Black & Decker The Book of Home Improvement : The Most Popular Remodeling Projects Shown in Full Detail

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Boasting 560 pages of hardworking, how-to instructions and photos, this is quite possibly the only home remodeling you, or any homeowner, will ever need! From basements to attics and everywhere in between, BLACK+DECKER The Book of Home Improvement shows you exactly how to do more than 100 of the most popular improvement projects. Whether your ambition is as big as remodeling the kitchen down-to-the-studs, or as modest as changing a bathroom faucet, you will find all the guidance you need to do the job right. This giant book is the ultimate resource and trusted advisor for anyone who wants to make the home a better place to live. Not to mention increases its resale value--and all from the experts at Black & Decker. Just some of the projects covered here are: -Planning a Remodeling Project -Wall, Ceiling & Trim Projects -Floor Projects -Cabinets, Countertops & Storage Projects -Window & Door Projects -Attice & Basement Projects -Kitchen Projects -Bathroom Projects -Room Addition Projects Content: Cover Title Copyright CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Planning a Remodeling Project Anatomy of a House Building Codes & Permits Remodeling Case Studies Working Safely Tools & Materials Wall, Ceiling & Trim Projects Molding Profiles Building Walls Building a Wet Wall Installing Interior Doors Installing a Prehung Interior Door Framing Basement Foundation Walls Removing a Non-Load-Bearing Wall Archways Preformed Domes Soundproofing a Room Stool & Apron Window Trim Arts & Crafts Casing Basement Window Trim Basic Casing Built-Up Chair Rail Built-Up Crown Molding Polymer Crown Wall Frame MoldingsWainscot Frames Coffered Ceilings Ceiling Medallions Jointless Rail-and-Stile Wainscot Raised-Panel Wainscot Crown Molding Decorative Door Header Built-Up Base Molding Floor Projects Planning Overview Floor Anatomy Installing Raised Subfloor Panels Installing Laminate Flooring Underfloor Radiant Heat Systems Installing a Decorative Floor Medallion Bonded Bamboo Strip Flooring Cork Tile Mosaic Tile Cabinets, Countertops & Storage Projects Materials Understairs Bookcases Basement Stairway Shelving Basement Storage Wall Custom Laundry Center Double-Bowl Vanity TopButcher Block Countertops Concrete Countertop Granite Tile Countertops Banquette Recessed Cabinet Window Seat Wall Niche Formal Bookcase Box Beam Shelves Media Bar Club Bar Window & Door Projects Planning & Preparation Replacing Basement Windows New Window Sash Framing & Installing Windows Installing an Egress Window Framing a Window in a Gable Wall Garden Windows Bay Windows Glass Block Windows Tubular Skylights Framing an Exterior Door French Doors Hanging a New Door in an Old Jamb Entry Doors Storm Doors Attic Access Ladders Walkout Patio DoorsAttic & Basement Projects Evaluating Your Attic Evaluating Your Basement Controlling Moisture Insulating Basements & Attics Framing Soffits Stairways Building Attic Floors Building Attic Kneewalls Framing Attic Ceilings Adding a Basement Bath Installing a Gas Fireplace Kitchen Projects Practical Planning Tips Slide-Out Storage Countertop Selection Tile Backsplash Stock-Cabinet Island Two-Level Tile Island Island Vent Hood Ranges, Ovens & Cooktops Refrigerator Icemaker Dishwasher Range Hood/Vent Fan Drop-in Sink Undermount Sink Apron Sink Bathroom ProjectsDesigning for Accessibility Shower Enclosure Kits Custom Shower Base Curbless Shower Alcove Bathtubs Three-Piece Tub Surrounds Soaking Tubs Freestanding Tubs Sliding Tub Doors Pedestal & Console Sinks Wall-Mounted Sinks Vessel Sinks Bidets Vent Fans Toilet Enclosure Room Addition Projects Evaluating Your Site Drawing Construction Plans Site Preparation Pouring a Footing Tying into an Existing Foundation Laying a Concrete Block Foundation Framing the Floor Framing a Wall Constructing the Addition's Roof Installing Asphalt Shingles