery, memories, and secrets. Pregnant and still grieving the death of her fiance̹, historian Megan Buchanan is forging ahead on a dream project: to restore to its original glory the landmark hunting lodge her own great-great-grandfather built on Virginia's Eastern Shore. With the help of her fiance̹'s caring best friend, it's sure to draw much-needed tourist...

Eastport's most notorious landmark, the Harlequin House was used as a hideout for gunshot gangsters and their molls during Prohibition. Now fixer-upper enthusiast Jake Tiptree and Ellie White are refurbishing the mansard-roofed mansion to host the local Historical Society's upcoming gala. But when stripping down old wallpaper reveals a secret door to a room containing not one but two corpses, Jake and Ellie once again find home repair leading to homicide....

"Jordan and Barry-aka the Brownstone Boys-are the go-to renovation team for historic brownstones and other older homes that need a little TLC. In their debut book, they walk readers through the entire process of renovating a house, starting with things to consider before you've made an offer, followed by guidance on developing a design, a schedule, and budgeting; they end by giving a room-by-room tour that includes helpful tips and inspiration. Throughout...

"Julian. If I ever caught on fire, Dahlia Muñoz would fan the flames with a smile. So, when she returns to Lake Wisteria, I fully intend to avoid the interior designer. At least until my meddling mother exploits my savior complex. The faster I help Dahlia find her creative spark, the sooner she will leave town. But while I was busy getting rid of Dahlia, I overlooked one potential issue. What happens if I want her to stay? Dahlia. People say the...