| Miller's Guide to Home Remodeling is part of the Carpentry & Construction Series from McGraw-Hill
The experts show you how to tackle any wiring, remodeling, or plumbing project
There's simply no better place to get instruction in home remodeling techniques. Clear directions, along with 375 photographs and illustrations, help you with each stage of every job, from small to large. The authors help you diagnose problems and needs, plan the work, obtain permits, work safely and effectively, and achieve professional results.
Every Step of Every Project
This complete how-to guide covers the gamut of home remodeling projects, from alterations to existing spaces, to additions, to building new, freestanding structures. It also covers minor repairs such as painting on old surfaces, putting in paneling, installing new countertops, and replacing gutters. You'll even find detailed help with tasks such as furniture refinishing and creating special effects with paint.
Why this Book Is Better
Whether you're a do-it-yourselfer, building professional, or contractor, you'll find that Miller's Guide to Home Remodeling has what it takes to make your projects go smoothly. Only Miller's Guide to Home Remodeling offers you:
- An inside-out guide to home remodeling so clear and complete it enables you to solve problems so unique to each home.
- Expert guidance on the latest tools, materials, and safety techniques.
- Confidence-building guidance on meeting building code and permitting requirements, with full details on current building codes.
- 375 illustrations that show you every stage of every job.
- Comprehensive help with planning, managing, and finishing every remodeling job, of any size.
Written by authors of McGraw-Hill's popular Carpentry & Construction, Fourth Edition, this new, dollar-saving series is great for do-it-yourselfers, weekend repairmen and home owners, as well as seasoned pros who want to stay on top of the latest methods, materials, equipment and code requirements. Organized according to the actual stages of construction, these titles detail everything needed to successfully plan, manage, and complete a job. All are heavily illustrated and contain valuable tip-boxes throughout.
- Covers converting existing space, adding space, and creating new structures
- In-depth coverage of minor repairs as well as complete remodeling projects
Contents
Chapter 1: Planning the Job; Diagnosing Problems and Needs; Identifying Needed Operations; Sequencing the Work to Be Done. Chapter 2: Starting the Job; Job Hazards; Job Sequence; Ladders and Scaffolds; Personal Attitudes; Protective Clothing; Scaffolding Safety Rules; Tools and Equipment Needed. Chapter 3: Converting Existing Space; Adding a Bathroom; Enclosing a Porch; Providing Additional Storage; Remodeling the Kitchen. Chapter 4: Adding Space to Existing Buildings; Planning an Addition; Specifications. Chapter 5: Creating New Structures; Custom-Built Tool or Storage Shed; Decks, Walks, and Gardens. Chapter 6: Building Codes and Zoning Provisions; Local Permits; Community Planning and Zoning; Overbuilding. Chapter 7: Minor Repairs and Remodeling; Adjusting Doors; Adjusting Locks; Installing a Ceiling; Installing Drapery Hardware; Installing New Countertops; Paneling a room; Repairing a Leaking Roof; Repairing Damage Sheetrock (Drywall) Walls; Replacing a Floor; Replacing an Outside Basement Door; Replacing Guttering. Chapter 8: Repairs and Maintenance; Applying Wallpaper; Painting Old Surfaces; Remodeling and Refinishing Furniture; Special Application Techniques; Special Effects. Index.
About the Authors
Mark R Miller, Rex Miller and Glenn E Baker have a proven record in easy-to-follow construction guides. Their Carpentry and Construction has been in print for more than 25 years and may be the most popular home building guide ever. The authors know how to teach. All have taught construction, management, and technical skills at the university level for many years. |
