Rich, color step-by-step photos and instruction detail more than 50 of the most common household repairs, including wiring and plumbing, all current with the latest 2019-2020 codes--presented in a new, user-friendly design.sign.

INTRODUCTION 5   FLOORS 6 Cleaning & Maintaining a Wood Floor 8 Removing Stains from Wood Floors 10 Repairing Scratches & Dents in Hardwood Floors 12 Fixing Loose & Squeaky Floorboards 14 Replacing Damaged Floorboards 16 Replacing Laminate Flooring 20 Repairing Vinyl Flooring 22 Repairing Tile Floors 24 Repairing Carpet 26   WALLS & CEILINGS 28 Wall Maintenance & Touch-Ups 29 Fixing Drywall Damage 30 Repairing Plaster 34 Repairing Water-Damaged Walls & Ceilings 36 Repairing Wallcoverings 38 Maintaining Wall Tile 40 Repairing Ceilings 42 Painting Walls & Ceilings 44   WINDOWS & DOORS 46 Fixing Common Door Problems 48 Fixing Common Window Problems 54 Weatherizing Doors & Windows 58 Storm Doors & Windows 62 Tuning Up Garage Doors 66   WIRING & LIGHTING 70 Wiring Safety 72 Basic Wiring Skills 74 Replacing Switches 78 Replacing Receptacles 80 GFCI Receptacles 84 Repairing Light Fixtures 86 Repairing Chandeliers 90 Fluorescent Lights 92 Repairing & Adjusting Ceiling Fans 96 Replacing Plugs & Cords 100   PLUMBING 104 Toilet Repairs 106 Unclogging Toilets 114 Fixing Sink Faucets 116 Kitchen Sprayers 124 Sink Drains 126 Fixing Tub & Shower Faucets 128 Fixing & Replacing Showerheads 137   CREDITS & RESOURCES 139 METRIC CONVERSIONS 140 INDEX 142