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Homebuilding 4
Roofing, Flashing & Waterproofing -
Insulation & Weatherizing
Tile - Drywall - Wiring - Cabinets & Countertops - Trim Carpentry & Built-Ins |
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Roofing,
Flashing and Waterproofing
(Best of Fine Homebuilding)
by Fine Homebuilding Magazine
Paperback: 160 pages
Publisher: Taunton (October 4, 2005)
ISBN: 1561587788 |
| Roofing, Flashing, and Waterproofing
gives you the technical expertise and seasoned advice you need to protect your work from
water, the home's eternal enemy. Leaks large and small cause the majority of damage in the
house, and efforts to prevent or repair that damage account for most of the money spent on
home repair. This book presents the basic principles you need to know to waterproof
residential structures properly to protect them from water intrusion and to prevent
callbacks for flashing or roofing failures. |
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Insulate
and Weatherize: Expert Advice from Start to Finish
(Build Like A Pro) by Bruce Harley
Paperback: 208 pages
Publisher: Taunton (October 1, 2002)
ISBN: 1561585548 |
| From the most basic solutions to
advanced, energy-saving projects, no book covers home insulation and weatherization like
this one. With 35 drawings and 350 color photos guiding them, homeowners will learn how
best to keep their homes warm in winter, cool in summer, and weather-tight all year long. |
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Drywall:
Professional Techniques for Great Results
by Myron R. Ferguson
Paperback: 184 pages
Publisher: Taunton; Rev&Updtd edition (April 15, 2002)
ISBN: 1561585297 |
| The revised edition of this
comprehensive guide features information on new tools, materials, and techniques that have
been field-tested since the original book was published. With dozens of new on-site color
photos and black-and-white illustrations, the author shows, step by step, how to install
drywall to ensure smooth walls and ceilings. Both novices and professionals will
appreciate the insightful tips and trade secrets. |
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Wiring a
House (For Pros by Pros)
by Rex Cauldwell
Paperback: 256 pages
Publisher: Taunton; Rev&Updtd edition (August 23, 2002)
ISBN: 1561585270 |
| This classic reference on home
wiring has been completely updated to reflect the most recent changes to the electrical
code. Written by a master electrician, licensed general contractor, and building
inspector, starting with the basics, the author shows how to properly use electricity. He
explains tools of all types, shows how and where electricity enters the house, explains
grounding (vital for safety), shows how to install receptacles, switches, fixtures, and
wired-in appliances for both new construction and renovations. Included is new information
on home generators, lightning and surge protection. |
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Working
with Tile (Tauton's Build Like a Pro)
by Tom Meehan, Lane Meehan
Paperback: 244 pages
Publisher: Taunton (October 18, 2005)
ISBN: 1561586773 |
| This book combines an inspiring
diversity of design ideas with well-illustrated, pro-level installation and repair
techniques. Tiling begins with a full range of design inspiration and options, with
chapters on the characteristics, pros, and cons of different types of tile. Included here
is a varied selection of completed installations, both indoor and outdoor. Next come the
details on tools and materials required for different projects. This part of the book
contains trade secrets, tool-buying tips, common techniques, and safety
procedures—all designed to help readers get the most professional results possible.
The remainder is taken up with specific projects based on the authors' extensive
installation and repair experience. Using a highly visual approach, this section enables
them to follow a project from start to finish through concisely captioned step-by-step
photos. |
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Cabinets
and Countertops (For Pros By Pros)
by Fine Homebuilding Magazine
Paperback: 160 pages
Publisher: Taunton (May 30, 2006)
ISBN: 1561588067 |
| Cabinets & Countertops, the
latest book in the For Pros By Pros series, is the best field-tested residential
construction information for professional builders and remodelers and ambitious
homeowners. Articles will be selected from Fine Homebuilding magazine, the country’s
top residential construction magazine. Taunton’s For Pros By Pros series is a
category leader; these are the best-built books for builders. The intended audience for
this book includes professionals (small scale builders, general contractors, and
remodeling contractors looking for professional-level results and practical, expert
advice) and ambitious, experienced DIYers. |
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Trim
Carpentry and Built-Ins (Build Like A Pro)
by Clayton Dekorne
Paperback: 176 pages
Publisher: Taunton (October 1, 2002)
ISBN: 1561584789 |
| Installing trim requires precision
and know-how. This is the book that shows how to handle all common trim projects,
including window and door casings, baseboards, wainscoting and crown molding -- and get
professional results every time. Presented in a highly accessible format with 34 drawings
and 230 color photos, this is a complete do-it-yourself book written by a professional
carpenter. |
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