The Complete Idiot's Guide to Building Your Own Home, 3rd Edition [Paperback]

 

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Building Your Own Home, 3rd Edition [Paperback]

 

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 18 and up
• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Alpha; 3 edition (November 6, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1592576664
• ISBN-13: 978-1592576661
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  

By : Dan Ramsey
Price : $19.95

Client Reviews

This book is sturdy on charm but weak on expertise. For example I think whenever your clarify there are two types of wood framing, balloon (as in light as a ...) and platform, you should point out the former, requiring studs two stories extended, was replaced by the latter a hundred years ago, and is virtually unused nowadays. On the other hand he recommends having a portable toilet on webpage so as not to "upset your new neighbors". Top as an introduction for newbies. You'll have to have to read others.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Creating Your Own House does okay as an introduction it is an hassle-free read and has some beneficial tips and refreshing humor as well. Yet, it seriously lacks in its commission when it comes to essentially undertaking something beyond the 'kicking the tires' stage of constructing.

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