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  • Free Houses in Japan: The True Story of How I Make Money DIY Renovating Abandoned Homes

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    Discover the secrets of Japan’s cheap abandoned homes, with ‘Free Houses in Japan’
    as seen in Business Insider, Daily Mail UK, TV4, NHK World, Engoo, and more.

    Mark your calendars! The official launch date for “Free Houses in Japan” is November 7th.
    Get ready to hold the paperback version in your hands, available from the same day!
    In the meantime, secure your copy by pre-ordering the Kindle version!

    Amid housing crises gripping many nations, Japan stands out with an intriguing predicament—over ten million abandoned houses. But why? And what’s even more baffling, why are some of these houses available for free? In ‘Free Houses in Japan,’ we delve into this unique real estate landscape, providing insights into the challenges and opportunities it presents. debunking myths from a first hand perspective.

    This groundbreaking book, the first-ever English guide for beginners, illuminates the captivating realm of Japanese real estate. It spotlights the often-overlooked old and neglected properties, unveiling the wealth of opportunities they hold. Whether you’re a seasoned investor or just a curious explorer, this book is your gateway to navigating Japan’s real estate market and seizing the remarkable potential of akiyas—abandoned homes in Japan.

    Meet Anton Wormann, originally from Stockholm, Sweden, now a full-time resident of Japan. Anton’s journey from a globe-trotting fashion model who has graced iconic cities like New York, Paris, London, and Milan to settling in Japan is an unexpected twist. In 2015, his first visit to Japan ignited a lasting connection to this captivating country.

    Anton is the creative force behind the popular YouTube channel, ‘Anton in Japan,’ where he shares his experiences of life in Japan and his adventures in buying and renovating old Japanese houses in Tokyo. With hundreds of millions of views, his channel has gained global recognition.

    Copyright ©2023 Anton Wörmann
    Illustrated by Megan Douglas
    Published in the United States by Anton in Japan Media

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    £18.40
  • Home Maintenance For Dummies, 2nd Edition

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    A hands-on, step-by-step guide to properly maintaining your home

    Your home requires regular maintenance to operate safely and efficiently. The expert advice in this second edition of Home Maintenance For Dummies can help you save literally thousands of dollars each year by showing you how to perform home maintenance yourself!

    This new edition provides the latest tips on how to tune up your home and make repairs to every room of the house, from basement to attic. By combining step-by-step instructions and expert information, this practical guide gives you the skills to tackle everything from furnace tune-ups to leaky roofs. You’ll also learn how to conduct routine inspections, keep major appliances running efficiently, and increase energy efficiency.

    • Shows how to keep your home in tip-top shape, preserve its value, and avoid costly repairs
    • Covers all rooms of the house, in addition to the roof, foundation, and exterior
    • Explains how to keep all home systems and major appliances running smoothly
    • Includes a seasonal maintenance schedule
    • Provides the latest green maintenance options to help lower your utility bills

    James Carey and Morris Carey have a radio show, a newspaper column, and a Web site, all called On the House, and appear regularly on CBS News Saturday Morning. They are also the authors of Home Remodeling For Dummies

    If you’ve always wanted to tackle home repairs like a pro, Home Maintenance For Dummies, 2nd Edition is your ideal resource!

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    £16.10
  • The Chinese Diesel Air Heater: An Installation, Operation & Servicing Guide

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    A diesel heater manual. A profusely illustrated and comprehensive guide to installing, using and servicing Chinese diesel air heaters. This book is a guide to D.I.Y. “kit of bits” heaters and ready-built all-in-one or portable heaters.
    The reader is shown how these heaters work and how to fix common problems.with emphasis on safe practice.
    This book provides answers to frequently asked questions about the Chinese diesel heater.
    A wealth of information and advice in a single book.
    Based on the author’s own experience with these heaters.
    Written by a retired engineer.

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    £12.30
  • Su Doku For Dummies

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    Su Doku For Dummies offers more puzzles than any other book available.

    This pocket-sized guide to the biggest craze for Summer 2005 features:

    * Easy to follow illustrated instructions

    * Guidance on how to play the game and different strategies to tackle the puzzles

    * 240 addictive new puzzles from basic to fiendish

    This guide is perfect for newcomers to Su Doku as well as experienced Su Doku players looking to improve their game and addicts who just can’t get enough new puzzles!!!

    Su Doku (or Sudoku) has been dubbed the Rubik’s Cube of the 21st century, it’s a cryptic and highly addictive puzzle that involves inserting numbers in a 9×9 grid and making sure that every row and every column and every 3×3 box within the bigger grid contains all the digits from one to nine.

    All it takes is the ability to identify the numerals 1-9, a sense for logic, a methodical cast of mind and a large measure of application to boot. You can get better and quicker, if you put your mind to it. And there is no predicting who will excel: you can be a disaster at maths and a whiz at Su Doku!

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    £7.60

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