Building: Careers Without College

The building industry: demanding work, but great if you love working with our hands and hate to be deskbound. Is it for you? Find out how to break in and make your mark as a: Carpenter, Electrician, Plumber, Mason, Roofer/Waterproofer. Choose a career that fits your interests, talents and personality-even if you don't have a 4-year college degree. Building tells you about each job: where the work is, how much you'll make, skills and training needed what you'll do, perks, promotions and travel potential. Find out what these jobs are really like through 16 interviews with people who work in them now, including Steve Thomas host of This Old House.