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will love Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. Do NOT get rid of this book! Even though it's a bit dated, and some of Dave's humor... is kinda hard to get, this is a MUST read the next time you contemplate moving. My wife and I have moved three times in our marriage... and each time we fervently vow it will be the last. We read this book together for a little comedy.. and it helps. (  ) kcs_hiker | Dec 12, 2009 |  Dave Barry's observations about home ownership still ring true twenty years after their publication. The wisdom and insights hidden beneath the humor are things that every homeowner should or will know eventually. My wife, who usually turns up her nose at my humor books, read it out of desperation and was laughing out loud. I have enjoyed many of Dave Barry's other books, and this one did not disappoint. (  ) ASBiskey | Feb 28, 2009 | Bought this originally for my parents just after they finished building their home. I read it recently and found it funny and sarcastic. As a homeowner myself, now, I could really relate to it! ( ) tjsjohanna | Apr 26, 2008 |  no reviews | add a review
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Q: What's the best way to determine a realistic price range?"
A: Take your total annual family income, including coins that have fallen behind the bureau, and any projected future revenue you may have been notified about via personalized letters from Mr. Ed McMahon stating that you may have already won 14 million dollars. Then, multiply by something other than 6.
Q: Is there a secret to having a beautiful lawn?
A: Yes and no. If you fail to feed, fertilize, and water your lawn, it will die. However, if you feed, fertilize, and water your lawn, it will die.
Q: How can I avoid spending money on do-it-yourself homeowner's projects?
A: Find a contractor. Their silent motto is "We Never Show Up." The Romans lived among ruins. You must too.
Q: What do 1) "charming" and 2) "newly renovated" mean in house ads?
A: That's easy! 1) Rooms the size of nasal spray cartons, and 2) that the walls have been pretty well scraped clean in the room where the demonic beings from another dimension came through the TV set and caused the previous occupant's heads to explode.
I've been avoiding buying a house for years, and after reading this book, I am convinced I have made the right decision.
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