<DIV>When it comes to home renovation, there’s no substitute for experience.<BR> <BR><B>Renovation 4th Edition</B> 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.<BR> <BR>As a founding editor of <I>Fine Homebuilding</I> magazine, the author of 12 acclaimed books, and a home renovator himself, 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 <B>Renovation 4th Edition</B> invaluable. <B>R4</B> reflects the new realities of planning carefully, spending wisely, maximizing space and building durably. Its 614 pages contain extensively revised chapters on planning; doors, windows and skylights; electrical wiring; and energy conservation. Its illustrations are crisp and informative. 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, <B>R4 </B>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.</div>