The Visual Handbook of Building and Remodeling,9781600852466

The Visual Handbook of Building and Remodeling

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Edition: 3rd
ISBN13: 9781600852466
ISBN10: 1600852467
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2009-12-08
Publisher(s): Ingram Publisher Services, Inc.
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Summary

This enlarged, updated, and expanded third edition of the classic reference on home systems and materials includes the latest code information, new full-color drawings, and a completely new section on making your home green. The Visual Handbook of Building and Remodeling is an established standard reference for DIY homeowners, as well as builders, contractors, and architects. The 1,600 full-color drawings provide a clear look at every aspect of home construction and systems, enabling the reader to visualize exactly how to tackle any building project or problem. All the information is presented in straightforward language anyone can understand.

Author Biography

 

Charlie Wing, an acknowledged authority on home building and remodeling, specializes in translating technical information into layman’s terms. He founded the Shelter Institute, the nation’s first owner-builder school. He has been the host and writer of a national PBS TV series about remodeling and is the author of 14 home-related books, including How Your House Works. He lives in West Bath, Maine.

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