During the last three years, we have undertaken a variety of projects on our house that required some advanced skills and know-how. Sure, it definitely helps that we each have 5 years of architecture school plus 5.5 years of professional practice under our belts, but when it comes to wiring outlets, figuring out your drain waste vent design, or other tasks that are typically dealt with by specific trades people, you need some backup. In our basement, stacked besides past issues of Fine Homebuilding and Dwell, we have a small reference library that is a compilation of old textbooks and DIY reference guides. [Yes, Kyle bought “Working Alone”. I was slightly offended at first but it’s more about how to do tricky things like carry sheets of plywood on your back while climbing a ladder to your roof. Really.]
Taunton Press has been our go-to source for great books on all aspects of home remodeling.
I’ve tried to coax Kyle into wearing a bandana while doing plumbing work but so far no luck.
Any other good reference guide tips out there?
Oh my god. Just found you through D16 and I am blown away by your exterior reno and literally went through your whole blog. I am inspired to restart our projects that have gathered a bit of dust in the wake of our wedding…
Thanks Meghan! (And congrats on the wedding!)
There is a picture of Kyle wearing a red bandana floating around somewhere… only I think he’s playing Monopoly and not working on the plumbing…. : )
Hi, Zerbey’s! I recently found your blog and have been enjoying your posts! Do you mind if I post a link to your gallons and killowatts post on my house blog? I just love the graphs! Let me know if you do or don’t mind. Happy Home Improvement!
Hi Leslie – sure, we don’t mind if you want to link back to that blog post. Good luck with the home improvement!
Thanks! Can’t wait to share the great info! And for the luck- wishing you the best with your projects, too!
if you find some time, in the near future, that your “working alone” book is missing, its because I stole it! I need one of those for sure!