First Steps in Home Construction (2:08)
Building Site Inspection and Selection (4:12)
Designing Your House (4:01)
Obtaining Building Permits and Review (2:43)
Estimating: An Essential Building Skill (7:09)
Formulas for Estimating Floor Costs (4:04)
Wall, Roofing, and Exterior Costs (4:28)
Estimating Costs and Software (2:15)
Choosing a Building Site (2:50)
Preparing the Site for the Foundation (3:01)
Preparing for Excavation (3:18)
Excavating for the Foundation (3:01)
Purpose and Types of Foundations (1:58)
Constructing Foundation Footings (3:08)
Constructing a Basement Foundation (4:27)
Backfilling a Basement Foundation (2:46)
Wood and Other Framing Materials (3:25)
Types of Wood Framing (2:43)
Platform Framing and Innovations (4:52)
Preparing a House Frame (2:58)
Laying the Sub-Flooring (3:11)
Floor and Wall Framing (3:01)
Rough Openings and Corner Posts (3:23)
Reviewing Fine Details of Framing (2:01)
Framing a Ceiling or Floor (2:56)
Trusses: Ready-to-Install Roof Frames (2:49)
Installing Fascia and Rafter Tails (3:05)
Correcting Problems with the Fascia (1:53)
Framing for Rough-ins (5:35)
Framing for Plumbing Rough-in (3:48)
Electrical, Heating, and Cooling (4:08)
Structural Insulated Panels (SIP's) (3:16)
Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF's) (2:35)
Review of Alternative Framing (0:58)
Covering the Exterior (2:52)
Hanging the Walls on the Frame (3:15)
Determining Roof Sheathing (1:56)
Roof Board, Open, Solid Sheathing (5:37)
Installing a Window (5:11)
Installing a Door and Program Review (6:04)
Insulation and R-Values (4:32)
Rigid Insulation and Blown Cellulose (3:36)
Vapor Barriers and Sheathing Wraps (3:30)
Ventilation Systems (4:38)
Supply and Balanced Ventilation (2:17)
Spot Ventilation and Review (2:02)
Drywall Preparation (2:57)
Installing the Ceiling (2:51)
Sheet Paneling and Review (4:30)
Types of Interior Doors (2:16)
Installing Pre-hung Interior Doors (3:40)
Installing Bypass and Bi-Fold Doors (3:02)
Installing Door Casings (3:50)
Drain Waste Vent (DWV) System (3:31)
Types of Supply and DWV Fittings (3:04)
Basic Rough-in Steps for Plumbing (3:35)
Notching Frames and Tub Installation (4:22)
Fixture Installation and Review (1:57)
Rough-In Stage of Electrical Wiring (2:55)
Wiring a Home for Electricity (2:58)
Basic Design for Room Wiring (3:00)
Final Stage of Electrical Wiring (2:34)
Review of a Home's Power Needs (1:44)
Elements of Heating (2:37)
Heat Delivery Systems (2:56)
Installation of Air and Heating System (3:29)
Ducts Deliver Cool or Hot Air (2:53)
Factors of a Comfortable Home (1:18)
Flooring Choices and Preparation (4:04)
Installation of Wood Flooring (1:52)
Laminate and Vinyl Flooring (3:34)
Carpeting and Review (3:47)
Popular Roofing Materials (2:47)
Finishing a Home's Exterior (2:53)
Interior Finishing (4:18)
Painting and Staining (2:52)
Reviewing the Steps of Finishing (1:42)