Black & Decker The Book of Home How-To Complete Photo Guide to Home Repair: Wiring - Plumbing - Floors - Walls - Windows & Doors

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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