Keep your home in tip-top shape and up to code with this comprehensive 500+-page reference with full-color, step-by-step photographic instruction for thousands of repair and maintenance jobs.

The most complete book on the market for homeowners, BLACK+DECKER The Book of Home How-To is written and compiled by the knowledgeable editors at Cool Springs Press--recognized experts in DIY home improvement and maintenance with more than thirty years of experience in home improvement and hundreds of best-selling books under the BLACK+DECKER brand--this is DIY instruction you can trust.

This updated 3rd edition, the ultimate reference for maintaining any type of home, from a small apartment to a mega mansion, is now completely up to code--featuring code updates and current best practices for all electrical, plumbing, and deck-related concerns.

This A-to-Z encyclopedia offers precise how-to instructions and clear photos on every page. With an expanded index that is incredibly intuitive and a simple, alphabetical strategy for organizing the information, you won't spend precious time wading through stuff you don't need to know.

Finding first-rate information on home care has never been easier, and all the most common tasks around your home are covered--including:

• Electrical
• Plumbing
• Flooring
• Walls
• Windows and doors
• Cabinetry
• Insulating
• Heating and cooling
• Roofing and siding

And that's just scratching the surface. Just about any repair or remodeling project you can imagine is right here, at your fingertips.