"In this riveting new novel by the bestselling and award-winning author of Shotgun Lovesongs, three troubled construction workers get entangled in a dangerous plan to finish building a home against an impossible deadline"--

A young girl narrates her family's move from the city to the country, where they have bought a piece of land and live in a trailer while they build a house from the ground up, with help from relatives and friends.

442 all-American favorites.

A modern day pioneer woman, Jackie Clay, chronicles how she carves a home out of the Minnesota wilderness.

Includes index.

"Clear and easy to use photo reference book that explains and defines home improvement codes for pros and DIYers"--Provided by publisher.