Ultimate Guide to Home Repair & Improvement
Creative Homeowner's Ultimate Guide to Home Repair & Improvement is the largest, most comprehensive home-improvement book on the market-608 pages packed with over 3,300 photos and illustrations. This clearly written, sensible how-to book covers the home top to bottom, inside and out. The reader will find out about common repairs step-by-step, including wiring and electricity, plumbing, floors and stairs, walls and ceilings, basements and attics, improvements top to bottom, yards and...
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Ultimate Guide to Home Repair and Improvement • 3,300 color photos and illustrations • Over 325 step-by-step projects with tools and materials lists • Remodeling guide: special photo-illustrated section on contracts, contractors, and managing your remodeling project • Resource guide: innovative products and consumer information services • Comprehensive wiring and plumbing sections • Projects that add value to your home • Tech-reviewed by over 20 industry experts • Comprehensive index and glossary Including: • Common repairs step-by-step • Wiring and electricity • Plumbing • Floors and stairs • Walls and ceilings • Basements and attics • All types of Improvements • Trimwork and molding decks • Insulation • Masonry • Money-saving tips
Ultimate Guide to Home Repair and Improvement Table of Contents Introduction...8 1. Home Emergencies...10 Weather Emergencies...12 Household Emergencies...14 2. Tools...16 Basic Hand Tools...18 Basic Power Tools...22 3. Fasteners...24 Nails...26 Screws...28 Bolts...30 Fasteners...32 Framing Hardware...34 Adhesives & Caulks...38 4. Masonry...40 Tools & Materials...42 Concrete...44 Block...48 Brick...52 Stone...56 Masonry Repairs...58 5. Remodeling Guide...64 Planning...66 Hiring...68 Making Contracts...70 Supervising...72 Resolving Disputes...74 6. Floors & Stairs...76 Preparing Old Floors...78 Solid Wood...80 Veneer Wood...82 Wood Floor Repairs...84 Refinishing...86 Resilient Flooring...88 Tile Floors...90 Finishing & Trim...94 Carpet...96 Stairs...100 7. Walls & Ceilings...104 Materials...106 Paneling...108 Drywall...112 Painting...118 Wallpaper...124 Wall Tile...126 Glass & Mirrors...130 Soundproofing...132 Ceilings...134 8. Unfinished Spaces...136 Attics...138 Basements...142 Garages...146 Small Spaces...148 9. Cabinets & Counters...152 Tools & Materials...154 Basic Techniques...156 Cabinet Construction...158 Installing Cabinets...160 Doors...162 Drawers...164 Laminate Counters...166 Solid Counters...168 Finishing...170 Resurfacing Cabinets...172 Cabinet Repairs...174 Cabinet Specialties...176 10. Shelving & Storage...178 Basic Assembly...180 Shelf Supports...182 Basic Built-Ins...184 Closets...186 Utility Storage...188 Storage Options...190 11. Trimwork 192 Basics...194 Crown Molding...198 Baseboard...200 Door & Window Casing...202 Trimwork Projects...204 Wall Frames...206 Wainscoting...208 Chair & Plate Rails...210 12. Electrical...212 Power Distribution...214 Wiring Systems...216 Safety Measures...218 Circuit Breakers...220 Boxes & Connectors...222 Conduit...224 Wiring Basics...226 Wiring Paths...228 Adding a New Circuit...232 Wiring Receptacles...234 GFCI...240 Wiring Switches...242 Lighting Fixtures...248 Specialty Wiring...256 Phone Wiring...258 Wiring Appliances...260 Safety Devices...266 Outdoor Lighting...268 13. Insulation...276 Thermal Protection...278 Types & Applications...280 Installation...282 Blown-in...286 Cold Spots...288 14. Ventilation...290 Foundations...292 Baths...294 Kitchen & Laundry...296 Whole-House Ventilation...298 Roofing...300 15. Plumbing...304 Basics...306 Tools...310 Working with Pipe...312 Sinks & Faucets...318 Faucet Repairs...320 Installing Sinks & Faucets...332 Toilets...344 Tubs & Showers...366 Water Heaters...376 Pumps...386 Gas Piping...388 Appliances...390 Water & Waste Treatment...394 Fixture Improvements...404 Solving Problems...406 16. Heating...410 Basic Systems...412 Basic Installation...414 Basic Maintenance...416 Space Heaters...418 Stoves & Fireplaces...420 Humidifying...422 17. Cooling...424 Systems...426 Window Units...428 In-Wall Units...430 Maintenance...432 Indoor Air Quality...434 Dehumidifiers & Thermostats...436 18. Safety & Security...438 Security Basics...440 Door & Window Locks...442 Strengthening Doors...444 Security Systems...446 Fire Safety...448 Childproofing...450 Environmental Hazards...452 Universal Design...454 19. Roofing...456 Tools & Equipment...458 Design Options...460 Flat Roofs...462 Asphalt Shingles...464 Slate...468 Masonry...470 Wood Shingles & Shakes...472 Metal...474 Skylights & Roof Windows...476 Flashing...478 Climate Control...480 Gutters & Leaders...482 20. Siding...484 Tools & Materials...486 Panel Siding...488 Clapboard Siding...490 Shingles & Shakes...492 Wood Siding Repairs...494 Brick & Stone...496 Stucco...498 Masonry Siding Repairs...500 Vinyl & Metal...502 Vinyl & Metal Repairs...504 Re-siding...506 Finishing New Siding...508 Fixing Paint Problems...510 Repainting...512 21. Windows & Doors...514 Window Basics...516 Energy Efficiency...518 Installing New Windows...520 Window Trim...522 Replacement Windows...524 Basic Window Repairs...526 Basic Window Improvements...528 Storms & Screens...530 Door Basics...532 Installing Doors...534 Weatherproofing...536 Interior Doors...538 Door Repairs...540 Door Hardware...542 Garage Doors...544 22. Decks, Patios & Walks...546 Decks...548 Design & Layout...560 Concrete Walks...562 Bricks & Pavers...566 Stone & Interlock Systems...568 Gravel & Surface Systems...570 Drives....572 23. Canadian Codes...576 Complying...578 Plumbing...578 Electrical...579 General Construction...581 Resource Guide...582 Glossary...592 Index...596 Photo Credits...606 Metric Conversion...607
