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Black & Decker The Book of Home How-To Complete Photo Guide to Outdoor Building

Decks • Sheds • Garden Structures • Pathways

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Black & Decker The Book of Home How-To Complete Photo Guide to Outdoor Building

Decks • Sheds • Garden Structures • Pathways

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BLACK+DECKER™ The Book of Home How-To Complete Photo Guide to Outdoor Buildingis jam-packed with popular projects for better backyard living. From building an attached wood deck or a patio to designing and creating a shed or pergola, you’ll see exactly how to get the job done in this illustrated guidebook. Complete plans, including technical illustrations and even cutting and shopping lists, will lead you through the building process, punctuated by clear step-by-step photographs and how-to descriptions. If you value entertaining, recreating, or growing vegetables and flowers in your own yard, you will find everything you need to create the structures and hardscaping that support your interests. The projects are all selected based on more than 30 years of publishing BLACK+DECKER™ books for the home DIYer. The most requested and most frequently chosen backyard projects are all included. Among them are: Attached wood deck Patios of multiple types Sheds Raised planting beds Pergolas and trellises Garden walls And more! If you are ready to up your backyard game, Outdoor Building is just the spark you need to get started.

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0760366241

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Black & Decker Wood Floors

Hardwood - Laminate - Bamboo - Wood Tile - and More

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Black & Decker Wood Floors

Hardwood - Laminate - Bamboo - Wood Tile - and More

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BLACK+DECKER Wood Floors is the definitive DIYers guide to everything you need to know about installing, repairing, and maintaining wood, engineered wood, and laminate floors. Solid wood, engineered wood, or laminate floors can enhance the beauty of any room in a home. Wood creates visual warmth, is available in a wide variety of colors and grain patterns, and is durable enough to last a half century or more when installed and maintained properly. While home interior trends change, and some of the flooring options may come and go with them, but the popularity of wood flooring does not wane. And now, with BLACK+DECKER Wood Floors, DIYers with moderate tool skills can tackle a wood-flooring project and enjoy the cost savings that go along with their successful efforts. This intuitive guide covers all phases of basic wood, engineered wood, and laminate flooring installation--from preliminary surveys of flooring choices, tools, and prep work through finishing and reinstalling trim. Of course, not all wood-flooring situations require removal and replacement. Amateur home remodelers will appreciate a chapter devoted to repairing and restoring existing wood flooring.

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0760358206

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9780760358207

Essential Home Skills Handbook

Everything You Need to Know as a New Homeowner

By: Editors of Cool Springs Press,Chris Peterson

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Essential Home Skills Handbook

Everything You Need to Know as a New Homeowner

By: Editors of Cool Springs Press,Chris Peterson

BLACK+DECKER Essential Home Skills Handbookoffers 100+ beginner-friendly solutions for common household headaches, with achievable DIY projects and full-color step photos and illustrations. Whether you’re moving from an apartment to yourfirst homeor you’re inspired to tackle a particular home project, we’re glad you’re here! If you’ve decided it’s time to fix that dripping faucetor a small gutter leak before it becomes a big problem, let’s get to it. Written by the knowledgeable editors at Cool Springs Press—recognized experts in DIY home improvement and maintenance with more than thirty years of experience in home improvement and hundreds of best-selling books under the BLACK+DECKER brand—this is DIY instruction you can trust. While we also publish expert-level guides on everything from plumbing to wiring, this book is designed to be different: it’s a plain-language resourcewith directions not for experts, but for anyone looking to learn more about their home and make it better. Inside, you’ll find directions for 100+ common home repairs and maintenance tasks, with an eye toward the most common issues people have in their home. Whether you need to fix a leaky faucet, cure garbage disposal odors, stop a door from squeaking, or bring a dead electrical outlet back to life, everything a budding DIYer needs is between the covers. A sample of the projects inside includes: Home Heating and Cooling: Install v-strip door weather stripping, install adhesive foam window weather stripping, seal air leaks, insulate an attic or crawl space, caulk windows and doors, install a smoke detector, replace a bathroom fan, clean and maintain a central AC unit, replace a furnace filter, seal and insulate ductwork, install a ceiling fan, replace an exterior dryer vent. Structural Openings:Hang a new door, install a lockset, install a screen or storm door, install bi-fold closet doors, maintain a sliding glass door, replace a window pane, patch a window screen. Plumbing:Install a touchless faucet, repair a pop-up drain stopper, repair the four most common types of faucets, repair a kitchen sink sprayer, install a pedestal sink, unclog a sink, adjust shower water temperature, repair a leaking shut off valve, replace a toilet o-ring or flush mechanism, drain your water heater, recaulk a tub, insulate water pipes. Electrical Issues: Install undercabinet lighting, install a dimmer switch, upgrade an outlet to GFCI, install a whole house surge protector, fix a dead outlet, replace a light fixture. Interior Surfaces:Fix a wall crack, install a backsplash, hang a floating shelf, fix damaged tile countertop, fix floor squeaks, repair water damage. Exterior Concerns: Fix a roof hole, replace shingles, patch a steel gutter, install gutter screens, repair or replace roof flashing, maintain a garage door, repair damaged siding, stiffen or reinforce an unstable deck, install a floodlight. Clear, easy-to-follow instructions with photos of each step lead the way. This is a book that gives you morepower and control over your home, saves frustration, and ideally, helps save some moneyas well.

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0760373264

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9780760373262

Black & Decker The Complete Guide to Decks 7th Edition

Featuring the latest tools, skills, designs, materials & codes

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Black & Decker The Complete Guide to Decks 7th Edition

Featuring the latest tools, skills, designs, materials & codes

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Be inspired by new design and follow the latest codes as you custom build the deck of your dreams. Architecture, building codes, and design are not static; they change constantly. That’s why there’s a new edition of the best-selling BLACK+DECKER The Complete Guide to Decks, incorporating updates to national building codes, as well as new developments in building materials and design. Calling attention to composite deckboards and railings, as well as other PVC products made from recycled plastic, the new materials systems featured in this book are environmentally friendly, easy to work with, rot resistant, and very low maintenance. Whether you opt for manufactured deck products or wood, the success of your project depends upon a sturdy deck undercarriage. Accomplishing this isn’t difficult, but building the framework requires that you have the latest information on building codes. In recent years, these codes have changed significantly, affecting everything from post diameter to allowable joist hangers to railing height and even the size of concrete footings. BLACK+DECKER The Complete Guide to Decks Updated 7th Edition is the only DIY deck book that’s fully updated to conform to the latest codes. Chapters covered in the book include: Deck Planning & Design Deck Materials & Tools Structural Support Decking Stairs Railings Accessories Finishing & Maintaining Your Deck Custom Deck Projects Gallery of Inspiring Decks BLACK+DECKER The Complete Guide to Decks Updated 7th Edition offers complete step-by-step photos and instructions, so even homeowners with limited DIY experience are assured of a deck that meets their needs. So, don’t wait any longer; build the deck of your dreams and start enjoying it!

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0760371547

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9780760371541

Black & Decker The Book of Home How-to, Updated 2nd Edition

The Complete Photo Guide to Home Repair & Improvement

By: Editors of Cool Springs Press

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The Complete Photo Guide to Home Repair & Improvement

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The most complete book on the market for homeowners, the BLACK+DECKER The Book of Home How-To Revised and Updated offers current, full color step-by-step photographic instruction for thousands of home repair and home maintenance jobs. Written and compiled by the knowledgeable editors at Cool Springs Press—recognized experts in DIY home improvement and maintenance with more than thirty years of experience in home improvement and hundreds of best-selling books under the BLACK+DECKER brand—this is DIY instruction you can trust. BLACK+DECKER The Book of Home How-to Revised and Updated is the ultimate reference for maintaining any type of home, from a small apartment to a mega mansion. This book is the most essential tool in any homeowner's belt, providing expert know-how on how to repair almost anything in easy, accessible instruction. This A-to-Z encyclopedia offers precise how-to instructions and clear photos on every page. With an expanded index that is incredibly intuitive and a simple, alphabetical strategy for organizing the information, you won't spend precious time wading through stuff you don't need to know. Finding first-rate information on home care has never been easier, and all the most common tasks around your home are covered—including: Electrical Plumbing Flooring Walls Windows and doors Cabinetry Insulating Heating and cooling Roofing and siding And that's just scratching the surface. Just about any repair or remodeling project you can imagine is right here, at your fingertips.

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0760367248

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9780760367247

Black and Decker The Complete Guide to Finishing Basements and Garages Updated 3rd Edition

Projects and Practical Solutions for Finishing Basements and Upgrading Garages

By: Editors of Cool Springs Press,Chris Peterson

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Black and Decker The Complete Guide to Finishing Basements and Garages Updated 3rd Edition

Projects and Practical Solutions for Finishing Basements and Upgrading Garages

By: Editors of Cool Springs Press,Chris Peterson

In BLACK+DECKER The Complete Guide to Finishing Basements and Garages 3rd Edition, you’ll find brand new projects as well as key updates and inspiration, whether you’re looking to transform a basement or upgrade a garage.

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0760388881

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9780760388884

Black & Decker The Complete Guide to Wiring Updated 8th Edition

Current with 2020-2023 Electrical Codes

By: Editors of Cool Springs Press

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Black & Decker The Complete Guide to Wiring Updated 8th Edition

Current with 2020-2023 Electrical Codes

By: Editors of Cool Springs Press

For over 15 years, BLACK+DECKER The Complete Guide to Wiring has been the best-selling home wiring manual in North America. With this 8th edition, get the clearest, most up-to-date advice available. As the most current wiring book on the market, you can be confident that your projects will meet national wiring codes. You’ll also spend more time on your project and less time scratching your head thanks to more than 800 clear color photos and over 40 diagrams that show you exactly what you need to know about home electrical service; all the most common circuits, all the most-needed techniques, all the most essential tools and materials. Chapters include: Working Safely with Wiring Wire, Cable & Conduit Boxes & Panels Switches (including wall switches and specialty switches) Receptacles Preliminary Work (planning your project, highlights of the National Electrical Code, and more) Circuit Maps Common Wiring Projects (whole-house surge arrestors, underfloor radiant heat systems, doorbells, backup power supply, and many more) Repair Projects (light fixtures, ceiling fans, lamp sockets, plugs and cords, and more) The information in this book has been created and reviewed by professional electricians under the watchful eye of the experts at BLACK+DECKER. You can find plenty of articles and videos about wiring online or in other publications, but only The Complete Guide to Wiring has passed the rigorous test to make it part of the best DIY series from the brand you trust.

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0760371520

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9780760371527

Black and Decker Complete Guide to Patios 4th Edition

A DIY Guide to Building Patios, Walkways, and Outdoor Steps

By: Editors of Cool Springs Press,Chris Peterson

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Black and Decker Complete Guide to Patios 4th Edition

A DIY Guide to Building Patios, Walkways, and Outdoor Steps

By: Editors of Cool Springs Press,Chris Peterson

In BLACK+DECKER Complete Guide to Patios 4th Edition, you’ll find brand-new projects as well as key updates and inspiration, including showstopping patios as well as a variety of walkways and paths.

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0760388903

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9780760388907

Gardening Complete

How to Best Grow Vegetables, Flowers, and Other Outdoor Plants

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Gardening Complete

How to Best Grow Vegetables, Flowers, and Other Outdoor Plants

By: Editors of Cool Springs Press

Gardening Complete is the most up-to-date and complete guide to gardening for homeowners. Explore 19 areas of critical interest to anyone who wants to learn or broaden gardening skills.

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076035765X

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9780760357651

Black & Decker The Complete Guide to Cabinets & Countertops

How to Customize Your Home with Cabinetry

By: Editors of Cool Springs Press

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Black & Decker The Complete Guide to Cabinets & Countertops

How to Customize Your Home with Cabinetry

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Contains information on installing cabinets and countertops, including the necessary tools, materials, and techniques.

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1591865891

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9781591865896

Black & Decker Complete Guide to Patios - 3rd Edition

A DIY Guide to Building Patios, Walkways & Outdoor Steps

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A DIY Guide to Building Patios, Walkways & Outdoor Steps

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Build a beautiful custom patio or walkway with the step-by-step, photo-illustrated guidance of BLACK+DECKER The Complete Guide to Patios – 3rd Edition. A patio is the hub and heart of any yard. It’s the hard, flat, well-drained surface where you can comfortably enjoy the sunshine, feel a cool breeze, relax with a cold beverage, or hang around the barbecue with your friends and family. Luckily, patios are relatively easy to design and install yourself, and don’t require a lot of expensive tools and complicated techniques. BLACK+DECKER The Complete Guide to Patios – 3rd Edition guides the way with easy-to-follow instructions to plan and complete virtually any patio or walkway undertaking you can think of. An extensive materials and design section helps you wrap your head around all the upfront planning, and the 30+ patio, walkway, and landscape projects are illustrated with detailed photographs to guide your progress. From flagstone to interlocking pavers or plain gravel, all options are covered, as well as design tips, excavation advice, how to install a subbase, and how to install the most popular surfacing products. You’ll also find a substantial section on earth-friendly patios that make use of recycled materials and keep water runoff to a minimum, conserving resources and removing pressure from our water-treatment facilities. Discover how to create captivating: Patio and edging projects using sandset brick, cobblestone pavers, mortared flagstones, tiled concrete, and more Earth-friendly patios using recycled plastic pavers, recycled rubber chips, composite permeable pavers, subsurface grids, and more Walkways and steps using sandset brick, concrete, flagstones, gravel, timber, and more Patio rooms and amenities such as an under-deck patio, patio enclosure, screened patio room, and patio kitchen Create the perfect patio for your needs with BLACK+DECKER The Complete Guide to Patios – 3rd Edition and you will truly understand how much enjoyment these humble structures have to give.

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1610589858

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Black & Decker The Complete Guide to Outdoor Carpentry, Updated 2nd Edition

Complete Plans for Beautiful Backyard Building Projects

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Complete Plans for Beautiful Backyard Building Projects

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See how easy it is to build your own backyard oasis. Outdoor carpentry projects using cedar, redwood, and pressure-treated pine are perfect for Do-It-Yourselfers of all skill levels, since the materials are easy to work with, and the results are rewarding. Enjoy outdoor furnishings you can create yourself. Items made with quality materials last much longer and cost less, in the long run, than off-the-shelf items. With classic swings for kids and adults, arbors for gardeners and even a table that folds, there's something in The Complete Guide to Outdoor Carpentry for everyone! Over three dozen projects are included, ranging from seating, entertaining, recreational and storage, to overheads and arbors. New projects, unique to this edition, include: 5-board bench, picnic table, folding table, outdoor occasional table, deck-railing planter, window box, Arts-and-Crafts mahogany gate, sheltered swing, outdoor serving cart, arbor and garden bridge. All the projects within this book can be built in a weekend with ordinary power hand tools and materials available at any local home center or hardware store. Each project has complete construction plans and directions for foolproof results--so jump right in and make your backyard unique!

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1627883703

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Black & Decker The Complete Guide to Walls & Ceilings

Framing - Drywall - Painting - Trimwork

By: Editors of Cool Springs Press

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Framing - Drywall - Painting - Trimwork

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Confidently tackle--and accomplish--any wall or ceiling project yourself, with our help! Walls and ceilings are vital to the structural integrity and the overall appearance of any home, so they are worth your time and care. Black & Decker The Complete Guide to Walls & Ceilings gives you all the information you need to understand and maintain structural integrity, while reimagining and remodeling visible surfaces to meet your home decor needs. When you decide to remove a wall and open up the space or create a new wall and a new room, you'll see for yourself how great the impact of walls and ceilings is. All the essentials of framing walls and ceilings are shown with beautiful step-by-step photos in exhaustive detail, including framing window and door openings. You'll also learn the tips and techniques for hanging and finishing drywall on horizontal and vertical surfaces. If you've ever taped and mudded drywall in the past, you'll be amazed to see how much less labor and mess it involves when it's done the correct way. Choosing and applying wallcoverings is also covered in this new book from the experts at BLACK+DECKER, as is the final step in your wall or ceiling project: installing trimwork. Baseboard, crown molding, door and window trim, and much more are explained with color photos and easy-to-follow instructions.

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1627887121

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Black & Decker The Complete Guide to DIY Greenhouses, Updated 2nd Edition

Build Your Own Greenhouses, Hoophouses, Cold Frames & Greenhouse Accessories

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Black & Decker The Complete Guide to DIY Greenhouses, Updated 2nd Edition

Build Your Own Greenhouses, Hoophouses, Cold Frames & Greenhouse Accessories

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At head of title Black + Decker. "First published in 2011 as The Complete Guide to Greenhouses and Garden Projects by Creative Publishing International."--Title page verso.

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159186674X

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Black & Decker The Complete Guide to Decks 6th edition

Featuring the latest tools, skills, designs, materials & codes

By: Editors of Cool Springs Press

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Black & Decker The Complete Guide to Decks 6th edition

Featuring the latest tools, skills, designs, materials & codes

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Be inspired by new design and follow the latest codes as you custom build the deck of your dreams! Architecture, building codes, and design are not static; they change constantly. That's why there's a new edition of the bestselling Black & Decker: The Complete Guide to Decks, incorporating updates to national building codes, as well as new developments in building materials and design. Calling attention to composite deckboards and railings, as well as other PVC products made from recycled plastic, the new materials systems featured in this book are environmentally friendly, easy to work with, rot resistant, and very low maintenance. Whether you opt for manufactured deck products or wood, the success of your project depends upon a sturdy deck undercarriage. Accomplishing this isn't difficult, but building the framework requires that you have the latest information on building codes. In recent years, these codes have changed significantly, affecting everything from post diameter to allowable joist hangers to railing height and even the size of concrete footings. Black & Decker: The Complete Guide to Decks is the only DIY deck book that's fully updated to conform to the latest codes. Chapters covered in the book include: Deck Planning & Design Deck Materials & Tools Structural Support Decking Stairs Railings Accessories Finishing & Maintaining Your Deck Custom Deck Projects Gallery of Inspiring Decks Black & Decker: The Complete Guide to Decks offers complete step-by-step photos and instructions, so even homeowners with limited DIY experience are assured of a deck that meets their needs. So, don't wait any longer; build the deck of your dreams and start enjoying it!

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0760350809

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Black & Decker The Complete Guide to Landscape Projects, 2nd Edition

Stonework, Plantings, Water Features, Carpentry, Fences

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Stonework, Plantings, Water Features, Carpentry, Fences

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Complete step-by-step instructions help you achieve a sustainable, efficient, and attractive yard. The Black & Decker Complete Guide to Landscape Projects is a hardworking, comprehensive manual for renovating, building, and "greening up" your landscape. Inside, you'll find complete directions for time-tested landscape building projects as well as new environmentally sustainable projects. From designing your landscape to putting the finishing touches on an arbor or custom gate, everything you need for landscaping success is right here. Learn how to make and install: compost bins, garden walls, dry beds, rain gardens, water features and irrigation, patios and walkways, all the most popular styles of fencing, and more. You can build a sustainable, low-cost yard with the most efficient, cost-effective methods and products with the help of this book. Just because you live in the city and don't own a half-acre plot doesn't mean you can't have a spectacular landscape. In this updated, new edition you will find a special section just for small yards and urban settings. Jump right in and build the landscape of your dreams!

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1627888136

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Black & Decker The Complete Guide to Outdoor Carpentry Updated 3rd Edition

Complete Plans for Beautiful Backyard Building Projects

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Complete Plans for Beautiful Backyard Building Projects

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In this updated third edition of the best-selling BLACK+DECKER The Complete Guide to Outdoor Carpentry you will find a wealth of popular building projects that are fun and easy to build. The wood projects are shown in full detail with color how-to photos, step-by-step instructions, and exploded-view building diagrams, along with cutting lists and shopping lists. Carpenters of just about every skill level love to build outdoor projects. A picnic table has a different set of expectations than a dining table, which makes us more comfortable building it ourselves. Dimensional lumber, simple joinery, sturdy, satisfying results...these are just a few of the qualities we love about outdoor furniture. Inside are complete plans for creating your own: Adirondack chairs patio tables garden benches cooking and entertaining accessories a handsome four-post pergola and more! Build your carpentry skills while beautifying your outdoor space and making it more usable with this comprehensive guide.

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0760365393

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9780760365397

Black & Decker Play Structures & Backyard Fun

How to Build: Playsets - Sports Courts - Games - Swingsets - More

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Black & Decker Play Structures & Backyard Fun

How to Build: Playsets - Sports Courts - Games - Swingsets - More

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Thrill your kids and keep them physically active with the projects in BLACK+DECKER Play Structures & Backyard Fun, offering start-to-finish DIY instructions for building the most popular play sets, games, and backyard structures. The only outdoor kids' project book that features complete step-by-step plans and color photos, this easy-to-use guide shows you exactly how to do the job. And a thorough section on building kids' projects safely will ensure you are doing it right. The customizable projects cover a range of DIY skill levels, from beginner to advanced intermediate. Just a few of the entertaining projects: • Sand boxes • Jungle gyms • Tree swing • Playhouses • Swing sets • Skateboard ramp Build some of these play structures and provide countless hours of outdoor entertainment for your kids.

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0760363870

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9780760363874

Black and Decker Advanced Home Wiring Updated 6th Edition

Current with 2023-2026 Electrical Codes

By: Editors of Cool Springs Press

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Current with 2023-2026 Electrical Codes

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In BLACK+DECKER Advanced Home Wiring, Updated 6th Edition, the Editors of Cool Springs Press provide an informative and relevant approach on the subject for those experienced in home wiring.

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0760388180

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9780760388181

Black & Decker DIY Roofing

Shingles - Shakes - Tile - Rubber - Metal - PLUS Roof Repair

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Shingles - Shakes - Tile - Rubber - Metal - PLUS Roof Repair

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Replacing the roof on your house is an achievable job that can be very rewarding: all you need is good information and a willingness to invest some sweat equity. BLACK+DECKER DIY Roofing gives you the information you need, from selecting and estimating roof coverings to tear-off, sheathing replacement, underlayment and water shield installation, roofing materials installation, and flashing. While a contractor's hardworking crew can replace an average asphalt shingle roof in a day or two, it will cost several thousand dollars. And your roof covering choices are rather limited. By doing the job yourself, you can pocket the savingsor even upgrade to an entirely new type of roof, like cedar shakes, standing seam metal, or fiber cement. With detailed step-by-step photos, you will see all of the most popular roof types installed the correct way, including: Asphalt shingles (three-tab and architectural) EPDM rubber membrane Metal Cedar shakes Clay and concrete tile Roll roofing Faux slate This guide also shows you how to install other elements of your roof system, including gutters, fascia, soffits, and vents. A handy repair section helps ensure that your work keeps your home well protected for as long as possible. Plus, a special section on working safely features all the tools and practices you'll need to stay secure working at heights.

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0760364494

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9780760364499

Black & Decker Advanced Home Wiring, 5th Edition

Backup Power - Panel Upgrades - AFCI Protection - "Smart" Thermostats - + More

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Black & Decker Advanced Home Wiring, 5th Edition

Backup Power - Panel Upgrades - AFCI Protection - "Smart" Thermostats - + More

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Newly revised and updated, a fifth edition of the popular DIY wiring guide presents high-level projects and step-by-step demonstrations that conform to the latest national electrical codes.

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0760353557

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Black & Decker The Complete Guide to Plumbing Updated 7th Edition

Completely Updated to Current Codes

By: Editors of Cool Springs Press

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Completely Updated to Current Codes

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BLACK+DECKER The Complete Guide to Plumbing Updated 7th Edition is the most comprehensive, up-to-date book on achievable home plumbing projects for DIYers of all skill levels. From fixing a toilet to installing and plumbing a vanity sink or curbless shower, BLACK+DECKER The Complete Guide to Plumbing Updated 7th Edition has the answer to any home plumbing problem you're likely to have. Packed with clear color photos and easy-to-understand descriptions, the basics of home plumbing systems are clearly explained, and all of the most popular plumbing projects are shown with clear, color step-by-step photos. This new edition has been thoroughly updated to ensure that all information conforms to the most recent codes, including the 2018 Uniform Plumbing Code and the 2018 International Residential Code. Projects include: Plumbing and tiling a curbless shower Installing a jetted spa Replacing a toilet Installing a dishwasher and garbage disposer Repairing faucets Accessibility projects that meet Universal Design standards Flooring Wallcoverings Lighting Ventilation Bathroom cabinetry Get those home projects you've been dreaming about accomplished and done right, with a little help from the experts at BLACK+DECKER.

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Black & Decker The Book of Home Improvement

The Most Popular Remodeling Projects Shown in Full Detail

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The Most Popular Remodeling Projects Shown in Full Detail

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This comprehensive guide to home improvement includes the top 100 home improvement projects, all in full, step-by-step instruction, and all from the trusted experts at BLACK+DECKER. Boasting 560 pages of hardworking, how-to instructions and photos, this is quite possibly the only home remodeling you, or any homeowner, will ever need! From basements to attics and everywhere in between, BLACK+DECKER The Book of Home Improvement shows you exactly how to do more than 100 of the most popular improvement projects. Whether your ambition is as big as remodeling the kitchen down-to-the-studs, or as modest as changing a bathroom faucet, you will find all the guidance you need to do the job right. This giant book is the ultimate resource and trusted advisor for anyone who wants to make the home a better place to live. Not to mention increases its resale value--and all from the experts at Black & Decker. Just some of the projects covered here are: Planning a Remodeling Project Wall, Ceiling & Trim Projects Floor Projects Cabinets, Countertops & Storage Projects Window & Door Projects Attice & Basement Projects Kitchen Projects Bathroom Projects Room Addition Projects So stop putting off all the DIY projects that have been piling up! BLACK+DECKER The Book of Home Improvement if the only resource you'll need!

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Black & Decker The Complete Guide to Wiring, Updated 7th Edition

Current with 2017-2020 Electrical Codes

By: Editors of Cool Springs Press

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Current with 2017-2020 Electrical Codes

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BLACK+DECKER's latest edition of the best-selling home-improvement book in North America for more than a decade is completely updated to conform to 2017–2020 national electrical codes. For more than ten years, BLACK+DECKER The Complete Guide to Wiring has been the best-selling home wiring manual in North America. Now with more than two million copies in print, this is the home reference book more DIYers choose than any other for many reasons. As the most current wiring book on the market, you can be confident that your projects will meet national writing codes. You’ll also spend more time on your project and less time scratching your head thanks to more than 800 clear color photos and over 40 diagrams that show you exactly what you need to know about home electrical service; all the most common circuits, all the most-needed techniques, all the most essential tools and materials. The information in this book has been created and reviewed by professional electricians under the watchful eye of the experts at BLACK+DECKER. You can find plenty of articles and videos about wiring online or in other publications, but only The Complete Guide to Wiring has passed the rigorous test to make it part of The Best DIY Series from the Brand You Trust.

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HomeSkills: Building Decks

All the Information You Need to Design & Build Your Own Deck

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All the Information You Need to Design & Build Your Own Deck

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DIVAs part of our comprehensive HomeSkills DIY series, HomeSkills: Building Decks takes the fear out of adding the perfect outdoor element to your house./divDIV/divDIVThereâ€™s a reason that deck building is the most popular do-it-yourself home improvement undertaking today: not only are decks an attractive, customizable component of classic American construction, they also allow for entertainment and relaxation in a way that indoor spaces simply canâ€™t. So if your house is already in top working order, and your lawn is looking mighty green this year, chances are thereâ€™s only one thing missingâ€”a deck. Fortunately, with all the innovative new products and materials coming onto the market, decks are easier to self-design and build than ever before. As it turns out, youâ€™re only one how-to book away from creating the deck of your dreams. In HomeSkills: Building Decks, the expert editors of Cool Springs Press join forces to cover every aspect of deck building, providing streamlined project descriptions with crystal-clear photos that leave no room for guesswork. Youâ€™ll learn how to plan and design, then select materials, dig postholes, hang joists, and install the decking itself. We even cover stairs, railings, overheads, and extra accessories like screens and arbors. With 300 illustrations and 10 supplementary diagrams, one thorough book prevents two things from collapsing: you and your shiny new deck. And thatâ€™s good for all of us./divDIV/divDIVCheck out our five other HomeSkills guides on carpentry, landscaping, plumbing, tiling, and wiring./div

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Black & Decker Advanced Home Wiring, Updated 4th Edition

DC Circuits * Transfer Switches * Panel Upgrades * Circuit Maps * More

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DC Circuits * Transfer Switches * Panel Upgrades * Circuit Maps * More

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Get all of the information you need to complete home wiring projects and make sure they are up to code, even for solar power collection! BLACK+DECKER Advanced Home Wiring contains a carefully selected group of home wiring projects that goes far beyond the basics of adding a receptacle or rewiring a lamp. Take your skill in working with electrical systems to a new level. Projects include adding a stand-alone, direct-current circuit powered by the sun; installing an automatic standby power system; replacing a main service panel; grounding and bonding your electrical system; installing a radiant flooring system; and working with 240-volt and three-phase power. There are also updated circuit maps to show available neutral, information on AFCI-protected service panels, and crucially important changes in GFCI protection codes. All projects include clear photos and are current with the 2014–2017 National Electrical Code.

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Black & Decker The Complete Guide to Bathrooms, Updated 4th Edition

Design * Update * Remodel * Improve * Do It Yourself

By: Editors of Cool Springs Press

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Design * Update * Remodel * Improve * Do It Yourself

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Detailed step-by-step photos and how-to information for all of the most common bathroom remodeling and repair projects"--

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1591869013

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Black & Decker The Book of Home How-To

The Complete Photo Guide to Home Repair & Improvement

By: Editors of Cool Springs Press

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The Complete Photo Guide to Home Repair & Improvement

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DIV All the DIY information you need for your home: easy to search and easy to use./divDIV /divDIVThe editors at Cool Springs Press know a thing or two about DIY home improvement and maintenance—we’ve been writing about it for the past quarter-century, and we have more than a few bestsellers under our tool belts. But until now, there’s been one thing missing: an ultimate, fully-loaded, ridiculously huge reference book for every home project you can dream of; the compilation of our longstanding expertise; the home how-to book to crush all others. Not anymore. But the good news doesn’t stop there; Black & Decker The Book of Home How-To is designed to reflect the way we search for information today. You won’t find chapters or long, boring introductions or even a table of contents. This book is an A-to-Z encyclopedia with precise how-to instructions and clear photos packed onto every page. With an expanded index that is incredibly intuitive and a simple, alphabetical strategy for organizing the information, you won’t spend precious time wading through stuff you don’t need to know. Finding first-rate information on home care has never been easier, and all the most common tasks around your home are covered—including electrical, plumbing, flooring, walls, windows and doors, cabinetry, insulating, heating and cooling, roofing and siding, and just about any repair or remodeling project you can imagine. Black & Decker The Book of Home How-To: it’s incredibly easy to use because it thinks like you do./div

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Black & Decker The Book of Home How-To Complete Photo Guide to Home Repair

Wiring - Plumbing - Floors - Walls - Windows & Doors

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Wiring - Plumbing - Floors - Walls - Windows & Doors

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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.

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Beginner's Guide to Self Sufficiency Projects for the Home

Grow Edibles, Raise Animals, Live Off The Grid & DIY

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Beginner's Guide to Self Sufficiency Projects for the Home

Grow Edibles, Raise Animals, Live Off The Grid & DIY

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Beginner’s Guide to Self Sufficiency Projects for the Home, an abridged and edited version of the bestselling Step-by-Step Projects for Self-Sufficiency, teaches DIY-ers how to be self-sufficient across multiple interest areas, from gardening and raising animals to storage and alternative energy.

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Gardening Know How – The Complete Guide to Vegetable Gardening

Create, Cultivate, and Care for Your Perfect Edible Garden

By: Editors of Gardening Know How

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Gardening Know How – The Complete Guide to Vegetable Gardening

Create, Cultivate, and Care for Your Perfect Edible Garden

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Gardening Know How – The Complete Guide to Vegetable Gardening is an all-encompassing guide to growing your own food, filled with creative tips and practical advice from the editors of the world’s most-visited gardening website.

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0760386269

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Black & Decker The Complete Guide to Roofing & Siding

Updated 3rd Edition - Choose, Install & Maintain Roofing & Siding Materials

By: Editors Of Creative Publishing

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Updated 3rd Edition - Choose, Install & Maintain Roofing & Siding Materials

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DIVThe Complete Guide to Roofing & Siding covers all traditional materials, from wood lap siding, brick, concrete block, stucco, stone veneer, and wooden shakes to vinyl, raised-ridge metal roofing, and fiber/cement lap siding. Less traditional roof-covering materials, such as EPDM rubber, architectural shingles, and fully bonded selvage edge and metal shingles are also featured with clear how-to photos and instructions. In addition to complete installation information, the book includes comprehensive methods for repairing problems with existing surfaces, as well as routine finishing and refinishing information./div

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HomeSkills: Landscaping

How to Use Plants, Structures & Surfaces to Transform Your Yard

By: Editors of Cool Springs Press

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How to Use Plants, Structures & Surfaces to Transform Your Yard

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DIVAs part of our comprehensive HomeSkills DIY series, HomeSkills: Landscaping will make your lawn space the envy of your neighborhood./divDIV/divDIVTake a quick glance outside your window. What do you see? If itâ€™s a sprawling panorama of flawless landscaping design, if it looks uncannily like a postcard, then youâ€™re all set! But if, like most of us, your yard is just a bit lacking, then this is your how-to guide to finally achieving the outdoor space youâ€™ve always wanted. HomeSkills: Landscaping offers a complete look at every aspect of landscaping, from early design to project execution. First, youâ€™ll gain an overview of the many options at your disposal, exclusively featuring popular DIY products that are readily available and affordable. Youâ€™ll learn which design effect will best fit your particular home landscape, be it a flagstone patio, a vinyl fence or a healthy row of perfectly situated arbor vitae. And no matter which direction you take, this hardworking book will seamlessly bring you there by covering all the essential landscaping skills, from proper excavation and boulder transportation to planting shrubs and sand-setting interlocking pavers. Patios, walkways, overhead arbors, windbreaks, fences and gates . . . youâ€™ll learn the best techniques for creating all of the beautiful planted and built elements that define any successful home landscape. Best of all, your new space will be cherished by family and friends alikeâ€”and the neighbors will quickly forget their jealousy when theyâ€™re enjoying it alongside you./divDIV/divDIVCheck out our five other HomeSkills guides on carpentry, deck building, plumbing, tiling, and wiring./div

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HomeSkills: Ceramic Tile

How to Install Ceramic Tile for Your Floors, Walls, Backsplashes & Countertops

By: Editors of Cool Springs Press

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How to Install Ceramic Tile for Your Floors, Walls, Backsplashes & Countertops

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DIVAs part of our comprehensive HomeSkills DIY series, HomeSkills: Ceramic Tile turns each of your bland surfaces into a blank canvas./divDIV/divDIVTo many homeowners, laying tile sounds like a recipe for stress, physical injury, artistic embarrassment, or all of the above. But weâ€™ll let you in on a secret: with some basic knowledge and a little persistence, anyone can do itâ€”and youâ€™ll feel especially proud when you tally up the money you just saved by doing it yourself. With HomeSkills: Ceramic Tile, youâ€™ll receive expert instruction in the fundamentals of tiling your living space. Through user-friendly project descriptions and vivid how-to photography, youâ€™ll learn all the necessary tiling skills in a concise, accessible way: designing your layout and selecting the perfect tiles, handling and cutting them properly, working with grouts and adhesives, and putting the finishing touches on a confident installation. Youâ€™ll be able to tackle any surface, from floors and walls to countertops and backsplashes, and at any pace you preferâ€”take it easy and get it just right over time or blast away and transform an entire room in an afternoon. So set your hesitations aside. HomeSkills: Ceramic Tile is your one-stop DIY guide to the custom tile job you never thought you could pull off./divDIV/divDIVCheck out our five other HomeSkills guides on carpentry, deck building, landscaping, plumbing, and wiring./div

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HomeSkills: Wiring

Fix Your Own Lights, Switches, Receptacles, Boxes, Cables & More

By: Editors of Cool Springs Press

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Fix Your Own Lights, Switches, Receptacles, Boxes, Cables & More

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DIVAs part of our comprehensive HomeSkills DIY series, HomeSkills: Wiring will make you the brightest thing in your house./divDIV/divDIVFew trades are more dangerous to the novice than working with electricity. In wiring, understanding the finer details is crucial to your personal safetyâ€”it is a craft that demands only the most reliable information, and HomeSkills: Wiring provides just that. Its skills-based approach to electrical work does more than simply tell you to connect the black wire to the brass terminal; it familiarizes you with each step along the way so you understand the larger purpose for every task. The book sensibly distills the fundamental components of successful wiring: an overview of home electrical service and how it works; discussion of tools, tool usage, and materials handling; and step-by-step instructions for stripping insulated wire, making connections with a wire connector, running cable through walls, wiring ceiling lights, hooking up receptacles and switches, grounding electrical loads safely, navigating your electrical service panel, and other common wiring jobs. Add to these dependable lessons the bookâ€™s 300 beautiful how-to photos, with content updated to meet current electrical codes, and youâ€™ll soon be conquering your homeâ€™s electrical projects safely and efficientlyâ€”without paying a premium for it./divDIV/divDIVCheck out our five other HomeSkills guides on carpentry, deck building, landscaping, plumbing, and tiling./div

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HomeSkills: Plumbing

Install & Repair Your Own Toilets, Faucets, Sinks, Tubs, Showers, Drains

By: Editors of Cool Springs Press

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Install & Repair Your Own Toilets, Faucets, Sinks, Tubs, Showers, Drains

By: Editors of Cool Springs Press

DIVAs part of our comprehensive HomeSkills DIY series, HomeSkills: Plumbing will give you power over your pipes./divDIV/divDIVIf youâ€™ve ever had to call a plumber, you know firsthand that hiring a professional will cost you dearly. But saving money isnâ€™t the only major motivation behind DIY plumbing, as the well-informed routine maintenance of your systems can protect your entire home from water damage and a laundry list of other inconveniences. With HomeSkills: Plumbing, youâ€™ll gain a full understanding of the what, how, and why of plumbing work, from general theory and descriptions of the typical home plumbing system to detailed information on the most common materials, fittings, and tools. Your new set of skillsâ€”sweating copper tubing, solvent-welding PVC pipe, making solid compression connections, and othersâ€”will enable you to install or replace toilets, sinks, faucets, showers, garbage disposals, tubs, and much more. And you wonâ€™t have to worry about staying on the cutting edge of plumbing technique: weâ€™ve included sections on modern troubleshooting and repairs, as well as all the latest materials (such as PEX tubing), with information thatâ€™s guaranteed to comply with current plumbing codes. Add to that the bookâ€™s 300 foolproof how-to photos and the only thing youâ€™ll find overflowing is your wallet./divDIV/divDIVCheck out our five other HomeSkills guides on carpentry, deck building, landscaping, tiling, and wiring./div

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HomeSkills: Carpentry

An Introduction to Sawing, Drilling, Shaping & Joining Wood

By: Editors of Cool Springs Press

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An Introduction to Sawing, Drilling, Shaping & Joining Wood

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DIVAs part of our comprehensive HomeSkills DIY series, HomeSkills: Carpentry teaches you the essential skill of woodworking./divDIV/divDIVAt the core of every true handyperson is the ability to work with wood. In the home, the garage, or the backyard, the skill of carpentry will prove useful time and time againâ€”it is the ultimate foundational craft of the do-it-yourselfer. With HomeSkills: Carpentry, we invite you to embark on building your DIY skillset by teaching you the basics of woodworking. Youâ€™ll learn how to assemble your starter toolbox and small workshop, and weâ€™ll show you the ropes on using those fundamental tools that will remain staples in your construction arsenal well into the future. Finally, weâ€™ll give you step-by-step instructions for accomplishing some of the most common home carpentry projects: building your own workbench or setup table, hanging a door, building an interior stud wall, working with plywood and sheet goods, and a score of other practical tasks. Accompanied by 350 detailed photographs, purposely set at a bargain price, and backed by the renowned reputation of Cool Springs Press, this one-stop how-to book will have you well on your way to becoming a bona fide home carpenter. And, dare we say it, you just might have a good time getting there./divDIV/divDIVCheck out our five other HomeSkills guides on deck building, landscaping, plumbing, tiling, and wiring./div

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1610588495

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Welding Complete, 2nd Edition

Techniques, Project Plans & Instructions

By: Michael A. Reeser,Editors of Cool Springs Press

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Techniques, Project Plans & Instructions

By: Michael A. Reeser,Editors of Cool Springs Press

Welding is a satisfying skill that will yield many rewards, Welding Complete shows you everything you need to know to become a competent and safe welder. Welding is a fun and surprisingly affordable activity, with complete welding kits available at home-improvement stores for just a few hundred dollars. This book shows you everything you need to know to become a competent and safe welder of a wide variety of metal projects. Featured projects include a coffee table, magazine rack, wine rack, truck rack, firepit, and gate. The time has never been better to learn to weld. New tools and equipment are lower in price and easier to use. Growing interest in metalworking has made supplies easier to come by, with most home-improvement stores now stocking a variety of metals and fuels. As interest in welding expands, the number of great plans and designs continues to grow. This updated edition of Welding Complete comes packed with fresh designs and up-to-date information, this new book is your personal metal shop teacher.

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159186691X

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Black & Decker The Complete Guide to Sheds, 3rd Edition

By: Editors of CPi,Editors of Cool Springs Press

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Black & Decker The Complete Guide to Sheds, 3rd Edition

By: Editors of CPi,Editors of Cool Springs Press

This exciting new 3rd edition of the bestselling title, Black & Decker Complete Guide to Sheds has the perfect plan for anyone who is building his or her own backyard shed. The most popular plans from previous editions are preserved, from small garage-style sheds with overhead doors, to kit sheds, to contemporary utility sheds with a dramatic flair. This new edition delves into new styles that are drawing strong interest today, including tiny sheds, miniature tool sheds, and even small habitable sheds that are designed to function mostly as a quiet retreat for practicing a particular hobby or activity. As with all of the hardworking, practical sheds from earlier editions, the new varieties include full-color step by step photos, complete building plan drawings with cutting lists, and clear how-to instructions. Shed-building, like any other building process, starts with good techniques. That's why the general skills section has been updated and improved. With this complete guide, you can build just about any shed you dream of. Plus, you'll find information on new tools and products that will make your project go faster and more smoothly. Rounded out with helpful information on important considerations like siting and zoning, Black & Decker Complete Guide to Sheds 3rd Edition truly is a complete guide to this very popular DIY activity.

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0760354782

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Vegetable Gardening For Dummies

By: Charlie Nardozzi,The Editors of the National Gardening Association

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Vegetable Gardening For Dummies

By: Charlie Nardozzi,The Editors of the National Gardening Association

A hands-on guide to the ins and outs of raising and using vegetables Want to grow your own vegetables? You can do it the fun and easy way with this practical guide. From selecting the right spot to preparing the soil to harvesting, Vegetable Gardening For Dummies, 2nd Edition shows you how to successfully raise vegetables regardless of the size of your plot or your dietary needs. You'll discover how to plot your garden and get the soil in tip-top shape; select the types of vegetables you want to grow; plant the seeds properly; and care for them as they grow. You'll also know the right time to pick your vegetables and the best ways to enjoy them. Plus, you'll get tips on preserving foods grown at home. Expert advice on planting, caring for, harvesting, and enjoying the fruits of your own vegetable garden Features environmentally friendly ways to combat pests in your garden Charlie Nardozzi is senior horticulturist and spokesperson for the National Gardening Association; he's also been the gardening expert on such programs as HGTV's Today at Home and Way to Grow and the Discovery Channel's Home Matters Whether you have a green thumb or you've never grown a plant before, Vegetable Gardening For Dummies, 2nd Edition has all the information you need to create a healthy garden.

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0470498706

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