Housebuilding

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. 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. 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 his fifty-year career as a writer and woodworker, R.J. DeCristoforo was an inventor, photographer, writer, illustrator, master craftsman, and author of forty-two books and thousands of how-to articles, including the popular "Cris Cuts" column for Popular Woodworking magazine. 

“Do-it-yourselfers will find everything they need to know…”—Publishers Weekly.
 
“It’s still one of the easiest books to follow...It outlines how to get from planning to completion.”—Washington Post.