Housebuilding: A Do-It-Yourself Guide, Revised & Expanded

Of particular interest is DeCristoforo's advice for using maximum solar energy and minimum outside fuel consumption. From Publishers Weekly Most do-it-yourselfers are part-timers and only a few are likely to attempt to build a house from scratch, but in this Popular Science reworking of the author's 1977 book, they will find everything they need to know about home construction and improvement. Copyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc. This manual is an excellent guide to more limited projects, such as refinishing an attic or adding a room, for making repairs or for dealing knowledgeably with hired professionals. In clear text accompanied by tables, photographs and line drawings, DeCristoforo describes the basics and many options concerning, for example, site selection, tools and materials, foundatio

Patrick Sadler said The Best Bang For Your Bucks: IfYou've Never Built A Whole House Before. Pros:Easy read! I went through the entire bookstore in my hometown, this was one of the few books that really explained mostly everything necessary to build a house. I'm 55. In my "The Best Bang For Your Bucks: IfYou've Never Built A Whole House Before" according to Patrick Sadler. Pros:Easy read! I went through the entire bookstore in my hometown, this was one of the few books that really explained mostly everything necessary to build a house. I'm 55. In my 20's I worked on houses doing light to heavy duty home repairs, but I never took a course or school training and I wish I had. This book does a good job for covering all of the basics you'd probably learn with formal training, without the professor-talk. Let's say you couldn't read,. 0's I worked on houses doing light to heavy duty home repairs, but I never took a course or school training and I wish I had. This book does a good job for covering all of the basics you'd probably learn with formal training, without the professor-talk. Let's say you couldn't read,. Not a guide - a review This book is not a guide, it is an overview of the building methods. The content might all be there, but the presentation is in the format of a stream-of-conscious discussion about home building which you could achieve every morning by browsing wiki articles.This book is marketed to people unfamiliar with building, but I'm afraid it would be useless for someone with no experience at all. Chapters appear out of order from when you would actually perform the ta. Elevenofus said Lived up to good reviews.. I bought this book for my son who is interested in the topic. My husband, who owns a home improvement business, also likes to look at it. In fact, when my son opened it at Christmas, my husband said he had just seen this book at a friend's house. Said friend is building his house from start to finish.I bought it based on the good reviews.

Housebuilding has always been the book of choice for prospective home builders—and with this extensive, thoughtful revision, it becomes a resource readers will continue to depend on for years to come. Photo captions—not in previous editions—allow readers to browse through quickly. Also included for the first time: a chapter on environmentally friendly building alternatives; increased emphasis on safety; information on modern cordless tools; updated techniques, materials, and standards; energy-efficient options, from structural insulated panels to radiant floor heating; a current appendix of major manufacturers, resources, and websites; and much, much more.. In addition to showcasing 800 exciting new full-color illustrations and more than 50 color photographs, an improved two-column design makes the text easier to follow