Council
Notes Set
The following Council Notes in this first list may be
purchased in a set for $29.95. A free loose-leaf binder is included! However,
you may also purchase any of the booklets individually for the price indicated.
Just print out the
Order Form and tell us which
ones you want. See
Bulk Orders for information
about volume-discount pricing if you purchase
Council Notes in quantities
of 20 or more.
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*Inspecting the Home This
circular provides information about the different areas of a house that
should be inspected before you buy. The handy checklist can help you check
the roof, chimney, gutters, exterior walls, foundations, windows, walls,
floors, bathrooms, kitchen, attic, basement/crawl space, and the mechanical
systems. 8 pages, 1993
A1.1 ............................$3.00 |
*Financing the Home Financing
options can be confusing. Clarify the decisions you’ll need to make, including
how much you can afford to spend. Covers ownership costs, steps in home
buying, financing alternatives, the language of loans, loan options, mortgage
comparison, and closing. Includes a worksheet for determining your financial
worth. 12 pages, 1991
A1.3 ............................$2.50 |
*Maintaining the Home Keeping
various parts of your home well-maintained is critical in extending the
life of your equipment and adding to the value of your home. This publication
covers maintenance of foundations and basements, doors and windows, exterior
walls, roof, interior surfaces, floors, electrical system, heating and
cooling system, plumbing system, and grounds and yard. The handy checklist
included gives the frequency of inspection and service for the above listed
areas. 8 pages, 1995
A1.5 ............................$3.00 |
*Savings by Insulation This publication will help
you estimate the energy that can be saved by insulating ceilings, walls,
foundations, doors, and windows. Using the worksheet provided, along with
the heat loss tables and degree-day map, you can figure out the yearly
energy savings and how long it will take to get a return on your investment
in insulation. Examples are given to help you. 16 pages, 1994
A1.6 ............................$3.00 |
*Hiring Designers and Builders This
circular describes the professionals you’ll work with when you build or
remodel, and it explains the basic business dealings you’ll have with them.
These professionals include architects, interior designers, kitchen and
bath designers, remodeling contractors, design and build firms, and general
contractors. Also gives suggestions for choosing the right professional
for the job. 8 pages, 1990
A2.0 ............................$2.00 |
*Landscaping for Energy Conservation
Landscaping
can save energy by protecting homes from sun and wind. Homes on rural sites
are especially vulnerable to climate extremes, but homeowners in towns
and cities can also benefit from windbreaks, fences, and trees. This booklet
covers solar heating, shading by trees, landscape contours, surfacing materials,
wind and windbreaks. 12 pages, 1991
B3.1 ............................$2.50 |
*Energy Management in
the Home This circular will show you inexpensive techniques to reduce
your monthly energy costs. There are design and construction tips to use
in winter and summer such as planting trees for windbreaks and having a
properly ventilated attic. Also there are operational tips such as setting
back the thermostat to reduce fuel consumption in the winter and pulling
drapes to reduce solar gain in the summer. Much more! 8 pages, 1994
C1.5 ............................$3.00 |
*Kitchen Planning Standards This
circular discusses ideal placement and use of counters, appliances, drawers
and cabinets. Also shows how to plan a new kitchen while considering universal
design, layout, location, cabinet space, appliance space, counter space,
activity space, clearances, and work efficiency. Included is a scoring
chart to rate existing kitchens or new kitchen plans. 16 pages, 1993
C5.32 ............................$3.00 |
*Bedroom Planning Standards Discover
how minimum clearance dimensions and decisions about the placement of closets,
doorways and furniture can mean the difference between a more spacious
room and somewhere to sleep. Covers: furniture, window and closet placement,
clearance space, bedrooms for various bed sizes, and more. 16 pages, 1992
C5.6 ............................$3.00 |
*Garages and Carports Deciding whether to add
a garage or carport? This circular provides the questions to help you find
the best answer. Covers site planning, minimum dimensions to make the garage,
carport or driveway for clearances and turning radii. 8 pages, 1988
C5.9 ............................$2.00 |
*Planning for Remodeling Remodeling takes a lot
of energy, money, and time. This circular includes a chart with questions
about whether remodeling is feasible. It covers remodeling terms, advantages
and disadvantages and cost of remodeling, and the return on your investment.
It also walks you through the design process and defines construction terms
so you can communicate with the people you hire! 8 pages, 1995
C8.0 ............................$2.00 |
*Planning for More Space We don’t have enough
room!” If this is you, this circular will help you plan for some more space.
It covers adding bedrooms using a garage, basement, or attic conversions,
or new bedrooms added directly to the house or attached via the satellite
system. Also discusses study or office space, and family rooms. 8 pages,
1988
C8.1 ............................$2.00 |
*Sunspaces and Greenhouses Discusses
passive solar heating systems within the home and attached and semi-enclosed
sun spaces, including sun porches and greenhouses. This publication details
construction methods, materials, principles, and applications of heat storage
and distribution-all the critical guidelines for making the most of the
sun to help heat your home. 8 pages, 1989
C8.2 ............................$2.00 |
*Crawl Spaces in the Home Crawl
space houses should and can be constructed so that they are free from the
problems of moisture. This booklet covers construction, moisture symptoms
and sources, ventilation, termite control, and pier construction. 8 pages,
1996
F4.4 ............................$2.00 |
*Moisture Condensation Moisture
condensation can cause problems in your home. But you can remedy these
problems. This booklet covers the causes and sources of moisture, ground
water, humidifiers, combustion moisture, condensation from the air, and
basement and crawl space moisture. Included is a checklist with moisture
condensation problems and their causes and solutions. 8 pages, 1998
F6.2 ............................$3.00 |
*Window Planning Principles Windows make your
house lighter and more comfortable and play an important part in your home’s
design. This circular covers light, ventilation, and view properties of
windows, as well as privacy, security, cleaning, heat loss and gain and
design. 8 pages, 1991
F11.0 ............................$2.00 |
*Selecting Windows In addition to cost,
other factors need to be looked at when considering new windows. Covers
double-hung, horizontal sliding, casement, awning, jalousie, top-hinged,
and fixed windows, patio doors, and skylights. 8 pages, 1994
F11.1 ............................$2.00 |
*Insulating Windows and Screens If you’re wondering
what type of window system to purchase for a new home, or how to increase
the energy-efficiency of your existing windows, this booklet will answer
your questions about double-pane, triple-pane, and storm windows. It will
explain how to select and install the right window screens for your particular
needs. Also provides information on different types of glass and their
thermal performance. Tips on making older windows more efficient and energy
savings with new windows are given. 8 pages, 1999
F11.2 ............................$2.00 |
*Replacement Windows Replacing window
sashes or whole windows can reduce heat loss quite a bit. This booklet
covers these two systems of replacement, the materials used (wood, aluminum,
and vinyl), and the thermal performance of various types of glass. 8 pages,
1985
F11.3 ............................$2.00 |
*Roof Windows and Skylights There is more and
more concern over energy costs these days and skylights are one way to
introduce light into buildings without spending energy dollars. This circular
includes the advantages of having skylights, types of skylights, glass,
shading devices and flashing. Installation is covered also. 8 pages, 1989
F11.4 ............................$2.00 |
*Roofing Materials This publication
describes some of the many materials and systems available for residential
roofing, typical application details and some of the problems encountered.
Included are properties of roofing types, including shingles and rolled
roofing, and selection of materials. 8 pages, 1998
F12.3 ............................$2.00 |
*Gutters and Downspouts A good
system of gutters and downspouts can help you avoid problems that result
from water collection at or near foundations. Covers the different materials
used in gutter and downspouts, what sizes are available, where to place
them, and how to install and maintain them properly. 8 pages, 1990
F13.1 ............................$2.00 |
*Heating the Home This
circular will help you define your home heating needs and provide information
and options that will lead to smart energy and heating decision-making.
Shows how different types of heating systems work, how much they cost to
operate, and things to do to maintain them. 12 pages, 1994
G3.1 ............................$2.50 |
*Lighting Your choice of lighting affects your
family’s energy use, safety and pleasure. Create accent, task and general
lighting that matches your leisure and work needs. Covers light bulb types
and general lighting rules. Also includes tips on fixture type and placement
of different lighting situations in your home, such as exterior and entrance
lighting, hallway and stairs, living room and family room, bedroom, bathroom,
kitchen, dining room, closet, workshop, garage and computer lighting. 8
pages, 1993
G4.1 ............................$2.00 |
*Solar Water Heaters Begin your consideration
of installing a solar water heater by understanding its five parts. Covers
collectors, storage devices, circulation systems, safety systems, and freeze-protection
systems. 8 pages, 1988
G5.7 ............................$2.00 |
*Summer Comfort You can learn
to save home-cooling cash by following the low-cost strategies in this
circular. Covers the ins and outs of staying cool, solar orientation, sun
controls, how heat moves through the building, ventilation of rooms, air
conditioners, and evaporative coolers 8 pages, 1992
G6.0 ............................$2.00 |
*Interior Design This circular gives simple design
suggestions for making a home comfortable and attractive. Shows how to
start with a design plan and then coordinate colors, arrange furniture,
choose the right scale, consider patterns and textures and redesign your
rooms for more livable and efficient space. 8 pages, 1990
H1.0 ............................$2.00 |
The following is an alphabetical list (by order number)
of other Council Notes that are available separately. Just print out the
Order
Form and tell us which ones you want.
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More
Council
Notes Available
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Water Conservation Simple ways to reduce water
use. 8 pages, 1977
C1.6 ............................$2.00 |
Illinois Lo-Cal House Superinsulated construction
techniques that can be adapted to any architectural style. The Lo-Cal house
has double-wall 2 x 4 walls, extra insulation, passive solar design, and
low energy bills. 8 pages, 1981
C2.3 ............................$2.00 |
Bathroom Planning Standards Basic sizes and arrangements
for bath fixtures; floor plans for half, three-quarter, and full baths.
8 pages, 1979
C5.7 ............................$2.00 |
Indoor Storage How to create storage in unused
spaces. 8 pages, 1975
C5.12 ............................$2.00 |
Structural Panels Answers your questions about
plywood, oriented strand board, and waferboard, with tips on spacing, strength,
and construction applications. 8 pages, 1987
D7.2 ............................$2.00 |
Pressure Treated Wood Chemical treatments to increase
wood’s fire resistance and protect it from rot and termites. 8 pages, 1989
D7.3 ............................$2.00 |
Wood Frame Floor Systems Shows how to build frame
floor systems, emphasizing platform framing. 8 pages, 1978
F4.0 ............................$2.00 |
Noise Control Building details to reduce
sound transmission in homes and apartments. Also helpful for sound isolation
between the master suite and the kids’ rooms. 8 pages, 1983
F5.0 ............................$2.00 |
Room Heaters Information about kerosene and propane
room heaters, including energy savings and health and safety concerns.
8 pages, 1984
G3.3 ............................$2.00 |
Heat Pumps How heat pumps work; includes air-to-air,
water-to-air, and ground source. Can help you decide whether or not to
switch to a heat pump for heating and cooling. 8 pages, 1985
G3.4 ............................$2.00 |
Bathroom Equipment How to select bathroom fixtures
and accessories for safety 8 pages, 1978
G5.1 ............................$2.00 |
Cooling Systems Shows how an air conditioner and
other cooling systems work to cool your home. 8 pages, 1971
G6.1 ............................$2.00 |
Old House Restoration/Plaster Shows how plaster
is applied to wood, metal, and gypsum lath. Describes causes and repairs
for cracked plaster, including the use of veneer plaster. 16 pages, 1985
OHR1 ............................$3.00 |
Old House Restoration/Drywall How to install drywall
in old houses; patching, taping drywall; covering or removing plaster.
16 pages, 1986
OHR2 ............................$3.00 |
Old House Restoration/Floors How to refinish wood
floors. Gives detailed instructions for refinishing; where to use the various
finishing materials. 16 pages, 1986
OHR3 ............................$3.00 |
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