Publisher's Synopsis
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, Updated 2nd Edition 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.