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Introduction | |
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Inspecting a House | |
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The Roof | |
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House Exterior | |
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Interiors | |
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Mechanical Systems | |
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Estimating Project Difficulty and Costs | |
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Planning | |
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Creating a Home That Suits You | |
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Documenting What's There | |
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Design Constraints | |
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From Preliminary Designs to Working Drawings | |
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An Overview of Renovation | |
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Case Histories | |
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Tools | |
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Tool Safety | |
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Tools to Own | |
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Tools to Rent | |
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Building Materials | |
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Standard Lumber | |
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Salvage Lumber | |
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Engineered Lumber | |
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Framing with Steel | |
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Structural and Nonstructural Panels | |
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Metal Connectors | |
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Adhesives, Caulks, and Sealants | |
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Roofs | |
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Roof Safety and Equipment | |
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Preparing to Install a New Roof | |
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Roof Flashing | |
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Asphalt Shingles | |
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Wood Shingles | |
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A Medley of Roofing Types | |
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Doors, Windows, and Skylights | |
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Ordering Doors: An Overview | |
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Installing an Interior Door | |
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Installing a Basic Exterior Door | |
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Installing French Doors | |
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Installing Hardware | |
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Weatherstripping Door Frames | |
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Installing a Basic Window | |
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Window Repairs | |
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Installing a Skylight | |
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Exteriors | |
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Weather Barriers | |
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Exterior Trim | |
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Siding | |
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Rain Gutters | |
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Structural Carpentry | |
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Understanding Structure | |
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Framing Walls | |
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Demolition | |
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Reinforcing and Repairing the Structure | |
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Stair Repairs | |
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Structural Remodeling | |
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Masonry | |
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Terms, Tools, and Tips | |
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Working with Brick | |
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Chimneys | |
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Foundations and Concrete | |
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An Overview | |
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Jacking and Shoring | |
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Minor Repairs and Upgrades | |
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Replacing a Shallow Foundation | |
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Concrete Work | |
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Damp Basement Solutions | |
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Electrical Wiring | |
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Understanding Electricity | |
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Planning and Estimating | |
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Tools and Materials | |
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Rough-In Wiring | |
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Installing Receptacles, Fixtures, and Switches | |
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Conduit and Flexible Metal Cable | |
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Adding Outlets to Existing Circuits | |
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Plumbing | |
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An Overview of Plumbing Systems | |
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Planning | |
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Tools | |
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Working with Copper Water-Supply Pipe | |
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Fittings | |
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Working with DWV Materials | |
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Venting Options | |
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Roughing-In DWV Pipes | |
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Roughing-In Supply Pipes | |
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Installing Fixtures | |
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Replacing a Water Heater | |
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Kitchens and Baths | |
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Kitchen Planning | |
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Installing Cabinets | |
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Countertops for Kitchens and Baths | |
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Kitchen Sinks | |
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Bathroom Planning | |
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Energy Conservation and Air Quality | |
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Sealing Air Leaks | |
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Controlling Moisture and Mold | |
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Insulation | |
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Finish Surfaces | |
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Drywall | |
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Plastering | |
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Soundproofing | |
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Tiling | |
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Choosing Tile | |
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Tools | |
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Materials | |
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Getting Ready to Tile | |
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Installing Setting Beds | |
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Tile Estimation and Layout | |
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Installing a Floor | |
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Countertops | |
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Tub Surround | |
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Finish Carpentry | |
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Tools | |
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Materials | |
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Basic Skills | |
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Casing a Door | |
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Casing a Window | |
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Baseboard and Crown Molding | |
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Painting | |
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Essential Prep Work | |
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Choosing Paint | |
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Tools and Equipment | |
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Painting Basics | |
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Lead-Paint Safety | |
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Painting the Interior | |
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Stripping and Refinishing Interior Trim | |
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Painting the Exterior | |
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Wallpapering | |
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Selecting Materials | |
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Ordering Wallcovering | |
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Equipment | |
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Preparing Surfaces | |
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Laying Out the Work | |
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Basic Papering Techniques | |
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Complex and Special-Care Areas | |
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Flooring | |
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Flooring Choices | |
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Refinishing Wood Floors | |
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Installing Strip Flooring | |
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Resilient Flooring | |
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Wall-to-Wall Carpeting | |