{"product_id":"gutted-how-an-old-house-remodeled-me-paperback","title":"Gutted: How an Old House Remodeled Me - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMaida Korte\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFans of \u003ci\u003eUnder the Tuscan Sun\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eHouse Lessons \u003c\/i\u003ewill love \u003ci\u003eGutted\u003c\/i\u003e, a witty, big-hearted tale of trading city lights for leaky pipes--and discovering that sometimes the best renovations happen on the inside.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhat if the only way to rebuild your life is to begin by tearing down the walls? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e When a successful designer, entrepreneur, and lifelong city dweller hesitantly agrees to follow her husband's dream of country living, she doesn't expect to be undone by a sagging Victorian farmhouse and the relentless wind howling through uninsulated walls. But as holes are patched and rooms slowly take shape, something surprising happens: space opens up. Not just in their crumbling home, but in her heart. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Told with humor, vulnerability, and the insight of a woman rebuilding more than just a house, \u003ci\u003eGutted: How an Old House Remodeled Me\u003c\/i\u003e is a love story--not only between a wife and her husband but also between a woman shaped by fast-paced living and a slower, quieter way of life. With each creaky floorboard and stripped layer of old wallpaper, Maida Korte discovers unexpected beauty, remembers buried dreams, and finds strength in the women who came before her. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e For anyone who has ever wondered what lies beyond the edge of timelines and control, this is a warm, wise, and deeply human invitation to slow down, dig deep, and make peace with change--one shingle at a time.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaida Korte\u003c\/b\u003e loves to write about the intersection of interior design and family life, revealing the humor, heart, and lessons found in both. A midwestern native with a tireless work ethic, she raised four daughters while running a design firm--an experience she jokes qualifies her to run a small country. A former HGTV guest, she holds degrees in interior design and writing. \u003ci\u003eGutted \u003c\/i\u003eis her debut book. Maida lives in Lake in the Hills, Illinois, with her husband.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 216\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 8.4 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 23, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47892879769853,"sku":"9798896363361","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/3414\/0157\/files\/YLfJp0HyTo9798896363361.webp?v=1784988957","url":"https:\/\/booktolia.com\/products\/gutted-how-an-old-house-remodeled-me-paperback","provider":"booktolia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}