boxes
ventilation and air-condition-
Base shoe, 497, 593
Tiling)
Brace, defined, 593
ing (HVAC) systems;
Baseboards, 487, 493, 496–500,
waterproofing surrounds,
Bracing, illustrated, 8
Ventilation
520, 560, 574, 580, 593
458–59
Brad nailers, 593
Air-seal, 593
Basement
Batter board, 593
Brick. See also Chimneys;
Alligatoring paint, 530, 533
air-sealing, 395–96
Bay, defined, 593
Masonry; Mortar
Aluminum wiring, 270–71
correcting water/moisture
Bay windows, 593
adding openings in, 224
Amperes (amps), defined, 261
problems, 256–59
Beams. See also Girders
basic bricklaying techniques,
Anchor bolts, 234, 247, 248,
cracks, 17 ( see also Foundation)
boxing in, 502
219–21
250–51, 593
inspecting, 16–18
defined, 593
bond patterns, 218, 219
Appliances, 390, 461–62
insulating, 386, 395–96, 409–10,
engineered, 63–64
cleaning and sealing, 222–24
Aprons, window, 494, 495–96, 593
417–18
exposed, installing, 211
closing openings in, 224
Arc-fault circuit interrupters
insulating floors above, 415
false, 501–02
cutting, 216, 218, 219
(AFCIs), 18, 273, 274, 593
moisture issues, 16–18, 256–59,
for foundation work, 237–38,
dressing up concrete walls, 231
Arched window casing, 495,
403–04
241, 244–46
inspecting siding, 13
498–99
sealing crawl spaces and,
hidden, installing, 211–13
joint types, 217, 221
Arches/alcoves, wallpapering, 555
403–04
I-beams defined, 595
laying, 220–21
Architects and designers, 27,
wood structural damage to,
jacking and shoring. See Jacks/
masonry tools, 215–16
31–33, 37
17–18
jacking; Shoring
openings in walls, 224
Arcing, 593
Bathroom. See also Plumbing fix-
needle, 241
painted, stripping, 223
Asbestos, 464, 562
tures; Sinks (lavatories);
replacing wooden girders with,
rebuilding fireplace firebox,
ASHRAE, 593
Toilets
245
228–30
case histories, 36, 37, 38
span comparison, 244
repointing joints, 221–22, 597
601
R-value, 409
mitered, 490, 493–94
Cleanup tools, 45–46
Corbel-out, 594
sealing, 224
prepping frames for, 490–91
Clear finishes. See also
Cordless tools, 51–52, 151, 279,
striking joints, 221, 223
reveals, 118, 490, 491, 597
Polyurethanes; Shellac
323, 482
trowel techniques, 219–20, 223
square-cut (butt), 490, 491–92
applying, 527–29
Cork flooring, 538, 557, 558, 560
types and terms, 218
types, 489–90
common problems with, 527
Cork wallcoverings, 537, 540
walls, openings in, 224
window, 8, 490, 494–96, 497–99
types, 506
Corner beads, 427–28, 433, 436,
water protection for, 216–17
window stools and, 494–96
Clips, 74–75
594
Brick cutters, 216
Cast-iron DWV pipes, 318, 323,
Coconut palm flooring, 557, 559
Corner beads/trim beads, 427–28,
Brick sets, 216
330, 332, 333–34, 338,
Collar ties, 15, 594
436–37
Brick tongs, 216
340–41, 446
Combination squares, 46, 479
Corner boards, 8, 155, 158,
Brick veneers, 13, 224, 593
Cast-iron fixtures, 347, 350, 377,
Comfort considerations, 23
162–63, 594
Bridging, 199, 593. See also
378, 379, 380, 382, 383
Compass, 47, 479
Corner braces, 594
Thermal bridging
Caulks/sealants, 76–77, 594.
Concrete. See also Foundation
Cost considerations, 34
Bubble diagrams, 29, 30
See also Adhesives
anchor bolts in, 234, 247, 248,
Counterflashing, 87, 88, 89, 594
Buffers, 564
fire-blocking, 392
250–51, 593
Countertop(s), 371–76
Building materials. See Adhesives;
for roofs/flashing, 85, 87
attaching mudsill, 251–52
ceramic tile, 372, 373, 459, 461,
Lumber; Metal connectors
for sealing air leaks, 391–93
cold joints, 251
465, 467–68, 471–74
Building paper, 8, 131, 155, 157,
for tiling, 458
cubic yard requirements, 253
concrete, 372, 373–74
173–74, 593
CDX plywood, 66, 594
curing, 252
options/characteristics, 371–74
Building site, mapping, 26–27
Ceiling(s)
cutting, 243
ordering, 374–76
Built-up roofing (BUR), 11, 80,
drywalling, 431, 434–35
defined, 215
outlet receptacles, 359
101, 593
fixtures, 288, 290, 294–95,
finishing, 256, 257
plastic laminate, 371–73, 465
Bullnose planes, 50, 51
309–13, 380
floors, 557
post-formed laminate, 371–73
Butt joints, 429, 487, 593
leveling, 202, 203
formwork, 248–50
quartz composite, 372, 373
painting, 518–20
ordering, 255
sink cutouts, 374, 379
C
recessed lighting fixtures,
pins in, 251
solid-surface, 372, 373
310–13
placing vs. pouring, 233
space recommendations,
Cabinets. See Kitchen cabinets
removing, 198
pouring, 220–21, 252, 254–55
358–59
Cable connectors (wire nuts), 283,
soundproofing, 445–49
prep steps, 254–55
stone (granite, marble, etc.),
284
suspended, 598
quality, 235
372, 373, 375
CAD software, 31–32
wallpapering, 555–56
rebar, 234, 249, 250, 252
templates, 372
Cant strips, 594
Cement-based patching materials,
removing air pockets in, 252
waterproofing edges of, 473
Cap flashing, 594
237
R-value, 409
wood, 372, 374
Caps, defined, 594
Cementitious backer board.
screeding and floating, 255–56
Cove molding, 451, 483, 594
Carbide scrapers, 50, 51
See Backer board
slab, pouring/finishing, 253–56,
CPVC supply pipe, 330, 338
Carpenter ants, 203
Chalking paint, 530
257
Craftsman bungalow renovation,
Carpeting, 561, 584–91
Chalkline box, 46, 479
tools, 216
34–36
estimating, 586, 590–91
Chalklines, snapping, 95, 166
walls, dressing up ( see also
Crawlspace, 594
hot-melt seams, 589
Checking, defined, 594
Masonry)
installing floors above, 572
laying out, 585
Chimneys, 224–31
wood flooring over, 576
insulating floors above, 415
over concrete, 586, 587
antennas attached to, 11, 88
Concrete breakers/compressors,
mold cleanup in, 204, 404–05
padding for, 586, 591
cap, illustrated, 8
57
plumbing costs with, 19
pile direction, 585
cleaning, 225–26
Condensation. See also Moisture;
sealing, 403–04
positioning, 587–89
fires in, 11, 225
Water damage
Cribbing, 238, 239–40, 242
rough-cutting, 586–87
flashing, 11, 87–89
in basement, 257, 258
Crickets, 88, 594
on stairs, 590–91
gaps between house and, 236,
in chimney, 227
Cripple studs, 187
stretching, 589–90
393
correcting, 258
Cross-bridging. See Bridging
tackless strips for, 586, 591
inspecting, 11–12, 14, 224
defined, 594
Crosscuts, 49, 594
tools, 585
installing insulated flue pipe,
vapor retarders and, 259, 397,
Cross-linked polyethylene (PEX),
transitions, 590
228
599
328–30
trimming, 590
rebuilding fireplace firebox,
in vent pipes, 356
Crown molding, 483, 500–501, 594
Carriage. See Stair carriages
228–30
Conditioned air, 594. See also
Current, defined, 261
Case histories, 34–42
relining, 227–28
Heating, ventilation and air-
Cut-in braces, 594
Craftsman bungalow, 34–36
replacing masonry crowns,
conditioning (HVAC) systems
Cyanoacrylate, 76, 489
farmhouse renewal, 40–42
226–27
Conduit, 283
multifaceted jewel, 37–39
safety, 11–12, 224
Connectors. See Fasteners; Metal
Casement windows, 133, 134
D
smoking, fixes, 229
connectors; Nails; Screws
Casing
Chisels, 50, 222
Construction sets, 32–33
Dados, 594
biscuit joints, 487, 488, 491,
Chopsaws, 594. See also Miter
Contact cement, 489
Deconstruction, 40, 516–17
493–94
saws
Control lines, 92, 93, 467, 470,
Demolition, 194–99
corner-block (plinth), 490, 493,
Circular saws, 47–48, 171–72
471, 472, 474, 594
containing mess of, 196–97
494
Clamps (for electrical wiring), 283, Convective airflow, 385, 594
preparing for, 194–95
defined, 594
296
Coping (coped) joints, 487–88, 594
removing doors/trim, 197
door, 118, 489–94
Clamps (tools), 53
Coping saws, 49, 480
removing plaster/drywall, 198
elements, 489–90
Clapboards. See Siding
Copper. See Fittings; Water-supply
removing wood flooring,
gluing joints, 491, 493–94
Cleanouts, 19, 338
pipe
198–99
602
tearout, 197
trimming/planing, 110, 112,
drawing rooms, 25
taping/finishing, 437–39
tools/equipment for, 194
128, 462
preliminary, to construction
texturing, 439, 440
Denatured alcohol, 525
types/styles, 106–07
sets, 31–33
tiling on, 456, 464–65, 466
Dense-pack insulation, 408–09,
weatherstripping, 114–15,
software for creating, 31–32
tools, 423–26, 439
415–17, 594
124–27, 392
3-D model, 31
types. See Drywall types
Designer-builders, 28
widths, 105
working (construction sets),
wallpapering, 545
Designers. See Architects and
Dormers, 8, 594
32–33
on walls, 435–37
designers
Double dynamiters, 344
Dremel®, variable-speed rotary
wet-sanding, 425
Designing. See Planning
Double-hung windows, 132–34,
tools, 50
Drywall types, 421–23
Dew point, 594
135, 137–47
Drill bits, 52
abuse-resistant, 423
Dielectric unions, 19, 325, 330,
Dovetail saws, 49, 480
Drilling/screwing accessories,
blueboard, 423, 441, 593
345
Downspouts, 594
52–53
fabric-covered, 423
Dimension lumber, 58, 594
attaching, 181
Drills, 51–52, 56, 278, 323, 482,
fire-resistant (type C or X), 421,
Dimmers, 276, 306, 307–08, 309
cutting gutters for, 178
599
422–23, 430
Disclosure statements, 8–9
drain extensions from, 14
Drip caps, 594
foil-backed, 423
Documenting existing structure,
illustrated, 8
Drip kerf, 130, 594
gypsum lath, 423
24–27
inspecting, 12, 14
Drip-edge flashing, 9–10, 82,
moisture-resistant (WR/green-
Door installations
prefab, 179
84–85, 93, 95, 96, 594
board) drywall, 153, 421,
about: overview of, 106
sloping gutters to, 180
Driven steel pilings, 233, 234
422, 430, 456, 458, 595
exterior door, 112–19
Drainage, foundation, 235
Drywall, 420–41, 594
paperless, 418, 421, 422, 426,
interior prehung, 107–12
Drainage, waste and vent (DWV)
about: overview of, 420
434, 439
Door(s), 105–30
pipes. See also Plumbing
adhesives, 434
regular, 421, 422
bottoms, sealing, 125–27
vents; specific fixtures
around doors/windows, 436,
sound-mitigating, 423
in brick walls, 224
about: overview of, 317–18
440
USG Sheetrock UltraLight, 421,
casing. See Casing
building out from main drain,
attaching, 433–34
423, 429
checking for plumb, 109, 111,
340
attachment tools, 424–25
vinyl-covered, 423
116, 119–20
cast iron, 318, 323, 330, 332,
on ceilings, 431, 434–35
Ducts, 594. See also Heating, venti-
construction/materials, 114
333–34, 338, 340–41, 446
corner beads/trim beads,
lation and air-conditioning
cutting hinge gains, 128
cleanouts, 19, 338
427–28, 436–37
(HVAC) systems
cutting off after tiling, 462
connecting branch drains/vents,
corners, 425, 436, 438
Dumpsters™, 57
drywall around, 436, 440
341–43
curves, 436
entry, essentials, 114–15
copper, 332
cutting, 423–24, 431–33
E
exterior, 105, 106, 107, 112–21,
cutting, 332, 333–34
discolored, crumbling, moldy,
126, 129
disconnecting, 345–46, 461
441, 545
Earth tools, 55. See also Soil
frames, 105, 109–12, 113–17,
drain traps, 317–18
estimating materials, 429–30,
tampers
210
fitting pipes, 325
431
Eaves, 594
French, 106, 119–21, 158
fittings, 324–25, 331
fasteners (screws/nails), 424,
flashing, 10, 82, 84–85
hardware, 107, 115, 121–24, 129
framing considerations, 26, 321,
427, 433–34, 439–40
illustrated, 8, 82
( see also Hinges; Locksets)
341–42
handling, 431
trim, 158, 160–61
height, 105
inspecting, 19
hanging, 434–37
ventilation at, 90, 160–61, 394,
inspecting, 13–14
mapping, 26
holes in, 440–41
398–99, 400
installing. See Door installations
measuring, 325
inside corners, 425, 438
Edgebanding, 594
inswing and outswing, 126
minimum drain/trap/vent sizes,
joint compounds, 425–26, 428,
Elastomeric material, 157, 594
interior, 91, 105, 107–12
335
438, 596 ( see also taping/
Electrical boxes, 273
jambs, 104–06, 109–11, 594
no-hub couplings, 334, 339–41
finishing)
air-sealing, 394
leveling doorsill, 113
ordering, 338
joint tape, 427
building up, for tiling around,
leveling/plumbing. See shim-
plastic (ABS, PVC), 318, 323,
leveling studs for, 200–201
461
ming
325, 330–31, 332–33, 338,
lifting tools, 424
covering all connections, 308
openings, 108–09, 112–13, 224
339, 340, 446
measuring, 431
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