Not so long ago, work-at-home and distance-learning were uncommon ideas that had little to do with most of our lives. Home was where you went to escape from work or celebrate the end of the school day. Times have changed. Today and going forward we are asking our homes to do more and more as we spend increasing amounts of time within our own walls. But luckily the houses and apartments we live in are up to the task, and there are plenty of things an ambitious DIYer can do to help the transition succeed. The Hardworking Home is all about achievable home improvements you can do to upgrade your living environment-with plenty of step-by-step instructions and photos along the way. Some improvements are quite simple and others require a little more renovation savvy. Have you ever considered converting a closet into a home office? They can be quite charming. How about carving out some usable space in your basement or garage? The kids are around more these days and they need space to run around. And how often do you really use your guest room? Is there a way you can boost its contribution to the household, maybe as easily as by changing a light fixture? Whether you have your eye on the dining room, kitchen, attic, or any other room, in this new book from BLACK+DECKER you'll find a wealth of sound tips and practical projects to help any room in your house better support your new lifestyle. Book jacket.