Julie welcomes all lost and homeless creatures into her house, whether they be cats or trolls, ghosts or dragons, but soon realizes that each must have a chore in order for the arrangement to work.

"A farmhouse where twelve children grow up holds evidence of their stories long after they are gone"--

The Everyday House has a porch swing, cookies in its kitchen, ducks in its bath, and other touches that make it the perfect house.

Bear gives a tour through each room in his house, describing what he likes, such as the comfortable chair in the study.

Design and remodeling pros convince homebuyers to buy the worst house on the block and make it beautiful.

"Five siblings worry that their shabby old house isn't 'proper' enough, but come to see that it's perfect just the way it is"--

After buying a hammer to fix a loose floorboard, Mr. Nogginbody learns a lot about home repairs--and what is, and is not, a nail.

A guide to cost-effective home construction that discusses budget and provides insider techniques on design, foundations, framing, plumbing, heating, ventilation, wiring, light fixtures, windows, doors, driveways, walkways, and interior finishes

A little boy promises his beloved friend, an elderly lady, that one day he will fix up her old house--and his words inspire the other people in the neighborhood to pitch in and get it done