Renovation

Renovation 5th Edition is a comprehensive guide to home renovations. This revised edition addresses the new realities of the housing industry in the 21st century, where homeowners are spending more cautiously, staying put longer in their homes and becoming more savvy about energy conservation. Recurring elements in this new edition address affordability and adding value, space conservation/multi-functional use and flexibility of design. Includes information about (i) planning (including two new featured house renovations); (ii) structural carpentry; (iii) electrical wiring (including new information on EV chargers); (iv) masonry and foundations.