Complete Do-It-Yourself Manual: Completely Revised and Updated

With more than 10 million copies sold since the original version debuted in 1973, the Complete Do-It-Yourself Manual has remained one of America's best-selling, most definitive guides on home repair. Completely updated and revised for a new generation of homeowners, this new conversational, how-to helper has all the information needed to tackle any household project with ease and confidence. Includes more than 5000 photos and illustrations; hundreds of helpful tips and handy shortcuts; all the facts on the latest new materials, tools, and technology available, including instructions that meet current codes, and a comprehensive index for quick reference.