Includes bibliographical references (p. 693-696) and index.

From planning stages to final finishing touches, including plumbing and electrical systems, walls and floors, porches and decks. "Nash is considered one of the best in the field. In this aptly subtitled volume, Nash guides the reader through each step in building or remodeling a home...clearly written text is complemented by nearly 1,800 illustrations as well as a solid index...a great introduction to the issues of housebuilding. Recommended."--"Library Journal. ..".the most complete one-volume work that I've seen on how houses and their systems are put together....Period."--"Fine Homebuilding.