The bestselling guide to home repair has now been revised and updated to include new instructions and illustrations that reflect current trends in home improvement and safety. Full color.

Complete information on how to choose the right color and the best paint products for any surface, inside or outside the home. Beyond outside walls, instruction on how to paint trim, fences, gates, porches, and decks. Bonus information for the overwhelmed: how to select and hire a contractor to do some--or all!--of the job. Surface-by-surface instructions for painting aluminum, steel, galvanized steel, fiberglass, plastics, and even pools, plus a chapter on clear and specialty finishes.

Kitchen and bath remodels are among the most popular home improvements. But plumbing can be intimidating. This book builds confidence and expands capabilities with comprehensive, easy-to-follow instructions. From simple maintenance to complex repairs and installations, do-it-yourself plumbers will want this book by their sides. A one-stop guide to the basic skills, tools, and materials needed for common plumbing repairs and maintenance projects. Plumbing skills needed for every project; Over 800 detailed photos of each step; Tips and shortcuts. A handy companion to changing or adding plumbing for beginning and intermediate do-it-yourself remodellers and home improvers: Over 50 step-by-step projects; Prestart checklists provide at-a-glance information for the right tools and complete materials to get the job done; Estimated time needed.

This comprehensive book has been developed to quickly train an average person for the vast commercial and residential refrigeration and air-conditioning market within a short period of time. It provides all the technical knowledge needed to start a successful refrigeration and air-conditioning business anywhere in the world.

· Ultimate DIY resource shows readers everything they need to know about plumbing and electrical repairs, heating and cooling, roofing and siding, remodeling, and so much more · Offers plenty of direct DIY wisdom on how to make the most of a home · Includes more than 2,300 how-to photos and 800 drawings · New edition of this best-selling home improvement manual includes recent code updates and changes, plus information on USB outlets, AFCI/GFCI breakers, and tankless water heaters