Family Handyman Trade Secrets: Fix Your Home Like a Pro!

Intro
 TitlePage
 Table of Contents
 Introduction
 Part One: Basic Tools and Techniques
 The essential toolkit
 Tool organization
 Drills and drilling
 Screwdrivers and screws
 Hammers and nails
 Staplers and staples
 Wrenches and pliers
 Cutting and shaping tools
 Marking and measuring
 Adhesives and sealants
 Working safely
 Tool care
 Part Two: Doors and Windows
 Fix a door that won\'t close
 Fix a door that sticks
 Hinges
 Locks and keys
 Knobs and latches
 Make a door safe and sound
 Windows
 Glass
 Screens
 Blinds
 Hanging curtains
 Part Three: Walls, Floors, Ceilings and Stairs Wall repairsWall fasteners
 Wood trims
 Tiled surfaces
 Floors
 Sanding floors
 Varnishing floors
 Carpet care
 Vinyl flooring
 Ceilings
 Stairs
 Part Four: Around the House
 Kitchen
 Bathroom
 Shelving
 Care of indoor plants
 Hanging and framing
 Home office
 Closets
 Storage
 Part Five: Painting and Wallpapering
 Choosing and buying paint
 Surface preparation
 Surface preparation-stripping
 Surface preparation-clean, fill and smooth
 Cover-ups
 Tools for painting
 Mix and pour
 Painting with brushes
 Painting with rollers
 Paint storage and disposal
 Brush and roller care Painting doors, windows and stairsStenciling
 Wallpaper preparation
 Wallpapering Tools
 Hanging wallpaper
 Part Six: Furniture Refinishing and Repairs
 Stripping
 Sanding
 Staining and finishing
 Painting furniture
 Antiquing and distressing
 Surface repairs
 Veneer fixes
 Cracks and gouges
 Doors and drawers
 Fix wobbles
 Fix joints and splits
 Upholstery
 Wicker
 Cane
 Part Seven: Appliances and Fixtures
 Low-voltage systems
 Refrigerators
 Ovens and stovetops
 Dishwashers
 Washing machines
 Dryers
 Video and audio
 Natural temperature control
 Ventilation
 Insulation Fireplaces and woodstovesCeiling fans
 Air conditioners
 Part Eight: Wiring, Lighting and Plumbing
 Electrical wiring
 Lighting
 Plumbing
 Plumbing emergencies
 Faucets
 Pipes
 Drains and traps
 Toilets
 Hot-water systems
 Part Nine: House Exterior
 Bricks and mortar
 Wood siding
 Vinyl and aluminum siding
 Fiber-cement
 Stucco
 House painting
 Sealing the exterior
 Working with ladders
 Tiled roofs
 Metal roofs
 Asphalt shingle roofs
 Chimneys, vents and flashing
 Gutters
 Decks
 Concrete and asphalt
 Part Ten: In the Garden
 Garden hand tools
 Choosing the right hand tools Lawn and garden power toolsWatering
 Lawncare
 Tips for a flourishing garden
 Pets in the garden
 Paths and fences
 Garden furniture
 Barbecues
 Part Eleven: Garage and Toolshed
 Car tips
 Garage doors
 Garage organization
 Toolshed
 Index
 Trade Secrets