How-To Online DIY Home Projects Instruction Guide (Home Improvement)

Table of Contents
......Page 1
Planning & Designing Your Bathroom......Page 4
How To Plan a Kitchen......Page 12
Designing your  Kitchen......Page 18
Installing Plastic Laminate Counter Tops......Page 21
Repairing Faucets & Valves......Page 30
Replacing Sink, Bath & Shower Faucets......Page 39
Unstopping Clogged Drains, Toilets and Sewers......Page 49
Drian......Page 52
Repairing Toilets......Page 57
Replacing Toilets......Page 64
Replacing Water Heaters......Page 72
Working With Plastic Pipe......Page 80
Working With Copper Pipe......Page 89
Correcting Common Paint Problems......Page 97
How To Plan......Page 107
Removing Paint and Varnish......Page 114
Hanging Wallpaper......Page 122
Conserving Energy......Page 131
Weatherproofing Your Home......Page 142
Installing Attic Ventilation......Page 152
Saving Money with Insulation......Page 158
Applying and Repairing Shingles......Page 168
Hanging Gutters & Downspouts......Page 178
Downspouts and Gutters......Page 186
Installing Vinyl Siding......Page 195
Laying Concrete Blocks......Page 202
Pouring Concrete......Page 211
Repairing & Patching Concrete......Page 220
Maintaining Asphalt Driveways......Page 229
Installing Masonry Anchors......Page 236
Waterproofing Your Basement......Page 243
Designing Your Deck......Page 250
Building Your Deck......Page 256
Building Outdoor Stairs......Page 266
Maintaining Lawns......Page 273
Building Wood Fences......Page 281
Installing a Sprinkler System......Page 288
Framing and Hanging Doors......Page 296
Replacing Broken Window Glass......Page 304
Working with Screens......Page 311
Installing Steel or Fiberglass Entry Systems......Page 319
Installing French & Patio Doors......Page 324
Installing Skylights......Page 330
Installing Ceiling Fans......Page 338
How To Electric......Page 347
Outdoor Lighting......Page 355
Adding Electrical Wiring......Page 363
Installing Doorbells......Page 373
Installing a Garage Door Opener......Page 382
Learning Basic Soldering......Page 389
Installing Wall or Ceiling Fixtures......Page 396
Storage Areas......Page 404
Kitchen Storage Ideas......Page 413
Designing a Closet Organizer......Page 420
Making Strong Wood Joints......Page 426
Building Shelves......Page 434
Laying Resilient Floor Tile......Page 442
Installing Paneling......Page 449
Installing Ceiling Tile......Page 461
Installing Suspended Ceilings......Page 471
Laying Sheet Vinyl Floor Covering......Page 480
How To Patch and Repair Drywall......Page 487
Installing Drywall......Page 495
Working with Moulding......Page 504
Tips for Maintaining Your Home......Page 510
Screws and Nails......Page 518
Installing Hinges......Page 525
Making Your Home Secure......Page 532
Making Your Home Child Safe......Page 541
Designing a Home Security System......Page 552
Designing Your Home Office......Page 559
Composting......Page 565