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Whether you're a seasoned pro or have never picked up a hammer, Habitat for Humanity: How to Build a House, Revised and Updated is a valuable reference guide to building a safe, affordable, energy-efficient home - brought to you by the world's leading authority on community home building, Habitat for Humanity International.
You may be interested in building a home of your own. Or volunteering to help others build theirs. Either way, veteran carpenter Larry Haun takes you through every step in the process - from site evaluation, design, permits, and preparation to the actual construction of a basic, structurally sound home.
By providing inside advice, expert tips, and step-by-step techniques, Haun simplifies the complex in a user-friendly manual that guides you from beginning to end.
With over 40 years of hands-on building experience, the author has teamed up with The Taunton Press and Habitat for Humanity to deliver the perfect book for anyone who wants to build a simple, energy-smart home - without spending a lot of money.
From the Introduction
Not everyone is a master carpenter. Fortunately for most of us, it's possible to learn. And that's the inspiration for How to Build a House. It is designed to teach various building techniques to people with a wide range of backgrounds, skills, and interests. My hope is that in the following pages you'll find the "tools" you need to complete your next project competently, safely, and efficiently, whether it's your personal project or as a volunteer.
As chief executive officer of the nonprofit house-building ministry Habitat for Humanity, I've seen countless volunteers bring to Habitat building projects around the world an eagerness to learn new construction skills. Some may be seasoned pros, with many building experiences under their belts. Some may be first-timers who have never picked up a hammer, trowel, or tape measure. What all share, however, is the commitment to learn, the passion to serve, and the drive to make a difference.
That kind of spirit has enabled Habitat for Humanity throughout the United States and across the globe to build more than 225,000 modest, affordable homes - hand in hand with volunteers and low-income families who needed a better place to live. That means more than 1 million people are living today in Habitat for Humanity homes - which they've helped build and then bought on terms they could afford. Habitat for Humanity, as you may know, is not a give-away program, but rather a "hand up" that lets families in need become part of their own decent housing solution.
Given the immense need in our world for decent shelter, we need all the support we can get. If you've never experienced the meaning and excitement of a Habitat build, I invite you to join us. You can learn more by visiting us online at www.habitat.org or calling (800) HABITAT. Either way, please know that you're helping us help others simply by purchasing this book. That's because a portion of the proceeds from each book sale supports the important, life-changing work we are doing with so many hard-working families in so many parts of the world.
So thank you for buying, thank you for building - and good luck with your project!
Jonathan T. M. Reckford
Chief Executive Officer
Habitat for Humanity International
About the Author
Larry Haun worked as a carpenter in southern California for four decades, and builds houses for Habitat for Humanity on the Oregon coast. He is the author of The Very Efficient Carpenter and Homebuilding Basics: Carpentry, both published by The Taunton Press. These days he teaches Spanish, does yoga, and tries to keep warm. |
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