From the Book - Rev. and updated.
Getting started: site, design, permits, and preparation
Building basics: getting acquainted with tools and the parts of a house
Firm, flat, level, and square: foundations and floors
Going up: walls create space
Closing in: windows, doors, siding, and exterior trim
Building an outdoor room: basic design for porches, decks, and landings
Comfort inside: sealing, insulating, and ventilating a house
The walls within: drywall and painting
Making a house beautiful and useful: interior trim, cabinets, countertops, and closets
Final details: from locks to smoke detectors to landscaping.
