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by James Locke (Author) "YOU WANT TO build a house, and I want you to build a certain kind of house..." (more)
Key Phrases: wood gutters, shower base, rough opening, New England, Getting Done, More Subs (more...)
4.3 out of 5 stars  (11 customer reviews)

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Product Description
This is the essential book for anyone who is considering building or buying a new house or remodeling an old one--an insider's guide to construction, written by a professional contractor. Many readers will remember Jim Locke as the contractor in Tracy Kidder's bestselling book HOUSE, in which he epitomized the values of the true craftsman.

About the Author
Jim Locke writes and builds in the Pioneer Valley of western Massachusetts.

Product Details
  • Paperback: 320 pages
  • Publisher: Houghton Mifflin; 1 edition (September 28, 1992)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0395629519
  • ISBN-13: 978-0395629512
  • Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  (11 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #51,712 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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