The definitive book on how to bring an old house back to life -- without destroying its spirit -- is now updated with all new color photography in Renovating Old Houses.

Experienced contractor George Nash covers everything -- from replacing foundation walls to repairing old windows, including how to save what's irreplaceable, where to use the best materials, when it's necessary to update (and when it's not), and how to make repairs that will endure. This revised edition also contains a new chapter on preventive maintenance plus a resource guide.

Throughout the book, Nash balances an abiding love of old houses with a common-sense understanding of modern-day needs. Whether you already live in an older home or are contemplating buying one, this hearty book gives you detailed, professional-level information you can't find elsewhere.

All new...completely updated best-seller: Framing Floors, Walls & Ceilings. With a fresh new design and the latest, up-to-the-minute content, this edition more than lives up to its billing as part of the For Pros By Pros series. Loaded with essential field-tested information from working pros it’s the go-to resource for pros and serious non-pros, covering all this and more:

• Construction methods, techniques, and trade secrets from some of today’s finest builders from across the country
• In-depth instruction on specific types of framing fundamentals and materials
• The most current information on energy-efficient framing practices
   

Learn the latest from the best in the business! Framing Floors, Walls & Ceilings distills decades of builder-tested methods and techniques as some of America’s finest builders pass on their hard-won secrets and latest know-how. From the basics of framing to advanced techniques for framing curved walls and cathedral ceilings, it’s all here for you, including 6 proven ways to build energy-smart walls.

Know-how you can’t afford to be without! Learn how the experts frame with a crane, support a cantilevered bay, frame big gable walls safely, and use double-stud walls to conserve energy. Don’t take chances and avoid trouble when you know how to:

•  manage job-site mud
•  choose the right framing material
•  frame strong stable floors
•  work with factory-built walls
• remodel a flat ceiling into a cathedral
• and so much more
   

The best, most comprehensive framing guide around. This latest edition of Framing Floors Walls & Ceilings is a treasure trove of trusted advice. With 350 color photographs and 50 instructive illustrations, it puts, right at your fingertips and all in one place, the best articles on all aspects of framing compiled from Fine Homebuilding, the most respected residential construction magazine in the country.
 

All-new edition keeps you up-to-date! In the ever-evolving world of remodeling, it's important to keep on top of current issues - and that's easy with the newest edition of Kitchen Remodeling, from the editors of Fine Homebuilding. It focuses on the latest ideas and what it takes to renovate a kitchen of any size or shape, on any budget.

For Pros by Pros - the resource for builders and serious amateurs. Like every book in the For Pros by Pros series, the information in Kitchen Remodeling is geared to professionals. Culled from the best articles in Fine Homebuilding magazine, it's the go-to resource for builders, remodelers, and the building trades.

Everything to remodel a kitchen from top bottom. Kitchen Remodeling brings a lot to the table in helping to plan and complete a remodel without costly missteps. It's where pros turn for sound advice on every aspect of a makeover, from opening up a small kitchen to getting appliances to fit, to building an island, a corner nook, or the perfect pantry.

An in-depth look at those all-important cabinets. Every aspect of a remodel is critical whether you're talking countertops, flooring, or ventilation, but kitchen cabinets consume the lion's share of attention. A good portion of Kitchen Remodeling addresses this concern with must-know information that covers:

• Quick cabinet upgrades

• A buyer's guide to kitchen cabinets

• Installing stock cabinets

• Installing cabinets in tight spaces

• A faster, easier approach to custom cabinets

• How to install inset cabinet doors

Details, details, details …they’re what make the exterior of your home stand out from the crowd. This new edition of Siding, Roofing, and Trim―the latest installment in the FOR PROS BY PROS series from the editors of Fine Homebuilding―provides you with all the expert advice and instruction you need to choose, install, and detail these three main parts of your home’s exterior.

Among the many fresh design topics covered in this all-in-one resource are how to: safely replace a roof, while keeping in mind venting and flashing for a weather-tight and long-lasting installation; apply trim details to achieve that finished look; choose a roof that will last a lifetime; paint like a pro with 10 expert tips; fix 10 typical roof goofs; plus energy-saving advice.

Carpentry covers every important facet of residential carpentry, from framing the mudsills, walls, floors, ceilings and roof to building stairs, cabinets and other built-ins, as well as basic finish carpentry skills such as interior trim carpentry and exterior siding.

For builders and remodelers, Carpentry has the best field-tested advice, tips, techniques and instruction on the most common carpentry jobs, from basic to advanced, all worked-out and written by the country's best carpenters in the business. This biggest volume ever in Taunton's For Pros By Pros series gives builders, remodelers and homeowners hard-to-find and spot-on accurate information on all key aspects of carpentry. All written by the country's best carpenters.

For Pros By Pros: Builder Tested / Code-Approved

Updated classic. Wiring a House: 5th Edition, is a must-have reference on home wiring – essential for homeowners, electricians, and apprentices. You'll find all the information is updated to the latest electrical code and contains significant revisions that impact residential work, including:

• Expanded AFCI and GFCI protection in homes
• New approaches to ensure the safety of photovoltaic (PV) electrical systems
• New methods to distribute low voltage power
• New DC provisions designed to save energy lost in conversion from AC

Written in plain language. Author Rex Cauldwell shares his wealth of experience in a simple, straightforward manner. He covers all the basics from idiot-proof advice on how to keep track of your tools ― cart them in bins in a little red wagon ― to the highly technical aspects of wiring, and tried-and-true industry tips.

Current and accurate information. Wiring a House is a comprehensive guide written by a master electrician with over 37 years of experience. An indispensable reference for keeping pros up-to-date, it also provides apprentices and homeowners an accessible reference with the latest information:

• 350 full-color photographs
• 120 instructive illustrations
• Plus information on lighting, inverters, and electrical vehicle chargers.

All new...completely updated best-seller: Framing Floors, Walls & Ceilings. With a fresh new design and the latest, up-to-the-minute content, this edition more than lives up to its billing as part of the For Pros By Pros series. Loaded with essential field-tested information from working pros it’s the go-to resource for pros and serious non-pros, covering all this and more:

• Construction methods, techniques, and trade secrets from some of today’s finest builders from across the country
• In-depth instruction on specific types of framing fundamentals and materials
• The most current information on energy-efficient framing practices
   

Learn the latest from the best in the business! Framing Floors, Walls & Ceilings distills decades of builder-tested methods and techniques as some of America’s finest builders pass on their hard-won secrets and latest know-how. From the basics of framing to advanced techniques for framing curved walls and cathedral ceilings, it’s all here for you, including 6 proven ways to build energy-smart walls.

Know-how you can’t afford to be without! Learn how the experts frame with a crane, support a cantilevered bay, frame big gable walls safely, and use double-stud walls to conserve energy. Don’t take chances and avoid trouble when you know how to:

•  manage job-site mud
•  choose the right framing material
•  frame strong stable floors
•  work with factory-built walls
• remodel a flat ceiling into a cathedral
• and so much more
   

The best, most comprehensive framing guide around. This latest edition of Framing Floors Walls & Ceilings is a treasure trove of trusted advice. With 350 color photographs and 50 instructive illustrations, it puts, right at your fingertips and all in one place, the best articles on all aspects of framing compiled from Fine Homebuilding, the most respected residential construction magazine in the country.
 

Add significant value to your home, with more bang for your buck, by renovating and remodeling your kitchen or bathroom space.

Cabinets, Vanities, and Countertops is the must-have source of builder-tested techniques to help you remodel with confidence. Learn professional methods and tips to build and install high-quality, durable, and cost-efficient cabinets, vanities, and countertops with a wide range of kitchen and bath projects. With guidance from the pros you will graduate from simple projects to more skilled work. Homeowners and professional builders alike will pore over the:

• how-to's for proper construction
• installation
• finishing
• expert advice like A Designer's Guide to Countertops
• much more to get the job done right the first time!