Ultimate Guide to Home Repair and Improvement, 3rd Updated Edition
- Length: 608 pages
- Edition: 3
- Language: English
- Publisher: Creative Homeowner
- Publication Date: 2021-11-08
- ISBN-10: 1580118682
- ISBN-13: 9781580118682
- Sales Rank: #270080 (See Top 100 Books)
The most complete home improvement manual available, with more than 2,300 photos, 800 drawings, and clear, practical text.
- Over 600 pages, the ultimate home improvement manual
- 325 step-by-step projects with how-to photos and materials lists
- Essential information on tools, materials, and basic skills
- Comprehensive sections on wiring, plumbing, roofing, siding, heating, cooling, flooring, cabinets, and more
- Includes a remodeling guide, a special photo-illustrated section on contracts, contractors, and managing your remodeling projects
- Tech-reviewed by more than 20 industry experts
- Updated with information on the latest code changes, USB outlets, AFCI/GFCI breakers, and more
Inside this information-packed 608-page book, you will find easy-to-follow instruction on everything you need to know about a wide range of subjects including plumbing and electrical repairs, heating and cooling, roofing and siding, cabinets and countertops, remodeling, walls and ceilings, trimwork, floors, stairs, masonry, insulation, ventilation, and much more.
Along with more than 325 home projects and repairs that will add value to your house and property, information is provided on tools, materials, and basic skills, plus how-to photo sequences. With this must-have resource, you’ll find plenty of direct DIY wisdom on how to make the most of your home!
Ultimate Guide to Home Repair and Improvement also includes a remodeling guide, a resource guide, and a thorough index and glossary. This third updated edition includes information on recent code updates and changes, as well as information on USB outlets, AFCI/GFCI breakers, and tankless water heaters.
Top to bottom, inside and out, Ultimate Guide to Home Repair and Improvement is the single most comprehensive and most trusted resource book for DIY projects and repairs to save you money when remodeling, renovating, repairing, and maintaining your home!
“The definitive ‘how to’ reference and instructional guide for anyone seeking to remodel, renovate, repair, or maintain any aspect of their residence. Plenty of direct do it yourself wisdom. Highly useful and very much highly recommended”
—Midwest Book Review
Cover Title Copyrights Table of Contents About this Book 1 Home Emergencies Weather-Related Emergencies Emergencies Around the House 2 Safety & Security Security Basics Door & Window Locks Strengthening Doors Security Systems Fire Safety Childproofing Environmental Hazards Universal Design 3 Remodeling Guide Planning Hiring Making Contracts Supervising Dealing with Disputes 4 Tools Basic Power Tools Basic Hand Tools 5 Fasteners & Adhesives Nails Screws Bolts Fasteners Framing Hardware Adhesives & Caulk 6 Masonry Tools & Materials Concrete Formwork Block Brick Stone Masonry Repairs 7 Electrical Power Distribution Wiring Systems Safety Measures Circuit Breakers Boxes & Connectors Conduit Wiring Basics Wiring Paths Adding a New Circuit Wiring Receptacles Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters Wiring Switches Lighting Fixtures Specialty Wiring Phone Wiring Wiring Appliances Safety Devices Outdoor Lighting 8 Plumbing Basics Tools Working with Pipe Sinks & Faucets Faucet Repairs Installing Sinks & Faucets Toilets Tubs & Showers Water Heaters Pumps Appliances Water & Waste Treatment Sump Pumps & Wells Fixture Improvements Solving Problems 9 Insulation Thermal Protection Types & Applications Installation Blown-in Cold Spots 10 Heating Basic Systems Basic Installation Basic Maintenance Space Heaters Stoves & Fireplaces Humidifying 11 Cooling Systems Window Units In-Wall Units Maintenance Indoor Air Quality Dehumidifiers & Thermostats 12 Ventilation Foundations Baths Kitchen & Laundry Whole-House Ventilation Roofing 13 Floors & Stairs Preparing Old Floors Solid Wood Engineered-Wood Flooring Wood-Floor Repairs Refinishing Resilient Flooring Tile Floors Finishing & Trim Carpet Stairs 14 Walls & Ceilings Materials Paneling Drywall Painting Wallpaper Wall Tile Glass & Mirrors Soundproofing Ceilings 15 Trimwork Basics Crown Molding Base Trim Door & Window Casings Wall Frames Wainscoting Chair Rails & Plate Rails 16 Cabinets & Counters Tools & Materials Basic Techniques Cabinet Construction Installing Cabinets Doors Drawers Laminate Counters Solid Counters Finishing Resurfacing Cabinets Cabinet Repairs Cabinet Specialties 17 Shelving & Storage Basic Assembly Shelf Supports Basic Built-Ins Closets Utility Storage Storage Options 18 Roofing Tools & Equipment Design Options Flat Roofs Asphalt Shingles Slate Masonry Wood Shingles & Shakes Metal Skylights & Roof Windows Flashing Climate Control Gutters & Leaders 19 Siding Tools & Materials Panel Siding Clapboard Siding Shingles & Shakes Wood-Siding Repairs Brick & Stone Stucco Masonry-Siding Repairs Vinyl & Metal Vinyl & Metal Repairs Re-siding Finishing New Siding Fixing Paint Problems Repainting 20 Windows & Doors Window Basics Energy Efficiency Installing New Windows Window Trim Replacement Windows Basic Repairs & Improvement Storms & Screens Door Basics Installing Doors Weatherproofing Interior Doors Door Repairs Door Hardware Garage Doors 21 Decks, Patios & Walks Decks Walk Design & Layout Concrete Walks Bricks & Pavers Stone & Interlocking Systems Gravel & Surface Systems Drives 22 Unfinished Space Attics Basements Garages Small Spaces 23 Canadian Code Plumbing & Electrical General Construction Glossary Photo Credits Metric Conversion
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