Complete Do-It-Yourself Manual: Completely Revised and Updated

Complete Do-It-Yourself Manual: Completely Revised and Updated
by Family Handyman Magazine Editors

Complete Do-It-Yourself Manual: Completely Revised and Updated
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Book Summary Information

Author: Family Handyman Magazine Editors
Edition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2005-02-18
ISBN: 0762105798
Number of pages: 528
Publisher: Readers Digest
Product features:
  • Completely revised and updated, this home improvement classic offers the advice and experience of over 150 of the best experts in the field today.

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Book Review: EXCELLENT "D-I-Y" COMPANION!!
Summary: 5 Stars

I was glad to FINALLY see a new/updated version of this book. I've done everything from remodel my house, build a deck & refinish the basement so I have a lot of D-I-Y knowledge and I can't tell you the number of times I've referred to this book "just to be sure" or if I was confronted with an issue I wasn't expecting (any d-i-y'er will tell you SOMETHING will always come up unexpectedly that's the nature of the remodel/renovate business!) to sum it up in ONE word,.... INDISPENSABLE!!! I've had the previous version (for over 10 yrs since the last printing of it!) Worth every penny.

Summary of Complete Do-It-Yourself Manual: Completely Revised and Updated

Since 1973 over 10 million copies of READER'S DIGEST COMPLETE DO-IT-YOURSELF MANUAL have been sold. And now, the definitive ''on-the-job'' manual has just gotten bigger and better than ever. The editors of Reader's Digest and The Family Handyman magazine have joined forces to completely revise, update, rewrite, and redesign this home improvement classic. The new edition combines the best elements of the original manuals with The Family Handyman's rich informational and photographic archives, new illustrations and photographs, and the wisdom and experience of over 150 of the best experts in the field today. COMPLETE DO-IT-YOURSELF MANUAL is written in a style of text that addresses readers in a very accessible, conversational tone for easy, user-friendly assistance with every do-it-yourself task. All instructions and materials have been updated to address current codes (electrical, plumbing and building), and revised to indicate the very latest in materials, tools, and technology.Suitable for beginners and experts alike, the new innovative ideas and features include:Over 3,000 photos and illustrations including more than 1,500 new full-color photos and 100 new technical drawingsNew sidebars, such as Shop Smart, Handy Hints, Go Figure, and Safety First, providing readers with helpful informationTwo new chapters, Landscaping and Storage Projects that include material and cutting listsYellow-highlighter notes of caution or important points to rememberCross-references at the top of each pageMetrics are given with most measurements throughout the text and a complete metric conversion chart is included at the rear of the bookThe book's tried-and-true instructions provide do-it-yourself solutions to a ton of problems that could cost a fortune if you had to hire a professional. This manual is a ''must-have'' reference guide for every home-owning man or woman.

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