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Ultimate guide : home repair and improvement / technical editor for 3rd updated edition: Charles T. Byers.
Inside this information-packed 608-page book, you will find easy-to-follow instruction on everything you need to know about a wide range of subjects including plumbing and electrical repairs, heating and cooling, roofing and siding, cabinets and countertops, remodeling, walls and ceilings, trimwork, floors, stairs, masonry, insulation, ventilation, and much more. Along with more than 325 home projects and repairs that will add value to your house and property, information is provided on tools, materials, and basic skills, plus how-to photo sequences. With this must-have resource, you'll find plenty of direct DIY wisdom on how to make the most of your home! Ultimate Guide to Home Repair and Improvement also includes a remodeling guide, a resource guide, and a thorough index and glossary. This third updated edition includes information on recent code updates and changes, as well as information on USB outlets, AFCI/GFCI breakers, and tankless water heaters. Top to bottom, inside and out, Ultimate Guide to Home Repair and Improvement is the single most comprehensive and most trusted resource book for DIY projects and repairs to save you money when remodeling, renovating, repairing, and maintaining your home!
Record details
- ISBN: 9781580118682
- ISBN: 1580118682
- Physical Description: 608 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
- Edition: Third updated edition.
- Publisher: East Petersburg, PA : Creative Homeowner, [2022].
- Copyright: ©2022
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Includes index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Home emergencies -- Safety & security -- Remodeling guide -- Tools -- Fasteners & adhesives -- Masonry -- Electrical -- Plumbing -- Insulation -- Heating -- Cooling -- Ventilation -- Floors & stairs -- Walls & ceilings -- Trimwork -- Cabinets & counters -- Shelving & storage -- Roofing -- Siding -- Windows & doors -- Decks, patios & walks -- Unfinished space -- Canadian code. |
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| Subject: | Dwellings > Maintenance and repair > Handbooks, manuals, etc. Dwellings > Remodeling > Handbooks, manuals, etc. |
| Genre: | Handbooks and manuals. |
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Webb City Public Library | New 643.7 Byers, Charles (Text) | 38262300008500 | Adult Non-Fiction | Checked out | 03/11/2023 |
Ultimate Guide to Home Repair and Improvement, 3rd Updated Edition : Proven Money-Saving Projects; 3,400 Photos and Illustrations
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Ultimate Guide to Home Repair and Improvement, 3rd Updated Edition : Proven Money-Saving Projects; 3,400 Photos and Illustrations
| Section | Section Description | Page Number |
|---|---|---|
| About this Book | p. 8 | |
| 1 | Home Emergencies | p. 10 |
| Weather-Related Emergencies | p. 12 | |
| Emergencies Around the House | p. 14 | |
| 2 | Safety & Security | p. 16 |
| Security Basics | p. 18 | |
| Door & Window Locks | p. 20 | |
| Strengthening Doors | p. 22 | |
| Security Systems | p. 24 | |
| Fire Safety | p. 26 | |
| Childproofing | p. 28 | |
| Environmental Hazards | p. 30 | |
| Universal Design | p. 32 | |
| 3 | Remodeling Guide | p. 34 |
| Planning | p. 36 | |
| Hiring | p. 38 | |
| Making Contracts | p. 40 | |
| Supervising | p. 42 | |
| Dealing with Disputes | p. 44 | |
| 4 | Tools | p. 46 |
| Basic Power Tools | p. 48 | |
| Basic Hand Tools | p. 50 | |
| 5 | Fasteners & Adhesives | p. 54 |
| Nails | p. 56 | |
| Screws | p. 58 | |
| Bolts | p. 60 | |
| Fasteners | p. 62 | |
| Framing Hardware | p. 64 | |
| Adhesives & Caulk | p. 68 | |
| 6 | Masonry | p. 70 |
| Tools & Materials | p. 72 | |
| Concrete | p. 74 | |
| Formwork | p. 78 | |
| Block | p. 82 | |
| Brick | p. 86 | |
| Stone | p. 90 | |
| Masonry Repairs | p. 92 | |
| 7 | Electrical | p. 94 |
| Power Distribution | p. 96 | |
| Wiring Systems | p. 98 | |
| Safety Measures | p. 100 | |
| Circuit Breakers | p. 102 | |
| Boxes & Connectors | p. 104 | |
| Conduit | p. 106 | |
| Wiring Basics | p. 108 | |
| Wiring Paths | p. 110 | |
| Adding a New Circuit | p. 114 | |
| Wiring Receptacles | p. 118 | |
| Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters | p. 126 | |
| Wiring Switches | p. 128 | |
| Lighting Fixtures | p. 134 | |
| Specialty Wiring | p. 142 | |
| Phone Wiring | p. 144 | |
| Wiring Appliances | p. 146 | |
| Safety Devices | p. 154 | |
| Outdoor Lighting | p. 156 | |
| 8 | Plumbing | p. 164 |
| Basics | p. 166 | |
| Tools | p. 170 | |
| Working with Pipe | p. 172 | |
| Sinks & Faucets | p. 180 | |
| Faucet Repairs | p. 182 | |
| Installing Sinks & Faucets | p. 194 | |
| Toilets | p. 206 | |
| Tubs & Showers | p. 228 | |
| Water Heaters | p. 238 | |
| Pumps | p. 250 | |
| Appliances | p. 252 | |
| Water & Waste Treatment | p. 256 | |
| Sump Pumps & Wells | p. 262 | |
| Fixture Improvements | p. 266 | |
| Solving Problems | p. 268 | |
| 9 | Insulation | p. 272 |
| Thermal Protection | p. 274 | |
| Types & Applications | p. 276 | |
| Installation | p. 278 | |
| Blown-in | p. 282 | |
| Cold Spots | p. 284 | |
| 10 | Heating | p. 286 |
| Basic Systems | p. 288 | |
| Basic Installation | p. 290 | |
| Basic Maintenance | p. 292 | |
| Space Heaters | p. 294 | |
| Stoves & Fireplaces | p. 296 | |
| Humidifying | p. 298 | |
| 11 | Cooling | p. 300 |
| Systems | p. 302 | |
| Window Units | p. 304 | |
| In-Wall Units | p. 306 | |
| Maintenance | p. 308 | |
| Indoor Air Quality | p. 310 | |
| Dehumidifiers & Thermostats | p. 312 | |
| 12 | Ventilation | p. 314 |
| Foundations | p. 316 | |
| Baths | p. 318 | |
| Kitchen & Laundry | p. 320 | |
| Whole-House Ventilation | p. 322 | |
| Roofing | p. 324 | |
| 13 | Floors & Stairs | p. 328 |
| Preparing Old Floors | p. 330 | |
| Solid Wood | p. 332 | |
| Engineered-Wood Flooring | p. 334 | |
| Wood-Floor Repairs | p. 336 | |
| Refinishing | p. 338 | |
| Resilient Flooring | p. 340 | |
| Tile Floors | p. 342 | |
| Finishing & Trim | p. 346 | |
| Carpet | p. 348 | |
| Stairs | p. 352 | |
| 14 | Walls & Ceilings | p. 356 |
| Materials | p. 358 | |
| Paneling | p. 360 | |
| Drywall | p. 364 | |
| Painting | p. 370 | |
| Wallpaper | p. 376 | |
| Wall Tile | p. 378 | |
| Glass & Mirrors | p. 382 | |
| Soundproofing | p. 384 | |
| Ceilings | p. 386 | |
| 15 | Trimwork | p. 388 |
| Basics | p. 390 | |
| Crown Molding | p. 394 | |
| Base Trim | p. 396 | |
| Door & Window Casings | p. 398 | |
| Wall Frames | p. 402 | |
| Wainscoting | p. 404 | |
| Chair Rails & Plate Rails | p. 406 | |
| 16 | Cabinets & Counters | p. 408 |
| Tools & Materials | p. 410 | |
| Basic Techniques | p. 412 | |
| Cabinet Construction | p. 414 | |
| Installing Cabinets | p. 416 | |
| Doors | p. 418 | |
| Drawers | p. 420 | |
| Laminate Counters | p. 422 | |
| Solid Counters | p. 424 | |
| Finishing | p. 426 | |
| Resurfacing Cabinets | p. 428 | |
| Cabinet Repairs | p. 430 | |
| Cabinet Specialties | p. 432 | |
| 17 | Shelving & Storage | p. 434 |
| Basic Assembly | p. 436 | |
| Shelf Supports | p. 438 | |
| Basic Built-Ins | p. 440 | |
| Closets | p. 442 | |
| Utility Storage | p. 444 | |
| Storage Options | p. 446 | |
| 18 | Roofing | p. 448 |
| Tools & Equipment | p. 450 | |
| Design Options | p. 452 | |
| Flat Roofs | p. 454 | |
| Asphalt Shingles | p. 456 | |
| Slate | p. 460 | |
| Masonry | p. 462 | |
| Wood Shingles & Shakes | p. 464 | |
| Metal | p. 466 | |
| Skylights & Roof Windows | p. 468 | |
| Flashing | p. 470 | |
| Climate Control | p. 472 | |
| Gutters & Leaders | p. 474 | |
| 19 | Siding | p. 476 |
| Tools & Materials | p. 478 | |
| Panel Siding | p. 480 | |
| Clapboard Siding | p. 482 | |
| Shingles & Shakes | p. 484 | |
| Wood-Siding Repairs | p. 486 | |
| Brick & Stone | p. 488 | |
| Stucco | p. 490 | |
| Masonry-Siding Repairs | p. 492 | |
| Vinyl & Metal | p. 494 | |
| Vinyl & Metal Repairs | p. 496 | |
| Re-siding | p. 498 | |
| Finishing New Siding | p. 500 | |
| Fixing Paint Problems | p. 502 | |
| Repainting | p. 504 | |
| 20 | Windows & Doors | p. 506 |
| Window Basics | p. 508 | |
| Energy Efficiency | p. 510 | |
| Installing New Windows | p. 512 | |
| Window Trim | p. 514 | |
| Replacement Windows | p. 516 | |
| Basic Repairs & Improvement | p. 518 | |
| Storms & Screens | p. 522 | |
| Door Basics | p. 524 | |
| Installing Doors | p. 526 | |
| Weatherproofing | p. 528 | |
| Interior Doors | p. 530 | |
| Door Repairs | p. 532 | |
| Door Hardware | p. 534 | |
| Garage Doors | p. 536 | |
| 21 | Decks, Patios & Walks | p. 538 |
| Decks | p. 540 | |
| Walk Design & Layout | p. 552 | |
| Concrete Walks | p. 554 | |
| Bricks & Pavers | p. 558 | |
| Stone & Interlocking Systems | p. 560 | |
| Gravel & Surface Systems | p. 562 | |
| Drives | p. 564 | |
| 22 | Unfinished Space | p. 568 |
| Attics | p. 570 | |
| Basements | p. 574 | |
| Garages | p. 578 | |
| Small Spaces | p. 580 | |
| 23 | Canadian Code | p. 584 |
| Plumbing & Electrical | p. 586 | |
| General Construction | p. 588 | |
| Glossary | p. 590 | |
| Index | p. 593 | |
| Photo Credits | p. 607 | |
| Metric Conversion | p. 608 |
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