The Complete Photo Guide to Home Repair
Complete and Useful Guide to Home Repairs for Homeowners

Contents:

Introduction

      Tools
             Hand & Power Tools
             Bench Tools
             Specialty Tools

Interior Repairs

       Basements
             Protecting Walls & Floors
             Preventing Dampness & Leaks
         Ceilings & Walls
             Repairing Plaster
             Repairing Wallboard
             Restoring Paneling
             Restoring Ceramic Tile
             Replacing Wall Accessories
             Repairing Wall Coverings
             Repairing Trim Moldings
             Restoring a Ceiling
             Reducing Noise
         Painting
             Choosing Paint, Tools & Equipment
             Preparing to Paint
             Applying Primers & Sealers
             Using a Paintbrush
             Using a Roller
             Painting Windows, Doors & Trim
             Painting Cabinets
             Painting Ceilings & Walls
             Cleaning Up
          Floors
             Underlayment
             Subfloors
             Common Floor Coverings
             Maintaining & Repairing Vinyl Flooring
             Maintaining & Repairing Ceramic Flooring
             Maintaining & Repairing Hardwood Flooring
             Maintaining & Repairing Carpeting
          Stairs
          Doors
          Windows
          Insulation & Weatherproofing
              Improving Insulation
              Adding Basement Insulation
              Weatherizing the House
          Cabinets
          Countertops

Exterior Repairs

          Roofing
               Inspecting a Roof
               Locating & Repairing Leaks
               Repairing & Replacing Flashing
               Preparing for a New Roof
               Installing a New Roof
          Fascia & Soffits
          Gutters
          Chimneys
          Walls & Siding
                Masonry Walls
                Stucco Walls
                Wood Siding
                Manufactured Siding
          Exterior Painting
                Preparing to Paint
                Applying Paint & Primer
          Concrete and Asphalt

                Patching Holes
                Repairing Walkways
                Repairing Concrete Steps
                Replacing Concrete Steps
                Repairing Vertical Surfaces
                Repairing Asphalt

System Repairs

        Plumbing

         Pipe and Fittings
                Working with Plastic Pipe
                Working with Copper Pipe
                Using Compression Fittings
                Using Flare Fittings
                Working with Galvanized Iron Pipe
                Working with Cast-iron Pipe
           Valves
           Drains, Traps & Vents
                 Clearing Clogged Tub Drains
                 Clearing Clogged Sink Drains
                 Clearing Fixture Drains with a Hand Auger
            Sinks
            Faucets
                  Ball Faucets
                  Cartridge Faucets
                  Disc Faucets
                  Compression Faucets
                  Fixing Spout & Sprayer Pressure Problems
                  Replacing a Faucet
            Tubs, Showers & Whirlpools
            Toilets
                  Repairing a Running Toilet
                  Repairing Pressure-assisted Toilets
            Food Disposers
            Dishwashers
            Water Heaters
            Water Softeners
            Water Pumps
            Septic Problems

       Electrical

         Service Panels
                  Tools for Electrical Repair
                  Materials for Electrical Repair
                  The Rules of Electrical Safety
            Receptacles
                   Testing Receptacles
                   GFCI Receptacles
            Wall Switches
                    Single-pole Switches
                    Three-way Switches
                    Four-way Switches
                    Double Switches
                    Pilot-Light Switches
                    Switch/Receptacles
                    Dimmer Switches
                    Specialty Switches
             Lighting Fixtures
                    Incandescent Mounted Light Fixtures
                    Recessed Light Fixtures
                    Chandeliers
                    Track Lighting
                    Fluorescent Lights
              Doorbells
              Telephones
             
        Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning

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