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Tables of Contents for Build It Right!
Chapter/Section Title
Page #
Page Count
Foreword
v
Preface
vii
Contents
ix
Introduction
1
8
Part I Realizing the Dream
From Dream to Reality
9
7
User-Friendly Homes
9
1
Resale
10
1
Regional Preferences
10
1
Your Home Buying Options
11
4
The Choice is Yours
15
1
More Help
15
1
The Home-Building Community
16
7
Trade Associations
16
1
Real Estate People
17
2
Home Builders
19
1
Designers
20
1
Code Enforcement
21
2
Lots
23
10
Subdivision Constraints
23
1
The House and the Lot
24
2
Hillside Lots
26
1
Ground Water
26
1
Grading and Drainage
26
1
Above-Ground Utilities
27
1
Utility Boxes
27
1
Traffic Noise
28
1
Corner Lots
29
1
Lots and Headlights
30
1
Zero Lot Lines
31
1
Country Lots
31
1
Easements
32
1
Special Assessments
32
1
Home Designs
33
10
Designers
33
3
Designs
36
1
Floor Plans
36
7
Part II The Systems
The Electrical System
43
12
Entrance Capacity
43
1
Switches and Outlets
43
5
Ceiling Fans
48
2
Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupter Protection
50
2
Telephone Wiring
52
1
TV Wiring
53
1
Other Electrical Considerations
54
1
The Plumbing System
55
8
Types of Water Pipe
55
2
Water Heaters
57
2
Water Pipes in Outside Walls
59
1
Nail Plates
59
1
Noisy Pipes
60
1
Hose Bibbs
60
3
The HVAC System (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning)
63
12
Non-Forced-Air Systems
63
1
Forced Air Systems
64
11
Fireplaces and Stoves
75
9
Pilot Lights
76
1
Fireplaces Used for Ambiance
76
2
Efficiency
78
1
Direct Vent versus Top Vent
79
4
Insulation Around Fire-places
83
1
Two-Sided Fireplaces
83
1
Doors
84
11
Rules for Doors
84
2
Types of Doors
86
1
Exterior Doors
87
2
Interior Doors
89
6
Windows
95
8
Windows and Aesthetics
95
1
Windows and Safety
96
1
Window Construction
96
2
Windows and Energy Codes
98
1
Windows and Fading
99
1
Windows and Decorating
99
1
Skylights
100
1
Light Funnels
101
1
Window Woodwrap
101
2
Security Considerations
103
5
Securing Doors
103
1
Glass In and Around the Entry Door
104
1
Garage Sidedoor
105
1
Garage Door Openers
105
1
Between the House and the Garage
106
1
Fire Safety
106
1
Security Lights
106
1
An Alarm System
107
1
Other Whole-House Items
108
17
Materials
108
2
Finishes
110
1
Walls
110
1
Baseboard Molding
111
2
Closets
113
2
Floors
115
4
Ceilings
119
1
Attic Storage
120
1
Quiet Please!
120
5
Part III The Kitchen
Sinks and Counters
125
17
Regional Differences
125
1
Sinks
125
7
Countertops
132
9
Breakfast Bars
141
1
Dishwashers
142
7
Dishwashers and Sinks
143
1
Dishwashers in Corners
144
1
45-Degree Sinks
145
2
Dishwashers and Cabinets
147
1
Space in Front of Dishwashers
148
1
Refrigerators
149
12
Refrigerator Configurations
149
2
Refrigerator Dimensions
151
2
Refrigerator Placement
153
5
Other Things to Watch For
158
1
Some User-Friendly Refrigerator Placements
159
2
Cabinets
161
14
Cabinet Styles
161
2
Cabinet Hinges
163
2
Cabinet Exteriors
165
1
Soffits
165
1
Tall Cabinet Doors
166
1
Cabinet Interiors
166
2
Pull-Out Shelves
168
2
Lazy Susans
170
1
Drawer Boxes
171
1
Recycling Bins
171
1
Finger Grooves or Knobs?
172
1
Cabinet Bases
172
1
Custom versus Premanufactured Cabinets
173
2
Kitchen Exhaust Systems
175
10
Types of Exhaust Systems
175
1
Air Volume
176
1
Ducting and Noise
176
2
Updraft Hoods
178
2
Downdraft Options
180
1
Ductless Exhaust
181
1
Other Exhaust System Considerations
182
3
Other Kitchen Considerations
185
9
Breakfast Nook and Family Room
185
1
The Breakfast Nook
186
1
Stoves, Cooktops and Ovens
186
2
The Pantry
188
1
Power and Light
189
5
Kitchen Layouts
194
15
Kitchen Design Basics
194
1
Overall Considerations
195
2
Basic Layouts
197
12
Part IV Beyond the Kitchen
Bedrooms and Baths
209
18
Bedrooms
209
2
Vanities
211
6
Bathrooms
217
2
Whirlpool Pump Access
219
8
The Living Areas
227
10
The Entry
227
1
Hallways and Stairs
228
3
The Dining Room
231
5
The Family Room
236
1
Laundry and Garage
237
12
The Utility Tub
237
1
The Laundry Room
237
8
The Garage
245
4
Outside the House
249
32
Entryways
249
1
Exterior Materials
250
2
Roofs
252
5
Concrete Work
257
2
Decks and Patios
259
1
Electrical
260
2
Under the House
262
2
Attic
264
3
Part V The Appendices
Appendix A. Deed Restrictions (a.k.a. CC&Rs)
267
8
Purpose
267
1
What CC&Rs Mean to You
268
2
Homeowners' Associations
270
3
Subassociations
273
1
Guidelines
273
2
Appendix B. Building and Energy Codes
275
6
Building Codes
275
1
Energy Codes
276
2
Code Enforcement
278
3
Glossary
281
12
Other Reading
293
4
Index
297