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Decks in this class (20)
1 Reading a House
What is the importance of a flexi...,
What should you consider when eva...,
How can a careful inspection guid...
123
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2 Planning Your Renovation
What is the primary focus when pl...,
What shift has occurred in how pe...,
What are the key considerations f...
131
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3 Tools
What should you consider when cho...,
Why is tool safety important 2,
What are some essential safety eq...
95
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4 Building Materials
What materials are needed to fram...,
What is standard lumber 2,
What is the importance of lumber ...
139
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5 Roofs
What is the primary function of a...,
What materials have historically ...,
What are the most commonly used r...
159
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6 Doors, Windows, and Skylights
What are the primary functions of...,
What is the r value in relation t...,
What factors should be considered...
285
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7 Exteriors
What tool has largely replaced ha...,
What is the primary function of t...,
What are the visible exterior lay...
186
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8 Structural Carpentry
What is the main building materia...,
What were the first wood houses f...,
How were the early wood houses jo...
208
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9 Masonry
What materials are commonly used ...,
What is the basic component of al...,
What is masonry cement also known...
129
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10 Foundations and Concrete
What should be done before extens...,
What is the role of a foundation 2,
What are signs of distress in a f...
185
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11 Electrical Wiring
What is the key to reliable wiring 1,
What tool can help create a perfe...,
What is essential for working saf...
335
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12 Plumbing
What should builders consult befo...,
What is stack venting 1,
What are the two main types of pi...
253
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13 Kitchens and Baths
Why are kitchens and bathrooms re...,
What are some modern uses of kitc...,
What should you consider when pla...
176
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14 Energy Conservation and Air Quality
What major change in energy costs...,
What is the thermal envelope 2,
What problems can arise from tigh...
246
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15 Finish Surfaces
What material has been used in bu...,
What is the first step in finishi...,
What is the core material of dryw...
203
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16 Tiling
What are the characteristics of t...,
List some types of tiles mentioned 2,
What is the first step in assembl...
151
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17 Finish Carpentry
What is the primary function of i...,
What are the two terms often used...,
Why is it important to respect ex...
137
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18 Painting
Why is painting a popular renovat...,
What are the two main types of pa...,
What is essential prep work for p...
193
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19 Wallpapering
What has wallpaper been popular f...,
Why is paint favored for high tra...,
What materials are wallcoverings ...
252
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20 Flooring
What is the primary function of f...,
What components usually make up a...,
True or false all flooring materi...
115
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