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.

Complete instructions to help readers successfully accomplish simple and complex wiring projects. Detailed photos and instructions ensure that homeowners are guided through every project step by step. Stanley Pro Tips and pre-start checklists help ensure success.

An illustrated guide to techniques in advanced plumbing.

Featuring step-by-step instructions, a valuable resource, from one of the most recognized and trusted names in home improvement, guides homeowners safely and easily through big wiring jobs.

"Starting Point" takes readers on a journey of discovering the broad arch of God's story and where they fit into the narrative. This Bible study program is for those who are new to the Christian faith, simply curious about it, or reexamining it after time away from church.

Gardening has become much more than a hobby for many people, and savvy nursery managers need an added edge to compete. This guide discusses the beginning stages of opening a gardening business, from finding financing, choosing a location, and shaping a business plan to the advanced practicalities of promotion, display, and handling live goods. 80 photos. 40 drawings. 30 tables.