Open Up The Wall: Revelations of a Renovation Contractor

by Geoff Bowes

Renovation - Money, Anxiety, Good Faith, Bad Cheques, Tool Breakdowns, People Meltdowns.   This is the inside story of the reno biz that you won’t see on any home renovation show. It is the real story of the men in toolbelts that we let into our homes to transform the way we live. Open Up the Wall is a chronicle of jobs and jobsites, unforgettable characters and mind boggling situations. You can’t make this stuff up! 'Hilarious, heartbreaking and achingly human. This is a riveting memoir. It is reflective of all the things that I decided too early, I wouldn’t be good at, leaving me wondering whether I should have tried them.' Sarah Polley – actor, writer, director. 'I found myself caught up in the narrative describing the world of house renovation … it is a fine book.' Patrick Crean – publisher, Harper Collins Publishing. 'Open Up the Wall has you laughing out loud one moment, and crying empathetic tears the next.' Ted Wallace – director, HGTV series 'The Really Big Flip'.

241 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 27, 2018

Reviews

[Marti Leimbach · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm taking a moment in the middle of this excellent memoir to give it all the stars. I can't imagine a more warm, personable, engaging memoir about what it's like to become a renovation contractor. Geoff does a beautiful job narrating it (not surprising as he's an actor as well as a wonderful writer). You don't have to know anything about building to be interested in this book, but if you happen to be involved in your own renovation, building or general home-improvement work, it will be extra fun for you.

[Sheila]

Realistic, engaging. An honest portrayal of the author’s “education” in the contracting business.

[Suzanne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Suzanne found this memoirs a thoroughly enjoyable read about construction, renovations and the guys who do it. Lots of laughs and anyone who has worked with contractors will connect.