Family Handyman Trade Secrets by Digest, Editors of Reader's -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover TitlePage Table of Contents Introduction Part One: Basic Tools and Techniques

The essential toolkit Tool organization Drills and drilling Screwdrivers and screws Hammers and nails Staplers and staples Wrenches and pliers Cutting and shaping tools Marking and measuring Adhesives and sealants Working safely Tool care

Part Two: Doors and Windows

Fix a door that won't close Fix a door that sticks Hinges Locks and keys Knobs and latches Make a door safe and sound Windows Glass Screens Blinds Hanging curtains

Part Three: Walls, Floors, Ceilings and Stairs

Wall repairs Wall fasteners Wood trims Tiled surfaces Floors Sanding floors Varnishing floors Carpet care Vinyl flooring Ceilings Stairs

Part Four: Around the House

Kitchen Bathroom Shelving Care of indoor plants Hanging and framing Home office Closets Storage

Part Five: Painting and Wallpapering

Choosing and buying paint Surface preparation

Surface preparation—stripping Surface preparation—clean, fill and smooth

Cover-ups Tools for painting Mix and pour Painting with brushes Painting with rollers Paint storage and disposal Brush and roller care Painting doors, windows and stairs Stenciling Wallpaper preparation Wallpapering Tools Hanging wallpaper

Part Six: Furniture Refinishing and Repairs

Stripping Sanding Staining and finishing Painting furniture Antiquing and distressing Surface repairs Veneer fixes Cracks and gouges Doors and drawers Fix wobbles Fix joints and splits Upholstery

Wicker Cane

Part Seven: Appliances and Fixtures

Low-voltage systems Refrigerators Ovens and stovetops Dishwashers Washing machines Dryers Video and audio Natural temperature control Ventilation Insulation Fireplaces and woodstoves Ceiling fans Air conditioners

Part Eight: Wiring, Lighting and Plumbing

Electrical wiring Lighting Plumbing Plumbing emergencies Faucets Pipes Drains and traps Toilets Hot-water systems

Part Nine: House Exterior

Bricks and mortar Wood siding Vinyl and aluminum siding Fiber-cement Stucco House painting Sealing the exterior Working with ladders Tiled roofs Metal roofs Asphalt shingle roofs Chimneys, vents and flashing Gutters Decks Concrete and asphalt

Part Ten: In the Garden

Garden hand tools Choosing the right hand tools Lawn and garden power tools Watering Lawncare Tips for a flourishing garden Pets in the garden Paths and fences Garden furniture Barbecues

Part Eleven: Garage and Toolshed

Car tips Garage doors Garage organization Toolshed

Index Trade Secrets

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