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by Michael Litchfield


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  “THEMOSTCOMPREHENSIVESINGLE

  VOLUMEONRENOVATIONEVER” — Popular

  Science

  “ ...complete, useful, easily

  understood...remarkably

  thorough.”— The New York Times

  “ simply the best book we’ve seen

  on the subject.” — Toronto Sun

  The “bible” for home renovators for

  over 30 years, Renovation has now

  been completely revised and updated

  with all new color photography.

  •Planning

  •Tools

  •building materials

  •Roofs

  •doors & Windows

  •exteriors

  •Structural Carpentry

  •masonry

  •electrical Wiring

  •foundations

  •Kitchens & baths

  •Plumbing

  •finish Surfaces

  •Tiling

  •energy Conservation •Painting

  •finish Carpentry

  •Wallpapering

  •flooring

  And more …

  MICHAEL LITCHFIELD

  has been renovating houses or

  writing about them for more than

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  4th Edition contains the collective wisdom of hundreds of

  contractors, architects, and tradespeople who shared their first-

  hand experience with Mike, as he interviewed and photographed

  them on job sites across North America.

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  Document Outline

  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

  BACK COVER

 

 

 


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