Keep your home in tip-top shape and up to code with this comprehensive 500+-page reference with full-color, step-by-step photographic instruction for thousands of repair and maintenance jobs.

The most complete book on the market for homeowners,BLACK+DECKER The Book of Home How-Tois written and compiled by the knowledgeable editors atCool Springs Press-recognized experts in DIY home improvement and maintenance with more than thirty years of experience in home improvement and hundreds of best-selling books under the BLACK+DECKERbrand-this isDIY instruction you can trust.

This updated 3rd edition, the ultimate reference for maintaining any type of home, from a small apartment to a mega mansion, is now completely up to code-featuring code updates and current best practices for all electrical, plumbing, and deck-related concerns.

ThisA-to-Z encyclopedia offersprecise how-to instructionsandclear photos on every page. With an expanded index that is incredibly intuitive and a simple, alphabetical strategy for organizing the information, you won't spend precious time wading through stuff you don't need to know.

Finding first-rate information on home care has never been easier, andall the mostcommon tasks around your homeare covered-including:

ElectricalPlumbingFlooringWallsWindows and doorsCabinetryInsulatingHeating and coolingRoofing and siding
And that's just scratching the surface. Just about any repair or remodeling project you can imagine is right here, at your fingertips.