Popular Mechanics Complete Home How-To - Hardcover

Jackson, Albert; Day, David

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1588163962 ISBN 13: 9781588163967

Publisher: Sterling Publishing, 2004

Synopsis

Discover home how-to advice from the magazine millions of do-it-yourselfers rely on—Popular Mechanics! This number-one bestseller has guided more than 200,000 readers worldwide with the best advice in home repairs and maintenance. Every step involved in a home improvement or renovation is covered, making it possible for you to complete the work yourself or stay informed if you hire a professional. Detailed, straightforward instructions for projects inside and outside the house are supplemented with a wealth of photographs, exploded diagrams, and drawings—all in full color. You’ll learn how to:

- Lay floor tiles and carpet
- Convert two rooms into one
- Install windows
- Repair overhead garage doors
- Protect your family against burglars
- Build fences and choose gates
- Connect a dishwasher
- Lay paths and driveways
- Strip wallpaper and put up new coverings
- And much more!

With chapters on Heating, Plumbing, Electricity, Insulation & Ventilation, Home Security, and more, it’s the perfect way to keep your house in top condition.

About this edition

• Publisher: Sterling Publishing
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 1588163962
• ISBN 13: 9781588163967
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 514