Black & Decker The Book of Home How-To Complete Photo Guide to Home Repair: Wiring - Plumbing - Floors - Walls - Windows & Doors

by Cool Springs Press

Overview

BLACK+DECKER™ Home How-To Home Repair provides rich, color step-by-step photos and instruction for over 50 of the most common household repairs, including wiring and plumbing, all current with the latest 2019–2020 codes—presented in a new, user-friendly design for today's homeowners.

For more than 30 years, BLACK+DECKER™ has been the leading brand in home improvement books. BLACK+DECKER™ Home How-To Home Repair still features the clear, step-by-step photography that this family of books is known for, but the design and pages have been completely updated to be more open and make sense with how homeowners—and first-time homeowners, in particular—seek information today. Along with wiring and plumbing fixes, you will find how-to guidance for other common repairs to walls, floors, ceilings, windows, and doors.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780760366257
Publisher:	Cool Springs Press
Publication date:	11/12/2019
Series:	Black & Decker Series
Pages:	144
Sales rank:	651,227
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 11.00(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

The Editors of Cool Springs Press have produced the highest quality DIY home improvement books for more than 30 years. In conjunction with the experts at BLACK+DECKER™ they have combined resources to create more than 200 home improvement titles that provide consumers and weekend DIYers with the information they need to get the job done right. Their books have set the standard for do-it-yourself publishing, featuring clear, professional photography and concise step-by-step instructions that get straight to the point. View our full catalog at quarto.com.

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION 5
 
FLOORS 6
Cleaning & Maintaining a Wood Floor 8
Removing Stains from Wood Floors 10
Repairing Scratches & Dents in
Hardwood Floors 12
Fixing Loose & Squeaky Floorboards 14
Replacing Damaged Floorboards 16
Replacing Laminate Flooring 20
Repairing Vinyl Flooring 22
Repairing Tile Floors 24
Repairing Carpet 26
 
WALLS & CEILINGS 28
Wall Maintenance & Touch-Ups 29
Fixing Drywall Damage 30
Repairing Plaster 34
Repairing Water-Damaged Walls & Ceilings 36
Repairing Wallcoverings 38
Maintaining Wall Tile 40
Repairing Ceilings 42
Painting Walls & Ceilings 44
 
WINDOWS & DOORS 46
Fixing Common Door Problems 48
Fixing Common Window Problems 54
Weatherizing Doors & Windows 58
Storm Doors & Windows 62
Tuning Up Garage Doors 66
 
WIRING & LIGHTING 70
Wiring Safety 72
Basic Wiring Skills 74
Replacing Switches 78
Replacing Receptacles 80
GFCI Receptacles 84
Repairing Light Fixtures 86
Repairing Chandeliers 90
Fluorescent Lights 92
Repairing & Adjusting Ceiling Fans 96
Replacing Plugs & Cords 100
 
PLUMBING 104
Toilet Repairs 106
Unclogging Toilets 114
Fixing Sink Faucets 116
Kitchen Sprayers 124
Sink Drains 126
Fixing Tub & Shower Faucets 128
Fixing & Replacing Showerheads 137
 
CREDITS & RESOURCES 139
METRIC CONVERSIONS 140
INDEX 142