<p>When it comes to home renovation, there's no substitute for experience.  <em><strong>Renovation 4th Edition</strong></em> <strong>contains the collective wisdom of hundreds of contractors, architects and tradespeople who shared their first-hand experience with Mike Litchfield as he interviewed and photographed them on job sites across North America. </strong><br><br><strong>As a founding editor of <em>Fine Homebuilding</em> magazine, the author of 12 acclaimed books, and a home renovator himself,</strong> Litchfield was able to record lifetimes of practical, field-tested solutions and trade secrets from the cream of the crop—the pros that other pros admire. <br><br>Both first-time renovators and professionals who want to supplement their knowledge of specific trades will find <em><strong>Renovation 4th Edition</strong></em> invaluable. R4 reflects the new realities of planning carefully, spending wisely, maximizing space and building durably. <strong>Its 614 pages contain extensively revised chapters on planning; doors, windows and skylights; electrical wiring; and energy conservation. Its illustrations are crisp and informative.</strong> And its 1000+ photos were selected from more than 40,000 that the author has taken over the years. <br><br>This classic work covers renovation from start to finish surfaces. Best of all, R4 is written in a down-to-earth conversational style that is clear and easy to understand. Litchfield has a sharp wit and a dry sense of humor that makes this book not only useful, but great fun to read.</p> Read Less