A comprehensive home repair and improvement reference for homeowners and DIYers, covering everything from everyday maintenance and emergency repairs to remodeling and renovation projects. This 608-page edition features more than 325 step-by-step projects and approximately 3,400 photos and illustrations to help explain tools, materials, techniques, and procedures.
From plumbing and electrical work to carpentry, roofing, flooring, heating, cooling, and outdoor projects, this guide provides practical instructions for maintaining, repairing, and improving a home.
Product Details
| Feature |
Details |
| Book Title |
Ultimate Guide to Home Repair and Improvement |
| Edition |
3rd Updated Edition |
| Author |
Charles Byers |
| Publisher |
Creative Homeowner |
| Publication Date |
October 19, 2021 |
| Language |
English |
| Format |
Print Book |
| Print Length |
608 Pages |
| DIY Projects |
325+ Step-by-Step Projects |
| Photos & Illustrations |
3,400+ |
| ISBN-10 |
1580118682 |
| ISBN-13 |
978-1580118682 |
| Item Weight |
5.45 lb |
| Dimensions |
8.92 x 1.67 x 11.1 in |
What’s Inside
- Home emergencies, safety, and security
- Remodeling and renovation
- Tools, fasteners, and adhesives
- Masonry
- Electrical systems and wiring
- Plumbing
- Insulation
- Heating, cooling, and ventilation
- Floors and stairs
- Walls and ceilings
- Trimwork
- Cabinets and countertops
- Shelving and storage
- Roofing
- Siding
- Windows and doors
- Decks, patios, and walkways
- Home maintenance and repair
- Planning and budgeting for remodeling projects
Key Features
- 325+ step-by-step DIY projects
- 3,400+ photos and illustrations
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608 pages of home repair and improvement information
- Covers plumbing, electrical, carpentry, roofing, flooring, and more
- Includes tools, materials lists, techniques, and practical guidance
- Sections covering kitchens, bathrooms, basements, attics, and exteriors
- Updated information on USB outlets, AFCI/GFCI breakers, tankless water heaters, and other home systems
- Includes guidance for planning remodeling projects and working with contractors
- Reviewed by industry professionals for practical accuracy and safety
Popular DIY Projects
The book provides instruction for projects such as:
- Fixing a running toilet
- Repairing drywall
- Installing flooring
- Wiring a light switch
- Building a deck
- Repairing and maintaining plumbing
- Working with electrical systems
- Installing and repairing home fixtures
- Improving storage and cabinetry
- Maintaining exterior structures
About the Author
Charles Byers taught carpentry at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology for 12 years, where he developed adult continuing-education programs covering carpentry, historic building preservation, apprenticeship training, and electrical technology.
He later established and taught in a residential remodeling program covering building, remodeling, and maintenance of residential properties.
Ideal For
- Homeowners
- New homeowners
- DIY enthusiasts
- Home renovators
- Property owners
- Beginner and experienced do-it-yourselfers
- Readers learning home maintenance and repair
- Anyone building a practical home improvement reference library
