Parking Lot Construction: As part of our ongoing work to maintain and improve Central Library, the parking lot will be closed for construction from Tuesday, July 28, to Saturday, August 1. Visit the Central Library page for more details. 

CLOSURE: Central Library will be closed Tuesday, July 21, through Saturday, July 25, while emergency repairs are made to the building’s cooling system. We expect to reopen Monday, July 27.

Notice of Public Meeting: Kalamazoo Public Library Board of Trustees | July 27 | 5:30 pm | Central Library/Van Deusen Room. The packet of information for the meeting can be found on the library’s website. 

Book

Renovation

Call Number

  • 643.7 L776T 2019 (CEN)

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Edition

5th edition, completely revised and updated.

Publication Information

Newtown, CT : The Taunton Press, Inc., [2019]

Physical Description

648 pages ; 29 cm

Summary

"Renovation", used by home renovators for over 35 years, has now been completely revised and updated to reflect the new realities of planning carefully, spending wisely, maximizing space, and building durably.

Contents

  • Reading a house
  • Planning your renovation
  • Tools
  • Building materials
  • Roofs
  • Doors, windows, and skylights
  • Exteriors
  • Structural carpentry
  • Masonry
  • Foundations and concrete
  • Electrical wiring
  • Plumbing
  • Kitchens and baths
  • Energy conservation and air quality
  • Finish surfaces
  • Tiling
  • Finish carpentry
  • Painting
  • Wallpapering
  • Flooring.

Subjects

Added Authors

Chip Harley