Norm Abram's New House is the story of how Norm and Laura built their family home from the ground up. In it, Norm details the process of construction at every stage, from preparing the site to choosing the fixtures to creating a special habitat for their pet parrots. We watch as the house is designed, the foundation is excavated, the cement is poured, the frame is raised, the roof is shingled, and the interior work nears completion. Throughout, Norm explains his building decisions, describes the work he did himself, and shares both personal insights and marvelous anecdotes about his family and the skilled tradesmen who worked alongside him. There are moments of joy, disappointment, delay, and magic. Moving-in day is truly a triumph - the fulfillment of a dream. Illustrated with photographs and drawings, and written in the author's down-to-earth voice, Norm Abram's New House is a unique combination of great storytelling and home-building wisdom - a book for anyone who's ever fantasized about building the perfect home.