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Ultimate Guide to Home Repair and Improvement, Updated Edition: Proven Money-Saving Projects; 3,400 Photos & Illustrations Revised edition [Kietas viršelis]

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  • Formatas: Hardback, 600 pages, aukštis x plotis x storis: 276x219x36 mm, weight: 2268 g, color photos and illustrations
  • Išleidimo metai: 30-Aug-2016
  • Leidėjas: Creative Homeowner Press,U.S.
  • ISBN-10: 158011783X
  • ISBN-13: 9781580117838
Kitos knygos pagal šią temą:
  • Formatas: Hardback, 600 pages, aukštis x plotis x storis: 276x219x36 mm, weight: 2268 g, color photos and illustrations
  • Išleidimo metai: 30-Aug-2016
  • Leidėjas: Creative Homeowner Press,U.S.
  • ISBN-10: 158011783X
  • ISBN-13: 9781580117838
Kitos knygos pagal šią temą:

The most complete home improvement manual on the market, this book offers more than 2,300 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 projects with how-to photo sequences. TheUltimate 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.

 



The most complete home improvement manual on the market, this book offers more than 2,300 photos, 800 drawings, and understandable, practical text.

About this Book 8(2)
1 Home Emergencies
10(6)
Weather-Related Emergencies
12(2)
Emergencies Around the House
14(2)
2 Safety & Security
16(18)
Security Basics
18(2)
Door & Window Locks
20(2)
Strengthening Doors
22(2)
Security Systems
24(2)
Fire Safety
26(2)
Childproofing
28(2)
Environmental Hazards
30(2)
Universal Design
32(2)
3 Remodeling Guide
34(12)
Planning
36(2)
Hiring
38(2)
Making Contracts
40(2)
Supervising
42(2)
Dealing with Disputes
44(2)
4 Tools
46(8)
Basic Power Tools
48(2)
Basic Hand Tools
50(4)
5 Fasteners & Adhesives
54(16)
Nails
56(2)
Screws
58(2)
Bolts
60(2)
Fasteners
62(2)
Framing Hardware
64(4)
Adhesives & Caulk
68(2)
6 Masonry
70(24)
Tools & Materials
72(2)
Concrete
74(4)
Formwork
78(4)
Block
82(4)
Brick
86(4)
Stone
90(2)
Masonry Repairs
92(2)
7 Electrical
94(64)
Power Distribution
96(2)
Wiring Systems
98(2)
Safety Measures
100(2)
Circuit Breakers
102(2)
Boxes & Connectors
104(2)
Conduit
106(2)
Wiring Basics
108(2)
Wiring Paths
110(4)
Adding a New Circuit
114(2)
Wiring Receptacles
116(6)
Ground Fault Circuit
Interrupters
122(2)
Wiring Switches
124(6)
Lighting Fixtures
130(8)
Specialty Wiring
138(2)
Phone Wiring
140(2)
Wiring Appliances
142(6)
Safety Devices
148(2)
Outdoor Lighting
150(8)
8 Plumbing
158(106)
Basics
160(4)
Tools
164(2)
Working with Pipe
166(8)
Sinks & Faucets
174(2)
Faucet Repairs
176(12)
Installing Sinks & Faucets
188(12)
Toilets
200(22)
Tubs & Showers
222(10)
Water Heaters
232(10)
Pumps
242(2)
Appliances
244(4)
Water & Waste Treatment
248(6)
Sump Pumps & Wells
254(4)
Fixture Improvements
258(2)
Solving Problems
260(4)
9 Insulation
264(14)
Thermal Protection
266(2)
Types & Applications
268(2)
Installation
270(4)
Blown-in
274(2)
Cold Spots
276(2)
10 Heating
278(14)
Basic Systems
280(2)
Basic Installation
282(2)
Basic Maintenance
284(2)
Space Heaters
286(2)
Stoves & Fireplaces
288(2)
Humidifying
290(2)
11 Cooling
292(14)
Systems
294(2)
Window Units
296(2)
In-Wall Units
298(2)
Maintenance
300(2)
Indoor Air Quality
302(2)
Dehumidifiers & Thermostats
304(2)
12 Ventilation
306(14)
Foundations
308(2)
Baths
310(2)
Kitchen & Laundry
312(2)
Whole-House Ventilation
314(2)
Roofing
316(4)
13 Floors & Stairs
320(28)
Preparing Old Floors
322(2)
Solid Wood
324(2)
Engineered-Wood Flooring
326(2)
Wood-Floor Repairs
328(2)
Refinishing
330(2)
Resilient Flooring
332(2)
Tile Floors
334(4)
Finishing & Trim
338(2)
Carpet
340(4)
Stairs
344(4)
14 Walls & Ceilings
348(32)
Materials
350(2)
Paneling
352(4)
Drywall
356(6)
Painting
362(6)
Wallpaper
368(2)
Wall Tile
370(4)
Glass & Mirrors
374(2)
Soundproofing
376(2)
Ceilings
378(2)
15 Trimwork
380(20)
Basics
382(4)
Crown Molding
386(2)
Base Trim
388(2)
Window & Door Casings
390(4)
Wall Frames
394(2)
Wainscoting
396(2)
Chair Rails & Plate Rails
398(2)
16 Cabinets & Counters
400(26)
Tools & Materials
402(2)
Basic Techniques
404(2)
Cabinet Construction
406(2)
Installing Cabinets
408(2)
Doors
410(2)
Drawers
412(2)
Laminate Counters
414(2)
Solid Counters
416(2)
Finishing
418(2)
Resurfacing Cabinets
420(2)
Cabinet Repairs
422(2)
Cabinet Specialties
424(2)
17 Shelving & Storage
426(14)
Basic Assembly
428(2)
Shelf Supports
430(2)
Basic Built-Ins
432(2)
Closets
434(2)
Utility Storage
436(2)
Storage Options
438(2)
18 Roofing
440(28)
Tools & Equipment
442(2)
Design Options
444(2)
Flat Roofs
446(2)
Asphalt Shingles
448(4)
Slate
452(2)
Masonry
454(2)
Wood Shingles & Shakes
456(2)
Metal
458(2)
Skylights & Roof Windows
460(2)
Flashing
462(2)
Climate Control
464(2)
Gutters & Leaders
466(2)
19 Siding
468(30)
Tools & Materials
470(2)
Panel Siding
472(2)
Clapboard Siding
474(2)
Shingles & Shakes
476(2)
Wood-Siding Repairs
478(2)
Brick & Stone
480(2)
Stucco
482(2)
Masonry-Siding Repairs
484(2)
Vinyl & Metal
486(2)
Vinyl & Metal Repairs
488(2)
Re-siding
490(2)
Finishing New Siding
492(2)
Fixing Paint Problems
494(2)
Repainting
496(2)
20 Windows & Doors
498(32)
Window Basics
500(2)
Energy Efficiency
502(2)
Installing New Windows
504(2)
Window Trim
506(2)
Replacement Windows
508(2)
Basic Repairs & Improvement
510(4)
Storms & Screens
514(2)
Door Basics
516(2)
Installing Doors
518(2)
Weatherproofing
520(2)
Interior Doors
522(2)
Door Repairs
524(2)
Door Hardware
526(2)
Garage Doors
528(2)
21 Decks, Patios & Walks
530(30)
Decks
532(12)
Walk Design & Layout
544(2)
Concrete Walks
546(4)
Bricks & Pavers
550(2)
Stone & Interlocking Systems
552(2)
Gravel & Surface Systems
554(2)
Drives
556(4)
22 Unfinished Space
560(16)
Attics
562(4)
Basements
566(4)
Garages
570(2)
Small Spaces
572(4)
23 Canadian Code
576(6)
Plumbing & Electrical
578(2)
General Construction
580(2)
Glossary 582(3)
Index 585(13)
Photo Credits 598(1)
Metric Conversion 599
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.