"Seraphin, dreaming of gardens full of birdsongs, sunny avenues, and flowers, works as a ticket seller in a metro station underground. One day, after being scolded by the stationmaster for trying to save a butterfly that had flown into the station by accident, he learns that he has inherited an old, dilapidated house and car. Overjoyed by the possibilities, he and his friend Plume set about building the house of their dreams, and much more besides!...

Their husbands were gone, their families were grown, and the future stretched out before them like an unfulfilled promise . . . Tired of always dreaming and never doing, Cici, Lindsay, and Bridget make a life-altering decision. Uprooting themselves from their comfortable lives in the suburbs, the three friends buy a run-down mansion, nestled in the picturesque Shenandoah Valley. They christen their new home "Ladybug Farm," hoping that the name will...

"A comprehensive guide to instlling and performing basic maintenance on all major appliances, including washers and dryers, refrigerators, garbage disposers, dishwashers, water heaters, ovens ranges and more"--Provided by publisher.

Offers instructions on how to fix and maintain common outdoor gear, including how to fix a tear in a sleeping bag, the best way to care for cookware, and the care and maintenance of trekking poles.