Ultimate Guide to Plumbing: Complete Projects for the Home is an updated and expanded edition of Creative Homeowner’s comprehensive plumbing how-to book, which prepares the do-it-yourselfer to handle any plumbing task in the home, from replacing a washer in a leaky faucet to cutting and joining cast-iron vent pipes. The author's emphasis is on doing things correctly, so all the projects use only code-compliant techniques. The most up-to-date products and techniques are included. The book gives readers an overview of a house's plumbing system, including supply, waste, and vent piping, and explains the basic physics that keep everything working well. Readers learn not only how to plan and complete each project but how to spot and improve outdated or dangerous techniques and materials in their home's plumbing system
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Can't Fail Color Schemes by Amy Wax Want to give your home a brand new look, but are unsure of how to coordinate the right colors to make it work? Well now there is a fresh new way of seeing color in this hard-hitting color design book. Can’t Fail Color Schemes features over 300 color photographs and more than 200 pages of working color schemes. Highlighted are important factors such as coordinating paint colors, textures, lighting effects and the psychology behind color. Can’t Fail Color Schemes comes as a small spiral-bound book that is convenient to carry around and can be used as a color reference to be taken along when shopping for paint or furnishings. Swatches on the sides of the pages make it easy for color comparisons and compatibility. This workbook comes complete with concise text, a glossary, an index for quick reference, along with a comprehensive color guide containing a full spectrum of color for both interior and exterior designs. This impressive
1001 Ideas for Decks by Joseph Provey, Mr. As with all of the books in the “1001 Ideas” series, 1001 Ideas for Decks is packed with design solutions, building techniques, and the latest information on deck materials; including cutting-edge recycled and composite materials. 1001 Ideas for Decks leads the reader through the design process, material selection, safety concerns, and basic building techniques with a lively, easy-to-follow format. Matching the deck to the house, lighting, multilevel decks, and deck built-ins are all covered. 1001 Ideas for Decks offers over 500 photos and illustrations that showcase the latest in deck design trends, all while helping homeowners to plan and envision their new deck. Author Joe Provey, the former chief editor of Family Handyman, Mechanix Illustrated/Home Mechanix, and Practical Homeowner magazines, and a former carpenter, brings you the must-have book for everything there is to know about building decks
Design Ideas for Bathrooms by Ms. Susan Boyle Hillstrom, Mark Samu Design Ideas for Bathrooms presents the latest ideas for building or remodeling a bathroom. It contains almost 500 color photographs that show homeowners the latest styles of tubs and showers, sink, faucets, vanities, tile, stone, glass, and more.
1001 Ideas for Color & Paint by Emma Callery, Various A design resource to help select the best color schemes and paint techniques for every room in the home. Over 1,000 color palettes, photos, and illustrations.
Ultimate Guide to Home Repair & Improvement by Editors of Creative Homeowner 608 pages packed with over 2,500 photos, 800 illustrations, and practical text that covers the entire home.
