Home Repair and Improvement by Creative Homeowner Editors (2006, Hardcover)

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ISBN-13: 9781580113168 Dewey Edition: 22 Synopsis: 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 gardens, decks and porches, exterior structures, masonry, framing and carpentry, roofing and siding, and much more. There is information about tools, materials, and basic skills, and over 300 step-by-step projects with full-color how-to photo sequences. The book also includes full-color illustrations that peel away the mysteries of remodeling and repair work, as well as informative charts and maps. In addition, there is a comprehensive index, a glossary of terms, and a 12-page, chapter-by-chapter resource guide, offering consumer information on products and services shown in the books. Remodeling Guide: a special, photo-illustrated section on contracts, contractors, and managing your remodeling project. Resource Guide: a photo-illustrated index of innovative products, services, and consumer information sources. Comprehensive index and glossary. 3,300 color photos and illustrations. Expanded and updated plumbing and wiring chapters. 325 step-by-step repair and improvement projects with tools and materials lists. Tech-reviewed by panel of over 20 industry experts.  , 608 pages packed with over 2,500 photos, 800 illustrations, and practical text that covers the entire home., 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 gardens, decks and porches, exterior structures, masonry, framing and carpentry, roofing and siding, and much more. There is information about tools, materials, and basic skills, and over 300 step-by-step projects with full-color how-to photo sequences. The book also includes full-color illustrations that peel away the mysteries of remodeling and repair work, as well as informative charts and maps. In addition, there is a comprehensive index, a glossary of terms, and a 12-page, chapter-by-chapter resource guide, offering consumer information on products and services shown in the books., 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 gardens, decks and porches, exterior structures, masonry, framing and carpentry, roofing and siding, and much more. There is information about tools, materials, and basic skills, and over 300 step-by-step projects with full-color how-to photo sequences. The book also includes full-color illustrations that peel away the mysteries of remodeling and repair work, as well as informative charts and maps. In addition, there is a comprehensive index, a glossary of terms, and a 12-page, chapter-by-chapter resource guide, offering consumer information on products and services shown in the books. Item Length: 10.9 in LCCN: 2006-902941 Item Weight: 81.8 Oz Language: English Edition Description: Revised edition LC Classification Number: TH4817.3.U49 2006 Dewey Decimal: 643/.7 brand: Creative Homeowner Illustrator: Yes Topic: Reference, Repair Edition: 2 Table Of Content: 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   &n gtin13: 9781580113168 Intended Audience: Trade Item Width: 9 in Features: Revised Grade From: Fifth Grade Publisher: Creative Homeowner Genre: House & Home Item Height: 1.5 in Format: Hardcover Number of Pages: 608 Pages Book Series: Ultimate Guide Ser. ISBN-10: 1580113168 Author: Creative Homeowner Editors Book Title: Home Repair and Improvement Publication Year: 2006

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