Ever do a major home remodel or build a new one? You have to read, "A Place of My Own," by

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Michael Pollan.
Just as intriguing as the moto book I earlier recommended.
The writer is a well-known author who decided to build himself a small Thoreau-like cabin near the back of his New England property. He had no prior carpentry skills, but hired an architect to draw the plans and then a carpenter to show him what to do and how to do it.
This is a primer for all those who are considering such a project: the relationship between the architect and the carpenter is highly amusing; the amount of knowledge you'll garner from just the work installing the windows is worth the price.
Of course, like Thoreau, Pollan is after more than the exercise of building: he waxes philosophical throughout his intriguing and exhausting project.
Along with "Shop Class as Soulcraft," I can't think of a better modern tandem of books for guys who like to do stuff.

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Topic - Ever do a major home remodel or build a new one? You have to read, "A Place of My Own," by - tinear 14:35:54 10/16/14 (3)

I'd recommend leraning how to think about construction, project management, systems ideas, and DIY books like - Timbo in Oz 16:49:11 10/17/14 (0)

Or watch The Money Pit, or Mr. Blandings Builds his Dream House! nt - oldmkvi 17:35:10 10/16/14 (1)

RE: Or watch The Money Pit, or Mr. Blandings Builds his Dream House! nt - pictureguy 12:39:28 10/18/14 (0)

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