The Complete Photo Guide to Home Repair

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• ISBN13: 9780865735439
• ISBN10: 0865735433
• Edition: CD
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2000-11-01
• Publisher: Creative Pub Intl

Summary

Bundled inside The Complete Photo Guide to Home Repair is a copy of the Black & Decker Landscape Design & Construction CD-ROM. This information-filled CD contains secrets, tips and step-by-step directions needed to complete more than 20 beautiful landscaping projects -- a new yard is just a mouseclick away.

Table of Contents

Introduction	1	(5)
Working Safely	6	(4)
Storing Tools	10	(2)
Storing Materials	12	(2)
Transporting Materials	14	(2)
Using Tools	16	(4)
Interior Repairs	20	(160)
Basements	24	(8)
Protecting Walls & Floors	26	(2)
Preventing Dampness & Leaks	28	(4)
Ceilings & Walls	32	(24)
Repairing Plaster	34	(2)
Repairing Wallboard	36	(2)
Restoring Paneling	38	(2)
Restoring Ceramic Tile	40	(3)
Replacing Wall Accessories	43	(1)
Repairing Wallcovering	44	(2)
Repairing Trim Moldings	46	(4)
Restoring a Ceiling	50	(4)
Reducing Noise	54	(2)
Painting	56	(20)
Choosing Paint, Tools & Equipment	60	(2)
Preparing to Paint	62	(4)
Applying Primers & Sealers	66	(2)
Using a Paintbrush	68	(1)
Using a Roller	69	(1)
Painting Windows, Doors & Trim	70	(2)
Painting Cabinets	72	(2)
Painting Ceilings & Walls	74	(1)
Cleaning Up	75	(1)
Floors	76	(34)
Underlayment	84	(2)
Subfloors	86	(2)
Common Floor Coverings	88	(2)
Maintaining & Repairing Vinyl Flooring	90	(8)
Maintaining & Reparing Ceramic Flooring	98	(2)
Maintaining & Repairing Hardwood Flooring	100	(8)
Maintaining & Repairing Carpeting	108	(2)
Stairs	110	(6)
Doors	116	(20)
Maintaining & Repairing Doors	118	(16)
Storm Doors	134	(2)
Windows	136	(22)
Repairing Storm Windows	148	(10)
Insulation & Weatherproofing	158	(14)
Improving Insulation	162	(4)
Adding Basement Insulation	166	(4)
Weatherizing the House	170	(2)
Cabinets	172	(4)
Countertops	176	(4)
Exterior Repairs	180	(88)
Roofing	184	(24)
Inspecting a Roof	188	(2)
Locating & Repairing Leaks	190	(4)
Repairing & Replacing Flashing	194	(2)
Preparing for a New Roof	196	(4)
Installing a New Roof	200	(8)
Fascia & Soffits	208	(6)
Gutters	214	(6)
Chimneys	220	(4)
Walls & Siding	224	(8)
Masonry Walls	224	(2)
Stucco Walls	226	(2)
Wood Siding	228	(2)
Manufactured Siding	230	(2)
Exterior Painting	232	(16)
Preparing to Paint	236	(4)
Applying Paint & Primer	240	(8)
Concrete & Asphalt	248	(20)
Patching Holes	252	(2)
Repairing Walkways	254	(4)
Repairing Concrete Steps	258	(2)
Replacing Concrete Steps	260	(4)
Repairing Vertical Surfaces	264	(2)
Repairing Asphalt	266	(2)
Systems Repairs	268	(222)
Plumbing	272	(6)
Pipe & Fittings	278	(22)
Working with Plastic Pipe	280	(4)
Working with Copper Pipe	284	(6)
Using Compression Fittings	290	(2)
Using Flare Fittings	292	(2)
Working with Galvanized Iron Pipe	294	(2)
Working with Cast-iron Pipe	296	(4)
Valves	300	(4)
Drains, Vents & Traps	304	(10)
Clearing Clogged Tub Drains	308	(2)
Clearing Clogged Sink Drains	310	(2)
Clearing Fixture Drains with a Hand Auger	312	(2)
Sinks	314	(6)
Faucets	320	(16)
Ball Faucets	322	(2)
Cartridge Faucets	324	(2)
Disc Faucets	326	(2)
Compression Faucets	328	(2)
Fixing Spout & Sprayer Pressure Problems	330	(2)
Replacing a Faucet	332	(4)
Tubs, Showers & Whirlpools	336	(8)
Toilets	344	(12)
Reparing Pressure-assisted Toilets	354	(2)
Food Disposers	356	(4)
Dishwashers	360	(4)
Water Heaters	364	(12)
Water Softeners	376	(2)
Water Pumps	378	(2)
Septic Systems	380	(2)
Electrical	382	(4)
Service Panels	386	(10)
Tools for Electrical Repair	392	(1)
Materials for Electrical Repair	393	(2)
The Rules of Electrical Safety	395	(1)
Receptacles	396	(16)
Testing Receptacles	402	(6)
GFCI Receptacles	408	(4)
Wall Switches	412	(14)
Single-pole Switches	414	(2)
Three-way Switches	416	(2)
Four-way Switches	418	(2)
Double Switches	420	(1)
Pilot-light Switches	420	(1)
Switch/Receptacles	420	(2)
Dimmer Switches	422	(2)
Specialty Switches	424	(2)
Lighting Fixtures	426	(16)
Incandescent Mounted Light Fixtures	427	(5)
Recessed Light Fixtures	432	(2)
Chandeliers	434	(2)
Track Lighting	436	(2)
Fluorescent Lights	438	(4)
Doorbells	442	(4)
Telephones	446	(4)
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning	450	(2)
Heating	452	(2)
Gas Forced-air Systems	454	(10)
Maintaining a Forced-air System	456	(6)
Maintaining a Furnace Humidifier	462	(2)
Hot Water & Steam Systems	464	(6)
Maintaining Hot Water & Steam Systems	465	(4)
Identifying & Repairing Exhaust Leaks	469	(1)
Supplemental Heating Systems	470	(8)
Electrical Baseboard Heaters	470	(4)
Wall-mounted Electrical Heaters	474	(2)
Fireplaces & Wood Stoves	476	(2)
Ventilation	478	(4)
Air Conditioning	482	(6)
Maintaining Central Air Conditioners & Heat Pumps	483	(3)
Maintaining a Room Air Conditioner	486	(2)
Thermostats	488	(2)
Maintenance Schedule	490	(4)
Glossary	494	(2)
Index	496