Instruction Set 1
Learning Strategies
The advantages of learning at home; types of study materials; types of examinations; accessing and using the features of our website; determining what kind of learner you are; establishing a study schedule; using study tips; preparing for and taking examinations.
Introduction to Home Remodeling
Career opportunities in home remodeling; licensing, contracting, and necessary equipment.
Instruction Set 2
Home Renovation
Evaluating interior and exterior areas of a house; important items to include in a master plan.
Practical Exercise
Textbook: Renovating Old Houses
Instruction Set 3
Building Materials and Fasteners
Inspecting materials for quality; fastening tools.
Tools and Scaffolds
Common hand tools; safe use of power tools; safe use of scaffolds.
Textbook: Carpentry
Instruction Set 4
Understanding Construction Drawings
Drawings included in a set of plans, common carpentry plan details.
Site Preparation, Building Layout, and Foundations
Materials used to reinforce concrete; solving water infiltration problems; waterproofing and insulating foundation walls.
Textbook: Blueprint Reading and Sketching for Carpenters
Equipment: Mechanical Drawing Kit
Instruction Set 5
Floor, Wall, and Stair Framing
Types of frame construction; exterior wall framing; choosing the right stairway design.
Roof Framing
Constructing gable, gambrel, hip, intersecting, shed and trussed roofs.
DVD: Framing Floors and Stairs
Instruction Set 6
Cornices and Roofing
Constructing cornices; estimating roof materials; repairing a roof leak.
Windows, Doors, and Siding
Installing windows; building and setting door frames; working with siding.
Insulation and Drywall Installation
How insulation works; when and how to insulate; installing and repairing drywall.
Interior Finish
Installing interior doors; installing window and closet trim.
Textbook: Drywall: Professional Techniques for Walls and Ceilings
DVD: Drywall Hanging and Taping
Instruction Set 7
Wiring
Fundamentals of electricity; fixtures; circuit breakers; wiring appliances.
Plumbing and Heating
Plumbing fixtures; cutting and joining pipe; operating principles of heating systems.
Kitchen Cabinets, Appliances, Fixtures, and Design
Constructing durable countertops; understanding how kitchen appliances work.
Bathroom Cabinets, Fixtures, and Design
Planning functional and aesthetic bathrooms; selecting flooring and fixtures; understanding all aspects of home plumbing.
Drawing Plans, Estimates, and Contracts
Drawing schedules; calculating project expenses; major categories that should be included in a bid.
Practical Exercise
Textbooks:
• Wiring a House
• Plumbing a House
• Complete Plumbing
• Product Specification Manual
Instruction Set 8
Project: Remodeling a Basement
Identifying tasks and materials; applying sealers; subfloor installation.
Project: Remodeling a Bathroom
Installing water pipes; installing fixtures; installing cabinets and countertops.
Project: Remodeling a Kitchen
Removing old cabinets and countertops; building soffits; installing kitchen cabinets.
Practical Exercise
DVD: Installing Kitchen Cabinets and Countertops
Instruction Set 9
Building an Addition with a Kitchen, Part 1
Design; estimate; contracts and permits.
Building an Addition with a Kitchen, Part 2
Foundation layout; excavation; installation; inspection.
Building an Addition with a Kitchen, Part 3
Preparing existing structure; framing, roofing and siding.
Building an Addition with a Kitchen, Part 4
Opening wall; tying in; leveling existing floors and ceilings.
Practical Exercise
DVD:
• Framing Walls; Framing Roofs
Instruction Set 10
Building an Addition with a Kitchen, Part 5
Plumbing, heating, and wiring
Building an Addition with a Kitchen, Part 6
Installing insulation and drywall; painting.
Building an Addition with a Kitchen, Part 7
Installing cabinets, countertops, flooring, appliances, and trim.
The Business of Home Remodeling
Financing your business; obtaining licenses; dealing with subcontractors; advertising.
Practical Exercise
DVD: Tiling Countertops |