"Housebuilding: A Do-It-Yourself Guide” by R.J. DeCristoforo and Mary DeCristoforo (Sterling, $24.95): This is a book for those serious about home construction and the many jobs that such a project would entail. Starting with a discussion of building and zoning codes, the book takes potential builders through every aspect of construction, from site selection to soundproofing, roof construction to electrical work. Those more interested in smaller projects instead of the whole house -- replacing windows, or installing gutters, for example -- will also find this large, readable book to be quite useful.
- PAM ROBINSON