Replacing the roof on your house is an achievable job for a DIYer, though hiring a roof contractor has advantages-- mainly speed. If you are comfortable working at heights and don't mind physically challenging work, this guide will help you consider the many options that await you overhead. -- adapted from back cover

"Provides all the information homeowners need in order to maintain, repair, and install all types of roofing, siding and trim"--Provided by publisher.

The steel square is the carpenters handbook, instructor, and tool without price. Without it he is just another hammer-and-saw man- a fellow who can hit a nail and saw to a line. The ability to make the lines is what constitutes the difference between a real craftsman and a hammer-and-saw man. It requires technical knowledge of a high order to make most of the lines, and without a steel square a carpenter would have to be an expert mathematician and...

"Sustainable Construction" is a comprehensive guide exploring the essential aspects of eco-friendly building practices. This book delves into the evolution, current trends, and future prospects of sustainable construction, aiming to reduce environmental impact and promote efficient resource use in the construction industry.Beginning with an insightful introduction to sustainable construction, the book emphasizes the importance of minimizing carbon...

"Solar energy is clean, efficient, sustainable - and expensive. Or is it? Many homeowners simply assume that the cost of solar panels is out of their reach, but in reality, the technology is quickly becoming attainable for the middle class. Rather than leasing panels from one of those home solar startups (and letting them reap the financial benefits), why not join the thousands who are doing it themselves? In Solar Rooftop DIY, sustainable energy...