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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Simple Home Improvements, Illustrated [Paperback]

David J. Tenenbaum (Author)
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The Complete Idiot's Guide January 2005
Home sweet home improvements—with more than 300 photos and illustrations.

This definitive guide takes readers step-by-step through the most popular improvements around the house—from installing wood, laminate, and ceramic tile flooring to resurfacing countertops and framing a new interior wall. With photos and illustrations and easy-to-understand how-to instructions, readers will be able to make repairs and improvements themselves without having to call expensive contractors.

• Provides instructions for the most common projects such as installing drywall, upgrading windows and doors, installing flooring, and more
• Includes a visual glossary with 300-400 how-to photos and illustrations
• For the true beginner—instruction is presented in a non-intimidating, visually accessible format


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About the Author

David J. Tenenbaum is the author of The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Home Repair and Maintenance Illustrated, as well as the author of four books in Arco’s Toolbox series for professional builders, which includes topics on masonry, refrigeration and air conditioning, painting, patching, and sheet metal work.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 352 pages
  • Publisher: Alpha (January 2005)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1592572944
  • ISBN-13: 978-1592572946
  • Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 8 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,513,397 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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I don't know, the projects in this book just feel lacking. Not enough detail. Pictures are black and white and dull all over. I didn't end up using this book as a reference for anything (including crown molding, which was what I specifically had in mind). I used the internet instead.
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Inside This Book (learn more)
Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
existing jambs, outer stop, plate joiner, sun tube, molding upside, trim screws, power miter box, drywall joint compound, fish tape, miter joints, drywall knife, mirror backing, fireplace mantelpiece, top jamb, panel nails, prehung door, base shoe, polyurethane glue, rotary hammer, circuit tester, wet saw, rectangular cutout, corner bead, lag bolts, cement board
Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Building Smarts, Install Wood Strip, Replace Moldy Molding, The Complete Idiot's Guide, Chapte Install, Getting Oriented, Install Pegboard, Old Jambs, Tilt-In Window
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