The Walls Around Us: The Thinking Person's Guide to How a House Works
by David Owen
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Author: David OwenEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1992-12-01
ISBN: 0679741445
Number of pages: 320
Publisher: Vintage
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Book Review: A smart and funny take on "This Old House"
Summary: 5 Stars
This book is a smart and funny take on "what I learned while repairing an old house". You feel smarter about the how and why of house structures after you read this book (especially fascinating is the discussion of paneling -- why walls and doors were originally paneled). At the same time Owen mocks the self-importance one feels working on one's house and the messes one backs into when you get the brilliant idea to start a huge project at 6 PM. While Owen is a guy, working on a house, he shares the joy in a gender-inclusive way and you come away with the feeling that the joy of removing plaster is within reach for all of us.
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