Ultimate Guide to Home Repair and Improvement, 3rd Updated Edition
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The most complete home improvement manual on the market, this newly updated edition of Ultimate Guide to Home Repair and Improvement offers thousands of photos, 800 drawings, and understandable, practical text. Readers will find essential instruction on plumbing and electrical repairs, heating and cooling, roofing and siding, cabinets and countertops, and more. Information is also provided on tools, materials, and basic skills, plus 325 step-by-step DIY projects with how-to photo sequences. The Ultimate Guide to Home Repair and 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. New edition includes current code updates and changes, as well as information on USB outlets, AFCI/GFCI breakers, and tankless water heaters.
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Consumers recognize Creative Homeowner as their leading and trusted source for the best information, inspiration, and instruction related to the house and home. Creative Homeowner is the preeminent publisher of books on all aspects of decorating and design; home repair and improvement; house plans; gardening and landscaping; and grilling. Creative Homeowner's books stand out from other publications with their complete and easy-to-follow instructions, up-to-date information, and extensive use of color photography. Among its best-selling titles are Ultimate Guide to Home Repair and Improvement, Updated Edition; Ultimate Guide: Plumbing, 4th Updated Edition; and Ultimate Guide: Wiring, 8th Updated Edition.
Content
- 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
