So you have decided to build an addition. Have you gotten a loan and your permits? Have you purchased your materials? Before you even begin, you should read this hilarious guide, filled with humorous stories as well as helpful advice on what NOT to do when you undertake a major house renovation.If you've already built your addition or are in the midst of your project, you will be nodding your head and laughing at every page. Mr. Rayment delivers helpful hints on dealing with inspectors, recruiting neighbors to help and making the project fun.Chapters cover everything from electrical work, plumbing, finish carpentry and even digging your foundation. Any book can tell you how you should do it. W. J. Rayment will go one step further, pointing out the pitfalls and common problemswhat NOT to do.Fun and informative.
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W. J. Rayment now lives in Harbor Beach, Michigan. He is also author of The Real Man's Cookbook. He works on-line creating websites for indepthinfo.com, but spends his free time maintaining his humble home.
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William J. Rayment lives in the thumb of Michigan. He writes humorous books in an erudite style. Sometimes wordy, sometimes to the point, he depicts the funny side of life in everything from cooking and home improvement to fairy tales. He is married with two children, and also works as a web publisher. He is currently working on a joint project, "The Wizard's Apprentice" with his high-school friend, Andrew Milne.
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A must-read for the home repair " do-it-yourselfer ".,
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My son & I are prob. the longest-running "do-it-yourself" (home repair) act around. Bought him several "how-to" books he wanted for Xmas -threw this one in for fun. Well, when it came I couldn't put it down. 'Tho it's not a "how-to" , it's a true "How NOT To" laugh-out-loud read for anyone who's ever done moderate home repair work alone. The title leads you to believe it's abt.home addition -but if you've ever even struggled up a ladder with boards (by yourself) this is a "must-read". AND in betw. laughs & read. what Not to do, you actually get really good ideas on what TO do.
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Entertaining and somewhat helpful.,
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I found this book to be pretty humorous. I was planning on doing an addition to my house, and I bought it because I thought it might be helpful. It did it's job - it definitely gave some tips of what NOT to do when building an addition. This is not the book for you if you're wanting instructions on what TO DO when buildng an addition. But it's still a fun read.
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How Not build....... right or how to drive the wife crazy,
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Just finished reading the book yesterday-it was awesome! Especially enjoyed the part about demolition and it the comparsisson to the demololition derby in my home town of Forks Washington. I truly feel for the author and all the bumps bruises and the major crash n burn he endured in the process. Driving his wife a little crazy had to be part of the fun even though she gets even with carpet.
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The Fat Fireman Rule, The Permit Office, Purchasing Materials, World War One, Uncle Ed, Aunt Sue, The Decision-Making Process, Sergeant York, Fat Fireman, Permit Office Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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