And a few of them have been sitting on my desk this week while a work on a project here in town. So some of these books come in handy pretty often. Mine is an overflowing library of esoteric knowledge, but I do a lot of oddball stuff like restoring old buildings, and designing furniture. And so much more.įilled with sidebars, boxes, examples, anecdotes, and cheat sheets, it's the book that helps readers answer all their questions about where to live and what to live in.I am a degenerate book collector, possessing far more books than I will ever likely read. The five elements to look for when walking through a property. The ins and outs of zonings, covenants, home-owner associations. Why all square feet are not created equal.
How to plan for future needs-children moving out, a parent moving in, or just growing old in a home. How to get a realistic grip on budget, including factoring in maintenance costs. How to identify and assess the big three variables: function, cost, delight. Why a property's live-in value is greater than its resale value. It shows why proximity-to work, to stores, to schools-trumps location, and what the difference means. rent, to specific details of energy use and building materials- The Just Right Home helps readers understand not only what they want in a home but what they need.
This is the book that answers the plea she hears every time she gives a speech-"I wish I'd talked to you before buying my house!"īy leading the reader through every step of choosing a home-from the broad strokes, such as city vs. One of the most influential people in the home-building industry, designer of the Katrina Cottages, and go-to authority for the media on issues related to housing, she's written a comprehensive, interactive guide to finding the just right home. But most of us have only the vaguest idea of what makes us happy, home-wise, and don't even know all the questions to ask. They all want the same thing-a perfect place to live.
Thirty-seven million Americans move during any given year.
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