Do It Right The First Time: What Every Homeowner Needs To Know Before The Work Begins

Whether you're building or buying your first home, embarking on a remodeling project, or just trying to figure out how to fix or repair an item in your home, this valuable book is the perfect place to turn for help. From buying painting supplies to installing windows and decks, you'll find the inside information you need to make your home improvement project go faster and easier.

The do-it-yourself experts Gene and Katie Hamilton have distilled the best professional home repair and remodeling information. They will help you avoid the costly headaches that can result from using the wrong materials, amounts, or measurements. Plus, you'll discover time-tested procedures that get you the results you want every time including:
* Clearly explained terms and concepts
* Quick reference tables for choosing hardware and tools
* Easy to follow formulas
* Time-saving techniques including helpful "rules of thumb"

Authoritative, detailed, and fully-illustrated, Do It Right The First Time is the first place to look for professional advice.

Husband and Wife fix-it team Gene and Katie Hamilton are the authors of over a dozen best-selling books on home improvement including Home Improvement for Dummies.