Ultimate Guide to Home Repair and Improvement, Updated Edition by Homeowner, Editors Of Creative -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Title Safety Table of Contents Table of Projects About this Book 1 Home Emergencies

Weather-Related Emergencies Emergencies Around the House

2 Safety & Security

Security Basics Door & Window Locks Strengthening Doors Security Systems Fire Safety Childproofing Environmental Hazards Universal Design

3 Remodeling Guide

Planning Hiring Making Contracts Supervising Dealing with Disputes

4 Tools

Basic Power Tools Basic Hand Tools

5 Fasteners & Adhesives

Nails Screws Bolts Fasteners Framing Hardware Adhesives & Caulk

6 Masonry

Tools & Materials Concrete Formwork Block Brick Stone Masonry Repairs

7 Electrical

Power Distribution Wiring Systems Safety Measures Circuit Breakers Boxes & Connectors Conduit Wiring Basics Wiring Paths Adding a New Circuit Wiring Receptacles Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters Wiring Switches Lighting Fixtures Specialty Wiring Phone Wiring Wiring Appliances Safety Devices Outdoor Lighting

8 Plumbing

Basics Tools Working with Pipe Sinks & Faucets Faucet Repairs Installing Sinks & Faucets Toilets Tubs & Showers Water Heaters Pumps Appliances Water & Waste Treatment Sump Pumps & Wells Fixture Improvements Solving Problems

9 Insulation

Thermal Protection Types & Applications Installation Blown-in Cold Spots

10 Heating

Basic Systems Basic Installation Basic Maintenance Space Heaters Stoves & Fireplaces Humidifying

11 Cooling

Systems Window Units In-Wall Units Maintenance Indoor Air Quality Dehumidifiers & Thermostats

12 Ventilation

Foundations Baths Kitchen & Laundry Whole-House Ventilation Roofing

13 Floors & Stairs

Preparing Old Floors Solid Wood Engineered-Wood Flooring Wood-Floor Repairs Refinishing Resilient Flooring Tile Floors Finishing & Trim Carpet Stairs

14 Walls & Ceilings

Materials Paneling Drywall Painting Wallpaper Wall Tile Glass & Mirrors Soundproofing Ceilings

15 Trimwork

Basics Crown Molding Base Trim Window & Door Casings Wall Frames Wainscoting Chair Rails & Plate Rails

16 Cabinets & Counters

Tools & Materials Basic Techniques Cabinet Construction Installing Cabinets Doors Drawers Laminate Counters Solid Counters Finishing Resurfacing Cabinets Cabinet Repairs Cabinet Specialties

17 Shelving & Storage

Basic Assembly Shelf Supports Basic Built-Ins Closets Utility Storage Storage Options

18 Roofing

Tools & Equipment Design Options Flat Roofs Asphalt Shingles Slate Masonry Wood Shingles & Shakes Metal Skylights & Roof Windows Flashing Climate Control Gutters & Leaders

19 Siding

Tools & Materials Panel Siding Clapboard Siding Shingles & Shakes Wood-Siding Repairs Brick & Stone Stucco Masonry-Siding Repairs Vinyl & Metal Vinyl & Metal Repairs Re-siding Finishing New Siding Fixing Paint Problems Repainting

20 Windows & Doors

Window Basics Energy Efficiency Installing New Windows Window Trim Replacement Windows Basic Repairs & Improvement Storms & Screens Door Basics Installing Doors Weatherproofing Interior Doors Door Repairs Door Hardware Garage Doors

21 Decks, Patios & Walks

Decks Walk Design & Layout Concrete Walks Bricks & Pavers Stone & Interlocking Systems Gravel & Surface Systems Drives

22 Unfinished Space

Attics Basements Garages Small Spaces

23 Canadian Code

Plumbing & Electrical General Construction

Glossary Index Photo Credits Metric Conversion Copyright

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