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By Mary Beth Martin , Rappahannock News Staff Writer
One of those rare individuals who possesses the determiriation, self-confidence and intelligence to do almost anything, Bob Metcalfe’s latest accomplishment is a book.
“House Contracting & Building, A Painless Checklist & Guide to Contracting and Building Your Home Sweet Home,” is a “how to” book detailing plans for building your own home.
Writing a book may seem tame for someone who was a bush pilot and admitted airrace thrill seeker but those individuals who have tried being their own general contractor would probably agree, building a house can be a scary proposition.
Metcalfe, 60, of Flint Hill says many mistakes people who want to “do it themselves” make arise, not from the building of the structure itself but,
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