The Complete Photo Guide to Home Repair

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Main Contents of Photo Guide to Home Repair

Interior 

• Repairing Floors 
• Repairing Joists 
• Eliminating Floor Squeaks 
• Replacing Trim Moldings 
• Repairing Hardwood 
• Replacing a Damaged Floorboard 
• Replacing Sections of Wood Floors 
• Replacing Laminate Flooring 
• Repairing Vinyl 
• Repairing Ceramic Tile Floors 
• Carpet Repairing 
• Sealing Interior Concrete Floors 
• Repairing Wallboard 
• Repairing Plaster 
• Replacing Sheet Paneling
• Maintaining Wall Tile 
• Repairing Wall covering
• Repairing Ceilings
• Repairing Water Damaged Walls & Ceilings 
• Removing Wall & Ceiling Surfaces 
• Final Inspection & Fixing Problems 
• Ladders & Scaffolds 
• Paint Safety 
• Preparation Tools & Materials 
• Room Preparation 
• Primers & Sealers
• Trim Techniques 
• Ceiling & Wall Techniques 
• Painting Cabinets 
• Eliminating Stair Squeaks
• Replacing a Broken Stair Tread

Maintaining Windows & Doors

• Solving Common Door Problems
• Weatherizing Basics
• Replacing Thresholds 
• Improving Window Operation 
• Repairing & Maintaining Storm Windows & Doors 
• Installing New Window Sashes 
• Securing Windows & Doors 
• Tuning Up Garage Doors 
• Removing Windows & Doors 
• Installing Prehung Interior Doors 
• Installing Storm Doors 
• Hanging a New Door in an Old Jamb 
• Installing Entry Doors
• Installing Bifold Doors
• Exterior Repairs
• Inspecting & Repairing a Roof 
• Repairing Wood Fascia & Soffits 
• Repairing Gutters 
• Repairing & Replacing Chimney Caps 
• Evaluating Siding & Trim
• Removing Exterior Siding
• Replacing Wall Sheathing
• Repairing Siding 
• Repairing Trim 
• Identifying Exterior Paint Problems
• Preparing to Paint 
• Applying Primer & Paint
• Using Paint-spraying Equipment 
• Staining Siding 
• Repairing Stucco 
• Maintaining & Repairing Concrete
• Identifying Problems with Concrete 
• Patching Holes 
• Caulking Gaps around Masonry
• Filling Cracks 
• Repairing Steps 
• Miscellaneous Concrete Repairs 
• Resurfacing a Concrete Walkway 
• Rebuilding Concrete Steps
• Resurfacing a Patio Slab 
• Sealing Concrete Floors
• Painting Concrete Floors 
• Identifying Brick & Block Problems 
• Repairing Brick & Block Walls 
• Cleaning & Painting Brick & Block 
• Repairing a Firebox 
• Repairing Stonework 
• Replacing Flagstone
• Pressure Washing Masonry & Stonework 
• Repairing an Asphalt Driveway
• Maintaining a Deck 
• Repairing a Deck

Plumbing & Wiring

• The Home Plumbing System 
• Working with Plastic Pipes
• Working with Copper Pipe 
• Cutting & Soldering Copper 
• Using Compression Fittings 
• Using Flare Fittings 
• Working with Galvanized Iron 
• Working with Cast Iron
• Repairing Valves & Hose Bibs
• Installing & Repairing Sillcocks 
• Installing Pedestal Sinks
• Installing Integral Vanity Tops
• Installing a Drop-in Kitchen Sink 
• Fixing Leaky Faucets 
• Fixing Ball-type Faucets
• Fixing Cartridge Faucets 
• Fixing Compresssion Faucets 
• Fixing Disc Faucets 
• Replacing a Sink Faucet
• Installing Shutoff Valves & Supply Tubes
• Fixing Sprayers & Aerators 
• Tub & Shower Plumbing
• Fixing Three-handle Tub & Shower Faucets 
• Fixing Two-handle Tub & Shower Faucets 
• Fixing Single-handle Tub & Shower 
• Faucets 
• Fixing & Replacing Showerheads
• Common Toilet Problems
• Making Minor Adjustments 
• Fixing a Running Toilet
• Fixing a Leaking Toilet 
• Fixing a Pressure-assisted Toilet 
• Installing a Toilet
• Clearing Clogs & Fixing Drains
• Clearing Clogged Sinks 
• Fixing Leaky Sink Strainers 
• Clearing Clogged Toilets
• Clearing Clogged Shower Drains 
• Fixing Tub Drains 
• Clearing Clogged Drum Traps
• Clearing Clogged Floor Drains 
• Clearing Clogs in Branch and Main Drain Lines 
• Advanced Clog Clearing
• Fixing a Water Heater
• Fixing a Gas Water Heater 
• Fixing an Electric Water Heater 
• Replacing a Water Heater 
• Maintaining a Water Softener
• Maintaining Septic Systems
• Fixing Burst or Frozen Pipes 
• Quieting Noisy Pipes 
• Installing a Food Disposer 
• Maintaining a Dishwasher 
• Your Electrical System 
• Understanding Circuits
• Electricity & Safety
• Fuses & Circuit Breakers 
• Evaluating Old Wiring 
• Inspector’s Notebook
• Common Receptacle Problems
• Receptacle Wiring 
• Testing Receptacles for Power Grounding & Polarity 
• Repairing & Replacing Receptacles 
• Installing GFCI Receptacles 
• Common Wall-switch Problems Wall Switch Basics 
• Testing Switches for Continuity 
• Fixing & Replacing Wall Switches 
• Installing Dimmer Switches 
• Repairing & Replacing Incandescent Light Fixtures
• Repairing & Replacing Recessed Light Fixtures
• Repairing Chandeliers 
• Repairing Track Lights 
• Repairing Ceiling Fans 
• Repairing & Replacing Fluorescent Lights 
• Replacing a Plug
• Replacing a Lamp Socket
• Installing an Electrical Box 
• Fixing & Replacing Doorbells 
• Installing Hardwired Smoke, Carbon Monoxide (CO) and Heat Alarms 
• Repairing & Replacing Phone Jacks

Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning

• Maintaining Gas
• Forced-air Systems 
• Maintaining Hot Water Steam Systems
• Identifying & Repairing Exhaust Leaks 
• Repairing Electric Baseboard Heaters
• Repairing Wall-mounted Electric Heaters
• Servicing Thermostats 
• Installing a Ridge Vent 
• Installing New Vents

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