The Stanley Complete Step-By-Step Revised Book of Home Repair and Improvement

by The Stanley Company

• ISBN13: 9780684872605
• ISBN10: 0684872609
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2000-11-09
• Publisher: Free Press

Summary

From the most trusted, authoritative, and experienced name in the do-it-yourself field, here is the most comprehensive, most completely illustrated, and most up-to-date reference., Whatever your skill level -- from beginner to expert -- you will find this book an invaluable and essential resource. More than 2,100 clear, full-color illustrations Colored tabs that help you locate material quickly and easily User-friendly instructions written by experts with hands-on experience New tools, methods, and materials described A basement-to-rooftop Homeowner's Inspection Guide, plus a Seasonal Troubleshooting Checklist New sections on childproofing, security, radon testing, and other health concerns Step-by-step instructions on how to service and repair everything in your home

Table of Contents

Introduction	9	(1)
Dean Johnson
PART I TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT	10	(54)
Hand Tools	12	(28)
Types of hand tools	12	(1)
Measuring tools	13	(1)
Layout tools	14	(2)
Saws	16	(2)
Files	18	(2)
Drills and bits	20	(1)
Knives and snips	21	(1)
Chisels	22	(2)
Planes	24	(2)
Surface-forming tools	26	(1)
Abrasives	27	(1)
Striking and prying tools	28	(4)
Screwdrivers	32	(2)
Pliers	34	(1)
Wrenches	35	(1)
Clamps and gluing tools	36	(2)
Stapling and riveting tools	38	(1)
Soldering tools	39	(1)
Portable Power Tools	40	(10)
Portable drills	40	(2)
Electric drill accessories	42	(1)
Circular saws	43	(1)
Saber saws	44	(1)
Reciprocating saws	45	(1)
Sanders	46	(2)
Routers	48	(2)
A Home Workshop	50	(8)
A home shop workbench	50	(2)
Vises	52	(1)
Grinders and sharpening tools	53	(1)
Power saws	54	(4)
Construction Equipment	58	(6)
Ladders	58	(2)
Sawhorses and scaffolds	60	(2)
Other equipment	62	(2)
PART II MATERIALS, FINISHES, AND HARDWARE	64	(46)
Lumber, Fasteners, and Trim	66	(14)
Lumber characteristics	66	(2)
Lumber grades and quality	68	(2)
Lumber fasteners	70	(2)
Specialized fasteners	72	(1)
Adhesives	73	(1)
Working with lumber	74	(3)
Other methods of joining wood	77	(1)
Trim	78	(2)
Plywood, Hardboard, and Particleboard	80	(8)
Plywood	80	(3)
Working with plywood	83	(3)
Hardboard and particleboard	86	(2)
Finishing and Refinishing	88	(12)
Finishing/refinishing steps	88	(1)
Finish materials	88	(2)
Surface preparation: stripping	90	(2)
Surface preparation: sanding	92	(1)
Changing the surface color	93	(1)
Sealing and filling	94	(1)
Finish topcoats: varnish	95	(1)
Finish topcoats: shellac	96	(1)
Finish topcoats: enamel and lacquer	97	(1)
Oil and wax finishes	98	(1)
Spraying finishes	99	(1)
Plastics and Metal	100	(6)
Plastics	100	(1)
Laminated plastic	101	(1)
Acrylic and polycarbonate	102	(1)
Fiberglass	103	(1)
Metal	104	(2)
Hardware	106	(4)
Hinges	106	(1)
Hinge installation	106	(2)
Catches, knobs, pulls, and handles	108	(2)
PART III INTERIOR REPAIRS AND IMPROVEMENTS	110	(158)
Basements	112	(11)
Masonry basement construction	112	(1)
Poured concrete basements	113	(1)
Wood basements	113	(1)
Diagnosing basement problems	114	(2)
Sealing basement walls	116	(2)
Installing a water-channeling system	118	(1)
Professional solutions to basement problems	119	(1)
Shelling-in a basement	120	(2)
Installing a subfloor	122	(1)
Floors, Flooring, and Stairs	123	(31)
Floor construction	123	(2)
Insulating cold floors	125	(1)
Preventing floor squeaks	126	(2)
Repairing resilient floors	128	(1)
Patching wood flooring	129	(1)
Installing underlayment	130	(2)
Installing resilient floor tile	132	(3)
Installing resilient sheet flooring	135	(2)
Installing baseboards	137	(1)
Installing carpeting	138	(4)
Installing a ceramic tile floor	142	(4)
Installing a hardwood floor	146	(2)
Finishing wood flooring	148	(2)
Sanding sequence	150	(1)
Stairs	151	(3)
Interior Walls	154	(26)
Wall framing	154	(2)
Repairing drywall	156	(2)
Repairing plaster	158	(2)
Framing a partition	160	(4)
Installing drywall	164	(2)
Taping drywall	166	(2)
Installing sheet paneling	168	(2)
Installing plank paneling	170	(2)
Installing ceramic tile	172	(4)
Solving tile problems	176	(2)
Removing a partition	178	(1)
Soundproofing walls	179	(1)
Ceilings	180	(12)
Ceiling construction	180	(1)
Repairing plaster and drywall	181	(1)
Installing a drywall ceiling	182	(2)
Installing ceiling tile	184	(2)
Installing a suspended ceiling	186	(2)
Installing a pressed-metal ceiling	188	(2)
Soundproofing a ceiling	190	(2)
Interior Painting	192	(8)
Selecting interior paints	192	(2)
Preparing a room for painting	194	(2)
Painting ceilings and walls	196	(2)
Painting woodwork	198	(2)
Wallcoverings	200	(10)
Wallcovering materials	200	(2)
Repairing wallcoverings	202	(1)
Stripping wallcovering	203	(1)
Preparing surfaces for wallcovering	204	(1)
Hanging wallcovering	205	(4)
Covering ceilings	209	(1)
Moldings, Cabinets, and Shelves	210	(12)
Molding basics	210	(1)
Baseboard installation	210	(1)
Removing moldings	211	(1)
Installing moldings	212	(1)
Cabinet basics	213	(1)
Refacing cabinets	214	(2)
Painting cabinets	216	(1)
Removing old cabinets	217	(1)
Installing new cabinets	218	(2)
Putting up shelves	220	(2)
Closets	222	(6)
Types of closets	222	(1)
Closet repairs	223	(1)
Organizing closets for more space	224	(2)
Building a new closet	226	(2)
Windows	228	(10)
Types of windows	228	(3)
Freeing a stuck window sash	231	(1)
Replacing sash cords	232	(1)
Adjusting and replacing spring balances	233	(1)
Repairing cranked and Sliding windows	234	(2)
Weather-stripping windows	236	(2)
Interior Doors	238	(11)
Types of doors	238	(2)
Dealing with door problems	240	(2)
Installing a prehung door	242	(2)
Framing and hanging a door	244	(2)
Installing a latch set	246	(1)
Installing bifold doors	247	(1)
Installing bypass doors	248	(1)
Fireplaces and Wood Stoves	249	(9)
Fireplace construction	249	(1)
Heat-circulating fireplaces	249	(2)
Maintaining fireplaces and wood stoves	251	(1)
Installing a fireplace kit	252	(3)
Installing a direct-vent gas fireplace	255	(1)
Installing a wood stove	256	(2)
Attics	258	(10)
Attic construction	258	(1)
Selecting insulation	259	(1)
Improving attic insulation	260	(2)
Improving attic ventilation	262	(2)
Installing a whole-house fan	264	(1)
Stairs to an attic	265	(1)
Finishing an attic	266	(2)
PART IV EXTERIOR REPAIRS AND IMPROVEMENTS	268	(138)
Roofs	270	(22)
Roof construction	270	(2)
Roofing materials	272	(1)
Roof maintenance	273	(1)
Repairing shingle roofing	274	(2)
Repairing roll roofing	276	(1)
Repairing metal and tile roofing	277	(1)
Repairing flashings	278	(2)
Maintaining and repairing gutters and downspouts	280	(3)
Dealing with ice dams	283	(1)
Installing new shingles	284	(2)
Installing new roll roofing	286	(2)
Installing new gutters and downspouts	288	(2)
Installing a skylight or roof window	290	(2)
Exterior Walls	292	(22)
Exterior wall construction	292	(2)
Maintaining walls: cleaning	294	(3)
Maintaining walls: caulking	297	(3)
Repairing wood lap siding, shingles, and shakes	300	(1)
Repairing plywood and hardboard panel siding	301	(1)
Repairing aluminum and vinyl siding	302	(2)
Repairing masonry: repointing	304	(1)
Repairing stucco	305	(1)
Selecting new siding	306	(1)
Installing wood shingles and shakes	307	(1)
Installing lap siding	308	(2)
Installing panel siding	310	(1)
Installing trim	311	(1)
Insulating exterior walls	312	(2)
Windows and Exterior Doors	314	(14)
Window and door construction	314	(2)
Repairing windows and screens	316	(2)
Weather-stripping an entry door	318	(1)
Replacing thresholds and window sills	319	(1)
Repairing screen/storm windows and doors	320	(1)
Installing a new combination door	321	(1)
Replacing a window	322	(2)
Replacing a patio door	324	(2)
Replacing an entry door	326	(2)
Foundations	328	(4)
Maintaining a Foundation	328	(2)
Solving foundation drainage problems	330	(2)
Garage Doors and Openers	332	(8)
Door construction; openers	332	(2)
Maintaining and repairing garage doors	334	(2)
Installing a garage door opener	336	(2)
Installing a garage door	338	(2)
Exterior Painting	340	(8)
Choosing the coating: types of paints	340	(2)
Preparation for painting	342	(1)
Painting siding	343	(1)
Painting trim	344	(1)
Painting and staining shingles and shakes	345	(1)
Painting masonry	346	(1)
Painting metal	347	(1)
Walks, Steps, and Driveways	348	(14)
Construction: tools for concrete	348	(1)
Repairing asphalt and loose fill	349	(1)
Repairing concrete	350	(2)
Veneering a concrete walk	352	(2)
Laying stepping stones	354	(1)
Concrete for a walk	355	(1)
Building a concrete walk	356	(2)
Pouring and finishing concrete	358	(2)
Poured concrete steps	360	(2)
Patios	362	(4)
Patio construction	362	(1)
Cleaning and repairing patio surfaces	363	(1)
Laying bricks in sand	364	(2)
Decks and Porches	366	(21)
Wood deck construction	366	(2)
Planning a new deck	368	(1)
Selecting materials	369	(1)
Building a deck: layout and piers	370	(2)
Building a deck: posts and beams	372	(1)
Floor framing: headers and joists	373	(1)
Building a deck: installing decking	374	(1)
Railings	375	(1)
Wood stairs	376	(339)
Porches	376	(343)
Porch steps	380	(1)
Screening a porch	381	(1)
Maintaining and repairing decks and porches	382	(1)
Maintenance and repair techniques	383	(4)
Fences	387	(7)
Fence components	387	(1)
Repairing fences	388	(1)
Planning a new fence	389	(1)
Building a wood fence	390	(3)
Installing a chain link fence	393	(1)
Garden and Retaining Walls	394	(12)
Brick and stone walls	394	(1)
Laying up a dry stone wall	395	(1)
Mixing mortar	396	(1)
Working with mortar	397	(1)
Building a brick wall	398	(2)
Building a block wall	400	(1)
Building a wet stone wall	401	(1)
Retaining walls	402	(1)
A timber retaining wall	403	(1)
Stone and brick retaining walls	404	(1)
Block and concrete retaining walls	405	(1)
PART V HOME OPERATING SYSTEMS	406	(52)
Plumbing Repairs and Improvements	408	(18)
The piping system	408	(2)
Tools for plumbing projects	410	(1)
Dealing with drain problems	411	(2)
Repairing compression faucets	413	(2)
Repairing rotating ball faucets	415	(1)
Repairing ceramic disk faucets	416	(1)
Repairing tipping valve faucets	417	(1)
Repairing cartridge faucets	418	(1)
Replacing a faucet	419	(1)
Repairing toilets	420	(1)
Toilet repair procedures	421	(1)
Replacing a toilet	422	(1)
Maintaining a septic system	423	(1)
Installing a lawn sprinkler system	424	(2)
Electrical Repairs and Improvements	426	(14)
Electrical service	426	(2)
Mapping circuits and assessing needs	428	(1)
Tools and basic techniques	429	(2)
Repairing a doorbell	431	(1)
Repairing lamps	432	(1)
Repairing fluorescent lights	433	(1)
Replacing switches and receptacles	434	(1)
Installing ground fault protection	435	(1)
Replacing light fixtures	436	(1)
Installing track lighting	437	(1)
Installing surface wiring	438	(1)
Installing low-voltage outdoor lighting	439	(1)
Heating and Air Conditioning	440	(18)
Heating and Air Conditioning systems	440	(1)
Dust control in forced-air systems	441	(1)
Forced-air gas furnaces	442	(2)
Oil-fired forced-air furnaces	444	(2)
Electric forced-air furnaces	446	(1)
Heat pump systems	447	(1)
Hot-water and steam systems	448	(2)
Maintaining a hot-water or steam system	450	(2)
Thermostats	452	(2)
Central air conditioning	454	(2)
Room air conditioners	456	(2)
PART VI SAFETY AND SECURITY	458	(30)
Fire Protection	460	(6)
Fire protection analysis	460	(1)
Selecting a smoke detector	461	(1)
Selecting and using a fire extinguisher	462	(1)
Planning escape routes	463	(1)
storing flammables safely	464	(1)
Lightning protection	465	(1)
Home Safety and Health	466	(8)
Evaluating home safety	466	(2)
Home safety improvements	468	(1)
Child safety	469	(2)
Home health	471	(1)
Dealing with health hazards	472	(2)
Security	474	(14)
Determining security needs	474	(1)
Securing doors	475	(1)
Locks for doors	476	(4)
Securing windows	480	(2)
Exterior security lighting	482	(2)
Interior lighting	484	(1)
Alarms and alarm systems	485	(3)
PART VII HOMEOWNER'S INSPECTION GUIDE	488	(28)
Inspecting the Structure	490	(15)
Use a seasonal approach	490	(2)
Foundation checkup	492	(2)
Framing checkup	494	(2)
Siding and trim checkup	496	(2)
Doors and windows checkup	498	(2)
Roofing checkup	500	(2)
Interior surfaces checkup	502	(2)
Garage checkup	504	(1)
Inspecting the Systems	505	(7)
The systems	505	(1)
Plumbing checkup	506	(2)
Electrical checkup	508	(2)
HAVC checkup	510	(2)
Environmental Checklist	512	(4)
Radon	512	(1)
Lead	513	(1)
Mold and Mildew	514	(1)
Seasonal Checklist	515	(1)
Appendix	516	(2)
Working with professionals	516	(1)
Measurement conversions	517	(1)
Index	518