The most complete home improvement manual available, with more than 2,300 photos, 800 drawings, and clear, practical text.

• Over 600 pages, the ultimate home improvement manual
• 325 step-by-step projects with how-to photos and materials lists
• Essential information on tools, materials, and basic skills
• Comprehensive sections on wiring, plumbing, roofing, siding, heating, cooling, flooring, cabinets, and more
• Includes a remodeling guide, a special photo-illustrated section on contracts, contractors, and managing your remodeling projects
• Tech-reviewed by more than 20 industry experts
• Updated with information on the latest code changes, USB outlets, AFCI/GFCI breakers, and more

Inside this information-packed 608-page book, you will find easy-to-follow instruction on everything you need to know about a wide range of subjects including plumbing and electrical repairs, heating and cooling, roofing and siding, cabinets and countertops, remodeling, walls and ceilings, trimwork, floors, stairs, masonry, insulation, ventilation, and much more.

Along with more than 325 home projects and repairs that will add value to your house and property, information is provided on tools, materials, and basic skills, plus how-to photo sequences. With this must-have resource, you’ll find plenty of direct DIY wisdom on how to make the most of your home!

Ultimate Guide to Home Repair and Improvement also includes a remodeling guide, a resource guide, and a thorough index and glossary. This third updated edition includes information on recent code updates and changes, as well as information on USB outlets, AFCI/GFCI breakers, and tankless water heaters.

Top to bottom, inside and out, Ultimate Guide to Home Repair and Improvement is the single most comprehensive and most trusted resource book for DIY projects and repairs to save you money when remodeling, renovating, repairing, and maintaining your home!

“The definitive ‘how to’ reference and instructional guide for anyone seeking to remodel, renovate, repair, or maintain any aspect of their residence. Plenty of direct do it yourself wisdom. Highly useful and very much highly recommended”
—Midwest Book Review