Black & Decker the Book of Home Improvement by Press, Editors of Cool Springs -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Page Title Page Contents Introduction Planning a Remodeling Project

Anatomy of a House Building Codes & Permits Remodeling Case Studies Working Safely Tools & Materials

Wall, Ceiling & Trim Projects

Molding Profiles Building Walls Building a Wet Wall Installing Interior Doors Installing a Prehung Interior Door Framing Basement Foundation Walls Removing a Non-Load-Bearing Wall Archways Preformed Domes Soundproofing a Room Stool & Apron Window Trim Arts & Crafts Casing Basement Window Trim Basic Casing Built-Up Chair Rail Built-Up Crown Molding Polymer Crown Wall Frame Moldings Wainscot Frames Coffered Ceilings Ceiling Medallions Jointless Rail-and-Stile Wainscot Raised-Panel Wainscot Crown Molding Decorative Door Header Built-Up Base Molding

Floor Projects

Planning Overview Floor Anatomy Installing Raised Subfloor Panels Installing Laminate Flooring Underfloor Radiant Heat Systems Installing a Decorative Floor Medallion Bonded Bamboo Strip Flooring Cork Tile Mosaic Tile

Cabinets, Countertops & Storage Projects

Materials Understairs Bookcases Basement Stairway Shelving Basement Storage Wall Custom Laundry Center Double-Bowl Vanity Top Butcher Block Countertops Concrete Countertop Granite Tile Countertops Banquette Recessed Cabinet Window Seat Wall Niche Formal Bookcase Box Beam Shelves Media Bar Club Bar

Window & Door Projects

Planning & Preparation Replacing Basement Windows New Window Sash Framing & Installing Windows Installing an Egress Window Framing a Window in a Gable Wall Garden Windows Bay Windows Glass Block Windows Tubular Skylights Framing an Exterior Door French Doors Hanging a New Door in an Old Jamb Entry Doors Storm Doors Attic Access Ladders Walkout Patio Doors

Attic & Basement Projects

Evaluating Your Attic Evaluating Your Basement Controlling Moisture Insulating Basements & Attics Framing Soffits Stairways Building Attic Floors Building Attic Kneewalls Framing Attic Ceilings Adding a Basement Bath Installing a Gas Fireplace

Kitchen Projects

Practical Planning Tips Slide-Out Storage Countertop Selection Tile Backsplash Stock-Cabinet Island Two-Level Tile Island Island Vent Hood Ranges, Ovens & Cooktops Refrigerator Icemaker Dishwasher Range Hood/Vent Fan Drop-in Sink Undermount Sink Apron Sink

Bathroom Projects

Designing for Accessibility Shower Enclosure Kits Custom Shower Base Curbless Shower Alcove Bathtubs Three-Piece Tub Surrounds Soaking Tubs Freestanding Tubs Sliding Tub Doors Pedestal & Console Sinks Wall-Mounted Sinks Vessel Sinks Bidets Vent Fans Toilet Enclosure

Room Addition Projects

Evaluating Your Site Drawing Construction Plans Site Preparation Pouring a Footing Tying into an Existing Foundation Laying a Concrete Block Foundation Framing the Floor Framing a Wall Constructing the Addition’s Roof Installing Asphalt Shingles Sheathing Exterior Walls Building Wrap Installing Siding Soffits, Fascia & Gutters Installing Windows in an Addition Installing an Entry Door in an Addition

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