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.
Equipment:
- 2" Level
- Speed Square
- Framing Square
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
Learning Aids:
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
- Installing and Repairing Plumbing
Fixtures
- 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
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
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
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