The Complete Photo Guide to Home Improvement
Step-By-Step Remodeling Projects with the Latest Tools, Materials and Techniques

Table of Contents:

Introduction

Project Planning
        Learning About Your House
            Building Codes & Permits
            Planning with Universal Design
            Working with Drawings

            Getting Help from Professionals
            Planning a Remodel

Basic Techniques
  Rough Carpentry

            Removing Interior Surfaces
            Removing Exterior Surfaces
            Making Temporary Supports
            Removing Walls
            Building Partition Walls
            Framing with Steel
            Framing Doors & Windows

   Plumbing

            Plumbing Basics
            Working with Copper Pipe
            Working with Plastic Pipe

            Working with Galvanized Iron Pipe
            Working with Cast-iron Pipe
            Installing New Plumbing

   Wiring

            Wiring Basics
            Planning a Wiring Project
            Common Circuit Layouts
            Installing Electrical Boxes & Cables
            Installing Electrical Devices
            Installing Telephone Wires
            Home Network Wiring

Door & Windows

            Selecting Doors & Windows
            Installing a Prehung Interior Door
            Removing Doors & Windows
            Installing an Entry Door
            Installing a Patio Door
            Installing Replacement Windows
            Installing New Windows
            Installing a Bay Window
            Installing a Sky Light
            Patching Exterior Walls

Walls & Ceilings

       Installing Fiberglass Insulation
           Soundproofing Walls & Ceilings
           Installing & Finishing Wallboard
           Texturing Walls & Ceilings
           Installing Ceramic Wall Tile
           Applying Tongue & Groove Wainscoting
           Paneling a Ceiling
           Installing a Suspended Ceiling
           Installing Interior Trim

Floor Finishes

       Choosing a Floor Covering
           Preparing for New Flooring
           Removing Floor Coverings
           Removing Underlayment
           Repairing Subfloors
           Installing Underlayment
           Installing Vinyl Flooring
           Installing a Floor-warming System
           Installing Ceramic Floor Tile
           Installing Laminated-wood Flooring
           Installing Carpet

Converting Basements & Attics

           Planning the Project
                   Evaluating Your Basement
                   Evaluating Your Attic
                   Stairways
                   Dealing with Basement Moisture
                   Planning the Framing
                   Adding or Enlarging Basement Windows
                   Planning the Systems
                   Designing a Guest Suite
           Preparing Basement Floors
           Building Attic Floors
           Covering Foundation Walls
           Framing Soffits & Chases
           Building Attic Kneewalls
           Framing an Attic Ceiling
           Insulating & Ventilating Roofs
           Installing a Gas Fireplace
           Building a Wet Bar
           Adding Recessed Kneewall Shelves
           Building Custom Light Boxes

Remodeling Kitchens

           Planning the Project
                  Determining Your Needs
                  Selecting Kitchen Elements
                  Designing Your Kitchen
                  The Universal Kitchen
           Plumbing a Kitchen
           Wiring a Remodeled Kitchen
           Painting Cabinets
           Refacing Cabinets
           Installing New Cabinets
           Installing a Post-form Countertop
           Building a Custom Laminate Countertop
           Making Custom Wood Countertop Edges
           Building a Ceramic Tile Countertop
           Installing a Kitchen Sink
           Installing a Kitchen Faucet & Drain
           Installing a Water Filtration System
           Installing a Food Disposer
           Installing a Vent Hood

Remodeling Bathrooms

       Planning the Project
                   Determining Your Needs
                   Designing Your Bathroom
                   The Universal Bathroom
           Plumbing a Half Bath
           Plumbing a Master Bath
           Plumbing a Basement Bath
           Building a Shower
           Installing Bathtubs
           Installing a Whirlpool
           Installing Faucets & Spouts
           Installing Vanities & Sinks
           Installing Toilets
           Installing a Bathroom Vent Fan
           Installing Grab Bars

Hardcover, 504 Pages,
1700+ Photos/Illustrations 10in. x 10in.

Hardcover, 504 pages