Homeskills Plumbing

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Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 1591865832
Total Pages : 132 pages
Book Rating : 4.34/5 ( download)

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Download or read book HomeSkills: Plumbing written by and published by . This book was released on 2013-08 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: HomeSkills: Plumbing imparts a full understanding of plumbing work: materials, fittings, tools, installation methods, and updated codes through 2014. Add 300 foolproof how-to photos and the only thing you'll find overflowing is your wallet.

Author : Editors of Cool Springs Press
Publisher : Cool Springs Press
ISBN 13 : 1610588525
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.22/5 ( download)

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Download or read book HomeSkills: Plumbing written by Editors of Cool Springs Press and published by Cool Springs Press. This book was released on 2013-08-01 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DIVAs part of our comprehensive HomeSkills DIY series, HomeSkills: Plumbing will give you power over your pipes./divDIV/divDIVIf you’ve ever had to call a plumber, you know firsthand that hiring a professional will cost you dearly. But saving money isn’t the only major motivation behind DIY plumbing, as the well-informed routine maintenance of your systems can protect your entire home from water damage and a laundry list of other inconveniences. With HomeSkills: Plumbing, you’ll gain a full understanding of the what, how, and why of plumbing work, from general theory and descriptions of the typical home plumbing system to detailed information on the most common materials, fittings, and tools. Your new set of skills—sweating copper tubing, solvent-welding PVC pipe, making solid compression connections, and others—will enable you to install or replace toilets, sinks, faucets, showers, garbage disposals, tubs, and much more. And you won’t have to worry about staying on the cutting edge of plumbing technique: we’ve included sections on modern troubleshooting and repairs, as well as all the latest materials (such as PEX tubing), with information that’s guaranteed to comply with current plumbing codes. Add to that the book’s 300 foolproof how-to photos and the only thing you’ll find overflowing is your wallet./divDIV/divDIVCheck out our five other HomeSkills guides on carpentry, deck building, landscaping, tiling, and wiring./div

Author : Editors of Cool Springs Press
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 1591865840
Total Pages : 132 pages
Book Rating : 4.41/5 ( download)

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Download or read book HomeSkills: Wiring written by Editors of Cool Springs Press and published by . This book was released on 2013-08 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "HomeSkills: Wiring" takes a skills-based approach to electrical work, familiarizing you with each step along the way so you can conquer your home's electrical projects safely and efficiently--without paying a premium for it.

Author : Editors of Cool Springs Press
Publisher : Cool Springs Press
ISBN 13 : 1610588517
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.15/5 ( download)

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Download or read book HomeSkills: Landscaping written by Editors of Cool Springs Press and published by Cool Springs Press. This book was released on 2013-08-01 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DIVAs part of our comprehensive HomeSkills DIY series, HomeSkills: Landscaping will make your lawn space the envy of your neighborhood./divDIV/divDIVTake a quick glance outside your window. What do you see? If it’s a sprawling panorama of flawless landscaping design, if it looks uncannily like a postcard, then you’re all set! But if, like most of us, your yard is just a bit lacking, then this is your how-to guide to finally achieving the outdoor space you’ve always wanted. HomeSkills: Landscaping offers a complete look at every aspect of landscaping, from early design to project execution. First, you’ll gain an overview of the many options at your disposal, exclusively featuring popular DIY products that are readily available and affordable. You’ll learn which design effect will best fit your particular home landscape, be it a flagstone patio, a vinyl fence or a healthy row of perfectly situated arbor vitae. And no matter which direction you take, this hardworking book will seamlessly bring you there by covering all the essential landscaping skills, from proper excavation and boulder transportation to planting shrubs and sand-setting interlocking pavers. Patios, walkways, overhead arbors, windbreaks, fences and gates . . . you’ll learn the best techniques for creating all of the beautiful planted and built elements that define any successful home landscape. Best of all, your new space will be cherished by family and friends alike—and the neighbors will quickly forget their jealousy when they’re enjoying it alongside you./divDIV/divDIVCheck out our five other HomeSkills guides on carpentry, deck building, plumbing, tiling, and wiring./div

Author : Gary D. Branson
Publisher : Firefly Books
ISBN 13 : 9781552978764
Total Pages : 148 pages
Book Rating : 4.61/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Solving Home Plumbing Problems written by Gary D. Branson and published by Firefly Books. This book was released on 2004 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Expert advice for homeowners. Plumbing is often a mystery to most homeowners. As a result, faucets drip, toilets clog and pipes leak because of the hesitation to take on the repair project or call a plumber. Solving Home Plumbing Problems helps reluctant do-it-yourself homeowners understand and be successful with home plumbing jobs. Written in a jargon-free and accessible style, this handbook includes the most common situations plumbers are called in to fix. Illustrated with 80 color line drawings, the book covers: Plumbing tools Understanding the plumbing system Working with water pipes: copper/ plastic/steel Cutting and soldering pipe Maintaining drains Fixing common leaks Repairing all types of faucets Installing appliances and sprinkler systems Remodeling the bathroom Working with wells and septic tanks Repairing outdated plumbing fixtures Making quick fixes for minor emergencies Solving Home Plumbing Problems belongs on the bookshelf (or even better at the workbench) in every home.

Author : Peter Jones
Publisher : Macmillan Reference USA
ISBN 13 : 9780684178882
Total Pages : 132 pages
Book Rating : 4.85/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Complete Book of Home Plumbing written by Peter Jones and published by Macmillan Reference USA. This book was released on 1983-03 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Editors of Cool Springs Press
Publisher : Cool Springs Press
ISBN 13 : 0760373264
Total Pages : 177 pages
Book Rating : 4.62/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Essential Home Skills Handbook written by Editors of Cool Springs Press and published by Cool Springs Press. This book was released on 2022-04-19 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: BLACK+DECKER Essential Home Skills Handbookoffers 100+ beginner-friendly solutions for common household headaches, with achievable DIY projects and full-color step photos and illustrations. Whether you’re moving from an apartment to yourfirst homeor you’re inspired to tackle a particular home project, we’re glad you’re here! If you’ve decided it’s time to fix that dripping faucetor a small gutter leak before it becomes a big problem, let’s get to it. Written 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. While we also publish expert-level guides on everything from plumbing to wiring, this book is designed to be different: it’s a plain-language resourcewith directions not for experts, but for anyone looking to learn more about their home and make it better. Inside, you’ll find directions for 100+ common home repairs and maintenance tasks, with an eye toward the most common issues people have in their home. Whether you need to fix a leaky faucet, cure garbage disposal odors, stop a door from squeaking, or bring a dead electrical outlet back to life, everything a budding DIYer needs is between the covers. A sample of the projects inside includes: Home Heating and Cooling: Install v-strip door weather stripping, install adhesive foam window weather stripping, seal air leaks, insulate an attic or crawl space, caulk windows and doors, install a smoke detector, replace a bathroom fan, clean and maintain a central AC unit, replace a furnace filter, seal and insulate ductwork, install a ceiling fan, replace an exterior dryer vent. Structural Openings:Hang a new door, install a lockset, install a screen or storm door, install bi-fold closet doors, maintain a sliding glass door, replace a window pane, patch a window screen. Plumbing:Install a touchless faucet, repair a pop-up drain stopper, repair the four most common types of faucets, repair a kitchen sink sprayer, install a pedestal sink, unclog a sink, adjust shower water temperature, repair a leaking shut off valve, replace a toilet o-ring or flush mechanism, drain your water heater, recaulk a tub, insulate water pipes. Electrical Issues: Install undercabinet lighting, install a dimmer switch, upgrade an outlet to GFCI, install a whole house surge protector, fix a dead outlet, replace a light fixture. Interior Surfaces:Fix a wall crack, install a backsplash, hang a floating shelf, fix damaged tile countertop, fix floor squeaks, repair water damage. Exterior Concerns: Fix a roof hole, replace shingles, patch a steel gutter, install gutter screens, repair or replace roof flashing, maintain a garage door, repair damaged siding, stiffen or reinforce an unstable deck, install a floodlight. Clear, easy-to-follow instructions with photos of each step lead the way. This is a book that gives you morepower and control over your home, saves frustration, and ideally, helps save some moneyas well.

Author : Charles McConnell
Publisher : Audel
ISBN 13 : 9780672234132
Total Pages : 200 pages
Book Rating : 4.30/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Home Plumbing Handbook written by Charles McConnell and published by Audel. This book was released on 1985 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This edition of The Home Plumbing Handbook, like previous editions, is devoted to explaining virtually every home plumbing problem or need. Detailed photos and line drawings illustrate each subject, so that the do-it-yourselfer can understand and complete plumbing repairs as if an expert plumber were standing alongside.

Author : Cowles Creative Publishing
Publisher : Creative Publishing International
ISBN 13 : 9780865737501
Total Pages : 120 pages
Book Rating : 4.09/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Advanced Home Plumbing written by Cowles Creative Publishing and published by Creative Publishing International. This book was released on 1997 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to upgrading home plumbing systems for people with intermediate to advanced home-improvement skills and some experience working with plumbing materials; discussing planning, describing and illustrating four demonstration projects, presenting techniques for replacing old plumbing; and showing how to make final connections.

Author : Editors of Cool Springs Press
Publisher : Cool Springs Press
ISBN 13 : 1610588495
Total Pages : 131 pages
Book Rating : 4.92/5 ( download)

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Download or read book HomeSkills: Carpentry written by Editors of Cool Springs Press and published by Cool Springs Press. This book was released on 2013-08-01 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DIVAs part of our comprehensive HomeSkills DIY series, HomeSkills: Carpentry teaches you the essential skill of woodworking./divDIV/divDIVAt the core of every true handyperson is the ability to work with wood. In the home, the garage, or the backyard, the skill of carpentry will prove useful time and time again—it is the ultimate foundational craft of the do-it-yourselfer. With HomeSkills: Carpentry, we invite you to embark on building your DIY skillset by teaching you the basics of woodworking. You’ll learn how to assemble your starter toolbox and small workshop, and we’ll show you the ropes on using those fundamental tools that will remain staples in your construction arsenal well into the future. Finally, we’ll give you step-by-step instructions for accomplishing some of the most common home carpentry projects: building your own workbench or setup table, hanging a door, building an interior stud wall, working with plywood and sheet goods, and a score of other practical tasks. Accompanied by 350 detailed photographs, purposely set at a bargain price, and backed by the renowned reputation of Cool Springs Press, this one-stop how-to book will have you well on your way to becoming a bona fide home carpenter. And, dare we say it, you just might have a good time getting there./divDIV/divDIVCheck out our five other HomeSkills guides on deck building, landscaping, plumbing, tiling, and wiring./div