Contents

1. Introduction
2. Interior Repairs
   1. Repairing Floors
   2. Repairing Joists
   3. Eliminating Floor Squeaks
   4. Replacing Trim Moldings
   5. Repairing Hardwood
   6. Replacing a Damaged Floorboard
   7. Replacing Sections of Wood Floors
   8. Replacing Laminate Flooring
   9. Repairing Vinyl Flooring
   10. Repairing Ceramic Tile Flooring
   11. Repairing Carpet
   12. Sealing Interior Concrete Floors
   13. Salvaging Lumber
   14. Installing a Reclaimed Floor
   15. Repairing Drywall
   16. Repairing Plaster
   17. Replacing Paneling
   18. Maintaining Wall Tile
   19. Repairing Wallcoverings
   20. Repairing Ceilings
   21. Repairing Water-damaged Walls & Ceilings
   22. Removing Wall & Ceiling Surfaces
   23. Final Inspection & Fixing Problems
   24. Ladders
   25. Paint Safety
   26. Preparation Tools & Materials
   27. Room Preparation
   28. Primers & Sealers
   29. Trim Painting Techniques
   30. Ceiling & Wall Painting Techniques
   31. Painting Cabinets
   32. Eliminating Stair Squeaks
   33. Replacing a Broken Stair Tread
3. Windows & Doors
   1. Solving Common Door Problems
   2. Weatherizing Basics
   3. Shortening Interior Doors
   4. Replacing Thresholds
   5. Improving Window Operation
   6. Fixing Storm Windows & Doors
   7. Installing Replacement Windows
   8. Securing Windows & Doors
   9. Tuning Up Garage Doors
   10. Installing Garage Doors
   11. Garage Door Openers
   12. Removing Windows & Doors
   13. Installing Prehung Interior Doors
   14. Installing Storm Doors
   15. Hanging a New Door in an Old Jamb
   16. Installing Entry Doors
   17. Installing Bifold Doors
4. Exterior Repairs
   1. Inspecting & Repairing a Roof
   2. Repairing Wood Fascia & Soffits
   3. Repairing Gutters
   4. Removing Exterior Siding
   5. Replacing Wall Sheathing
   6. Repairing Siding
   7. Repairing Exterior Trim
   8. Identifying Exterior Paint Problems
   9. Preparing to Paint Your House
   10. Painting Your House
   11. Using Paint-spraying Equipment
   12. Staining Siding
   13. Repairing Stucco
   14. Repairing Concrete
   15. Identifying Problems with Concrete
   16. Patching Holes in Concrete
   17. Filling Cracks in Concrete
   18. Repairing Concrete Steps
   19. Miscellaneous Concrete Repairs
   20. Resurfacing a Concrete Walkway
   21. Building Concrete Steps
   22. Resurfacing a Concrete Patio
   23. Identifying Brick & Block Problems
   24. Repairing Brick & Block Walls
   25. Painting Brick & Block
   26. Repairing Stonework
   27. Pressure Washing Masonry
   28. Repairing an Asphalt Driveway
   29. Maintaining a Deck
   30. Painting Metal Sheds
   31. Jacking Up a Shed
   32. Installing New Shed Doors
   33. Replacing Shed Siding
5. Plumbing
   1. The Home Plumbing System
   2. Shutting Off the Water
   3. Plumbing Tools
   4. Plumbing Materials
   5. Copper Tubing
   6. Rigid Plastic Pipe
   7. Shutoff Valves
   8. Compression Fittings
   9. Fixing Common Toilet Problems
   10. Installing Toilets
   11. Fixing Clogged Toilets
   12. Fixing Toilet Flanges
   13. Fixing Sink Faucets
   14. Replacing Kitchen Sink Sprayers
   15. Fixing Kitchen Drains & Traps
   16. Fixing Tub/Shower Faucets & Showerheads
   17. Fixing Tub/Shower Drains
   18. Unclogging Sink Drains
   19. Unclogging Branch & Main Drains
   20. Tips for Replacing Supply Pipes
   21. Quieting Noisy Pipes
6. Wiring
   1. Wiring Tools
   2. Wiring Safety
   3. Wire & Cable
   4. Electrical Boxes
   5. Electrical Panels
   6. Wall Switches
   7. Types of Wall Switches
   8. Specialty Switches
   9. Testing Switches
   10. Receptacles
   11. Receptacle Wiring Configurations
   12. GFCI Receptacles
   13. GFCI & AFCI Breakers
   14. Testing Receptacles
   15. Replacing Ceiling Lights
   16. Replacing Vanity Lights
   17. Hard-wired Smoke & CO Alarms
   18. Doorbells
   19. Replacing Thermostats
   20. Installing Motion-sensing Floodlights
   21. Troubleshooting Light Fixtures
   22. Repairing Chandeliers
   23. Repairing Ceiling Fans
   24. Repairing Fluorescent Lights
   25. Replacing Plugs & Cords
   26. Replacing a Lamp Socket
7. HVAC & Appliances
   1. Maintaining Gas Forced-air Heat Systems
   2. Maintaining Hot Water & Steam Heat Systems
   3. Identifying & Repairing Exhaust Leaks
   4. Replacing Dishwashers
   5. Replacing Food Disposers
   6. Replacing Water Heaters
   7. Servicing Thermostats
8. Metric Conversions
9. Index

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