Renovation 4th Edition: Completely Revised and Updated

Like others have said this is by far the best overall home renovation book I've come across. This 4th edition is from 2012. I would consider this updated for about 99% of your purposes. It contains enough broad concepts to provide a level of understanding as well and digging into details about exactly what to look for when doing your own renovations or relying on a contractor. I have a level of DIY and construction knowledge so it may have been easy to read for me but diagrams and labels help to bridge some knowledge gaps. Highly recommend.

取り敢えず入手したのでファーストインプ。古家の構造体以外全部にわたる補修や造り替えを扱った洋書になります。屋根の吹き替え、腐食部の対応、配管・配線の造り替え増設関係、自作キッチンカウンターなどなど多岐に渡ります。写真や説明図も多いですし見てるだけでも分かることも多いですが、やはりある程度テキストを読む必要はあると思います。DIY先進国のハウツー本なので、当然そのままでは日本の環境で使えない事も多いです。そういう部分を了承済みで見る知る楽しむ試してみる分には、入手しても損をしたとは思わない良い本だと思いました。

This is one of the most well written and insightful 'how-to' books I have ever read.(and I own a few!). The author separates each genera of a remodel into chapters. The chapters (plumbing, electrical, etc..) are detailed and explicate. The page margins are filled with quick tips and helpful comments. The color photo's are pertinent to the work description and not added to increase the page volume. I especially noticed that details of work common to all construction trades and repeated in most 'how-to' books were unique ,but still within building code standards. I found the pages detailing how to match a textured wall with joint compound very helpful (I was able to complete a remodel job with out using subcontractors). The book is in it's 4th edition and is update to present building codes. I've been a repairman/carpenter for 25 years and try to increase my understanding and knowledge in all aspects of renovation. This book did provide new ways to complete repair tasks. The book is 614 pages of concentrated information. No hyperbole nor 'fluff'. And the hardcover version is less expensive than the paperback! ****ADENDUM: the bindings are weak and will fail!. The pages are falling out whenever the book is opened. .

As the book is American lots of plumbing and electrical info is as expected for the US market, but the quality of the work, especially carpentry shown puts our UK work to shame. Some good tips.

A very good book packed with excellent advice...if you live in the U.S. or Canada. There are useful parts of it but it is not really slanted towards older UK homes.