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WHAT’S NEW IN THE 7TH EDITION?

Updated Products Sustainable NEW
Appliances Efficient
Our guide features a number of Windows
new products. Don’t miss new Learn what’s new in energy
“smart” devices that improve your efficient appliances, including Check out our side-by-side
home’s energy efficiency, condensation clothes dryers
insulation to significantly improve your home’s R-value, that save homeowners a ton comparison of energy efficient
counter tops made from recycled materials, and more. on energy bills. (p. 48)
windows to make the best

choice for your home. (p. 40)

The Homeowner’s

HANDBOOK
Remodeling? Building a new home?
7thEDITION This comprehensive guide has you covered.

Understanding the thousands of choices available CONTENTS 18
when constructing or improving a home is daunting. 22
Add in efforts to use “green” products, and the task Exteriors 26
gets even more complex. That’s why we created this Roofing 30
Handbook—to help you manage your project, by Structure 34
separating the really important choices from the rest. Insulation 38
Here’s the essential information you’ve been looking Air Quality 42
for, in one handy annually updated guide. Windows 46
Heating & Cooling 48
Lighting 52
Appliances 56
Faucets & Fixtures 60
Finishes 64
Cabinets & Tops
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