Master electrician Rex Cauldwell has been wiring houses for almost 30 years and has earned a reputation for being one of the most knowledgeable, practical electricians in the country. Now, for the first time, Cauldwell offers the insights he's learned over time and on the job in one complete, no-nonsense reference. In these pages he demonstrates how to choose the best tools and materials for any job; avoid materials that will cause problems on the...

After demystifing the workings of the water supply system, a master plumber provides step-by-step instructions for kitchen, bathroom, and utility room plumbing jobs for the do-it-yourselfer. With commonsense tips, detailed drawings, and color photos, Cauldwell explains such projects as installing a dishwasher and converting a tub-only faucet to a tub/shower. An overview of tools appears last rather than in the introduction. Annotation 2005 Book News,...

Framing is bread-and-butter work for builders. Builders who want to stay on top of their business and meet customer demands for quality materials and excellent workmanship need to know about engineered lumber{u2013}how it affects home design, and how different types of engineered lumber are ordered, stored, handled, cut and installed. Building with Engineered Lumber delivers this information clearly, comprehensively, and in well-organized chapters...

All New Building Decks provides the advice you need to design and build a deck for any home. In this completely new edition from the editors of Fine Homebuilding, our pros take you through every step of the process, from picking out the proper materials, through sizing your footings and making your ledger secure, to finishing up with custom railing and stairs. In this collection, you'll find the advice you need to build a deck in any tricky real-world...