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Black & Decker the Book of Home How-To, Updated 3rd Edition: Complete Photo Guide to Home Repair and Improvement

Black & Decker the Book of Home How-To, Updated 3rd Edition: Complete Photo Guide to Home Repair and Improvement

Biographical Note: The Editors of Cool Springs Press have produced the highest quality DIY home improvement books for more than 30 years. In conjunction with the experts at BLACK+DECKER(TM), they...

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Biographical Note:

The Editors of Cool Springs Press have produced the highest quality DIY home improvement books for more than 30 years. In conjunction with the experts at BLACK+DECKER(TM), they have combined resources to create more than 200 home improvement titles that provide consumers and weekend DIYers with the information they need to get the job done right. Their books have set the standard for do-it-yourself publishing, featuring clear, professional photography and concise step-by-step instructions that get straight to the point. View our full catalog at quarto.com.



Table of Contents:

Introduction
Basements
Windows & Doors
Floors
Walls & Ceilings
Paint & Trim
Cabinets & Counters
HVAC & Appliances
Wiring
Plumbing
Easy Upgrades
Exterior Repairs
Index



Publisher Marketing:
Keep your home in tip-top shape and up to code with this comprehensive 500+-page reference with full-color, step-by-step photographic instruction for thousands of repair and maintenance jobs.

The most complete book on the market for homeowners, BLACK+DECKER The Book of Home How-To is written and compiled by the knowledgeable editors at Cool Springs Press--recognized experts in DIY home improvement and maintenance with more than thirty years of experience in home improvement and hundreds of best-selling books under the BLACK+DECKER brand--this is DIY instruction you can trust.

This updated 3rd edition, the ultimate reference for maintaining any type of home, from a small apartment to a mega mansion, is now completely up to code-- featuring code updates and current best practices for all electrical, plumbing, and deck-related concerns.

This A-to-Z encyclopedia offers precise how-to instructions and clear photos on every page. With an expanded index that is incredibly intuitive and a simple, alphabetical strategy for organizing the information, you won't spend precious time wading through stuff you don't need to know.

Finding first-rate information on home care has never been easier, and all the most common tasks around your home are covered--including:

  • Electrical
  • Plumbing
  • Flooring
  • Walls
  • Windows and doors
  • Cabinetry
  • Insulating
  • Heating and cooling
  • Roofing and siding

And that's just scratching the surface. Just about any repair or remodeling project you can imagine is right here, at your fingertips.



Author: Editors of Cool Springs Press
Publisher: Cool Springs Press
Binding: Paperback
Pub Date: 2025-05-06
BISAC: House & Home / Reference|House & Home / Do-It-Yourself / General|House & Home / Maintenance & Repair|House & Home / Remodeling & Renovation / General
Subjects: Dwellings|Maintenance and repair|Do-it-yourself work|Handbooks and manuals|Instructional and educational works|Informational works|Illustrated works
Weight: 4.1 lbs
ISBN: 9780760395479
ASIN: -
SKU: SP-9780760395479

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