Complete Do-It-Yourself Manual Newly Updated by Handyman, Editors Of Family -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover About This Book Chapter 1: Your Home

The Do-It-Yourself Attitude Permits, Inspections and Contractors Utility Shut-Offs Detectors and Alarms Home Security Universal Design Roof Styles

Chapter 2: Hand Tools

Basic Tools Organizing a Workshop Workbenches Sawhorses Hammers Saws Staple Guns Utility Knives Screwdrivers Wrenches Pliers Vises Clamps Wood Chisels Demolition Tools Planes Files and Rasps Measuring Tapes Marking and Scribing Angles and Curves Level and Plumb Sharpening Sanding

Chapter 3: Power Tools

Drills

Techniques Special materials Bits

Drill Presses Jigsaws Miter Saws Circular Saws

Jigs

Reciprocating Saws Cordless Tools Bandsaws Scrollsaws Tablesaws Impact Drivers Oscillating Tools Wood Lathes Routers Sanders Stationary Sanders Power Hand Planers Rotary Tools Bench Grinders Jointers Thickness Planers Dust Collection Air Compressors and Tools

Chapter 4: Fasteners & Adhesives

Fasteners

Nails Metal Hangers Screws Nuts and Bolts Hollow-wall Fasteners Concrete and Masonry Fasteners

Adhesives

General Purpose Adhesives Specialty Adhesives Tapes

Chapter 5: Plumbing

Basic Systems Water Supply Pressure Tanks Wastewater-Treatment Systems Septic Systems Plumbing Tools Unclogging Fixtures

Sinks and Tubs Toilets Main Drains

Toilet Tank Problems Faucet Repair

Washer Type Cartridge and Ball Ceramic Disc Replacement Tub Faucets Shower Faucets

Sink and Tub Pop-up Stoppers Plumbing Noises Protecting Pipes Pipes and Pipe Fittings

Plastic PVC CPVC PEX Sump Pumps Rigid-Copper Flexible-Copper Tubing Steel Cast-Iron

Water Filters, Water Softeners Water-Saving Devices Bathroom Projects

Roughing-in a Half Bath Replacing a Toilet Installing a Vanity Installing a Tub and Shower

Kitchen Projects

Installing a Dishwasher Installing a Garbage Disposer

Chapter 6: Electricity

Understanding How It Works

Circuit Breakers and Fuses Distribution Circuit Mapping and Planning Basic Code Guidelines Grounding Assessing Your Electrical Service

Testers and How to Use Them Wire Strippers Wires and Connectors Electrical Boxes and Sizing Switches Connecting Wires Receptacles Adding or Extending a Branch Circuit Mounting Boxes Installing a Floor Outlet Running Cable Fishing Cable Surface Wiring Wiring Variations Lighting Basics Lighting Fixtures

Ceiling Fixtures Ceiling Fans Undercabinet Lighting Track Lighting Recessed Lighting Choose the Right Lightbulb Repairing Lamps and Cords

Outdoor Wiring Low-voltage Outdoor Lighting Doorbells and Chimes DIY Security Systems Protect Your Electronics Communication Wiring Older Phone Systems Antennas Dishes Lightning Protection

Chapter 7: Home Climate

A More Comfortable Home Insulation and Air Leaks

Insulating Walls Attic Insulation and Bypasses

Attic Ventilation Bath and Kitchen Fans Dryer Vents Heat-recovery Ventilators Whole-house Heating Systems

Forced Air Furnace Tune-up Ductwork Hot-water Heating Radiators and Convectors Heating an Addition Steam Heating

Gas Burners Oil Burners Thermostats Electric Heat Electric Resistance Floor Heat Passive Solar Heating Installing a Gas Fireplace Efficient Wood-burning Fireplaces Wood-burning Stoves Heat Pumps Cooling Your Home

Whole-house Fans Room Air Conditioners Central Air Conditioners

Dehumidifiers Humidifiers Central Vacuum Systems Electronic Air Cleaners Water Heaters Water Heater Repair Tips for Saving Energy

Chapter 8: Interior Repairs & Improvements

Maintenance Checklist Drywall

Materials Cutting Installing Taping Other Techniques Repairing

Plaster Repairs Sheet Paneling Wainscoting

Styles Installing

Chair Rails Ceiling Tiles Suspended Ceilings Baseboard Moldings Crown Moldings Stairs

Repair Tightening a Newel Post Remounting a Handrail

Wood Floors

Installing Sanding Finishing

Laminate Floating Floors Repairing Hardwood Floors Fixing Squeaky and Bouncy Floors Vinyl Flooring Installing Vinyl Tile Installing Luxury Vinyl Tile Ceramic Tile and Stone

Tiling Walls Tiling Floors

Carpeting

Installing Standard Carpeting Installing Stair Carpeting Making Carpeting Repairs Glue-Down Carpeting

Window Treatments

Mini-blinds Roller and Pulley Shades Traverse Rods Vertical Blinds

Warmer Windows Kitchens

Planning and Layout Installing Kitchen Cabinets Installing Laminate Countertops Selecting Countertops Repairing Laminate Installing Tile Countertops

Finishing an Attic Basement Moisture

Interior Solutions Exterior Solutions

Finishing a Basement

Insulation and Steel Studs

Window Wells and Egress Windows Reducing Noise

Chapter 9: Painting & Wallpapering

Tools

Brushes Rollers Pads and Others Spray Painting

Spray Painting Techniques Interiors

Preparing a Room Preparing Walls Preparing Woodwork Preparing Other Surfaces Choosing Paint Selecting Color Decorative Painting Painting Ceilings and Walls Painting Woodwork Painting Windows, Doors and Stairs Painting Concrete Floors

Exteriors

Choosing Paints and Stains Paint Problems Preparing Surfaces Priming and Caulking Painting Step-by-Step

Wallpapering

Tools Types Stripping Planning Step-by-Step Borders and Stencils

Chapter 10: Exteriors

Maintenance Checklist Ladder and Scaffold Safety Roof Safety Roof Repairs

Locating Leaks Asphalt Shingles Slate Shingles Wood Shingles and Shakes Clay Tile Flat Roof Metal Roof

Asphalt Shingles

Diagnosis and Tear-Off Installing

Flashings and Vents

Installing Repairing Chimney

Gutters and Downspouts

Maintaining Installing Metal Gutters Installing Vinyl Gutters

Understanding Ice Dams Ice Dam Solutions Repairing Chimneys Cleaning Chimneys Installing Skylights Siding

Basics Shingle and Shake Vinyl and Aluminum Hardboard and Wood Fiber-Cement Stucco and EIFS

Chapter 11: Landscaping

Modular Concrete Retaining Walls Timber and Stone Retaining Walls Wood Fences Fence Repairs Chain-link Fences Paths Brick Patios Stone Patios Decks Deck Maintenance Water Gardens / Flexible Liner Water Gardens /Preformed Liner

Chapter 12: Windows & Doors

Windows

Basics Repairing Double-hung Upgrading Double-hung Repairing Casement Repairing Gliding and Jalousie Repairing Wood Frames with Epoxy Replacing Glass Increasing Efficiency Buying Installing Screens and Storms Increasing Security

Doors

Types and Swings Warmer Upgrading Exterior Installing a Heavy-duty Deadbolt Adjusting Locks Reinforcing and Adding Security Installing Exterior Installing Patio Doors Adjusting Patio Doors Installing Pre-hung Interior Hanging a Slab Repairing and Adjusting Bifold

Interior Trim

Styles Door Casing Window Casing

Storm Doors

Installing Repairing

Garage Doors

Installing Automatic Openers Maintaining

Chapter 13: Concrete, Masonry & Asphalt

Concrete

Basics Tools Mixing Pouring: Forming and Preparation Pouring Sidewalks Pouring Slabs Pouring Steps Footings Repairing Chips and Craters Replacing a Small Section Repairing Steps Repairing Gaps, Cracks, Spalling and Railings

Masonry

Basics Joints and Bonds Laying Bricks Repairing Bricks Stone and Brick Veneer Glass Block Wall Glass Block Windows Concrete Block

Asphalt

Driveways Driveway Aprons

Chapter 14: Woodworking & Furniture Repairs

Understanding Wood

Lumber Hardwoods Rough Lumber Moldings Plywood

Accurate Marking and Measuring Woodworking Joints

Dadoes Rabbets Mortise and Tenon Dovetail and Box Biscuit Joinery Pocket Screws Dowels Miters Edge Joints

Creating Curves Woodworking Jigs Cabinets and Boxes Drawers Legs Raised-panel Doors Hinges Pulls Fixing Woodworking Mistakes Stripping Furniture Sanding Finishing

Wood Preparations Staining Polyurethane Oil Finishes Varnish Lacquer Shellac

Repairs

Furniture Finishes Solid Wood Veneer Regluing Furniture Outdoor Furniture Recaning Re-covering a Chair

Chapter 15: Metals & Plastics

Metal

Bending Cutting Drilling

Taps and Dies Fastening Metal Soldering Welding Painting Metal Repairing Dents Laminate Tops PVC Trim

Chapter 16: Healthy Home & Emergency

Hazardous Materials Fire Safety Indoor Pollutants Radon Insect Control Critter Control Dealing with Mold Preventing Rot Emergency Preparedness Natural Disasters

Chapter 17: Storage Projects

Garage Storage

Overhead Storage Folding Pegboard Cabinet Super Storage Wall Easy Projects

Kitchen Storage

Rollout Drawers Under-cabinet Drawers

Organize Your Kitchen! Kitchen Storage Tips Bathroom Storage Closet Upgrades Laundry Room Improvements Workshop

Workbench + Storage

Workshop Storage Tips Shelving

Basic Box Shelves Mini and Rustic Shelves

Shelves for Every Purpose

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