"Stanley pros offer novices and experts shortcuts, tips, and advice on how to avoid pitfalls.Step-by-step details and hundreds of photos simplify dozens of projects to construct and finish walls.Projects provide instructions for common carpentry solutions plus unusual situations.Advice and techniques to estimate material use, choose hardware, prepare and stain woods, make repairs, and use high-tech tools.Instructions show how to add crow ..."
"Everything you need to know to paint like a proGet great results every time you paint, with this complete how-to guide. Learn how to choose the right color and product for any surface, inside or outside your house. And beyond outside walls, there are special instructions for painting trim, fences, porches and decks. Ready to tackle painting your pool? It's covered here, with surface-by-surface instructions for painting aluminum, steel, ..."
" Shows how to develop plans for functional and attractive basement rooms, including laundry rooms, storage spaces, bathrooms, kitchens, laundry rooms, recreation rooms, and more. Shows all the tools, materials, and techniques needed to finish a basement, from framing walls to installing finish flooring and fixtures. Designed with two tiers: one to cover the basic project and one to present extra information to cover optio ..."
"Become your own wiring apprentice with Meredith Book's, Complete Wiring. Showing you quick ways to complete your home wiring projects - both simple and complex - this book is your ultimate guide to step-by-step wiring. Gain confidence in completing your own wiring tasks at home while saving money from the expenses of contractors."
"Become your own plumbing apprentice with Meredith Book's, Complete Plumbing. Showing you quick and simple ways for common plumbing repairs and maintenance problems in your home, this book is your ultimate guide to step-by-step plumbing. Gain confidence in completing your own plumbing tasks at home while saving money from the expenses of contractors."
" Explores ideas and offers advice for deck designs, framing, and finishing. Simple step-by-step instructions leave no do-it-yourselfer behind. Special pre-start checklists show tools, materials, skills, and prep time needed. Stanley Pro Tips warn of pitfalls and offer shortcuts for success. Projects include solutions for common situations plus extra ideas for unusual circumstances. More than 650 detailed photographs and 100 i ..."
"How-to for installing new countertops, cabinets, showers, lights, flooring, and more.Do-it-yourselfers’ answers to plumbing, wiring, carpentry, and tiling questions.Step-by-step photos, pre-start checklists, Stanley Pro Tips, and precise instructions.Information on techniques, tools, and materials to achieve professional results.Addresses bath remodeling issues, and unusual situations.Advice to equip novices and experts with confidence ..."
"Open the possibility to great new doors and windows in your home!Doors and windows are essential to your home's style, security and energy efficiency. This “Stanley Complete” guide covers everything you need to know to successfully install or replace them yourself with great results. Includes complete information on how to choose the best products for your home, take correct measurements. Step-by-step installation instructions cover eve ..."
" This in-depth guide covers every type of residential flooring: laminate, tile, wood, engineered wood, stone, rugs, carpet, garage-tile systems, and polished concrete. More than 600 photos and 75+ illustrations. Tips on choosing the best flooring for different rooms and information on how comparing the types helps homeowners make decisions they'll be happy with. Complete step-by-step information on how to install, maintain, and r ..."
" Detailed photos and easy-to-follow presentations for tiling floors, walls, countertops, and showers guide novices and experts alike. A two-tiered design offers instruction for common tiling situations plus additional information for unusual circumstances. This comprehensive guide covers basic and advanced tile techniques to plan patterns, measure and cut tiles, seal finished surfaces, and repair broken tile. Pre-start checklists d ..."
" Complete step-by-step instructions for building or repairing walls and ceilings. Basic techniques for planning, selecting, cutting, hanging, taping, and sanding drywall. Addresses drywall remodeling issues and unusual situations. Professional drywall techniques for corners, curved walls, arched ceilings, and specialty finishes. Advice on selecting tools and materials, including specialty drywall tools. Pre-start checklists, ..."
"Shows all the tools, materials, and techniques needed to build a variety of popular masonry and concrete projects, including walls, patios, and sidewalks.Comprehensive planning and design chapter helps readers successfully prepare for a wide range of projects.Detailed instructions—supported by numerous photos and illustrations—explain and show readers how to complete every job successfully.Priceless tips on maintaining and repairing mas ..."
" From asphalt shingles to vinyl siding, 192 photo-packed pages give homeowners the knowledge they need to install, repair, and maintain their home's roofing and siding. Pre-start checklists and Stanley Pro Tips help ensure success. "What If" information focuses on challenging or unusual situations. Covers popular roofing and siding materials and how to select, install, and maintain them. Step-by-step instructions walk readers thr ..."
"Step-by-step how-to for popular storage projects, including bookcases, shelves, built-in nooks, benches, and window seats.Basic carpentry techniques are clearly explained and illustrated with more than 700 photos and nearly 100 illustrations.Complete instructions offer solutions for common storage dilemmas plus ideas for unusual situations.A pre-start checklist with each project includes tools, materials, skills, and prep time required. ..."