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The Well­built House by James Locke

The Well­built House

James Locke, Jim Locke, Tracy Kidder

HarperCollins · Paperback · September 28, 1992

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.

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Who it’s for
A professional contractor’s insider guide to building, buying, or remodeling a house.
Genres
Construction Contracting, Residential Architecture, Renovating
Published
HarperCollins, September 28, 1992

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About this book

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.

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A professional contractor’s insider guide to building, buying, or remodeling a house.

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  • A professional contractor’s insider view of construction
  • Guidance on building or buying a new house

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  • Coverage of remodeling an old house
  • A contractor’s perspective on residential construction

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Construction Contracting50%
Renovating46%
Residential Architecture31%

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Authors
James Locke, Jim Locke, Tracy Kidder
Publisher
HarperCollins
Published
September 28, 1992
Format
Paperback
Reading lane
Interior Lighting Design