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by Gary Chapman; Shannon Warden

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Is it really possible to have the home life you want with the people you love?

The most exciting part of any home improvement show is the big reveal--that moment when a drab, run-down house becomes a breathtaking new home. What if you could have that with your home life?

That's what the DIY Guide is all about. In it, you'll find practical tools for transforming your home life and dramatically improving your family's culture from Shannon Warden and Dr. Gary Chapman, author of the New York Times #1 Bestseller The 5 Love Languages(R). Each chapter teaches you a new home life skill and pairs it with a home improvement metaphor that makes it fun and easy to remember.

You can't hire a contractor for this work, but if you're willing to put in the sweat equity (hard work), you'll see results fast. Don't wait any longer. Get started today and give your relational space the renovations it deserves.

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Is it really possible to have the home life you want with the people you love?

The most exciting part of any home improvement show is the big reveal--that moment when a drab, run-down house becomes a breathtaking new home. What if you could have that with your home life?

That's what the DIY Guide is all about. Whether you need a touch-up or a total relational makeover, experienced counselors Gary Chapman and Shannon Warden will help you rehab your home environment. They'll give you the tools to make the changes you need. Each chapter takes a simple idea, explains it using a home improvement metaphor, and shows you how to apply it in your home.

You can't hire a contractor for this work, but if you're willing to put in the sweat equity (hard work), you'll see results fast. Don't wait any longer. Get started today and give your home life the renovations it deserves.

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  • Title The DIY Guide to Building a Family That Lasts: 12 Tools for Improving Your Home Life
  • Author Gary Chapman; Shannon Warden
  • Binding Paperback
  • Pages 240
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Northfield Publishing
  • Publication date 2019-06-04
  • Features Bibliography
  • ISBN 9780802419149 / 0802419143
  • Weight 0.55 lbs (0.25 kg)
  • Dimensions 8 x 5.2 x 0.7 in (20.32 x 13.21 x 1.78 cm)
  • Themes
    • Religious Orientation: Christian
    • Topical: Christian Interest
    • Topical: Family
  • Category Religion - Christian Life
  • Library of Congress subjects Families - Religious life, Families - Religious aspects - Christianity
  • Library of Congress Catalogue Number 2019009731
  • Dewey Decimal Code 248.4

About the author

GARY CHAPMAN, PhD--author, speaker, counselor--has a passion for people and for helping them form lasting relationships. He is the #1 bestselling author of the 5 Love Languages(R) series and director of Marriage and Family Life Consultants, Inc. Gary travels the world presenting seminars, and his radio programs air on more than 400 stations. Learn more at www.5lovelanguages.com.

DR. SHANNON WARDEN is an associate professor of counseling for Liberty University. She also is a licensed counselor, who for more than 20 years, has specialized in counseling families, couples, and women. She has been interviewed on numerous radio programs and podcasts and is a popular conference speaker. Among other writing projects, Shannon has co-authored two books with her friend and mentor, Dr. Gary Chapman. She and her husband, Stephen, have three children and reside in North Carolina.
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