Beverly H. (GainesvilleGirl) - reviewed The renovation from hell! on 4/16/2009 + 215 more book reviews

Stephen and Gregory were bound and determined to have this hundred year old house. Nevermind that it's price was astronomical ($1,700,000), and that it was located in a small southern town, (Aiken, SC.) Forget the fact that the roof was falling in, the lead lined pipes all had to be replaced, as well as the electrical wiring, and so on, and on. The house was a bit large for two men, all 60 rooms of it. When and how would they ever use the grand ballroom? What about all the servants' rooms and baths? Who would occupy those? Somehow they managed to buy it, having only about 400,000 dollars between the two of them from the sale of their New York condo. The story of the negotiation for the house is hilarious, as is the story of the renovation. There are a few dull spots I admit, the history of the "Robber Baron" is a little dry unless you really love that sort of thing. But just about anyone would laugh out loud at their trials and triumphs. I did. I highly recommend this book.

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