12 Steps To Build A House

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bluidkiti
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Posted: Tue Dec 06, 2005 6:09 am Post subject: 12 Steps To Build A House

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12 STEPS TO BUILD A HOUSE
I started out some three years ago to build myself a new house in which to
live and I'm still building it, or remodeling it. I have taken on a
lifetime job, I know, but I get a little better all the time. Here are my
specifications: I thought they might be of interest to others. I have used
the 12 Steps for them and find that they cover every phase of construction.
1st Step: In this step I found the reason why all my previous buildings
collapsed. I had built on the insecure footing that I could find a way to
drink like other people, and as long as I continued to try and build that
way, my structures warped, crumpled, and finally collapsed. But when I
admitted I was an alcoholic, I removed the faulty cornerstone and replaced
it with one around which I could really build a house.
2nd Step: Here I found the sand, rock, and necessary reinforcement to make
a real foundation.
3rd Step: Here I found the cement to bind these ingredients into a lasting
and secure foundation. In the first eight words of these 3 Steps I found
the real and only reason to do anything in life whether it be making a cake,
taking a trip, or building a skyscraper. I admitted a need, came to
believe, made a decision!
4th, 5th and 6th Steps: Here I found the specifications to show me how to
rip out all the old rotten, decayed and useless timber and material that was
in the house I had tried to build. They also show me how to detect any
flaws that creep into my new structure.
7th, 8th, 9th and 10th Steps: Here I find the necessary specifications to
provide the windows, doors, joists, sewage disposal system, ventilation,
that I will need to give me fresh air, light, sunshine and warmth.
11th Step: This provides me with a roof to protect me from storms of all
kinds and, through continually seeking guidance, I can always find the leaks
and stop them up before it is too late.
There you have a building that will stand fire, earthquake, storms, floods,
or the ravishes of time.

12th Step: To be sure that I'm on the safe side, I have taken out an
insurance policy and I make my payments regularly and often, by working with
others, attending meetings, and doing all I can to make others happy and
give away all I can of what I have found.



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