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The most complete home improvement manual on the market, this book comprises over 2,300 photos, 800 drawings, and an understandable, practical text that covers your home top to bottom, inside and out in 608 pages. Readers will find plumbing and electrical repairs; information on heating and cooling, roofing and siding, and cabinets and countertops; and more. There is information about tools, materials, and basic skills, and 325 step-by-step projects with how-to photo sequences. The Ultimate Guide to Home Repair & Improvement also includes a Remodeling Guide and a Resource Guide. Top to bottom, inside and out, this is the single, ultimate resource book for home projects and repairs.

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Publisher
Creative Homeowner
ISBN-10
1580115284
ISBN-13
9781580115285
eBay Product ID (ePID)
103118741

Product Key Features

Book Title
Ultimate Guide: Home Repair and Improvement
Author
Creative Homeowner Editors
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Reference, Remodeling & Renovation, Repair
Publication Year
2011
Book Series
Home Improvement Ser.
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
House & Home
Number of Pages
368 Pages

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Item Length
11.1 in
Item Height
1.2 in
Item Width
9 in
Item Weight
80.2 Oz

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".. is a useful compilation of thought and knowledge from Creative Homeowner as they advise readers with everything they need to know with plenty of direct do it yourself wisdom on how to make the most of their home." Midwest Book Review James a. Cox September 28,2011, "Packed with full color photos cover to cover Ultimate Guide: Home Repair and Improvement is highly useful and very much highly recommended. " The Midwest Book Review Library Bookwatch September 2011 , "Packed with full color photos cover to cover Ultimate Guide: Home Repair and Improvement is highly useful and very much highly recommended. " The Midwest Book Review Library Bookwatch September 2011, ".. is a useful compilation of thought and knowledge from Creative Homeowner as they advise readers with everything they need to know with plenty of direct do it yourself wisdom on how to make the most of their home." Midwest Book Review James a. Cox September 28,2011
Table of Content
Ultimate Guide: Home Repair Improvement, 3rd Edition TABLE OF CONTENTS About this Book . . . 8 1 Home Emergencies . . . 10 Weather-Related Emergencies . . . 12 Emergencies Around the House . . . 14 2 Safety & Security . . . 16 Security Basics . . . 18 Door & Window Lock . . . 20 Strengthening Doors . . . 22 Security Systems . . . 24 Fire Safety . . . 26 Childproofing . . . 28 Environmental Hazards . . . 30 Universal Design . . . 32 3 Remodeling Guide . . . 34 Planning . . . 36 Hiring . . . 38 Making Contracts . . . 40 Supervising . . . 42 Dealing with Disputes . . . 44 4 Tools . . . 46 Basic Power Tools . . . 48 Basic Hand Tools . . . 50 5 Fasteners . . . 54 Nails . . . 56 Screws . . . 58 Bolts . . . 60 Fasteners . . . 62 Framing Hardware . . . 64 Adhesives & Caulks . . . 68 6 Masonry . . . 70 Tools & Materials . . . 72 Concrete . . . 74 Formwork . . . 78 Block . . . 82 Brick . . . 86 Stone . . . 90 Masonry Repairs . . . 92 7 Electrical . . . 94 Power Distribution . . . 96 Wiring Systems . . . 98 Safety Measures . . . 100 Circuit Breakers . . . 102 Boxes and Connectors . . . 104 Conduit . . . 106 Wiring Basics . . . 108 Wiring Paths . . . 110 Adding a New Circuit . . . 114 Wiring Receptacles . . . 116 Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupters . . . 122 Wiring Switches . . . 124 Lighting Fixtures . . . 130 Specialty Wiring . . . 136 Phone Wiring . . . 140 Wiring Appliances . . . 142 Safety Devices . . . 148 Outdoor Lighting . . . 150 8 Plumbing . . . 158 Basics . . . 160 Tools . . . 164 Working with Pipe . . . 166 Sinks & Faucet . . . 174 Faucet Repairs . . . 176 Installing Sinks & Faucets . . . 188 Toilets . . . 200 Tubs & Showers . . . 222 Water Heaters . . . 232 Pumps . . . 242 Appliances . . . 244 Water & Waste Treatment . . . 248 Sump Pumps Wells . . . 254 Fixture Improvement . . . 258 Solving Problems . . . 260 9 Insulation . . . 264 Thermal Protection . . . 266 Types & Applications . . . 268 Installation . . . 270 Blown-in . . . 274 Cold Spots . . . 276 10 Heating . . . 278 Basic Systems . . . 280 Basic Installation . . . 282 Basic Maintenance . . . 284 Space Heaters . . . 286 Stoves & Fireplaces . . . 288 Humidifying . . . 290 11 Cooling . . . 292 Systems . . . 294 Window Units . . . 296 In-Wall Units . . . 298 Maintenance . . . 300 Indoor Air Quality . . . 302 Dehumidifiers Thermostats . . . 304 12 Ventilation . . . 306 Foundations . . . 308 Baths . . . 310 Kitchen & Laundry . . . 312 Whole-House Ventilation . . . 314 Roofing . . . 316 13 Floors & Stairs . . . 320 Preparing Old Floors . . . 322 Solid Wood . . . 324 Engineered-Wood Flooring . . . 326 Wood-Floor Repairs . . . 328 Refinishing . . . 330 Resilient Flooring . . . 332 Tile Floor . . . 334 Finishing & Trim . . . 338 Carpet . . . 340 Stairs . . . 344 14 Walls & Ceilings . . . 348 Materials . . . 350
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