Twice as Long Twice As Much -- A Homeowner's Guide: What to Do, What not to Do is the road map homeowners need to help them avoid common and costly mistakes that too often plague building projects of the experienced and inexperienced alike. Whatever your plans, from a room extension to designing a compound, construction is always complicated and expensive. Jonathan Weston's understated British sense of humor, extensive knowledge of classical and modern architecture, and four decades of dealings with every construction nuance under the sun make this convenient collection a must-read for anyone and everyone who has ever considered buying, building or remodeling a home.