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Want to save time, money, and frustration on plumbing repair and replacement? Do it yourself! Plumbing Do-It-Yourself For Dummies turns even the most daunting household plumbing project into a simple, step-by-step process that delivers professional-quality results at a fraction of what you'd have to pay a plumber-and you won't...Read more
Want to save time, money, and frustration on plumbing repair and replacement? Do it yourself! Plumbing Do-It-Yourself For Dummies turns even the most daunting household plumbing project into a simple, step-by-step process that delivers professional-quality results at a fraction of what you'd have to pay a plumber-and you won't have to wait weeks for an appointment. From fixing leaks and drips to caulking a tub or shower, to replacing a faucet, you'll discover how to tackle 40 of the most common plumbing jobs in your home. Easy-to-follow, detailed instructions and hundreds of photos and illustrations guide you through each task. And, you'll even discover what surprises to expect and how to prepare for them.
This user-friendly guide delivers all the help you need to:* Understand your home's plumbing system* Comply with local plumbing codes* Fill your plumbing toolbox-including safety equipment* Organize, plan, and prepare for your plumbing job* Repair and upgrade faucets of all kinds* Unclog drains, traps, and toilets* Replace toilet parts and fix leaky tanks and bowls* Stop toilet tanks from sweating* Deal with noisy, sweaty, and frozen pipes* Replace a dishwasher or garbage disposal Complete with a helpful primer on choosing the right pipes and fittings for your project and understanding your home's supply and drain-waste-vent systems, Plumbing Do-It-Yourself for Dummies is the one tool you must have before starting any household plumbing project.
This user-friendly guide delivers all the help you need to:* Understand your home's plumbing system* Comply with local plumbing codes* Fill your plumbing toolbox-including safety equipment* Organize, plan, and prepare for your plumbing job* Repair and upgrade faucets of all kinds* Unclog drains, traps, and toilets* Replace toilet parts and fix leaky tanks and bowls* Stop toilet tanks from sweating* Deal with noisy, sweaty, and frozen pipes* Replace a dishwasher or garbage disposal Complete with a helpful primer on choosing the right pipes and fittings for your project and understanding your home's supply and drain-waste-vent systems, Plumbing Do-It-Yourself for Dummies is the one tool you must have before starting any household plumbing project.
Real estate, building, and remodeling surveys reveal that the one project likely to give you a 100 percent return on the dollars invested is a kitchen remodel. And whether the project is as involved as gutting the room back to the wall studs or as simple as applying a...Read more
Real estate, building, and remodeling surveys reveal that the one project likely to give you a 100 percent return on the dollars invested is a kitchen remodel. And whether the project is as involved as gutting the room back to the wall studs or as simple as applying a fresh coat of paint, each project is an investment in your home’s value and, ultimately, in your enjoyment of using the space. Remodeling a kitchen is a big job, but it’s not so big that anyone – with the right guidance and understanding – couldn’t feel comfortable tackling at least some parts of the job. Kitchen Remodeling For Dummies is the reference tool to use if you
Want to use the kitchen more efficiently
Want to replace outdated, energy-gobbling appliances and gadgets
Have attempted at least one or two home repair projects
Are comfortable using both power and hand tools and probably own a few of each
Want to know how a project should be done and then hire someone to do it.
The kitchen in today’s home has become a focal point for the family, as well as for entertaining. For those reasons, you want the room to be as functional as possible, without breaking your bankbook. With Kitchen Remodeling For Dummies in hand, you'll get the lowdown on the following topics and more:
The kitchen remodeling process (knowing this makes you a smarter consumer)
Critical design issues
Working with the pros: architect, designer, contractor
Establishing a budget and sticking with it
Evaluating your plumbing, electrical, and ventilation systems
Selecting and installing cabinets and countertops
Choosing sinks, faucets, and appliances
Working on walls, windows, and floors
Hot trends and easy upgrades
This handy guide shows you how to take your kitchen (no matter what shape it’s in now) and remodel it so that it not only fits your wants and needs but also becomes a room you can be proud to use and show off.
Want to use the kitchen more efficiently
Want to replace outdated, energy-gobbling appliances and gadgets
Have attempted at least one or two home repair projects
Are comfortable using both power and hand tools and probably own a few of each
Want to know how a project should be done and then hire someone to do it.
The kitchen in today’s home has become a focal point for the family, as well as for entertaining. For those reasons, you want the room to be as functional as possible, without breaking your bankbook. With Kitchen Remodeling For Dummies in hand, you'll get the lowdown on the following topics and more:
The kitchen remodeling process (knowing this makes you a smarter consumer)
Critical design issues
Working with the pros: architect, designer, contractor
Establishing a budget and sticking with it
Evaluating your plumbing, electrical, and ventilation systems
Selecting and installing cabinets and countertops
Choosing sinks, faucets, and appliances
Working on walls, windows, and floors
Hot trends and easy upgrades
This handy guide shows you how to take your kitchen (no matter what shape it’s in now) and remodel it so that it not only fits your wants and needs but also becomes a room you can be proud to use and show off.
