Barbara Kavovit, a New York contractor who goes by the name Barbara K, has built a business by coaching women on home improvements and by marketing tools specifically designed for them.

Now she's helping women feel more comfortable with the idea of buying and owning a home with her new book, "Invest In Your Nest: Add Style, Comfort, and Value to Your Home."

The book familiarizes women with the steps involved in buying and selling a house and guides them in a number of common home upgrades.