When it comes to home renovation, there’s no substitute for experience.Renovation 5th Editioncontainsthecollective wisdom of hundreds of remodeling contractors, architects, andtradespeople who shared theirfirst-handexperiencewith Mike Litchfieldas he interviewed and photographed them on job sites across NorthAmerica.

As a founding editor ofFine Homebuildingmagazine, the author of 16 acclaimed books, and a home renovatorhimself,Litchfield was able to recordlifetimes of practical, field-testedsolutions and trade secrets from the cream ofthe crop–the remodeling pros thatother pros admire.

Both first-time renovators and professionals who want to supplement their knowledge of specific trades will findRenovation 5th Editioninvaluable.Renovation 5 reflects the new realities of planning carefully, spending wisely, maximizingspace and building durably.Its656 pagescontain extensively revised chapters on planning; doors,windows andskylights; electrical wiring; structural carpentry; masonry and foundations. Itsillustrations are crisp and informative and its1,000+photoswere selected from more than 45,000 that the author has taken over the years.

This classic workcovers renovation from start to finish. Bestof all, Renovation 5 is written in a down-to-earthconversational style that isclear and easy to understand. Written with a sharp wit and a dry senseof humor, Renovation 5 isnot only immensely useful, but great fun to read.