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FRONT COVER
Table of Contents
Introduction
chapter 1: Reading a House The Roof
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House Exterior
Interiors
Mechanical Systems
chapter 2: Planning Your Renovation A Home for the Long Run
Clarifying Your Goals
Documenting What’s There
Getting Help with Your Renovation
Developing a Renovation Plan
Making the Most of Your Renovation
Creating Lasting Value: Three Case Histories
chapter 3: Tools Tool Safety
Tools to Own
Tools to Rent
chapter 4: Building Materials Standard Lumber
Salvage Lumber
Engineered Lumber
Framing with Steel
Structural and Nonstructural Panels
Metal Connectors
Bolts
Adhesives
chapter 5: Roofs Roof Safety and Equipment
Preparing to Install a New Roof
Roof Flashing
Asphalt Shingles
Wood Shingles
A Medley of Roofing Types
chapter 6: Doors Ordering Doors: An Overview
Installing an Interior Door
Installing an Exterior Door
Installing French Doors
Installing Hardware
Weatherstripping Door Frames
Keeping the Weather Away: A Primer on Flashing
Choosing Windows
Refurbishing Old Double-Hung Windows
Installing a Skylight
chapter 7: Exteriors Water-Resistive Barriers
Exterior Trim
Siding
Fiber-Cement Siding
Stucco Repairs
Rain Gutters
chapter 8: Structural Carpentry Understanding Structure
Framing Walls
Demolition
Reinforcing and Repairing the Structure
Stair Repairs
Structural Remodeling
chapter 9: Masonry 214 Terms
Working with Brick
Chimneys
chapter 10: Foundations and Concrete An Overview
Jacking and Shoring
Minor Repairs and Upgrades
Replacing a Shallow Foundation
Concrete Work
Damp Basement Solutions
chapter 11: Electrical Wiring Understanding Electricity
Electricity in Your Home
Planning an Electrical Remodel
Tools and Materials
Rough-in Wiring
Wiring Receptacles
Wiring Switches
Fixture Wiring
Portfolio of Wiring Schematics
chapter 12: Plumbing An Overview of Plumbing Systems
Planning
Tools
Copper Water-Supply Pipe
PEX Supply Pipes
Galvanized Steel Pipe
CPVC Supply
DWV Materials
Venting Options
Roughing-in DWV Pipes
Roughing-in Supply Pipes
Installing Fixtures
Replacing a Water Heater
Installing a Tankless Water Heater
chapter 13: Kitchens and Baths Kitchen Planning
Installing Cabinets
A Personal Take on IKEA Cabinets
Countertops for Kitchens and Baths
Kitchen Sinks
Bathroom Planning
chapter 14: Energy Conservation and Air Quality A Nine-Step Energy Retrofit
Getting an Energy Audit
Air-Sealing
Increasing Controlled Ventilation
Controlling Moisture and Mold
Choosing Insulation Wisely
Installing Insulation
chapter 15: Finish Surfaces Drywall
Plastering
Soundproofing
chapter 16: Tiling Choosing Tile
Tools
Materials
Getting Ready to Tile
Installing Setting Beds
Tile Estimation and Layout
Tiling a Floor
Countertops
Tub Surround
chapter 17: Finish Carpentry Tools
Materials
Basic Skills
Casing a Door
Casing a Window
Baseboard and Crown Molding
chapter 18: Painting Essential Prep Work
Choosing Paint
Tools and Equipment
Painting Basics
Spray Painting
Lead-Paint Safety
Painting the Interior
Stripping and Refinishing Interior Trim and Wood Paneling
Painting the Exterior
chapter 19: Wallpapering Selecting Materials
Ordering Wallcovering
Equipment
Preparing Surfaces
Laying Out the Work
Basic Papering Techniques
Complex and Special-Care Areas
chapter 20: Flooring Flooring Choices
Refinishing Wood Floors
Installing Strip Flooring
“Floating” an Engineered Wood Floor
Resilient Flooring
Wall-to-Wall Carpeting
glossary of building terms
index
credits
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